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Mountaineer football seniors leave empty-handed by JAKE AMBERG Sports Editor
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ppalachian State’s season came to a stunning end Saturday, as Maine upset the Mountaineers 34-12 – handing ASU its third season-ending playoff loss in four years. With the exception of a few fifth-year seniors who have been on the roster since the last championship in 2007, this is the first Mountaineer graduating class since 2004 that has never played in a national championship. “I hurt for our seniors,” head coach Jerry Moore said. “Many of those guys were a part of our last national championship and we know what it’s like to play in games of this magnitude. This was nothing new for us and we should have handled it.” Though the Mountaineers got close during Armanti Edwards’ senior season in 2009, reaching the semifinal game against Montana, Appalachian has been handily defeated in three of its last
four playoff appearances. Maine was no different, jumping out to an early lead behind a 44-yard pass from senior quarterback Warren Smith to freshman wide receiver Damarr Auttman. “The one thing I was worried about out there was if the earth would crack open and for us to fall in it,” Moore said. “That was about the only thing that didn’t happen.” Among the seniors who just played their final ball games, Appalachian’s biggest hole to fill is the one left by graduating wide receiver Brian Quick. Quick broke DaVone Fowlkes’ record for career receptions in the fourth quarter against Maine and will finish his career with 202 receptions. He’s also the ASU career leader in yards, receptions and touchdowns. Another senior, Travaris Cadet, saw an especially disappointing end to his career as Appalachian was limited to just three rushing yards – the fewest for ASU since
the beginning of the 2004 season, when Northwestern State held the Mountaineers to negative yards rushing. “Today, they wanted it more than us,” Cadet said. “They took advantage of opportunities on the field.” Despite its early playoff exit, Appalachian will enter next season confident in the skills of quarterback Jamal Jackson. Jackson finished Saturday’s game completing 26 of 45 passes for 272 yards, one touchdown and three turnovers. And Coach Moore is confident in the future of the program. “We’ve got a lot of kids coming back,” he said. “We’re going to learn from today and we have a chance to be a pretty good football program.” Junior defensive back Demetrius McCray walks off the field in frustration during the Mountaineers' 34-12 loss to Maine in their home playoff opener.
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Services, technology, hours disappear at Belk Library
Budget cuts will reduce access to informational resources by ANNE BUIE Senior News Reporter
Cuts to Belk Library & Information Commons’ overall budget will result in the loss of access to databases and other electronic equipment, University Librarian Mary Reichel said. The library lost 18 to 19 percent of its overall budget, a total loss of $1,942,000 for the 2011-12 academic year, Reichel said. As a result, Reichel said information services reduced its spending on collections for databases and e-books, as well as technology that would have been purchased this year. “I hope students really don’t notice much difference in the tone of the library or the safety they feel when they’re in here, but unfortunately, students can look for continued reduced hours,” Reichel said. “They can expect – maybe not this year, but next year – that they’ll have more frustration because specialized databases that they need are not here.” The loss of these electronic databases will have a negative impact on faculty and graduate students in particular which comes at a “very unfortunate time,” Reichel said – just as the university is growing new research-based programs like sustainable development and nursing. Library administration also expects difficulty in updating technology, including nearly 500 computers and laptops currently available for student use. Last year, almost $200,000 was spent replacing computers, said Ken Johnson, coordinator of learning and research services. This year, the library will only receive a total of $84,000 in education and technology funds. “Within the next year or so, the computers won’t be as fresh and as fast and as high-quality, laptops in particular,”
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Senior criminal justice major Alexandria McPherson uses does research on a library laptop. Students should expect a decline in the overall quality of laptops the library provides.
Johnson said. “They don’t have nearly the lifespan as a desktop, so our ability to replace those and keep those good – that will be a compromise we have to make.” Reichel said the library is meeting the need for laptops “adequately,” but knows it will get harder to meet the need as the devices continue to die. Ultimately, Reichel said her top priority was to “protect personnel.” “If you let people go, you lose their years, their experience, their knowledge and their ability to keep services and programs going,” she said. Starting in December, the Library Services Committee will begin creating a process that will allow for student and faculty input about which electronic databases will be cut from the system. The process will involve “serious negotiation,” Reichel said.
Funds for student employment decrease by 26 percent, 10 positions and 18,224 hours lost
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Caleb Taylor, a freshman psychology major, searches for a book on the first floor. New library hours may require students to find elsewhere to study after 2 a.m.
by REBECCA GITLEN Intern News Reporter
Belk Library & Information Commons lost ten student positions this year, after reducing budgeted funds for student employees by 26 percent, Associate University Librarian Ann Viles said. The library reduced funds for student temporary employees by $132,124 this year. That’s 18,224 hours for the year, assuming students make $7.25 per hour. And most students do, University Librarian Mary Reichel said. “Students need those hours to paper over the cracks of their financial needs,” said Caleb Son-
neland, a senior English and journalism double major who works in the library’s main stacks. “It’s too bad. It’s hard enough to find a job already.” Reichel said losing ten hours a week of student labor has had two major impacts on the university. “Staff will have to do more responsibilities when they already have a full schedule and students may not have jobs they need in order to fund their education,” she said. Khou Xiong, an employee of the library’s digital media studio, started the semester with 10 hours each week but now only works four. “I work late most nights,” said Xiong, a non-degree
seeking undergraduate. “Then I get some studying done before they start dimming the lights around 1:30 [a.m.]” The digital media studio lost three hours from its Saturday schedule this semester. But the library’s bottom line was ultimately only affected by a loss of eight full-time equivalent positions. The library added the equivalent of two fulltime positions for student employees through the Work-Study program. The program receives federal funding, so it is easier on the library budget to hire Work-Study students.
Deans react to university budget cuts as colleges work to ensure graduation
In the face of recent budget cuts, Appalachian State University has struggled with a multi-million dollar question: how to rein in spending without compromising the quality of education. Budget cuts are distributed throughout various university programs – including the nine colleges that preside over the university’s academic departments. Each college receives a budget that defines the amount of state funds they will have at their disposal throughout the year. And some colleges fare better than others by attracting grants and private donations. For the deans of each college on campus, the results have impacted day-to-day life tremendously.
going into the budget reductions three years ago, but the cuts are taking their toll. “We have lost one third of our funding, forcing us to utilize our resources to the optimum efficiency – pushing operating funds directly out to the departments and faculty and filling classes to the brim,” Calamai said. The primary goal for the college of arts and sciences has been protecting teaching positions, Calamai said. “We’ve scrambled to protect instruction, even discussing Saturday classes and extending class times late into the evenings,” he said. No existing positions have been cut, but hiring freezes have created problems for expanding departments. However, the positions that the University and College earned in response to enrollment growth have been lost. “The sciences are growing very fast, and there is no place to put classes,” Calamai said.
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Tony Calamai, dean of the college of arts and sciences, said Appalachian was “in good shape”
University College Dean Mike Mayfield said his college has handled cuts by assigning profes-
by MIKE RUTLEDGE Intern News Reporter
Editor’s Note: This is part one of a three-part series exploring perspectives from the deans of Appalachian State University’s nine colleges.
Tony Calamai, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Mike Mayfield, Dean of University College
Glenda Treadaway, Dean of the College of Fine and Applied Arts
sors to more classes, with higher numbers enrolled in each course. “We grew in enrollment, but had to use that money to cover cuts,” Mayfield said. “We couldn’t hire more teachers and add more classes that were needed.” For University College, making sure students can graduate on time is a top priority. “Higher level courses were hit the hardest, but we worked hard to ensure that the classes students need to graduate are offered,” Mayfield said. Overall, the largest problems have taken place in the nursing
department, Mayfield said. “There are 200 interested nursing students, but we can only accept 40,” he said. “If not for the cuts, we would have added about 55 jobs to alleviate this pressure.”
college worked to keep existing classes and up enrollment, but that it is important for students to graduate in a timely fashion. “There are departments that have seen large growth,” Treadaway said. “With the increase in students, we couldn’t add sections. We just had to up the numbers enrolled.” Currently, the college’s largest needs stem from the department of technology and environmental design, Treadaway said. “It’s the fasting-growing on campus and hosts upwards of 1,000 students,” she said.
College of Fine and Applied Arts Glenda Treadaway, dean of the college of fine and applied arts, cited similar strategies for dealing with the cuts, including protection of existing instructional positions. Treadaway reiterated that her
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Cascades Café is currently undergoing renovations to expand the Freshëns location, consolidate grab and go items and add a new floor, signage, lighting and paint scheme, Food Services Director Art Kessler said. Locations like Cascades and – eventually – Trivette Dining Hall are undergoing renovations to attract more students, due to increased pressure on Central Dining Hall, Kessler said. The expansion of Freshëns will also give Food Services the opportunity to add positions for student employment, Kessler said. The project is fully funded by Food Services, with a current budget of
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$100,000. The renovations at Cascades, which closed Nov. 22, should be completed by Jan. 10 – though they could stretch on through Jan. 17 at the latest, Kessler said. The Freshëns expansion will include the addition of two types of soft-serve yogurt to its menu – traditional and tart, with probiotic cultures. “We’re trying to improve on some of the nutritional items that are added as we add things on campus,” Kessler said. While Cascades is undergoing renovations, Kessler said employees are working at other locations until break. Cascades in the Plemmons Student Union is closed for remodeling until January.
Quotes from employees Infograph: Quotes from students about whether they are excited about the renovations
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Helping out for the holidays
Two members of Appalachian and the Community Together (ACT), freshman exercise science major Karson Collins and freshman psychology major Carol Brown, visit with a resident at Glenbridge Health and Rehabilitation last Saturday morning. ACT visited the center to hand out cookies and spread holiday cheer. Throughout the end of the semester, various student groups and organizations make an extra effort to assist with local charities, nonprofits, and other volunteer opportunities.
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Students host Helping Hands fundraiser by EMMALEE ZUPO Lifestyles Reporter
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oone Drug opened its doors Friday during downtown Boone’s Art Crawl to host the Helping Hands fundraiser for the prospective Feed All Regardless of Means (F.A.R.M.) Café. The fundraiser was the result of a student-led initiative for a Principles of Fundraising course within the department of communication. The fundraiser featured an interactive art project that allowed participants to dip their hand in paint and leaving a handprint or a message on a canvas, which will be displayed in the café when it opens. “One thing that’s important to F.A.R.M. Café is the sense of community,” said Melissa Vega, group member and senior public relations major. “So with this interactive art project, it kind of brings that in and makes that come alive so that everyone in the community can essentially leave their mark with F.A.R.M. Café.” “Helping Hands raised $1,200, even though their goal was $300,” Eve Effron, group leader, said. F.A.R.M. Café plans to open in April, replacing Boone Drug’s lunch counter. It operates as part of the national One World Everybody Eats model – essentially, F.A.R.M. will offer local, organic meals for donations or volunteer hours. In keeping with the café’s theme, Helping Hands featured three local bands – the New River Boys, the Mountain Laurels and the Usual Suspects – all volunteering their time. “I think the best part about this is that it’s participatory,” said Renee Boughman, a F.A.R.M. Café board member. “You’re bringing people in and they actually get to
participate in something. It makes them feel part of the community.” The event brought in students, professors and other members of the community – several of which had positive feedback about the fundraiser and the cause. “Students need to understand their local community,” said anthropology professor Susan Keefe, who encouraged her class to attend the event. “Students come in from all over the state to go to school at ASU. They may not realize problems of hunger in the county and in the state and the need for a more equitable food distribution system, so it’s an opportunity for them to learn about that.” Freshman computer science major Alex Fitzgerald said he thinks F.A.R.M. Café will build character in downtown Boone. “This is what Boone is all about: being economically and environmentally conscious,” he said. Effron emphasized the importance of student involvement in F.A.R.M. Café. “I think it’s important that students know that this is not a soup kitchen – it is a community kitchen,” Effron said. “Yes, technically you can volunteer and get a free meal – but that’s for people who really need that free meal.” F.A.R.M. Café still needs an estimated $35,000 before they can sign their lease with Boone Drug Jan. 1. The organization is accepting donations and will hold more fundraisers in an effort to raise funds. Their next event, Hungry Hearts, will take place Friday, Dec. 16. For more information on F.A.R.M. Café, visit farmcafe.org.
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Students and community members, including junior public relations major Jessica Resler, get ready to make their mark on a community art project for the F.A.R.M. Café.
Freshmen prepare for winter in Boone Students low on
cash can give time by KATARINA GRUSS
Intern Lifestyles Reporter
Times are tough financially. For students, it’s probably not feasible to donate money to nonprofits in the High Country. But students do have one resource readily available: their time. And many nonprofits are in need of plenty of extra help during the holiday season. Two organizations – the Salvation Army and campus club Circle K – are helping to connect students with opportunities to lend a hand. Salvation Army
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Freshman psychology major Stephanie Teal enjoyed the first snowfall last Tuesday.
After first snow, freshmen begin to adapt to Boone’s icy weather by MICHAEL BRAGG Lifestyles Editor
Communication professor Debra Poulos has lived in Boone for 21 years and taught at Appalachian State University for 12. By now, she can pick out a freshman in the colder months of the year. “They talk about it all the time,” Poulos said. “Usually, the first thing they start talking about is how are the weathers, how are the weathers up here, and is it really as cold – so you can pick them out.” Two freshmen – psychology major Stephanie Teal and studio art major Gabby Lorenzo – experienced their first real Boone snowfall last week. Both students are from Wake County and aren’t used to substantial snowfall. “It was exciting, because where I live – in Cary – we don’t really get a lot of snow,” Lorenzo said. “I don’t know what it is. It’s just like a little bubble around the area where all weather avoids us.” While Lorenzo has lived in North Carolina for most of her life, Teal has lived in much colder climates than the tobacco state – like Utah. She said living there helped her get ready for frigid temperatures in Boone. “We got snow pretty much all winter and there really wasn’t a time when there wasn’t snow on the ground,” Teal said. “We always wore heavy winter jackets and boots and we had to feed horses, so we were always outside working with them.” But unlike Teal, who had to buy a jacket to keep warm during last week’s snowfall, Lorenzo said she came to the High Country prepared for winter’s worst. “I have a bunch of scarves, heavy coats and snow boots up here, so I was set,” she said. Both Teal and Lorenzo said Appalachian’s reputation for snow was a motivating factor when it came time to apply for college. “It makes me feel in the holiday spirit,” Teal said. “The other schools I looked at were in cities or in areas that didn’t get a lot of snow.” But not all students have that mindset toward Boone’s winter weather. Poulos said that last fall semester, three of
Advice from a seasoned Boonie: Debra Poulos’ winter tips for freshmen • When you’re walking across campus, be prepared for anything. Wear proper clothing and dress in layers, because the classrooms are really warm and many buildings have different temperatures. In some, you’ll need to keep your coat on. In others, you’ll need to remove a layer or two. • Worry about your warmth, not what you look like. And get a good hat and gloves! • Wrap your nose and mouth and bring Kleenex to class. Don’t put yourself through the torture of wiping your nose on your sleeve on through class. Source: Debra Poulos, communication professor and Appalachian alumna
her freshman students dropped out and transferred to other universities. “It was the worst fall that I think we ever had,” Poulos said. “We’ve never had exams postponed. I had three – I loved them, they were great students – but they sent me emails and they said, ‘I just can’t do this. This is not for me.’” For Poulos, the advice is simple when it comes to getting through winter in Boone. “Just know what you’re getting into,” she said.
The Salvation Army – an international nonprofit with a Boone chapter – coordinates most of its holiday service through the widely recognized Red Kettle Campaign. “The great thing about the Red Kettle Campaign is that the money raised in Boone stays in Boone, so we know that the money is being put to use instead of being placed in one big pot of money,” said Emily Helm, a senior public relations major who is working with the organization as a service client through her public relations writing class. Last year, the Salvation Army raised $31,000 for residents of Boone and Blowing Rock through the campaign, said Lt. Michal Chapman, service center chair. This year, the goal is $46,500, Chapman said. “Our overall goal increases every year,” she said. “The reason for this is because the need for help has increased every year.” The campaign gathers donations through the traditional bell-ringing and red kettles outside local stores and establishments, but this year it’s added an online component through onlineredkettle.org. The site allows students and other philanthropists to start an online kettle and email the link to family and friends for donations. “Everything is done virtually and all it takes to raise money is posting that you’re doing the online Red Kettle Campaign to Facebook or emailing people you know,” Chapman said. “The great thing about the online campaign is that you decide where the funds go.” Funds donated through the Red Kettle Campaign provide financial assistance to prevent foreclosure, provide heating oil and maintain heating, electricity and other utilities for families in need, Chapman said. To get involved with the Red Kettle Campaign in Boone, contact Chapman at michal_chapman@uss.salvationarmy.org or (828)-963-4184. To sign up for the Red Kettle Campaign online, visit onlineredkettle.org. Circle K
Students who’d rather not leave campus to donate time or resources can join service clubs at Appalachian – like Circle K, essentially the college version of the Key Clubs many students were involved with in high school. “I was a member of Key Club in high school and didn’t know about Circle K until my friend posted about it on Facebook,” said Shannon Zeiders, president of Appalachian’s Circle K chapter. “Once I did hear about it, I dove in headfirst and I’m now involved at the district and international levels.” The chapter coordinates a wealth of holiday service activities: adopting a family through the Hunger and Health Coalition, playing bingo and making Christmas cards with residents of Appalachian Brian Estates, bell-ringing for the Salvation Army and putting boxes together for Operation Christmas Child, a division of Boone-based Samaritan’s Purse. Students interested in Circle K can attend meetings every other Wednesday, at 7 p.m. in the McRae Peak Room of Plemmons Student Union. “Even if you can’t make the meetings, it’s fine,” Zeiders said. “We have members that can’t make the meetings and they still participate with service projects through the emails they receive.”
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Students gear up for month of holiday concerts by MEGAN WRAPPE
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n the coming weeks, students’ schedules will fill up with study sessions, final presentations, exams and packing for winter break. And for students involved with Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music, the end of the year will also fill with final performances. Throughout the month of December, the department will host ten holiday concerts and performances – each featuring individual music selections based on weeks of rehearsal. The first of the holiday concerts took place Wednesday and the last will be held Sunday, Dec. 11. Keep reading for reviews of two of these concerts, and a preview of one that’s still to come. For more information, visit the Hayes School of Music calendar at music. appstate.edu. Holiday Scholarship Concert entered 19th year Dec. 3 The Holiday Scholarship Concert is a longstanding tradition at Appalachian State University. It’s taken place for the past 19 years and involves all the music groups within the Hayes School of Music. It’s also the fundraising portion of the music scholarship process. “The thing that’s a little bit different about this concert is how the concert flows from act to act,” Director of Choral Activities Stephen Hopkins said. “Performances take place on the stage, to the balcony and in front of the curtain.”
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The Steely Pan Steel Band performs at the annual Holiday Scholarship Concert December 2 (above), The ASU Gospel Choir performs at the annual Holiday Scholarship Concert on December 2 (below), and students from the Hayes School of Music performed their annual Holiday Scholarship Concert December 2, which included the Symphony Orchestra (right).
Wind Ensemble draws emotions from audience Dec. 4 John Ross, director of bands for the Hayes School of Music, conducted a unique wind ensemble performance Sunday, Dec. 4. “I’ve been here six years and this is the first time in several years we’ve done holiday music,” Ross said. A number of pieces were per-
formed at the concert: Vittorio Giannini’s “Dedication Overture,” Morten Lauridsen’s “Magnum Mysterium,” Frederick Fennell’s “The Klaxon,” Percy Aldridge Grainger’s “Sussex Mummers’ Christmas Carol” and Alfred Reed’s “Russian Christmas Music.”
“The piece by Lauridsen is one of those pieces that will make everyone cry, but in a good way,” Ross said. Messiah Singalong to close out 2011 holiday performances Dec.11 Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Sacred Music Joby Bell
has a busy week ahead. Bell will direct and accompany the Appalachian Chorale and is the organist for a singalong of Handel’s Messiah. The Appalachian Chorale performance will take place Tuesday at 8 p.m. and the Messiah singalong will take place Sunday at 6
p.m., both in Rosen Concert Hall. “The Messiah Singalong is something wonderful and easy that I can do for the community,” Bell said. “It is always on the Sunday during fall exams and the town gets so quiet, so it’s wonderful to have people come out and make some noise.”
Carolers serenade Boone Mall Fridays through December by DANIELLE WATKINS
Intern Lifestyles Reporter
It’s Christmastime in the High Country and Boone Mall is ready to celebrate. Bethlehem and Beyond, a group led by Three Forks Baptist Association, gathered nine church choirs Friday evening for its first caroling event. Carolers will assemble at the main entrance of the mall each Friday in December, to serenade shoppers with Christmas carols. But there’s one stipulation – each carol is faith-based. “Our desire is to impact the community, helping individuals, families and groups to refocus their Christmas celebration on the reason for the season: the gift “We are excited of the savior, JeChrist, to all about spreading sus people,” Beththe word of lehem and Beyond Director Jesus’ birth.” Donna Nealy said. Verdola Cook Last Friday, Hallelujah Singers Director the Hallelujah Singers of Mountain Vernon Baptist Church opened the event at 6 p.m., followed by Bethel Baptist Church, Rutherwood Baptist Church and Meat Camp Baptist Church. “We are excited about spreading the word of Jesus’ birth,” Hallelujah Singers Director Verdola Cook said. Nealy was inspired to start the tradition
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Twelve Baptist churches will take turns caroling at Boone Mall every Friday in December from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The holiday event is organized by Bethlehem and Beyond, a regional collection of Baptist churches.
after discovering that Brushy Fork Baptist Church caroled at Boone Mall prior to 2010. She decided other groups and churches should get involved too. Appalachian State University students are welcome to participate, Nealy said. “If there were a group of ASU students who would want to take a time to sing carols about the birth of Christ, we would certainly
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welcome their participation,” Nealy said. “We would love to see the Christian organizations and fellowships on campus get involved.” Families are welcome to sign up as well. The Smith family of Greenway Baptist Church will sing next Friday, along with the Greenway children’s choir. Michelle Isaacs, who directs the event,
said the caroling got off to a successful start last year. “This is just our second year, but last year was wonderful,” Isaacs said. “We had many people stand around and listen to us sing and had a good response.” Caroling will continue for the next two Friday evenings, Dec. 9 and Dec. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m.
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Anne Buie “Occupy” is a verb. It means to fill up or take up a space or time. Occupy Boone – either change your name or start taking action. Your goals are unclear and you don’t do enough of anything to establish a real and consistent presence in Boone. “Basically, the goal of Occupy Boone is to work in solidarity of Occupy Wall Street,” member Briant Davis said. But the movement isn’t called Occupy Wall Street – it’s called Occupy Boone. You need to come up with goals that actually reach out to
people in our community. The unique shops in Boone exemplify what the Occupy movement is about. They’re local businesses and they’re definitely not affiliated with corporations. You need to start encouraging people to shop at these local establishments, instead of corporations like Wal-Mart or Dollar Tree. Occupy groups in other cities are constantly in the news for the extreme measures they’re reaching to make their voices heard. All you do consistently is stand on a street corner with some signs. How does it feel to be part of a national movement that has gotten people arrested for the drastic action they’re taking, when all you’re doing is standing on a street corner and begging for attention? It’s almost like prostitution, except prostitutes accomplish things when they’re
on a street corner. You’re not ment implies that if you get doing anything but pissing involved, police will come by people off. with pepper spray and attack Graduate political science you. student Keith Hodson, part Why would anyone get inof the Occupy volved when Boone movethey see those “It’s almost like ment, said the implications? prostitution, exorganization foIf you want cept prostitutes cuses on spreadpeople to accomplish things ing awareness get involved, when they’re on and getting more show us that a street corner. participants inyou’re a peaceYou’re not doing volved. ful movement anything but piss“You have to like you claim. ing people off. ” have people willShow us that ing to take action we’re not gofor action to haping to get peppen,” Hodson said. “People per-sprayed if we join. need to be more aware of the This all started back in implications of the Occupy September. It’s December movement before people re- now and you’re still not makally take action.” ing a difference. You’re wrong. Actions Occupy Boone, either take speak louder than words. action or get out. People are inclined to get involved with organizations Buie, a freshman English when they see them taking and middle grades education action. major from Charlotte, is a seBesides, the Occupy move- nior news reporter.
Editorial Cartoon And I thought all you Wall St. protesters were the same.
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Public hearing will determine fate of new Boone brewery
So, if you didn’t know, the Appalachian Mountain Brewery hopes to open in Boone in May 2012. We know the world might end soon after but decided to give a stab at it anyway. We have our Federal Production License and a location close to downtown with a huge backyard. Set. Ready to go. All we need is approval from the Town Council to conditionally change the zoning – you’ve got to love politics. The public hearing is at 5 p.m. Dec. 12 and the final vote is the next day, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. Each should take about an hour. Our plans are to brew quality beer that you want to drink. Yeah, that means for the PBR and TwoHearted fans alike. It’s going to come in a can, too. The blue building is going to be gorgeous. We plan to have integrated solar-thermal and PV systems to offset footprint, use excess water for an outdoor greenhouse that will grow food for the local hospitality shelter and sequester the CO2 from fermentation into the greenhouse. We’re also starting something called the Appalachian Venture Capital Fund. From the start, we’ll put aside money and profits for this fund. Any Appalachian State University student or alum who wants to start a sustainable business locally will be able to access these funds. But it’s all a pipe dream if the Town Council denies our request. We need the support of everyone to come to the public hearing – students and faculty. If you can’t come, make calls. If you’re not 21, you will be. If you don’t drink, do you want to start a business? It’s a one-hour study break. Act local. Drink local. Nathan Kelischek Senior environmental science major
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Friends remember, honor student’s life
For Landon Matthew Hill: Landon and I met in the summer of 2008. Even though I instantly knew that we would be friends, what I didn’t know was that I had met someone who would impact my life forever. Landon was more than my best friend. He was a part of my family, a part of who I am and most importantly, he was my soulmate. We always told each other that we would live in the same city, have a permanently reserved spot for each other at every holiday dinner and
that my kids would be outrageously spoiled by their Uncle Landon (because clearly they had to have the most fashionable clothing and accessories). It’s hard for me to even express in words the kind of effect Landon has had on my life- the best way I can explain it is that he is a part of me. He is in my heart and in my soul. We consulted one another before making every major life decision and to be honest, he was the only opinion that ever mattered. He was my Landon and I
was his Meeshy. If I was ever having a bad day, all I had to do was call him and he would come pick me up, no questions asked. Although I haven’t quite figured out how I will be able to go on without Landon, I know that he will always be a part of me, wherever I go and through whatever struggles I face in life. He will continue to be the most beautiful, most vibrant soul that I have ever encountered. From now on, I am living for the both of us. I am taking him with me when I
go to France, and each time I stumble upon some amazingly aromatic coffee, I will drink two cups. Landon Hill, you will forever be the most important person in my life, no one will ever replace you and I will always love you. Here’s looking at you, kid. The final goodbye will be a memorial Saturday, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. at Team Church 2301 on Stevens Mill Road in Matthews, N.C. 28104. Michelle Kamen Junior psychology major
Boone winter may start slow, expert says Since I was interviewed Nov. 10, an atmospheric circulation has changed. An already strong anomaly – a positive phase of the Arctic Oscillation – intensified instead of weakening. A strong positive phase of the Arctic Oscillation makes for a milder climate pattern across the southeast, where cold air intrusions are few and far between. This makes it difficult for colder weather to stick around for snowfall. I emphasize the quote made by Dr. Baker Perry about the challenges and
uncertainties in winter weather predictability, as a small deviation in the present can lead to a large change in the future. In this case, the predicted cold and snowy start to the winter has changed to a milder (but still stormy) start, where rain is the primary type of precipitation, instead of snow. Ramifications such as a single strengthening atmospheric anomaly make seasonal climate forecasting a full-time job, where a forecaster must
continuously tweak and adjust a forecast. Mr. Michael Bragg, I agree with your gut instinct of a delayed start to this winter. For those waiting for the cold and snowy weather, this positive phase of the Arctic Oscillation must weaken first. John L’Heureux Appalachian State University alumnus Owner, L’Heureux’s Weather
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An evening with Angela Davis
Appalachian State State University’s University’s Office Office of of Multicultural Multicultural StuStuAppalachian dent Development Development presents presents the the 26th 26th annual annual Dr. Dr. Martin Martin dent Luther King King Jr. Jr. Commemoration Commemoration with with “An “An Evening Evening with with Luther Angela Davis” Davis” Tuesday, Tuesday, Jan. Jan. 24, 24, 2012, 2012, at at 77 p.m. p.m. in in Farthing Farthing Angela Auditorium. This This event event is is free free and and open open to to the the public. public. Auditorium.
Davis, renowned renowned political political activist activist and and scholar, scholar, is is the the author author Davis, of eight eight books. books. She She has has lectured lectured throughout throughout the the United United of States, as as well well as as in in Europe, Europe, Africa, Africa, Asia, Asia, Australia Australia and and States, South America. America. South In recent recent years, years, aa persistent persistent theme theme of of Davis’ Davis’ work work has has been been In the range range of of social social problems problems associated associated with with incarceration incarceration the and the the generalized generalized criminalization criminalization of of those those communities communities and that are are most most affected affected by by poverty poverty and and racial racial discrimination. discrimination. that Through her her activism activism and and her her scholarship scholarship during during the the last last Through decades, Davis Davis has has been been involved involved in in the the nation’s nation’s quest quest for for decades, social justice. justice. Her Her work work as as an an educator educator –– both both at at the the uniunisocial versity level level and and in in the the larger larger public public sphere sphere –– emphasizes emphasizes versity the importance importance of of building building communities communities of of struggle struggle for for the economic, racial racial and and gender gender equality. equality. economic, Her appearance appearance is is part part of of the the university’s university’s Diversity Diversity Lecture Lecture Her Series and and is is co-sponsored co-sponsored by by Appalachian’s Appalachian’s Office Office of of Series Multicultural Student Student Development, Development, Department Department of of GovGovMulticultural ernment and and Justice Justice Studies, Studies, Women’s Women’s Studies Studies Program, Program, ernment Office of of Equity Equity Diversity Diversity and and Compliance, Compliance, and and Arts Arts and and Office Cultural Affairs. Affairs. Cultural For additional additional information, information, contact contact Augusto Augusto Peña, Peña, interim interim For director of of multicultural multicultural student student development, development, at at 828-262828-262director 6252 or or email email penaae@appstate.edu. penaae@appstate.edu. 6252
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Visiting Writers sets schedule
The Hughlene Hughlene Bostian Bostian Frank Frank Visiting Visiting Writers Writers Series Series is is The named in in honor honor of of Hughlene Hughlene Bostian Bostian Frank, Frank, class class of of 1968, 1968, named trustee and and generous generous supporter supporter of of Appalachian Appalachian State State trustee University. Admission Admission to to all all events events is is free. free. For For further further ininUniversity. formation on on the the Fall Fall season, season, call call 262-2871 262-2871 or or see see www. www. formation visitingwriters.appstate.edu. To To receive receive Appalachian’s Appalachian’s “This “This visitingwriters.appstate.edu. Week in in the the Arts” Arts” announcements announcements by by email, email, please please contact contact Week arts-events@appstate.edu. Writers Writers scheduled scheduled are: are: Novelist Novelist arts-events@appstate.edu. Mary Doria Doria Russell, Russell, “The “The Sparrow,” Sparrow,” “A “AThread Thread of of Grace,” Grace,” and and Mary “Doc,” will will speak speak at at 7:30 7:30 p.m. p.m. Thursday Thursday in in the the Table Table Rock Rock “Doc,” Room of of Plemmons Plemmons Student Student Union. Union. A A Craft Craft Talk: Talk: Writing Writing Room Historical Fiction Fiction will will be be held held from from 3:30 3:30 until until 4:45 4:45 p.m. p.m. in in Historical the Table Table Rock Rock Room. Room. the
2011 Counseling Center groups
Understanding Self Self and and Others Others Group: Group: Issues Issues commonly commonly Understanding addressed vary vary from from depression, depression, anxiety, anxiety, relationship relationship conconaddressed cerns, self-esteem, self-esteem, issues issues of of family family conflict conflict or or abuse, abuse, etc. etc. cerns, Students who who want want to to resolve resolve specific specific concerns concerns as as well well as as Students those seeking seeking personal personal growth growth are are welcome. welcome. This This can can be be those good time time to to get get peers’ peers’ perspectives perspectives on on various various issues, issues, aa good and to to recognize recognize that that you you are are not not alone. alone. Four Four groups groups are are and available: Mondays Mondays 1:00-2:30; 1:00-2:30; Tuesdays Tuesdays 2:00-3:30; 2:00-3:30; TuesTuesavailable: days 2-3:30 2-3:30 (Freshmen/Transfer (Freshmen/Transfer Students Students only) only) Tuesdays Tuesdays days 3:30-5:00; Wednesdays Wednesdays 3:00-4:30. 3:00-4:30. 3:30-5:00;
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Therapy Therapy Group: Group: This This group group will will Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual present an an opportunity opportunity for for gay, gay, lesbian, lesbian, and and bisexual bisexual ininpresent dividuals to to explore explore life life challenges. challenges. ItIt will will provide provide aa safe safe dividuals environment in in which which to to address address aa variety variety of of issues issues (e.g., (e.g., environment coming out, out, spirituality, spirituality, family family relationships, relationships, depression, depression, selfselfcoming esteem, abuse, abuse, etc.). etc.). Goals Goals of of the the group group include: include: reducing reducing esteem, isolation, finding finding support support and and making making changes. changes. Two Two groups groups isolation, are available: available: Time/Day Time/Day to to be be determined determined (Contact (Contact Carol Carol are O’Saben or or Sheri Sheri Clark: Clark: 262-3180 262-3180 or or osabencl@appstate. osabencl@appstate. O’Saben edu or or clarksl@appstate.edu). clarksl@appstate.edu). edu Painful Pasts, Pasts, Promising Promising Futures Futures Group: Group: This This group group is is Painful designed for for those those who who have have experienced experienced traumatic traumatic events events designed in their their lives lives or or who who come come from from backgrounds backgrounds in in which which they they in did not not feel feel safe. safe. Members Members will will learn learn how how their their past past experiexperidid ences and and their their biology biology are are affecting affecting their their lives lives now. now. More More ences importantly, they they will will learn learn what what to to do do about about it! it! Members Members will will importantly, learn important important insights insights about about their their patterns patterns in in relationships relationships learn and skills skills to to better better manage manage their their emotions emotions and and relationships. relationships. and Thursdays 3:30-5:00. 3:30-5:00. (Contact (Contact Amber Amber Lyda Lyda for for more more inforinforThursdays mation: lydaam@appstate.edu). lydaam@appstate.edu). mation: Transgender Therapy Therapy Group: Group: This This group group is is similar similar to to the the Transgender “Understanding Self Self and and Others” Others” group group in in that that aa variety variety of of “Understanding issues will will be be explored explored in in aa safe safe and and supportive supportive environenvironissues ment. Some Some of of the the issues issues will will be be unique unique to to gender-variant gender-variant ment. students. Goals Goals of of the the group group include: include: reducing reducing isolation, isolation, students. finding support support and and making making changes. changes. Time/Day Time/Day to to be be deterdeterfinding mined (Contact (Contact Sheri Sheri Clark Clark for for more more information: information: 262-3180 262-3180 mined or clarksl@appstate.edu). clarksl@appstate.edu). or
WISE Women, Women, Image, Image, & & Self Self Esteem: Esteem: This This group group is is WISE designed for for any any woman woman interested interested in in changing changing how how she she designed values herself. herself. IfIf you’d you’d like like to to feel feel better better about about yourself yourself and and values less controlled controlled by by appearance, appearance, food food and and what what others others think, think, less this group group may may be be for for you. you. Thursdays Thursdays 1-2:30 1-2:30 p.m. p.m. (Contact (Contact this Denise Lovin: Lovin: 262-3180 262-3180 or or lovindm@appstate.edu). lovindm@appstate.edu). Denise An Introduction Introduction to to Mindfulness Mindfulness Group: Group: Mindfulness Mindfulness An involves stepping stepping out out of of “auto-pilot” “auto-pilot” reactions reactions and and learning learning involves to pay pay more more attention attention to to our our present present experiences. experiences. ActiviActivito ties in in this this group group will will help help participants participants cultivate cultivate aa mindful mindful ties approach to to their their lives, lives, which which can can decrease decrease stress, stress, create create approach emotional balance, balance, and and allow allow aa person person to to take take actions actions more more emotional in line line with with their their values. values. Thursdays Thursdays 3:30-5:00 3:30-5:00 (Contact (Contact Chris Chris in Hogan: 262-3180 262-3180 or or hogancj@appstate.edu). hogancj@appstate.edu). Hogan: To get get started started with with aa Counseling Counseling Center Center group, group, come come to to the the To Counseling Center Center during during Walk-In Walk-In Clinic, Clinic, call call 262-3180 262-3180 or or Counseling visit the the website website for for more more information information at at www.counseling. www.counseling. visit appstate.edu. IfIf you you are are interested interested in in group group but but these these times times appstate.edu. do not not work work for for you, you, please please get get in in touch touch with with Chris Chris Carden Carden do at 262-3180 262-3180 or or cardendc@appstate.edu. cardendc@appstate.edu. at
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Free, confidential legal advice
A licensed licensed attorney attorney is is available available to to answer answer your your questions, questions, A provide advice, advice, and and make make referrals. referrals. This This service service is is offered offered provide free of of charge charge to to any any Appalachian Appalachian State State University University student. student. free Contact the the Student Student Legal Legal Clinic Clinic ifif you you have have aa traffic traffic ticket, ticket, Contact minor criminal criminal charge, charge, aa question question about about your your lease lease or or aa minor the conditions conditions in in your your off-campus off-campus apartment apartment --- or or any any other other the issue or or problem problem that that you you need need legal legal help help with. with. The The StuStuissue dent Legal Legal Clinis Clinis is is located located in in Room Room 221of 221of the the Plemmons Plemmons dent Student Union. Union. Call Call (828) (828) 262-2704 262-2704 for for an an appointment. appointment. Student It’s fast fast and and easy! easy! Appointments Appointments can can usually usually be be scheduled scheduled It’s within aa few few days. days. within
Financial Aid questions?
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Find Yosef A Holiday!
It’s almost almost time time to to Find Find Yosef Yosef A A Holiday! Holiday! The The Office Office of of MultiMultiIt’s cultural Student Student Development Development invites invites you you to to once once again again join join cultural in celebrating celebrating the the many many cultural cultural traditions traditions that that are are observed observed in around the the world world during during the the winter winter season. season. To To sign sign up up as as aa around holiday sponsor, sponsor, please please complete complete and and submit submit the the registraregistraholiday tion form form by by Friday. Friday. Go Go to to http://multicultural.appstate.edu/ http://multicultural.appstate.edu/ tion events-programs/multicultural-events/find-yosef-holiday-fair events-programs/multicultural-events/find-yosef-holiday-fair to find find the the registration registration form. form. Classes, Classes, clubs, clubs, athletic athletic teams, teams, to offices, and and departments departments are are all all eligible eligible and and invited invited to to submit submit offices, forms. This This can can be be an an excellent excellent way way to to enhance enhance multiculmulticulforms. tural awareness awareness or or inspire inspire those those in in your your lives lives to to spread spread tural their holiday holiday cheer cheer with with others. others. The The Find Find Yosef Yosef aa Holiday Holiday their Festival is is Dec. Dec. 22 in in the the Blue Blue Ridge Ridge Ballroom Ballroom of of Plemmons Plemmons Festival Student Union, Union, 5-7 5-7 p.m. p.m. Student
Get ready for 2012 fall housing
Did you you know know that that most most students students begin begin considering considering their their Did options NOW NOW for for Fall Fall 2012 2012 housing? housing? In In order order to to get get your your options preferences (location, (location, cost, cost, roommates, roommates, amenities, amenities, etc.) etc.) you you preferences should begin begin now, now, too. too. University University Housing, Housing, the the Office Office of of OffOffshould Campus Community Community Relations, Relations, and and the the Student Student Legal Legal Clinic Clinic Campus have partnered partnered to to help help explain explain the the process process and and timeline timeline by by have offering aa 60-minute 60-minute program program called called “Find “Find Your Your Match!” Match!” to to offering walk students students through through the the process process of of exploring exploring housing housing opopwalk tions and and securing securing housing housing for for Fall Fall 2012. 2012. The The program program will will tions include issues issues related related to to both both onon- and and off-campus off-campus housing, housing, include including timelines timelines and and procedures procedures for for obtaining obtaining housing, housing, including cost, location, location, utilities, utilities, contracts, contracts, roommate roommate choices, choices, etc. etc. cost, To register register for for “Find “Find Your Your Match,” Match,” go go to to www.offcampus. www.offcampus. To appstate.edu. All All programs programs take take place place in in the the Watauga Watauga River River appstate.edu. Room in in Plemmons Plemmons Student Student Union, Union, from from Noon Noon to to 11 p.m. p.m. on on Room the following following dates: dates: Jan. Jan. 18, 18, 19, 19, 23, 23, 24, 24, Feb. Feb. 11 and and 3. 3. For For the more information information about about on-campus on-campus housing, housing, contact contact UniverUnivermore sity Housing Housing at at 828-262-6111 828-262-6111 or or visit visit housing.appstate.edu. housing.appstate.edu. sity For more more information information about about off-campus off-campus housing housing resources, resources, For contact the the Office Office of of Off-Campus Off-Campus Community Community Relations Relations at at contact 828-262-8284 or or visit visit offcampus.appstate.edu. offcampus.appstate.edu. 828-262-8284
Plemmons nominations sought
The W. W. H. H. Plemmons Plemmons Leadership Leadership Medallion, Medallion, named named in in honor honor The of Dr. Dr. William William H. H. Plemmons Plemmons who who served served as as the the second second presipresiof dent of of the the University University from from 1955 1955 to to 1969, 1969, was was established established dent by an an action action of of the the Appalachian Appalachian State State University University Board Board of of by Trustees in in 1996. 1996. The The award award was was created created to to recognize recognize the the Trustees time, energy, energy, skills, skills, and and commitment commitment of of students, students, faculty, faculty, time, student development development educators educators and and staff staff who who exceed exceed their their student peers in in providing providing leadership leadership that that enriches enriches the the quality quality of of stustupeers dent life life and and advances advances the the education education of of students. students. Students Students dent and university university employees employees are are invited invited to to nominate nominate aa student student and or university university employee employee for for this this award. award. Nominations Nominations may may or be made made in in the the following following categories: categories: A A student student leader leader who who be has provided provided distinguished distinguished leadership leadership above above that that of of other other has student leaders; leaders; aa Student Student Development Development Educator Educator within within the the student Division of of Student Student Development Development for for meritorious meritorious leadership leadership Division in his his or or her her work work to to enrich enrich the the quality quality of of student student life life and and in learning; aa member member of of the the faculty faculty who who has has provided provided meritorimeritorilearning; ous leadership leadership through through his his or or her her work work with with student student clubs clubs or or ous organizations, or or work work that that enriches enriches the the quality quality of of student student organizations, life and and learning learning outside outside the the classroom; classroom; and and an an employee employee life of Appalachian Appalachian State State University University who who has has provided provided meritomeritoof rious leadership leadership that that has has significantly significantly enriched enriched the the quality quality rious of student student life life and and learning learning outside outside of of the the classroom. classroom. The The of process for for selecting selecting recipients recipients will will be be as as follows: follows: A A seven seven process person committee committee appointed appointed by by the the Chancellor Chancellor will will solicit solicit person and review review nominations nominations and and recommend recommend recipients recipients of of the the W. W. and H. Plemmons Plemmons Leadership Leadership Medallion Medallion to to the the Chancellor Chancellor who who H. will submit submit the the recommendations recommendations to to the the Board Board of of Trustees Trustees will for their their review review and and approval; approval; the the committee committee will will screen screen for the nominations nominations and and seek seek relevant relevant supporting supporting information information the concerning nominees nominees chosen chosen for for further further consideration; consideration; this this concerning process will will take take place place annually annually and and leadership leadership medallions medallions process will be be awarded awarded during during the the Fall Fall Semester Semester Convocation. Convocation. ItIt will is understood understood that that the the medallion medallion is is intended intended to to recognize recognize is meritorious leadership leadership and and may may not not be be awarded awarded each each meritorious year; nominations nominations for for this this award award will will be be accepted accepted through through year; Wednesday, Dec. Dec. 14, 14, by by the the Office Office of of the the Vice Vice Chancellor Chancellor Wednesday, for Student Student Development. Development. Nominations Nominations should should be be submitted submitted for electronically by by using using this this link link http://plemmonsmedallion. http://plemmonsmedallion. electronically appstate.edu/index.php?module=plm. For For additional additional inforinforappstate.edu/index.php?module=plm. mation, please please contact contact Dino Dino DiBernardi, DiBernardi, Chair Chair of of the the W. W. H. H. mation, Plemmons Medallion Medallion Committee, Committee, at at 262-2060 262-2060 or or visit visit our our Plemmons website at at www.plemmonsmedallion.appstate.edu. www.plemmonsmedallion.appstate.edu. website
Summer in Spain for ASU credit
ASU Summer Summer in in Spain Spain is is seeking seeking applicants applicants for for its its 2012 2012 ASU
Division of Student Development Program. Enjoy Enjoy Madrid, Madrid, one one of of the the most most vibrant vibrant European European Program. cities, while while studying studying the the Spanish Spanish language language and and culture. culture. cities, Travel throughout throughout Spain Spain from from May May 29 29 to to June June 28, 28, and and earn earn Travel ASU credits. credits. ItIt is is time time to to think think about about Summer! Summer! ItIt is is not not 66 ASU to early early too too join join us! us! The The program program includes includes aa wide wide range range of of to activities for for students students to to explore explore the the contrasts contrasts of of the the country country activities and its its cultures cultures with with the the support support of of Spanish Spanish host host families, families, and ASU and and local local professors. professors. We We offer offer morning morning classes, classes, orgaorgaASU nized and and individual individual evenings evenings activities, activities, day day and and weekend weekend nized trips (Toledo, (Toledo, Segovia, Segovia, Córdoba…), Córdoba…), an an extensive extensive excursion excursion trips to northern northern mountainous mountainous region region of of León… León… Came Came to to an an to information meeting meeting at at 66 p.m. p.m. today today in in Room Room 505 505 Sanford Sanford information Hall. For For details details go go to to international.appstate.edu/education/ international.appstate.edu/education/ Hall. aoep/Spain_DFLL_S12 or or contact contact Dr. Dr. Benito Benito del del Pliego Pliego aoep/Spain_DFLL_S12 at delpliegob@appstate.edu; delpliegob@appstate.edu; (828) (828) 262 262 2306; 2306; office office 525, 525, at Sanford Hall. Hall. Sanford
Creative writing students to read
On Thursday, Thursday, Dec. Dec. 8, 8, advanced advanced fiction fiction students students will will read read On from their their work, work, along along with with creative creative writing writing students students from from from Watauga High High School, School, in in Crossroads Crossroads Coffeehouse Coffeehouse in in the the Watauga Plemmons Student Student Union Union beginning beginning at at 66 p.m. p.m.As As part part of of their their Plemmons Capstone project, project, the the Appalachian Appalachian students students mentored mentored the the Capstone high school school students students in in creative creative writing writing at at the the high high school school high and at at the the Watauga Watauga County County Public Public Library. Library. and
Let’s Talk International event Friday
Maciej Kautz, Kautz, host host of of “Let’s “Let’s talk talk international” international” radio radio show, show, Maciej is holding holding an an event event Friday Friday at at 55 p.m. p.m. in in the the Great Great Hall Hall of of is the Living Living Learning Learning Center Center to to summarize summarize 15 15 shows shows and and the to thank thank his his guests. guests. To To find find out out more, more, visit visit http://www. http://www. to facebook.com/letstalk530 and and http://www.facebook.com/ http://www.facebook.com/ facebook.com/letstalk530 events/212082895534995. events/212082895534995.
ASU English Club hosts book drive
The ASU ASU English English Club Club is is hosting hosting aa book book drive drive now now through through The Dec. 9. 9. Donate Donate your your books books to to Books4Cause. Books4Cause. Books4Cause Books4Cause Dec. sells one one of of every every four four books books donated donated to to raise raise money money for for sells non-profit organizations. organizations. All All other other books books are are sent sent to to Africa Africa non-profit via non-profit non-profit partners partners of of Books4Cause. Books4Cause. Drop Drop off off books books in in via collection boxes boxes located located both both on on the the second second floor floor of of Sanford Sanford collection Hall (near (near main main entrance) entrance) and and in in the the International International Hallway Hallway Hall of the the Student Student Union Union (near (near the the recycling recycling bins). bins). All All books books of welcome! welcome!
Art students conserving water
Commuters riding riding AppalCart AppalCart in in the the Town Town of of Boone Boone or or drivdrivCommuters ers following following certain certain buses buses have have seen seen aa water water conservation conservation ers message thanks thanks to to graphic graphic design design students students in in the the DepartDepartmessage ment of of Art Art at at Appalachian Appalachian State State University. University. ment Posters urging urging town town residents residents to to cut cut their their shower shower time time by by Posters two minutes minutes and and save save five five gallons gallons of of water water have have been been on on two the back back of of two two buses buses that that travel travel routes routes frequently frequently used used the by students. students. by
Students in in Dr. Dr. Marilyn Marilyn Smith’s Smith’s Idea Idea Lab Lab came came up up with with the the Students concept and and design design for for the the water water conservation conservation project, project, concept which was was funded funded by by aa Sustainability Sustainability Arts Arts Grant Grant from from the the which university’s Sustainability Sustainability Council. Council. university’s Smith is is aa professor professor of of graphic graphic design design in in the the Department Department Smith of Art. Art. Her Her “Idea “Idea Lab” Lab” is is aa junior-level junior-level graphic graphic design design studio studio of that provides provides students students with with the the opportunity opportunity to to be be immersed immersed that in the the creative creative design design process. process. Course Course topics topics include include ininin novation methodologies, methodologies, design design processes, processes, visualization, visualization, novation prototyping and and testing. testing. Students Students participate participate in in aa project project prototyping from initial initial conception conception to to completion. completion. from During the the spring spring semester, semester, students students met met with with Town Town of of During Boone Mayor Mayor Loretta Loretta Clawson Clawson to to learn learn about about the the town’s town’s Boone major issues issues related related to to water water availability availability and and existing existing major campaigns to to save save water. water. They They discovered discovered aa lack lack of of public public campaigns awareness or or concern concern over over the the issue issue and and decided decided to to raise raise awareness public awareness awareness about about water water use use and and ways ways to to conserve conserve public the town’s town’s water water resources resources through through banners banners on on the the ApApthe palCart buses buses that that are are seen seen by by students students and and the the general general palCart public as as well. well. public Members of of the the Idea Idea Lab Lab were were Natalie Natalie Anthony, Anthony, Steven Steven Members DeFoliart, Anna Anna Fletcher, Fletcher, Ken Ken Grier, Grier, Jennifer Jennifer Igel, Igel, Martha Martha DeFoliart, Moye, Shay Shay Shakleton, Shakleton, Jenna Jenna Slawson Slawson and and Laura Laura Taylor. Taylor. Moye,
Student Development takes camp
Operation of of Camp Camp Broadstone Broadstone will will transition transition to toAppalachian Appalachian Operation State University’s University’s Office Office of of Student Student Development Development and and its its State University Recreation Recreation division division beginning beginning in in January January 2012. 2012. University
The 55-acre 55-acre outdoor outdoor facility facility located located in in Valle Valle Crucis Crucis has has been been The operated by by the the university’s university’s Office Office of of Conference Conference and and Camp Camp operated Services as as aa year-round year-round outdoor outdoor adventure adventure center center with with Services summer camp camp programs programs for for youth. youth. The The change change will will allow allow summer the university university to to expand expand its its outdoor outdoor recreation recreation offerings offerings to to the students and and the the university university community. community. students “Camp Broadstone Broadstone has has been been an an important important part part of of the the univeruniver“Camp sity since since 1961 1961 and and this this merger merger with with University University Recreation Recreation sity will allow allow the the facility facility to to serve serve aa greater greater number number of of students students in in will the future,” future,” said said Cindy Cindy Wallace, Wallace, vice vice chancellor chancellor for for student student the development. development. A reduction reduction in in state state funds funds that that supported supported operation operation of of Camp Camp A Broadstone led led to to the the new new operational operational model model for for the the facility, facility, Broadstone university officials officials said. said. With With the the transition, transition, the the university university university will expand expand its its use use of of the the property property for for its its freshmen freshmen orientaorientawill tion programs programs and and enhance enhance its its partnership partnership with with other other areas areas tion on campus campus that that offer offer programming programming to to students, students, including including on academic programs. programs. academic
“We plan plan to to expand expand University University Recreation’s Recreation’s partnership partnership with with “We the recreation recreation management management program program in in the the Department Department of of the Health, Leisure Leisure and and Exercise Exercise Science Science to to use use the the property property Health, as an an outdoor outdoor learning learning lab lab and and will will explore explore ways ways to to partner partner as with the the Department Department of of Biology Biology and and Department Department of of Geology Geology with and others others on on possible possible academic academic uses uses of of the the property,” property,” said said and Joe Carter, Carter, director director of of University University Recreation. Recreation. Joe Carter also also said said his his department department will will expand expand its its outdoor outdoor recrecCarter reation opportunities opportunities for for students students by by developing developing campsites campsites reation on the the property property that that will will provide provide students students with with camping camping close close on to campus campus and and in in aa safe safe setting. setting. to Camp Broadstone Broadstone and and Outdoor Outdoor Programs, Programs, which which is is part part of of Camp University Recreation, Recreation, will will continue continue to to provide provide challenge challenge University courses through through the the camp’s camp’s climbing climbing tower tower and and ropes ropes courses course to to faculty, faculty, staff staff and and students. students. While While the the summer summer course enrichment program program for for academically academically gifted gifted youth youth that that had had enrichment been held held at at Camp Camp Broadstone Broadstone will will be be discontinued, discontinued, the the been university offers offers several several campus-based campus-based summer summer enrichment enrichment university programs for for youth, youth, including including aa forensic forensic science science camp, camp, programs forensic anthropology anthropology camp, camp, and and aa Russian Russian language language and and forensic culture camp, camp, among among others. others. culture Visit www.conferences-camps.appstate.edu/youth.php www.conferences-camps.appstate.edu/youth.php for for Visit list of of these these campus-based campus-based summer summer offerings. offerings. aa list
Sports The Appalachian
Check out photos from the last football game of the year! at TheAppalachianOnline.com
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Basketball squares off against Ga. Southern
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Junior Forward Kelsey Sharkey rises above a Georgia Southern defender in last Thursday’s game. The Mountaineers won the game 64-45 making their record 6-1.
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ASU redshirt sophomore G.J. Vilarino drives to the basket at Thursday evening’s game versus UNCG in Holmes Convocation Center. The Mountaineers beat the Spartans 78-64.
Sophomore guard Michelle Taylor powers through a Georgia Southern defender in last Thurday night’s game. The Mountaineers won the game 64-45.
Women’s basketball tops Eagles 64-45 by TYLER WOOD Sports Reporter
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ntil recently, Anna Freeman had never beat Georgia Southern. The junior forward, along with the rest of the Lady Mountaineers, made sure her streak against the Eagles was stopped Thursday, leading the Apps to a 6445 victory in the Holmes Convocation Center. “For us juniors, it’s our first win against Georgia Southern,” Anna Freeman said. “It feels really good to finally beat them.” Appalachian never trailed and jumped out to an early 9-1 advantage thanks to a jump shot from Courtney Freeman The Lady Mountaineers never looked back, thanks to their defensive pressure and the depth of their bench. “Georgia Southern has really given us trouble with their flex offense in the past,” head coach Darcie Vincent said. “Tonight, we were able to give help and
keep pressure on their two guards and keep them off balance. We were able to run our press and we used our bench that we have to keep running fresh players at them.” The Lady Mountaineers took a 35-22 lead into halftime, thanks to a defensive effort that led to the Eagles shooting just 38 percent in the first half. Appalachian came out of halftime playing their style of ball, able to push their lead to a game-high 22-point advantage at 52-30 thanks to an Anna Freeman layup. The Apps went on to trade baskets for the last eight minutes with the Eagles. But in the end, Anna Freeman was disappointed in how her team finished the game. “I think we were really happy with the way we started the game and came out, but we really need to finish the whole game,” she said. Courtney Freeman chipped in 13 points and freshman
guard Katie Mallow provided a spark, scoring 12 points off the bench in just 17 minutes. “It’s ironic, because Katie had a real rough week of practice this week, and tonight I feel like she had the game of her life,” Coach Vincent said. “Her energy level was phenomenal and her decision-making was great.” Mallow shot 4-6 from the field and made two three-point attempts. By the end of the game, the Lady Mountaineer defense had caused 24 turnovers and hounded the Eagles into shooting 31 percent total. The win against Georgia Southern snapped a four-game losing streak against the Eagles for the Mountaineers. Appalachian had not beat Georgia Southern since Feb. 28, 2009. ASU will take on UNCAsheville Saturday, at 4:30 p.m. in the Asheville Collegiate Basketball Invitational.
Men’s Basketball falls 73-62 to Georgia Southern, ends two-game win streak by JAKE AMBERG Sports Editor
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espite recently gaining momentum with back-to-back wins, the Mountaineers (4-3, 1-1) fell in a disappointing fashion to the Georgia Southern Eagles (3-4, 2-0) Saturday night in Statesville, Va. The score was 73-62, the third doubledigit loss of the year. The Mountaineers fell behind early, after a 23-5 run by the Eagles to start the game – leading to a 45-25 deficit for Appalachian State at halftime. The Mountaineers had zero assists and nine turnovers through the first 20 minutes. “If we just had a little more control of the ball, we would have had a better strategy to go inside,” Andre Williamson said to Appalachian’s IMG Sports Network. Williamson finished with 13 points on 6 of 7 shooting. This is the third time this season that Appalachian State has fallen behind early in the game. Despite rallying at ETSU, Appalachian could not come back against the Eagles. “If we could just play a little harder from the beginning and not dig ourselves
Indoor track season kicks off with App Invitational by LEIGH ROBERTS Senior Sports Reporter
Appalachian State’s indoor track team flew out of the blocks for its first invitational of the 2011-12 season last Friday and Saturday at the Appalachian Invitational, at the Holmes Convocation Center. The men’s team had seven top-two finishes and the women’s team had five. “This is the end of the preparation and conditioning phase for the start of indoor,” head coach John Weaver said. “We’re about to enter the long holiday. It helps us to evaluate and to see where they are.” For the men’s team, senior Dennis Moore killed the 55-meter dash, posting the third-fastest time in ASU history and a first place finish at 6.31 seconds.
Junior Landon Powell came in right behind Moore at 6.39, picking up second place for the Mountaineers. Freshman Aaron Combs made his debut in the 800-meter run in first place with a time of 1:55.27. The Apps dominated the high jump, with both first and second place jumps from senior Darius Purcell (7 1/4) and freshman Daryl Saunders (6-8). Triple jumper, sophomore Jamal Tiller, was another among the Mountaineers’ first place finishes, with a 50 3/4 jump. Junior Jared Stalling picked up two impressive second place finishes in the shot put and the weight throw. For the women, sophomore Shaquiela Robinson competed in the high jump, picking up first place in the event and moving up in ASU history. Robinson tied for fourth all-time with a 5-8 jump.
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ASU senior forward Andre Williamson grasps the ball over UNCG forward at the tipoff.
Sophomore Jocelyn Parnell landed in second place in the weight throw, at 51-1 3/4. Freshman Chelsea Farr took first in the pole vault, becoming the fifth Mountaineer to clear 11-11 3/4. Junior Erika Ivey put up a personal best, taking first place in the triple jump, 40-1 1/2. “In the triple jump I had a personal record, so I had a pretty good meet overall. It came as a litle bit of a surprise,” Ivey said Sophomore Breanna Alston ran a 7.08 in the 55-meter dash, finishing in second place for her team. “We’re very optimistic about what we can do with them after they come back,” Weaver said The team will return after the holidays Jan. 14 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
into such a hole, if we just limit that type of deficit, we could position ourselves better for later in the game,” Williamson said. Although Georgia Southern’s starters attempted 50 of the team’s 61 shots in their win over Chattanooga, the Eagles’ bench outscored Appalachian’s 20-12. The Mountaineers struggled again with turnovers and foul shooting. Appalachian finished with a negative-10 assist/turnover margin and missed 14 free throws. Although Appalachian received good production from their starting post players, Williamson and senior Ike Butts, head coach Jason Capel said the Mountaineers have to feed the ball to their big men for a more balanced offense. “We need to get them the ball more,” Capel said. “That was the point of emphasis before the game. We have to have a toughness to execute, a toughness to get the ball into scoring areas and feed the post. And when our post guys get it, they need to make a move and score.” Appalachian State will take on Minnesota Tuesday at 8 p.m. The game will kick off five-straight out of conference games for the Mountaineers.
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Sophmore Ana DeLeona participates in the weight throw during Friday evening’s indoor track meet.
Wrestling nearly pulls off huge upset, ultimately loses to Virginia Tech 24-16 by CHASE ERICKSON Intern Sports Reporter
Appalachian State wrestling (2-1) was edged out by No. 14 Virginia Tech (3-1) 24-16 Thursday night in Blacksburg, Va. At one point, late in the competition, ASU held a 1611 lead. But the Mountaineers couldn’t hold on as the Hokies won the final three matches. “We were inches away from picking up the win,” head coach JohnMark Bentley said. “We have some things to work on in some of the weights, but I feel good about our effort.” After Appalachian lost its first two matches, senior Savva Kostis got the Mountaineers rolling with a 15-5
major decision at the 149-pound class, bringing the score to 4-8. Chip Powell, 157 pounds, added to ASU’s point total with a pin against Virginia Tech’s Cameron Hurd two minutes and 40 seconds into the bout. “I’m getting better because I’m working on technical things,” Powell said. “I’m still not where I want to be at this point in the season, but I’m getting on the right track.” In the competition’s marquee matchup, Appalachian State senior Kyle Blevins held on to win with a 6-5 decision, after Peter Yates’ illegal hold gave Blevins the final point of the match. Blevins fell behind early, but managed to tie the score at 5-5 in the third round. Virginia Tech’s Chris Moon, 174 pounds, won by decision against Carter Downs.
Then Appalachian’s Austin Trotman earned his 100th career victory, with a 9-4 decision in the 184-pound class, giving the Mountaineers a 16-11 lead. Virginia Tech fought back, earning 10 points in the next two matches. The Mountaineers had a chance to win the competition in the final match of the evening, but Virginia Tech’s 125-pounder, Erik Spjut, crushed their hopes of an upset victory with a 4-0 decision against Tony Gravely. “There were a couple of crucial weights that would have changed the outcome, but we weren’t able to pull that out,” Bentley said. “We have to start winning those close matches.” The Mountaineers traveled to take on Southern Conference newcomer Gardner-Webb Monday at 7 p.m.