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MOUNTAINEERS FALL TO 0-2
Students arrested for alleged sexual assault
David Weber
Jose Cuevas
by Michael Bragg Editor-in-Chief
by Chelsey Fisher Senior News Reporter
off a 57-yard interception return. “Defensively, I don’t think you can play much better,” senior inside linebacker Karl Anderson said. “I just think there were some opportunities on third down we gave up, and they led to a touchdown in the first half and that field goal
Two Appalachian State University students were arrested when Boone Police responded to reports of alleged sexual assaults Friday evening. Senior health promotion major David Webber and junior psychology major Jose Cuevas were arrested at a Queen Street residence, according to the police report. Weber was arrested on two counts of second-
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Sophomore quarterback Kameron Bryant walks off the field to the locker room after a disappointing first half against N.C. A&T.
by Andrew Clausen
Sports Editor
by Nick Joyner
Intern Sports Reporter
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ppalachian State football fans didn’t have much time to cheer for their team outside of the final six minutes of Saturday’s game. The Mountaineers found themselves down 18 points in the fourth
quarter before rallying to bring the game to within three. With seven seconds left, a potential game-tying field goal missed wide left and App State fell to North Carolina A&T 2421. The game started with a great drive by the Mountaineers that ended in a touchdown from senior quarterback Ja-
mal Londry-Jackson to sophomore running back Marcus Cox on a 35-yard pass. “The first drive we were moving it, we did up-tempo,” Cox said. “We were doing good, but we have to be able to break more tackles so some of it falls on us, some of it falls on the defense, they played good. But we just have to get better and keep work-
ing.” The celebration would be short-lived, however, because in just 12 seconds, Tony McRae returned App State’s kickoff 91 yards for an N.C. A&T touchdown. The defense played well against the Aggies, only allowing one touchdown toward the end of the first. The touchdown in the second quarter came
Student faces ‘uphill battle’ as write-in mayoral candidate
Students walk for awareness
by Gerrit Van Genderen Intern News Reporter
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Students participate in the 24th annual Walk for Awareness Monday night on Sanford Mall. Walk for Awareness is a silent walk held to recognize those who have been victims of violence, and to raise awareness for violence prevention.
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An Appalachian State University student and Watauga County native has joined the Boone mayoral race as a write-in candidate. Jenny Church, a senior political science major, announced her candidacy Sept. 4 via a Facebook page titled “Write-In Jenny Church for Mayor of Boone.” Church missed the July 19 filing deadline for the 2013 municipal elections, held Nov. 5, so her name will not appear on the ballot. “I decided to run after having a conversation with my professors and friends,” Church said. “I know some of the people in the running, and I was really not satisfied with any of their directions.” Church, as a moderate, said that she is going to push what she believes to be the most important issues at hand. “I want people to know that they can talk about their views and have a voice rather than letting the same people continue to speak,” Church said. As a member of the Town of Boone’s Affordable Housing Task Force, Church said she has become aware of problems in that topic area. “Student housing is something that I am particularly passionate about because I can relate to it,” Church said. “$600 a month for rent is not affordable.” Church said that the town could not prosper without the university. “The relationship between the university and the Town of Boone needs improvement,” Church said. “I want students to vote and know that their voices will be heard even if they do
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not choose a partisan side.” She will join Andy Ball, Brad Harmon and John Mena as candidates for the mayor position. “I am well aware that I am joining this race two months into it and that it will be an uphill battle,” Church said. Church said that she is not doing any fundraising for her candidacy due to her belief that government has too much money anyway. She said she is instead relying on word of mouth and is going to make herself as available as possible to anyone. “I want to project the love I have for Boone and it’s people into the position of mayor,” Church said. Church said she is certain that she can take a balanced approach to Boone. “I think I am the only candidate that can make both sides work together and that’s what I want to promote,” Church said.
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Interim ombud uses past experience to organize office by Chelsey Fisher Senior News Reporter
James Barnes’ higher education experience started almost half a century ago. In 1964, he began as a faculty member at Ohio University, and while his location has changed, Barnes has never left his chosen field. His love for higher education took him to France and earned him time as a department chair and as a dean before coming to Appalachian State University seven years ago, he said. Barnes, who also teaches a class in the Appalachian government and justice studies department, has decided to take on a new challenge: the university’s new ombudsman. The ombud’s office is a place students, faculty and staff can go to anonymously receive guidance or advice regarding problems on campus. No names are ever reported, except in some cases in which the legality of a situation requires it, Barnes said. “It’s a place to get advice without it being on the record,” he said. The office also “track[s] patterns of systemic problems on campus and forward[s] suggestions for changes in policy, or the consideration of alternative strategies, to the university administration,” according to ombuds.appstate.edu. The office, however, does not provide psychological counseling or legal advice. This position started as a casual conversation between Barnes and the Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor Lori Gonzalez last school year, Barnes said. Gonzalez mentioned the position to Barnes, and since Barnes had experiAssault continued from page 1 degree forcible rape and two counts of assault by strangulation and held on a $175,000 secured bond. Cuevas was arrested on two counts of seconddegree forcible rape and held on a $150,000 bond. Both men have a court date set for Oct. 29. The two women allegedly assaulted were acquaintances of the two men. Both women were treated and released from Watauga Medical Center, Capt.
ence as an ombudsman at Ohio University in the 1970s, he became interested in the possibility of running the office. Barnes started this position on an interim basis after more conversations with Gonzalez in spring 2013, but said the office is just getting started. “It’s been very hectic,” he said. “The biggest challenge has been to find space [for an office]. There’s not much – if any – space left.” Over the summer, Barnes collected furniture from the Broyhill Events Center to furnish his new office in I.G. Greer. The office also built a website and hopes to soon start a publicity campaign to spread the word about the ombud’s position and office. Despite the work, Barnes said he has enjoyed creating the position at Appalachian. “It’s the challenge of doing it and doing it well in a short period of time,” he said. Gonzalez said choosing Barnes to fill the ombud position was the logical choice. “I am confident that he can lead the office and provide an invaluable service to the campus,” she said. “He has long been seen as a campus leader and this new role is an extension of his dedication to Appalachian.” Victoria Ford, a graduate student studying college student development, is working in the ombud office while she completes her degree. She said this position and opportunity to work with Barnes seemed like a great opportunity for hands-on experience. “He has a lot of experience and information to share,” Ford said. “When things start to pick up more, I know I’ll learn a lot from him.”
Andy Le Beau of Boone Police said. Dean of Students J.J. Brown said any incidents of violence has an impact on all of Appalachian and that interpersonal violence is something that is discussed at events such as the Walk for Awareness. “Our concern is for the safety of this community, the safety of all members of our community and how, obviously, we have work to do as a community,” Brown said. “Given the seriousness of the allegations and the impact it has on others... that’s our theme that we are talking about [Monday].”
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Student on the Street What is your reaction to the addition of dry tailgating spots by the university? "I would have liked for there to be better advertising for these spots. It’s something that we're going to work on next. But the spots were all taken up, so we're really happy with that." Dylan Russell, SGA president
"I think it’s still going to defeat the purpose. If they're going to drink, they're going to drink. If they made all of one parking lot dry for younger students, that would make more sense. I can see where they're trying to go with it, but I can't see it being effective." Cashae Baker, senior criminal justice major
"The idea of a dry tailgate really shows Appalachian's commitment to our athletics without the need of alcohol for entertainment, and I respect it." Clark Corolo, sophomore finance major
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Seminar class research helps women in the High Country by Chelsey Fisher Senior News Reporter
A senior seminar class for the sociology department at Appalachian State University didn’t do research just for the experience. Instead, they conducted a full study that can help the entire Boone community. The study, titled “Identifying Barriers to Self-Sufficiency,” was completed in May 2013 and helped the Appalachian Women’s Fund determine what kinds of barriers women in Watauga County face while trying to become self-sufficient. This study planning started fall 2012, even though the class did not start working on the project until the spring. That fall, Appalachian and the Community Together hosted an event in which professors at the university could meet organizations that wanted research conducted, said Cameron Lippard, associate professor of sociology. That’s when Lippard met the organizers of AWF and decided to use their research idea for his class the following semester. The AWF is an organization that helps fund other programs through local nonprofits that support women and girls, according to appalachianwomensfund.org. “Specifically for organizations, [AWF] wanted to know how to better hand out grant funds,” Lippard said. While Lippard was the research coordinator for the project, the class did most of the work, said Katie Beth Caswell, a 2013 Appalachian graduate,
who was part of the class. The students collected data through surveys, formed a database with the information gathered and wrote an article for the results. The surveys asked about women’s current economic situation and what they would need to become more financially independent. The biggest barriers the study showed were needs for transportation, affordable housing and childcare for women in Watauga County, Caswell said. For Caswell, the most surprising part of the results was the variety of needs. “There wasn’t one thing all women need,” she said. Lack of reliable transportation was also surprising for Caswell, since all the research was conducted within Watauga County, which has the AppalCart system. “The AppalCart runs on the student schedule,” she said. “The bus doesn’t run on Sundays, so women who depend on the bus can’t work that day.” Kendra Black was also a part of the class, and like Caswell, was surprised by the variety of needs. “We all went into this project thinking that, by the end, one would be set apart from the rest and we would be able to present the Appalachian Women’s Fund with a specific answer as to where their greatest area of need could be found,” Black said. “That wasn’t the case though.” The full report on the economic barriers women in Watauga County face can be read at appalachianwomensfund.org/resources/research.
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Avett’s return to Legends brings ‘amazing stage presence’
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Jim Avett performs with his friend Ray Morton at Legends on Friday. Avett played to the crowd in a modified version of the venue.
by Colin Moore Senior A&E Reporter
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im Avett returned to Legends Friday to play an intimate show for approximately 180 students. Avett, father of the widely acclaimed Avett Brothers, played his original ballads, country
and gospel covers and brand new songs for an upcoming album. “I would just as soon play for 10 people who want to hear the music than a thousand people who don’t,” Avett said before the show. Appalachian Popular Programming Society blocked off
the main sections of the venue with curtains for the performance to create a coffee-shop vibe for Avett’s conversational performance style. “He had an amazing stage presence,” said Nikolina Boskovic, club shows chairperson at APPS. “He was a joy to work with because his humor, wit
and keen sense for knowing just what to say made working with him an original experience.” The show continued the positive relationship between Avett and APPS established last year. “The atmosphere at the show was a calm one where students were able to relax and listen to
a mix of music and storytelling all wound up into one unforgettable performance,” Boskovic said. Avett last played Legends as the opening act for The New River Boys, but this show only featured Avett and his touring lead guitarist. At 66, Avett is still an active performer across the East Coast. He recently played a gospel-focused set at MerleFest and is set to perform in Boston later this month. “I do probably around 4o-50 shows a year,” Avett said. “I can see that there’ll be an end to it, but I’ll quit when I’m ready to quit.” Avett has released two albums of original songs and is working on material for a new record due later this year. He also plans to release another album of gospel covers with his daughter. “I learned to sing harmony in church… Gospel music was really important for guys my age,” Avett said. “They can be songs for anyone.” Avett is the son of a concert pianist and a Methodist preacher. He holds a degree in psychology from UNC Greensboro and ran a welding company for 35 years before retiring to focus on his musical hobbies. “Music is something that my mom and dad thought that we should all have,” Avett said. “Most people get wrapped up in day-to-day stuff and miss really pretty things. Music helps you understand how things fit together.”
Local Eats
Small Plate Crawl showcases cuisine at independent area restaurants by Emma Speckman A&E Reporter
Editor’s Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author. Foodies of Boone got a taste of High Country cuisine last week during Boone Independent Restaurants’ second annual Small Plate Crawl. The crawl showcased small dishes, priced $3 to $8, from each of the 15 participating restaurants from Sept. 3 to 5. Crawlers received passports, which were then entered into a raffle. The winners received gift cards and merchandise from the participating restaurants. “Normally the restaurants that tend to be the busiest are the ones that are thought of as more expensive,” said John Pepper, the creator and operator of BIR. “It’s a good way for ASU students to get out and try new restaurants. We’ve got a really good thing here and we’re
trying to preserve it.” Pepper said BIR is completely funded by donations and membership dues. Small Plate Crawl was not a fundraising event for the group. Instead, all of the money made stayed in the individual restaurants. “We’re a nonprofit group that exists to strengthen the restaurant industry around here,” Pepper said. Boone Independent Restaurants is a collective of 23 restaurants in the Boone area. Fifteen participated in last week’s crawl, including typically high-priced spots like Vidalia, Joy Bistro and Bistro Roca in Blowing Rock. *** Thursday night I had the opportunity to try the crawl myself. I opted out of getting a passport – I knew it was unlikely I would have time to hit all the restaurants I wanted to. Instead I settled on one place for my small plate dinner: Pepper’s. Nestled in the Shops at Shadowline, dominated for the most
part by Harris Teeter shoppers, Pepper’s has been serving Appalachian State University students and locals since 1975. At Pepper’s I chose the Kaprese Kabob. It turned out to be one of the smallest of the small plates I had seen, with two tiny toothpick kabobs. What was lost in size was more than made up for in flavor, however. The basil and mozzarella were clearly fresh, and the presentation was adorable. Everything on my plate was grown in the High Country. The basil was even from the restaurant’s own garden. Brett Gemberling, a chef and manager at Red Onion Café, said there was a rule this year requiring that at least one plate at each restaurant be made entirely out of locally grown ingredients. “It puts me and the owners closer to the sources,” Gemberling said. “The network is totally necessary. I look forward to what this will become after 10
years.” At Pepper’s, my date ordered the pulled pork tacos with Korean slaw. The Sriracha-infused barbecue sauce was the best part of the dish. I’m a huge fan of restaurants that have jumped on the Sriracha bandwagon and incorporated the hot, Thai chili sauce into their dishes. A couple of new restaurants were added to the crawl this year, including Yosefa AntiquiTEA on Howard Street. For their crawl debut, the tea room offered items that were not on their regular menu, including locally made French truffles and a wine and cheese plate. Assistant Manager Heather Leso said AntiquiTEA saw some crawlers, but overall, business was as usual for the tearoom. “Pepper’s had such a rush from previous years,” Leso said. “It’s different when you have an entire [full service] restaurant.” Veteran BIR participant Boone Bagelry offered its signature Bagelicious at a discounted
price and used their lunch rush for their crawl hours. Boone Bagelry chose to close the Small Plate Crawl menu to regular customers, only allowing passportholders to receive the discounts. Boone Bagelry manager Natalie Nicastro said more people this year participated in the crawl and knew what to do when they entered the restaurant compared to last year. My only complaint with the Small Plate Crawl is that it didn’t extend into the weekend. Bistro Roca in Blowing Rock and 1861 Farmhouse in Valle Crucis were too far off to swing on a school night, and the hours that local staples Boone Bagelry and Yosefa AntiquiTEA had chosen to participate were during class times. For such a small town that can sometimes seems swamped by chain restaurants, Boone has a lot of wonderful local restaurants that are run by people who really understand and love the art of food.
Review
Out of Town
The Julie Ruin, Kathleen Hanna’s newest project, releases first album on Dischord
Festival rocks Raleigh
In 1997, feminist punk icon Kathleen Hanna recorded a solo album in her apartment titled “Julie Ruin.” Meant as a break from her day job with riot grrrl pioneers Bikini Kill, “Julie Ruin” was Hanna’s first excursion into synth-pop territory. The touring band for that album became Le Tigre, which replaced Bikini Kill as Hanna’s main act. Le Tigre specialized in jittery, political dancepunk that paved the way for everything from LCD Soundsystem to the subversive punk collective Pussy Riot. Le Tigre lost steam in the mid-2000s and became inactive. Hanna released little work for the latter part of the decade in part due to her struggle with Lyme disease. In 2010, Hanna rounded up some friends and formed a project called The Julie Ruin. Though it took a few years, The Julie Ruin now seems to be Hanna’s full-time project with a strong debut album called “Run Fast” on famed independent label Dischord. At 44, Hanna still has an exceptional punk-rock screech, and she sounds confident as ever in front of the album’s pounding, energetic rhythm section. Generally, the music on “Run Fast” is hyperactive, New Wave stuffed with prominent, catchy bass ¬lines and manic keyboard squiggles. Still, The Julie Ruin can’t be pigeonholed into Rating
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one genre. “Run Fast” is chaotically varied, zipping from garage-rock to textured electroclash to spacious balladry in just a few tracks. This variation is sometimes overwhelming. The songs are weak, but more because the frenetic pacing can leave your head spinning. That said, some moments on “Run Fast” are outstanding. Openers “Oh Come On” and “Ha Ha Ha” are hooky and surprisingly fun. The album’s best moments are actually its most subdued. “Goodnight Goodbye” coasts on an infectious electric piano vamp and sports some of Hanna’s sharpest, most vividly personal lyrics. The closing title track follows suit, with poignant major-key synths and impassioned vocals. It’s the longest song at five minutes and closes the album on a spacey, bittersweet high. Along with other standouts like “Just My Kind,” these songs take a more confessional approach that Hanna hasn’t really explored before. At its worst, “Run Fast” is a little unfocused. Its tremendous appetite for all forms of maximalist dance-punk is invigorating, but adds up to a duller overall impact. But at its best, “Run Fast” is full of the same expressive passion that fueled early Bikini Kill and Le Tigre. That it directs this energy toward new songwriting heights is promising for The Julie Ruin’s future. - Colin Moore, Senior A&E Reporter
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Local Natives' keyboardist Kelcey Ayer performs at the Hopscotch Music Festival last weekend in Raleigh. Several Appalachian State University students traveled from Boone to attened the three-day event. Read the full story on TheAppalachianOnline.com.
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Editorial Cartoon
Cutting master’s bonuses is a promising idea in a lackluster policy
Income tax changes drain workers
Kevin Griffin Opinion Writer
A major point of controversy in the state government’s education policy over the last few months has been the elimination of the 10 percent bonuses that teachers have come to expect once they earn a master’s degree. There is no doubt that the current state government has made a number of ill-advised education decisions, but the case for altering the way teachers are paid and the emphasis on the master’s degree for career advancement should be rethought. In light of these looming changes, several universities in the state, including Appalachian State University, are devising means for helping master’s students complete their degrees before the May 2014 cutoff date for pay increases, WFAE 90.7 in Charlotte reports. Common sense would suggest that the more education a teacher gets, the better he or she would be at the job. While this view is not totally without merit, research indicates that having the master’s degree does not necessarily help teachers. There is “little empirical support for compensation measures that automatically reward teachers for additional degrees and experience,” ac-
cording to a 2005 study of large gains in teacher effectiveness after their first year from the Center for Educator Compensation Reform. In the absence of new, contradicting data, the idea of moving away from using education level to determine pay is not a bad one. Of course, all those teachers who have completed and are currently working on their master’s should receive the 10 percent pay increase. These teachers were made a promise, and that promise should be kept. Even Gov. Pat McCrory agrees with this approach, according to the News and Observer. Currently, North Carolina ranks 46th in teacher pay, having fallen from 25th place since 2008, according to the News and Observer. Though, our 2008 ranking was before the recession, so pay would be expected to drop thereafter. Taking away pay benefits for master’s degrees is an idea at least worth considering, but that alone will not fix the problems with our education system. Ultimately, we should find a responsible and efficient way to see that teachers who have long had to endure pay freezes can receive some relief while also evolving a means of basing bonuses on what truly matters: effectiveness in educating. Griffin, a sophomore journalism major from Madison, is an opinion writer.
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Staff Opinion
Gov. McCrory is letting himself be pushed around
Vetoes harm McCrory Cory Spiers Opinion Editor
For politicians, your own political party should be a source of security. It seems now that Gov. Pat McCrory has lost much support from the Republican party with which he is affiliated, showing that he is not a strong leader after all. The House of Representatives recently started working to pass bills that would affect immigration and welfare, which McCrory later vetoed. The proposed bills would require welfare applicants to pass drug tests and broaden an exemption for employers to avoid using the E-Verify system to check the immigration status of workers, according to The Times Union. These proposals seem to walk a dangerous line bordering on profiling. The majority of the state House of Representatives voted to override McCrory’s vetoes after less than 40 minutes of debate. Seeing McCrory struggle to gain the support of his own party seems very odd. He told the News and Observer that he wants to grow the state economy. His cause is noble, but perhaps the lawmakers could use convincing sooner rather than later.
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As CEO, you will App State. sustainable farms, such as Moretz’s Mountain Orchard, Horse Fields The to sustainability. 29 with films focusing on issues relating of Sustainability sustainability); (small business “Fuel Versus Food” Debate be part of a team ASU that Office develops MBA program Two sessions of the class will Popular (campus sustainability); Biophilic Art Installation (sustainability Helpers, Spring House, and Foggy Likely Farm. For more Department of Geology, Belk Library, Appalachian Presented by Jim Houser, Ap- and promotes career-related be held for fall The Master of Business AdMAP-Works Survey semester. Classes Programming Society (APPS), and the Office of Sustainabil- art); Blue Ridge Conservancy (land protection); Blue Ridge information and to register for the event, please visit the ACT propriate Technology, Departoutreach programs to residence ministration program For students new to App State, are held one evening a week, for Union. TransportaStudent (MBA) Plemmons in Center Outreach ity sponsor the series. ‘Thank you’ to the series’ generous Women in Agriculture (sustainable agriculture); Grandfather ment of Technology and Envihalls, classes and student clubs through the Cratis D. Williams emails with individualized links four weeks. Students must atalso be will Lunch provided. be will farms the from and to tion sponsors. Mountain Stewardship Foundation (sustainable tourism); and and organizations through sofarm. Graduate School offers dual deto a required survey will be sent ronmental Design. tend all fourprovided weeks to complete at each Atprotection). (water River New the for Committee National 4 Myths May for19: 5k’ set on the ‘Girls • Sept. Popular and marketing stratadmissions, an acout beginning Sept. Run 10. 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This is the first time that the 5K is open to the Campus Services abroad program Free legal advice may create stumbling blocks. The Scholars Bookshop inside public as a community event since Girls on the Run of the The 8th Annual Tom Moore 5K Run/Walk will take place the counter drugs will be accepted, no questions asked. Clean Presented by Ben Asma, AlThe General Education deDo you have questions about Appalachian uses the data the University Bookstore is celHigh Country started in 2009. Director Mary Sheryl Horine Saturday, May 4, at the Boone Greenway Burnley-Clawson out your medicine cabinet of outdated/unused prescription and cohol and Other Drug Services partment will hold a meeting your lease or the conditions in collected to help improve the ebrating Banned Books Week, Student Union to Plemmons Bring meds. over-the-counter explains, “This is such a fun and energetic event; we wanted Park. 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Registration by After theCraft basis.versity come, first serve, a first registered • Nov. on 14:theMoonshiners cepton and consequences of both to Appalachian students about a Students who complete thebe accepted Enrichment paint, include: Landfill. Items at the Watauga County 2 p.m to the run, there will race, there will In addition at 8 a.m. the event refresh- for prizes and Register of fun (with be a raffle Prohibitioners World Warswith in lots Europe variety of legal issues. The Stusurvey andstarting view their individuclasses in basket(car batteries acid lead batteries, also be warm-up activities, a happy hair station, an art table, ments. Parking will be available at the Burnley-Clawson Lot. household batteries, niCad Presented by Bruce Stewart, special emphasis on commemo- making, acrylic dent gasoline, Legal Clinic located in alized student report by Sept 16 painting, glassethylene solid and lighterisfluid, antifreeze, batteries), visits from Yosef and the Appalachian cheerleading team dis- liquid Huntington’s with diagnosed was Boone, of Moore, Tom Department of History. rating the 100th anniversary Suite 324 of the Plemmons Stuare eligible for prizes, including bead-making, fiber spinning, and pesticides, oxidizers, used oils, household cleaners and food provided by Earth Fare, Chili’s and Panera Bread. Huntington’s ago.Students Dog Jog for Girls on ease (HD) 10ofyears WWI). canDisease earn 6is a hereditary, first choice of University sewing, weaving, pottery, wood dent Union. Call 828-262-8284, lights. fluorescent event or volunteering on thisHousinformation For more is no welding, photography, or visit the office to schedule an currently there for which disorder brain hours degenerative To be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. credit while the program ing nextvisit academic year working, Mary or contact www.gotr.appstate.edu please Run,the the for Housing hosts ‘Last Lecture” to University abilitydocumentary individual’s the affected HD slowly Sept. 14, Watauga County takesdiminishes them from Paris to the video and gently usedatbicycles. production, appointment. More information and Hu- cure. for Health Appalachian’s Institute Horine Sheryl on rely eventually will HD with Someone reason. and talk walk, to present the “Last Lecture.” is pleased Parks and Recreational Com- invasion beaches of Normandy, Asian brushUniversity at legalclinic.appstate.edu. To Services find outatmore about the painting,Housing portrait or horinems@appstate.edu. 828-252-7557 man Send copy to David W. Freeman, Director of Student Publications, Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, the Watauga Humane Society, To getfloor, involved, goStudent to imsor e-mail: freemandw@appstate.edu. Union,map-works.appstate.edu. Plemmons second
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ACT to sponsor May event
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Appalachian & the Community Together (ACT) at Appalachian State University will sponsor an International ASE May Break event May 13-28, in Thailand and Ghana. Sign up now in the new ACT Outreach Center located in Plemmons Student Union. A $500 deposit and your ID is required.
APPS Films ready for spring showings
One out of every 10,000 Americans has HD. After the onset of the disease someone usually only lives for 10-20 more years. The younger you are when onset occurs, the faster the disease progresses. The Huntington’s disease Society of America is a non-profit agency dedicated to finding a cure. They are here as support, guidance and a resources to families, friends and those with HD. All of the proceeds from this event will go to the society for research.
This banquet-style event will be held April 22 at 6 p.m. in the Plemmons Student Union. It will be catered by Casa Rustica and an RSVP is required to attend. The Last Lecture is an opportunity for selected faculty to tell the world what they’ve had on their mind and what they would say if this were their “Last Lecture.” The campus community is invited to attend at no cost, but reservations are required and will be approved on a first-come/first-served basis. With our limited seating, please consider making your reservation today. To RSVP for this event, please visit http://housing.appstate.edu/lastlecture. You will receive a confirmation email and mailed tickets to your campus address prior to the event.
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The Appalachian Popular Programming Society (APPS) Films Council is pleased to announce its remaining schedule for the For more information or to register for the event, go to at I.G. Greer Spring 2013 semester. Our Popular Film Series Official University News & Announcements SuperCinema will feature some of the most acclaimed movies 5k.appstate.edu. of the awards season, as well as a blockbuster or two, and The Appalachian Popular Programming Society, APPS, wil a few gems that are not as well known. The CinemaVintage of the film and graphic novel, “Persepolis,” will be host its annual Spring Fling on Friday from noon to 4 p.m. on discussion A reflect creepy, out start will theater series in the Greenbriar held April 30 at 6 p.m. in Room 114, Belk Library. Admission Duck Poind Field. There will be inflatables, henna tattoos, tie some dystopian tendencies, then veer off toward the tales of is free and open to the public. dye, a DJ Foam & Paint Party, food and fun!! And it’s all for free listed are unruly ghosts and science run amok. Show times with the schedule and as always, admission is still only $1. Students, faculty and community members are invited to read copies placed SuperCinema 2013 Fall Con“Iron Man 3” “Twelve Chairs,” IGofGreer The library has is bringing: Dog Jog, 11 a.m.“Persepolis.” Films novel what graphic the Here’s Send copy to APPS David W. Freeman, Director Student Publications, Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, Safety Festival, Belk Library is sponsoring its “Through My Eyes” photography second floor, Union, e-mail: except of10 p.m.,vocation, a showing of7the 9:30freemandw@appstate.edu. at 7orand Showings Series: (AllStudent book on 24-hour reserve. There will bescreening, FilmPlemmons the a.m., Popular p.m. 7 p.m., Greenbriar 3 p.m., Watauga 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 6:30 p.m. at the library. contest. It is really easy! Take an awesome Belk Library photo23, atSanApril where otherwise noted; Admission $1.) 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Women’s Soccer
Childress, Roberson bring chemistry, friendship to soccer field for more than a decade
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Sophomore forward Sam Childress dribbles the ball during the second home game of the season against Austin Peay.
by Jess Lyons Intern Sports Reporter
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aking the step up from club and varsity soccer to the collegiate level is a daunting prospect for many athletes. But it helps to take that step forward with a close friend. Appalachian State goalkeeper
Megan Roberson and forward Sam Childress, both sophomores, have gone through their soccer careers together for more than 10 years. Both played with current teammates Jackie Nieradka at East Forsyth High School in Kernersville and Carrie Taylor on 93 NC Fusion Elite, a club
team in Winston-Salem. “It’s a huge difference from high school to college,” Roberson said. “The mentality is different, the strategy is different. It’s basically a whole new game.” Childress and Roberson started their careers together with North Carolina’s Fusion soccer club. They played club and varsity soccer together through high school and now the two are both key Mountaineers. Since last year, Childress has started in 11 games and appeared in 19. Roberson has started in 14 games and appeared in 15. “It made it a lot easier to get to know the team coming in with someone I already knew,” Childress said. “We already know how each other play and that helped.” App State’s women’s soccer team is known for recruiting from close soccer clubs such as
Fusion Soccer, CASL and Charlotte Academy. Head coach Sarah Strickland recognizes the bond between Childress and Roberson, and feels that it only adds to the team dynamic. “Sam and Megan are kind of unique because they grew up together,” Strickland said. “But they don’t slight themselves and they’ve made other really good friends on the team too.” The duo’s friendship has proven to be helpful to incoming players from both their high school and their soccer club who are trying to find their place on the team. “It was a lot easier getting comfortable with the team because I already knew some of my old teammates coming in,” freshman midfielder Nieradka said. Nieradka had only been playing with Roberson and Childress for three years prior to joining the Mountaineers, but
their history helps give the team an edge. “Jackie Nieradka took corners for their high school and Sam Childress got a lot of goals from those corners, so going into it, the two of them have a set connection,” Strickland said. Childress and Roberson might play completely opposite positions on the field, but their close friendship helps create a welcoming environment for incoming players and helps to integrate them into the team. “I mean, they have chemistry and they have a support system and someone to help with their confidence already,” Strickland said. “Even though they’re close friends, they help welcome every new member of the team and don’t act cliquey at all.” Both Roberson and Childress said that they plan to play together in the future and they’re excited to see what they can bring to the team this season.
Women’s Soccer
Mountaineers improve to 3-2 approaching SoCon play by Jess Lyons Intern Sports Reporter
Despite a slow start and a lengthy break due to injuries on both teams, Appalachian State’s women’s soccer team defeated the UNC Asheville Bulldogs 2-0 Sept. 5, improving to 3-2 on the season. After no goals on either
side in the first half, the Mountaineers stepped up their game in the second half, taking six shots compared to the four shots they managed during the first half. Sophomore forward Sam Childress successfully put two away behind the Bulldogs’ goalkeeper Heather Muller. App State also outdid
UNCA in both corner kicks, taking five by the end of the game versus the Bulldogs’ single kick, and an ending 2-10 shot ratio to the Bulldogs’ 0-9. The extensive injury time took place approximately two minutes before the end of the first half, leaving both the Mountaineers and the Bulldogs trying to stay
focused for the second half. “We’ve had delays usually from weather where it’s much earlier in the match that usually affects the outcome of the tempo,” said Sarah Strickland, head coach of the women’s soccer team. “But I didn’t feel like that was the case with it being so late in the half.”
Strickland said that they are focusing on composure in the final minutes and finishing their opponents on-hand. “We’ve got to continue to find ways to find the tempo of the game and dictate the tempo of the game,” Strickland said. She said she was very pleased with her team. “I thought Megan Rob-
erson did a great job and got a shutout,” Strickland said. “I thought our front line was fantastic and our midfield did a great job winning the second ball.” With only two games left before SoCon games begin, the Mountaineers prepare to take on High Point on Sept. 15 at High Point.
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Sports Column
Why there’s no reason to panic about an 0-2 start
Paul Heckert | The Appalachian
Freshman running back Marcus Cox stretches out for a first quarter touchdown in Saturday’s match-up against N.C. A&T. After a fourth-quarter surge, the team lost to the Aggies 24-21.
by Andrew Clausen Sports Editor
It’s not surprising that fans aren’t dancing in the streets about Appalachian State football’s first 0-2 start since 2009. There hasn’t been that much to cheer for. Sure, in the final six minutes of the game against North Carolina A&T, we came back within three and then missed the field goal to tie. But as the hundreds of fans who had already left will tell you, we had no business winning that game. And we had no business winning in Montana. But things aren’t all bad for App State. In fact, there’s quite a lot to be excited about. The Youth Not to take anything away from the veteran core of the Mountaineers, but our young guys are looking good. Who’s leading the team in rushing yards? Freshman
Marcus Cox (52 total yards) and sophomores Ricky Fergerson (97 yards) and Kameron Bryant (34 yards). Most surprising of all is who is leading in passing yards. It’s not senior quarterback Jamal Londry-Jackson, but actually Bryant. Bryant hasn’t started either game, but has a passer rating of 138.1 for 307 total yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Londry-Jackson has a passer rating of 99.6 for only 209 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Granted, we’re only two games into the season. Londry-Jackson is recovering from an injury and could still be dealing with issues there and Bryant could be riding on beginner’s luck. But this should be exciting for fans. These leaders will be with the team for the long haul. They’ll be Mountaineers next year when we start playing Sun Belt teams and the year
after when we become bowl eligible. The future looks bright. Does this season matter? No. It’s the unfortunate truth about moving between conferences. There’s going to be an awkward lame-duck period where, in all honesty, wins and losses stop mattering. Is this a good excuse? Absolutely not, but it is important enough to be acknowledged by fans. Now, this doesn’t mean that players don’t care or coaches stop coaching, it just could be in the back of their heads. Hopefully, the fourth quarter display from last Saturday mean that the Mountaineers haven’t let this affect their will and effort. But time will tell, when things get tough (or tougher). Will this team show the same fight they’ve shown over the years and have been known
for? That’s the key question. The Sean Price factor It’s no secret the suspension of sophomore wide receiver Sean Price has hurt the team’s offensive coordinator. Last season, Price played in 10 games and had 1,196 total receiving yards, averaging 119.6 yards a game. He also had eight touchdowns on the year. That’s huge to be without. But notice he played in 10 games, not 12. Price was suspended last year for two games and still went on to lead the team. It could happen again. Tony Washington and Simms McElfresh are holding their own at the wide receiver spots, but not having a third weapon is putting unnecessary defensive pressure on the two and hindering their production. Although head coach Scott Satterfield is saying there’s no timetable yet to his return, it wouldn’t surprise me
to see Price back for the Sept. 21 game against Southern Charleston. Will history repeat itself?
The last time the Mountaineers went 0-2 was in 2009. They then had a bye-week, just like this year. But then they went on an incredible run, winning 11 straight games by an average of 15 points before losing to No. 1 Montana in the playoffs. While 11 straight seems like a long shot, turning the team around doesn’t. There’s a good balance of talent on the field and a good balance of talent in coaching. There’s no reason why, after a well-timed bye-week, the Mountaineers can’t reel off a winning streak and go out as a SoCon powerhouse, just like they deserve. So don’t panic. Keep calm. App State’s been down before, and they’ve come out stronger than ever after.
Football Defeat continued from page 1 late. That was obviously the difference in the game.” The third quarter saw good defense on both sides as the game remained 21-6 until 8:11 N.C. A&T kicked a 27-yard field goal, making it 24-6. Mountaineer head coach Scott Satterfield praised the defense as well. “They played an outstanding football game,” Satterfield said. “They kept us in the game, there’s no doubt about it. They held them to 244 yards, but if you turn the football over, if you give up points on special teams, it’s still hard to go win.” Sophomore quarterback Kameron Bryant replaced Londry-Jackson in the second half, and after adjusting in the third quarter, the offense gained a little bit of rhythm, Bryant said. “We stayed on the sticks and we were just able to kind of pick up a rhythm,” Bryant said. “They were playing soft so we took what they gave us. But the main thing was just picking up a rhythm. Once we got a rhythm, we really saw the ball start moving a bit. It’s just tough that it took that long to get that rhythm, but we got it and that’s what kind of got us moving.” Bryant threw two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. He threw a 10-yard pass to Barrett Burns and a 9-yarder to
Marcus Cox. This cut N.C. A&T’s lead to three, 24-21. The Mountaineers executed an onside kick to get the ball back with 21 seconds left. Bryant and company were able to move the ball quickly and set up a 46-yard field-goal attempt by senior Drew Stewart. Despite the miss, Stewart said he thought he hit the ball well. “We practice all types of situations throughout the week a lot,” Stewart said. “I felt like I was confident. I was calm, I hit it well and you know it just tailed a little left. It hit my spot. Obviously it wasn’t the result we all wanted, but I did hit it well.” Satterfield said that they had the same strategy in the second half as the first. It just seemed to work better in the second. “They were playing soft coverage over the top and trying to keep everything underneath them,” Satterfield said. “And you know, even when we were moving the ball in that second half there, they were still doing the same thing. We were hitting some underneath routes, some comebacks on the sidelines, some option routes, intermediate range, 10-12 yards. So, they were trying to keep it soft.” Despite switching quarterbacks at the half, Satterfield is still confident with LondryJackson. “When you go back to the end
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Senior quarterback Jamal Londry-Jackson looks to pass the ball during last Saturday's game against N.C. A&T. of the season, even with a torn ACL, [Londry-Jackson] played well,” Satterfield said. “He couldn’t really move that well, but he played well. Then he had the surgery and he’s trying to work hard to come back from it, any time you tear an ACL and have surgery, it plays with you in different ways I think, not
only with your knee – his knees fine by the way, his knee’s 100 percent – but it does things to your mind whether you’re not comfortable yet in the pocket or you’re a little fidgety.” Satterfield said he believed that Londry-Jackson will still be starting in two weeks after the upcoming bye-week.
“He’s still the leader of this team, I mean when Jamal’s on the sideline, he’s encouraging Kam, he’s trying to help coach him,” Satterfield said. “That’s the sign of a great leader. He’s not going to come over here and pout. I mean, he was trying to help him out. And he’s a leader on this team and he will continue to be, and so we’re all pulling for him.” Satterfield said they had to do a better job of taking advantage of what they’re trying to give us and get the ball outside into our playmakers’ hands. “We have to go back and reevaluate our special teams and get it fixed, whatever it is,” Satterfield said. “The kickoff team guys are not filling their lane [out] there. We covered great at Montana and fix anything else in the kicking game. We need to see where we are with that.” A scary moment came during the game when Parker Collins went down with an injury and was taken off the field on a stretcher. “Well, I think they did x-rays on some of those guys [and] they all came back clear,” Satterfield said. “So it will be bruises. At this point, how long they’re out we don’t know, but thank goodness it’s not any breaks, so they should heal up fine after that.” App State will return against Elon at Rhodes Stadium on Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. following a bye-week.