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Appalachian to hold Integration Commemoration by Tommy Culkin Senior News Reporter

On Friday, Oct. 2, Appalachian State University will hold a Commemoration of Integration as a part of its annual Homecoming festivities. The ceremony will educate attendees about the history of integration on campus and honor the people who were influential in bringing about integration at Appalachian State. Four former faculty members and students will receive the Faces of Courage award in recognition of their impact on the university. “All of these people made tremendous contributions to the university and to the community,” said LaTanya Afolayan, the associate vice chancellor for development at Appalachian State. The four award recipients are Barbara Reeves Hart, Carolyn Anderson, Willie Fleming, and Zaphon Wilson. Hart is the first African American to receive a master’s degree from Appalachian State. She received her master’s degree in deaf education in 1965. After receiving her degree, Hart became a public school speech-language pathologist. Anderson was the first African-American fac-

ulty member at Appalachian State, serving as a math professor. Fleming, who received his undergraduate degree in 1980 and his master’s degree in 1984, was one of the founding members of the Black Student Association and the Black Faculty and Staff Association at Appalachian State. Fleming played an important role in bringing the National PanHellenic Council to Appalachian State and was also the founder of the ASU Gospel Choir. Wilson, who received his master’s degree from Appalachian State in 1977, was a faculty member in the former Department of Political Science and Urban Planning and Development. He was the first assistant to the provost for minority affairs. Additionally, Wilson was the founder of the Black Faculty and Staff Association at Appalachian State. Four presenters will give the recipients their awards: Stephanie Billings, the president of the Appalachian State Alumni Council; R. Vaughn Hayes, the president of the ASU Foundation; Brad Adcock, the chairman of the Appalachian State Board of Trustees; and Doug Miskew, the chairman of the Appalachian State Board of

Visitors. There will also be a brief video presentation, detailing the careers and experiences of the four award recipients. “The video will share their thoughts regarding their Appalachian experiences and highlighting the impact they made on their communities,” Afolayan said. As another part of the event, three freshmen will receive a $1,000 scholarship. This is the first year that the scholarship has been given out, and it’s designed to improve diversity in Appalachian State’s student body. The students receiving the scholarship are Troy Boyd, Jazmine Henderson, and Latanya Gordon. Afolayan said she hopes that the commemoration will serve as an educational opportunity for people. “I’m excited because I think that this is certainly going to expand many faculty and students’ understanding of the history of the university as it relates to integration,” Afolayan said. “It’s an experience for our students that I hope will allow them to gain a deeper understanding of App’s past.”

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Professor makes Rate My Professors top 25

by Carl Blankenship News Editor

n its recently released top lists for 2014-2015, popular rating website Rate My Professors placed Appalachian State University professor Lisa Runner on its highest rated list, which ranks the top 25 professors in the country based on student ratings. Runner was ranked 25 on the list, along with professors from New York University, University of California Berkeley, University of Alabama and Brigham Young University. Runner is a Hayes School of Music faculty member and specializes in music education. “We get so much stuff that I really wasn’t positive this was legit,” Runner said. “I kind of approached with with an ‘oh my.’” Runner said she received an email saying she was on the list before it was released and that she was unsure whether or not it was a phishing attempt. “It’s very humbling,” Runner said. “I was completely surprised, and I think part of my scepticism was like, ‘that

can’t be real.’” Runner described her role at the university as a utility player on a sports team. “During the academic year I teach primarily courses for elementary education majors, the students who want to teach third grade or fifth grade or first grade,” Runner said. “I teach classes that are gen-ed designated classes, so in those courses I have students with any major you can think of.” Runner added that she occasionally teaches classes for music majors only. Runner said she originally came to the university in the summer of 1999 as an educational leadership doctoral student and took over for a music faculty member who had to take a leave of absence in the summer of 2000. “I would go work as a research assistant in the college of education in the doctoral program and then run over to teach my classes and back,” Runner said. Starting in the 2005-2006 academic year Runner was teaching full time at the university, after which she received a permanent position. “If you had told me that I

Psychology professor receives NIH grant Staff Reports An Appalachian State University psychology professor recently received a $270,375 grant to study the relationship between mood and memory. Lisa Emery, an associate psychology professor received the grant from the National Institutes of Health, or NIH. Emery said the grant will fund a three year research project focusing on the interrelationships between mood and memory and how they change with age “We know that older adults, people over age 65, tend to be happier than people younger than that and tend to be less likely to have a mental illness,” Emery said. Emery said there are different hypotheses about why older people tend to be happier and she believes it is because as people age they have worse memory for specific details of the past, and that the inability to remember bad experiences clearly makes the past seem more positive. The grant will help graduate and undergraduate students get research experience working on the

project, which is required by the psychology department. Emery said the project offers both paid and unpaid research positions for students. The paid positions pay hourly, not in scholarships. Emery said the project is split into three separate studies over the course of the three years. The first study involves using cognitive interviews, a technique used when interviewing eyewitnesses for crimes. This involves interviewing someone in a way to recall specific details, an experiment which, according to the grant application given courtesy of Emery, will attempt to find a link between recalling specific details and negative mood. The second experiment involves participants recalling arguments from emotional and nonemotional perspectives. The grant application states that this experiment is observing whether or not instructions reduce emotional reaction to negative events. Emery said the details of the third experiment needs to remain unknown for research purposes.

would be sitting here now I would have laughed,” Runner said. “I didn’t come even dreaming about that, I didn’t come with that intent.” Runner sponsors the university chapter of the National Association for Music Education, or NAfME, an organization that promotes music education across the country. Junior music education major and NAfME chapter secretary Brandon Winbush was also one of Runner’s students. “Even before we really got to know each other she always seemed like she was really there for me, which I really appreciated,” Winbush said. “Especially as a freshman on campus, that was very good to have someone, you know, who if I was walking down the hallway and I saw her face, I knew I could just kind of unload and talk to her about my day because she was always interested no matter what she was doing.” Winbush said that at times he has felt burnt out and that Runner has encouraged him to keep going. “She’s so personal and she cares so much and feels so deeply,” Winbush said. “You

feel that whenever she’s encouraging you to keep on going she really means it that she cares about your future and your success.” Vanessa Van Valin, a music education instructor who once had Runner as a professor and now teaches with her, said that she makes students feel comfortable with unfamiliar material and is understanding of students’ issues. Runner said that while she is happy about the rating, it is based on her having so many student at one time and that should not detract from the quality of faculty in the school of music that teach very small numbers of students. “I actually live between Johnson City and Elizabethton, Tennessee,” Runner said. “That’s where my husband lives, that’s where my I live, that’s where my pets live.” Runner said that she wouldn’t commute so far to work at the university if she didn’t love it so much. ”I love the school, I love the school of music, I love my colleagues, I love my students, it’s a dream job,” Runner said. “I can’t imagine doing anything else.”

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Local crafter weaves way to Art Crawl

by Katie Murawski A&E Reporter

his Friday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. junior art education major Caitlin Swick will present and sell her crafts at Lucky Penny on King Street. Swick specializes in the craft of weaving, specifically wall hangings and tapestries. The event is part of King Street’s monthly art crawl, where local stores and the Turchin Center stay open late to host special sales, items and presentations the first Friday of every month. This will be Swick’s debut. She is excited and confident that Art Crawl will help bring a larger interest in her work, she said. Inspiration for Swick’s brand, “Meraki,” came while taking weaving I in the fibers section of

ASU’s art department, she said. “Meraki” in Greek means “essence of one’s self left in one’s own work,” Swick said. Swick chose the name based on a specific experience. “I was at my community worship night at church and as I was painting on a canvas, a woman I did not know approached me,” she said. “She told me how much she liked my painting and then gave me a slip of paper with the word ‘meraki’ written on it and told me that my painting reminded her of that word.” Since then, Swick has been inspired to put her essence into her crafts. She specializes in wall hangings and tapestries made of various materials from synthetic fabrics like acrylic to natural fabrics such as

cotton. Small items take up to three hours to make and larger items can take up to 12 hours, she said, stating, “The process itself is my favorite part.” Swick is “always looking to expand.” In one fiber class she made hand bound books, she said. The books are still prototypes, but she hopes to be able to perfect the craft and sell the items. “I am always looking to see what else I can make,” Swick said. Melina Daniels, inspiration and a local potter who specializes in making dinnerware said she helped Swick get on track for producing and selling her own crafts by entering Swick into the Artesian Market in July. While Swick is still in the beginning stages of her Meraki brand, items will be available

Photo courtesy of Caitlin Swick Caitlin Swick will debut her weaving and tapestry art this Friday at 6 p.m. during art crawl. The show is hosted by the Lucky Penny on King Street.

for purchase on the site “squaremarket” in the near future. Various pieces of Meraki crafts can be viewed on the Meraki

Instagram page: Meraki_weavings. Swick will be at Lucky Penny showing and selling her crafts from 6-9 p.m.

New theatre and dance department chair finds 'home' at App by Kelsey Hamm A&E Editor

Marianne Adams served as the chair for the theatre and dance department at Appalachian for nine years. Now the department welcomes a new chair, associate professor Kevin S. Warner. Previously, Warner worked as the chair for the Interdisciplinary Arts for Children Program at the State University of New York College at Brockport and supported himself professionally with performance. The town of Boone is a welcome change in atmosphere, he said. “There is definitely an individual culture in Boone,” Warner said. “I’ve been here since July 1 and I already can tell it will feel like home.” Warner appreciates the university's clear mission to educate

undergraduate students, and the interdisciplinary nature of the department, he said. “I like that this department has a liberal arts focus, in terms of how many of our students are double majors, or are pairing their study in theater with an interest in sociology or communication or dance,” he said. “I love that because I was an interdisciplinary student, I had lots of interests when I was an undergraduate and I didn’t discover dance until I was 19.” Warner’s theater background includes working for regional companies and starring in shows like “Crazy for you," and “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” he said. Although he currently holds an MFA in dance and did not study theater academically, Warner is enthusiastic to teach and work in a combined department where there is an opportunity to reach non-majors.

“I’m a big enough dance advocate that I want to be teaching general education,” Warner said, “because I love the idea of trying to turn people on to the art of dance. Often in [general education courses] I know some students are taking a fine arts credit to fulfill a requirement, but I love the challenge of trying to engage them with my teaching.” Currently, there is not an audition component required to enter the department as a theatre major, a component Warner appreciates. For students who wish to specialize more specifically in performance or another concentration, there is a jury process, he said. Warner is also hoping to facilitate a new exchange partnership with the Institute of Art in Havana, Cuba, he said. “I am going to Cuba for a week with the dean of music and the chair of the art department,” he

said, “and we are going to investigate a possible collaboration... I am anticipating that and see who might be interested in doing a faculty exchange.” It’s important for a chair to relate to the students, sophomore theatre major Noel Harrold said. “All of the professors in our department are really great and relatable,” Harrold said. “I’m glad our new chair fits the theater ‘family.’” Warner discovered his love for teaching in graduate school, he said. “I remember I was digging in my couch for change in order to get on the train to go to class,” he said, “I had to find a job, and one afternoon there was an ad for a teacher to work with those who had mental and physical handicaps. They hired me and sent me to all this training, and I discovered a real love for teaching children.”

Gospel Choir hosts sixth annual ‘Midnight Musical’ by Jordan Parkhurst Intern A&E Reporter

Oct. 2 will mark the sixth year of Appalachian State University gospel choir’s “Midnight Musical,” a yearly addition to homecoming activities and this year’s “Spirit Under the Stars” events. The event will be a large and energetic celebration, Gospel Choir director Keith McCutchen said, including the local Cornerstone Summit Praise Team, Gospel Choir Alumni and special guest and choir veteran Patricia Lacey-Aiken. “We are hoping for a packed house this year and are very excited about our guest vocalist, Patricia Lacey,” McCutchen

said. “She is a wonderful vocalist that has worked as a background artist for many groups including the late pop artist, Luther Vandross.” McCutchen has been a close friend of Lacey-Aiken for many years, he said, since long before he began his career here at Appalachian. While a musical director in St. Paul, Minnesota, McCutchen worked on many theatrical and gospel projects together, including productions of Langston Hughes’ gospel-driven “Black Nativity.” This time, despite a different setting, a similar artistry will be revisited. “The song that I’m most excited about is the Luther Vandross ballad, ‘So Amazing’ that

has been remixed by gospel artist Darwin Hobbs,” McCutchen said. “I’m also excited for our students to be coached by Patricia. She is very good at relating to students and getting them to ‘turn on’ when performing.” Shannon Alsobrooks, a junior pre-medicine student, is the current president of Gospel Choir. She also expressed her excitement about Patricia Lacey-Aiken, saying the event is one that students won’t want to miss. Alsobrooks’ involvement with the ensemble has meant a lot during her time here, and she encourages students to come and feel what the Gospel Choir can provide.

“Gospel choir gives students the opportunity to fellowship through song in a welcoming space,” she said. “For me, gospel choir is the little piece of home that I’ve found at Appalachian.” J.C. Knox, a junior history education major, shares this appreciation for the group’s warmth and plans to go to this upcoming concert. “I’m very excited to see the Gospel Choir. I’ve been able to see them a couple of times before and they always bring a life and energy that is hard to find anywhere else,” he said. The event is open to anyone wishing to attend, and doors open at Rosen Auditorium at 11:45 p.m. on Oct. 2.

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4 Submit Announcements App News is a service of the Division of Student Development. Email dycheab@appstate.edu. Submissions should not exceed 100 words and must include the event title, date/time, location and cost, and a contact email, phone and/or URL. Announcements will be edited as needed and will run as space allows. Preference given for events that are free or have a nominal cost. Office of Sustainability Open House & Swap Open house will be held 10 a.m.noon Oct. 1, Office of Sustainability, lower level of East Hall. Bring items to drop off for the swap/freecycle. The swap/freecycle will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 8, Office of Sustainability, lower level of East Hall. Bring gently used, no longer needed goods (clothes, housewares, furniture*, etc.), and swap it out for stuff you do need. Items accepted Oct. 1-7. Call ext. 2659 if you have large items for the swap. 9th Annual Running of The Knob On-site registration begins at 3 p.m., event begins at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Watauga County Library. Support one of ASU’s most important programs in the community by participating in the annual running of The Knob: “2 miles of pure hill.” Participants also have the option of instead running two miles down the mountain by signing up for The Bonk: “2 miles all the way down.” Shuttles will transport runners and

spectators between the starting line and the finish line of each race. All registered participants will receive shirts, post-race food, goody bags and chances at numerous door prizes.Awards will be given to overall top three male and female finishers in both Open and Grandmaster (50+) categories as well as top three male and female finishers in age-categories. Overall champions of the Triple Crown series will be awarded special prizes and $1500 in cash awards. All proceeds of The Knob and The Bonk support Girls on the Run of the High Country, a program within the Beaver College of Health Sciences. To register, go to triplecrown.appstate.edu/knob. Lecture Appalachian’s Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies Program presents a talk by Cressida Heyes, Canada Research Chair in Philosophy of Gender and Sexuality and Professor of Philosophy and Political Science at University of Alberta. The talk is called “Skin White as Snow: The Racial Politics of Rape while Unconscious,” and will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 7, room 114, Belk Library. Free and open to the public. This event is co-sponsored by the Anthropology Department; the Cultural, Gender, and Global Studies Department; the English Department, the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Compliance; and the Office of Multicultural Student Development. The presentation contains material that some may find upsetting. Boyles Distinguished CEO Lecture Series Bonnie Schaefer, co-owner of Westglow Resort & Spa and former

CEO of Claire’s Stores, will speak at 10 a.m. Oct. 13, Holmes Convocation Center. To accommodate attendees, event shuttles will run from Peacock Circle/Rivers Street Parking Deck to Holmes Center beginning one hour prior to the lecture. Call 828-2626247. Lecture series The Fall 2015 Lecture/Seminar Series: Philosophy and Religion in the Contemporary World is presented by the Philosophy and Religion Department. All presentations begin at 5:30 p.m. and are held in room 114, Belk Library. • Oct. 13: “The Aesthetics of Exile” with Davis Hankins • Nov. 10: “What the Hell? How to Interpret Biblical Texts on Final Judgment” with Rodney Duke Turchin Fall Lecture Series All lectures are at 7 p.m. in the Turchin Center Lecture Hall. For information, go to http://tcva.org/exhibitions. • Oct. 14: “The Performance Review: Endia Beal” • Oct. 21: “Back to Boone: The Editorial Cartoons of Andrew David Cox” • Nov. 11: “Beth Hetland” • 2 p.m. Nov. 6: “Cartoon College,” film screening in conjunction with the exhibition At the Junction of Words and Pictures: The Tenth Anniversary of The Center for Cartoon Studies,” followed by a panel discussion with Alec Longstreth and Jen Vaughn. Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series All programs are free and open to

the public. • Denise Giardina, author of “Storming Heaven,” will present a craft talk from 9:30-11 a.m. in Table Rock Room in PSU, and will read from her work at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Parkway Ballroom, PSU. • Black Mountain College literary historians William C. Rice and Katherine Chaddock will read from their works at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Parkway Ballroom, PSU.

Faculty/Staff Book Club The fall book club will read and discuss the themes in “Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us” by Daniel Pink. The book club will meet at 10 a.m. Oct. 20 and Nov. 24 in Belk Library. Book club members will be expected to secure their own copy to read. The book is available in the library system as well as for sale on-line. Email maidenev3@appstate. edu.

Belize Interest Group The Office of International Education and Development (OIED) is organizing a Belize Interest Group meeting at 2 p.m. Nov. 16, in Beacon Heights, PSU. The meeting will be held to meet face-to-face with campus colleagues engaged in and/or with interest in Belize, share with different campus colleagues the nature of work people are doing in Belize; and develop a “united” strategy for Appalachian to engage with Belize. Faculty interested in Belize or doing work in that country are encouraged to attend. For more information, email lutabingwajl@appstate.edu.

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monday 27

tuesday 28

wednesday 29

CareerFest, noon-4 p.m., Holmes Convocation Center, free

30 Rootz Underground with Fear Nuttin Band, 9 p.m., Legends, admission: $8-$10

friday

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Homecoming Lipsync Finals, 8 p.m., Holmes Convocation Center

Homecoming Movie on the Lawn: “Tan- “Friday the 13th” gled,” 8 p.m., Duck screening, 7 p.m., Pond Field, free Greenbriar, PSU, $1

“Magic Mike XXL” screening, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., I.G. Greer

Keith Weber guest “Cowspiracy” organ concert, 8 screening, 7 p.m., p.m., Rosen Concert I.G. Greer, free Hall, free “An Enemy of the Tai Chi People” play, 7:30 (students only), 5 p.m., Valborg Thep.m., Turchin Center, atre, admission: free $10-$17 free and open to the public Location:IG Greer

“An Enemy of the People” play, 7:30 p.m., Valborg Theatre, admission: $10-$17

“An Enemy of the People” play, 2 p.m., Valborg Theatre, admission: $10$17 Wind Ensemble, 3 p.m., Schaefer Center, free

Andrea Cheeseman Faculty Clarinet Recital, 6 p.m., Rosen Concert Hall, free

Symphony Band, 8 p.m., Schaefer Center, free

Midterms

Homecoming Parade, 5:45 p.m., downtown Boone

“Magic Mike XXL” screening, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., I.G. Greer “Friday the 13th” screening, 7 p.m., Greenbriar, PSU, $1 Commemoration of Integration, 12:30 p.m., Holmes Convocation Center, free

3 Homecoming NPHC Step Show & After Party, 8:30 p.m., Legends “Magic Mike XXL” screening, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., I.G. Greer “An Enemy of the People” play, 7:30 p.m., Valborg Theatre, admission: $10-$17

Spirit Under the Stars, 8:30-11:30 p.m., Duck Pond Lawn

Classics in Rivers

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Midterms

Hispanic Heritage Festival, 6:30“American Werewolf “Inside Out” screen- 10 p.m., Parkway in London” screening, 7 p.m. and 9:30 Ballroom, admising, 7 p.m., Greenp.m., I.G. Greer, $2 sion: $1-$2 briar, PSU, $1 Art Bash!, 7-9 p.m., “Inside Out” screenTurchin Center, free ing, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., I.G. Greer, $2

“Inside Out” screening, 2 p.m.,7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., I.G. Greer, $2

“American Werewolf in London” screening, 7 p.m., Greenbriar, PSU, $1

4th Annual UNC Hispanic/Latino Faculty Forum Keynote Address: Ray Suarez, 1:30 p.m., Reich College of Education, free

Sarah Krueger Student Piano Recital, 4 p.m., Recital Hall, free

The Evolution of Yosef

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1999

With the new millineum fastly approaching, as well as new North Carolina laws preventing tobacco usage in state-funded buildings, Yosef received a 21st Century makeover. A modernized Yosef logo made its grand debut in 1999. The pipe was removed from his mouth to portray a cleaner, “anti-tobacco” image for the university.

Dan’l Boone ‘Yoseff’ was first used in the 1942 edition of The Rhonderon when members of the staff discovered extra space in the annual. Eventually shorterned to “Yosef,” it is said that the mountaineer drawing was meant to reflect the Appalachia culture and the Appalachian State student body.

1977

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Over time, the hand-drawn mountain man used to fill blank space in the 1942 annual evolved into the official university logo. This Yosef made an appearance in the mid-’70s and is among one of the most popular logos.

University spirit-wear adorned with a revamped version of the “Vintage Yosef” from 1977 began to be sold in souvineer shops in the Boone area around 2012 and instantly gained popularity. In 2014, Appalachian announced the the new design the official university logo, naming it “Victory Yosef.”

Appalachian to celebrate grand marshals in Homecoming parade by Sammy Hanf News Reporter

Reba and Grady Moretz, owners of the Appalachian Ski Mountain resort, will be honored with their own float in Appalachian State’s annual Homecoming Parade. Patrick Setzer, the executive director of Alumni Affairs, said grand marshals are selected for their efforts in positively advancing the university as well as the surrounding community. Setzer said Reba Moretz is also being given the 2015 Outstanding Service Award for her role in furthering the missions of the university. Setzer said Grady Moretz is now recognized

as an honorary alumnus, a title he earned for his continued support for the university. “Both individuals have been tremendously impactful in the university,” Setzer said. Beyond that, Setzer also said they have been instrumental in supporting the well-being of the larger community, especially in the tourism industry. Jeremiah Bradshaw, ASG executive delegate for the Appalachian Student Government Association, said grand marshals are selected from a list of candidates whose eligibility is decided by their involvement in the university. From there, Bradshaw said, the Homecoming committee narrowed it down to a list of four people which was then sent to student development and the chancellor's office.

Bradshaw said Reba and Grady were chosen for their many years of service and for their ability as student advocates in the community. Bradshaw said he believes the reason that people decide to give back to Appalachian is the sense of community the school fosters, which isn’t common on an 18,000 student campus. “Going to other UNC system schools you just don’t get the sense of community that we have,” Bradshaw said. Setzer says the grand marshals can inspire students to contribute positively to that community by paying it forward and setting a positive example for future Appalachian alumni. The Homecoming parade will be held at 5:45 on Friday, Oct. 2 and begins in the Peacock Hall parking lot.

Homecoming Competitions P O I N T S

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Parade Float

Kazoo Band

Banner Contest

Blood Drive

King & Queen

Lip Sync

1st Place: 150

1st Place: 100

1st Place: 75

Participation: 150

1st Place: 30

GRAND CHAMPION: 50

2nd Place: 110

2nd Place: 80

2nd Place: 50

On Court: 20

1st In Category: 50

3rd Place: 80

3rd Place: 50

3rd Place: 30

INTERVIEW: 15

FINALS: 25

Participation: 50

Participation: 20

Participation: 15

NOMINATION: 10

PRELIMINARIES: 15

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Infographic: Ashley Felts

Alumni profile: Derek Wycoff, graphic designer and Stephanie Beard, founder of esby Apparel by Matthias Kramer Intern A&E Reporter

Appalachian State University have alumni in incredibly diverse vocations. To celebrate homecoming week, The Appalachian spoke with with two alumni, Boone-based graphic designer Derek Wycoff and Stephanie Beard, the founder of a fashion brand called “Esby.” The Appalachian: Describe your career as a graphic designer and experiences as an entrepreneur. Derek Wycoff: “My career is just beginning, I have been a designer for five or six years. I face creative challenges on a daily basis and I am always learning new skills, while remaining experimental and open to new opportunities. When I started, I didn’t have any specific goal in mind. I just enjoyed making posters and being involved in shows around town. I did not go to art school and I’ve never taken a graphic design class. I’m proud of that. Art school can be a really beneficial experience for a lot of people, but I knew it wasn’t for me because I like to learn at my own pace and research slowly and methodically. Everything I’ve learned is through trial and error. Friends would ask me to make posters for music shows, images for books, websites, and I ended up doing a lot of graphic design work for my band, Naked Gods, as well. After a while, it all starts to add up, making a decent body of work. At some point, you can look at what you’ve made and start to see a pattern. That pattern becomes your style and aesthetic. It’s really organic and awesome when it happens. In the future, I’d like to make more al-

bum art, gallery work and even magazine illustration to allow my work to be viewed by a wider audience. I have a long way to get to where I want to be, but I’m always discovering new things that inspire me.” TA: What does graphic design mean to you? DW: “I think it’s just another art form. It’s a way of refining and visualizing ideas and figuring out what works best; finding the right combination of colors, lines, pictures, etc. to create an image that perfectly encapsulates the mood you’re trying to convey. It feels like a puzzle to me.” TA: Can you describe your style and aesthetic? DW: “It’s always changing depending on what I’m working on. Sometimes it’s really playful and sometimes it’s really stark, or maybe a combination of both. Generally, I like to keep chopping things up so my stuff tends to look fragmented. I have hard time leaving things alone. I use repetition and I like cleaner typography, but I want to explore messier and unconventional letterforms at some point. I’d say there is a fair amount of psychedelia in my stuff. Having a sense of humor and playfulness are important to me.” TA: What, in particular, inspires you? DW: “I’m digging vintage Olympic posters and graphics. The sweet spot is 1964-1976. They’re incredible and often very simple. I like a lot of pop art/ design stuff: Paul Rand, Tanaami Keiichi, Barney Bubbles, Corita Kent. I love al-

bum art of all kinds. I’m always looking at record covers and sleeves and gaining a lot of inspiration. A few that I’ve been enjoying lately are Stevie Wonder 'Innervisions,' Robert Flynn’s stuff for Impulse Records, and albums designed by Robert Beatty.” TA: What was your favorite design piece? DW: "I just the did album art for my band’s new album, 'Naked Gods.' It’s probably my favorite piece right now. I spent a lot of time on it and wanted to make it very cohesive. I’m proud of how that turned out. All the elements work well together and fit the music. It reuses a lot of the same elements in creative ways. The aesthetic feels solid and well thought out." TA: How has your time at ASU prepared you for life after graduation? DW: “I think Appalachian fosters creativity and openness to explore new avenues and possibilities. There are a lot of open-minded folks that are more concerned with the experience you gain rather than always having the right answer. I think that’s an important quality in education. I learned to keep refining and building my interests. It’s a small town/university, so it’s the perfect place to explore your own creative voice without a lot of pressure.” -- -Stephanie Beard is the owner and founder of esby apparel. Her clothing line is designed in Austin, Texas, and produced in New Orleans, Louisiana

and Dallas, Texas. The Appalachian: Describe your career as the founder of an apparel line and your experiences as an entrepreneur. Stephanie Beard: “Prior to starting my clothing line, esby apparel, I worked in New York City in the fashion industry. It was with my fashion degree plus 10 years of industry experience that I felt ready to tackle being an entrepreneur. I have had success by being a planner and I learn new things every day. The biggest challenge has been the financial side, but my best advice is to ‘fake it till you make it’ and get everything to work on paper before spending the money. Make sure numbers work or you will spin your wheels instead of being profitable.”

TA: How has your time at App prepared you for life after graduation? SB: “My experience at Appalachian prepared me for these roles because of my clothing and textiles major and marketing minor. I wouldn’t feel confident having a clothing business if I didn’t have the background I received in pattern making, draping, sketching and more.”

TA: What advice do you have for any current students looking to follow in your footsteps or who are simply trying to find a path in life? SB: “Whatever you do, follow your dreams. Don’t take on a job or a major for the money. Hard work can pay off and you can have the life you want if you go after your dreams. Working takes up so much of our time in life you

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Alumni return for ‘Spirit Under the Stars’, ‘APPtoberfest’ and Alumni by Katie Murawski A&E Reporter

The Office of Alumni Affairs and Annual Giving will bring APPtoberfest and the Alumni Beer Garden to Appalachian State alumni and those 21 and over on Oct. 2 at Duck Pond Field. The idea is to create an event that will bring alumni back to campus and interact with students, Homecoming committee co-chair Tammy McCullars said. “We have learned through the years that one thing alumni like to do when they come back to campus is to catch up with each other,” McCullars said. “With this event, they can sit and talk

with each other or get up and dance. We believe our alumni and friends who normally come to our HC dance on Friday night will enjoy this event.” Appalachian Mountain Brewery is a sponsor and will provide alcohol at the event. AMB, according to McCullars, is a “trusted vendor” who has helped in the past with #iBackAPP events. #iBackAPP helps raise money for The Appalachian Fund that supports many university programs and scholarships. “Appalachian Mountain Brewery is proud to be at ASU’s Homecoming game this year,” AMB manager Scott Hinkson said. “We will

be supporting our hometown heroes and fans alike with an on-site beer garden in the Raley Parking Lot.” Wine is also provided by AMB through Wine to Water, the local nonprofit that helps provide communities from all over the world with clean water. McCullars said proceeds from the alcohol sales will benefit the Alumni Memorial Scholarship and help offset the cost of all Homecoming events provided by The Office of Alumni Affairs & Annual Giving. The Bantum Rooster Band will be playing at the event, lead singer and Appalachian State alumni class of 2014, Christian Morgan

said. “It’s very evident that the university and all parties involved strive every year to make the homecoming festivities the best they can be,” he said. “We’re ready to rock ‘n’ roll on Friday night!” Wine to Water representative and alumni class of 2015 representative commented on Wine to Water’s global outreach. “ASU has encouraged me to give back to the Boone community and be community oriented,” she said. “Working at Wine to Water has allowed Boone to be apart of the global community.” There will be homecom-

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ing mugs, wine glasses and APPtoberfest lederhosen shirts for sale at “Spirit Under the Stars” in addition to food vendors such as Food Services BBQ, McCullars said. The cost per beer is $5 and $7 for each glass of wine. The beer package is $15 including three beers, and the wine package is $21 including 3 glasses. Both packages come with a ceremonial Homecoming mug. General admission is $5. Admission for children 10 and under is free.to see them a couple of times before and they always bring a life and energy that is hard to find anywhere else,” he said.

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It was after homecoming a little under a year ago when Appalachian State football took a turn for the better. Beginning the season with a blowout 52-14 loss on the road against Michigan, the Mountaineers began the season with a 1-4 overall record, with their only win coming against Campbell, who doesn’t field scholarship athletes. The team had road woes early. As mentioned, they were blown out by Michigan on the road in their first game, lost a heartbreaker to Southern Mississippi on the road in their second game, and were outmatched by Georgia Southern in conference play in their third. Following a crushing 47-21 loss to conference foe South Alabama in week six, Appalachian State carried a three-game losing streak into homecoming weekend when they would square off against the Liberty Flames. It appeared that the Mountaineers were ready to snap out of their losing ways, as App State took a 7-0 lead after their first drive, thanks to a 38-yard rushing touchdown by Marcus Cox. However, the Flames were prepared for the challenge. The two teams traded leads seven times in the game, ending regulation in a 48-48 tie after a Liberty touchdown by quarterback Josh Woodrum tied the game with 6 minutes and 19 seconds remaining. Woodrum stole the show in overtime as well with a 9-yard pass to Darrin Peterson, and the Flames walked away victorious 5548, extending App State’s losing streak to four games. Then-freshman quarterback Taylor Lamb set the App State freshman single-game

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Administration must show commitment to faculty

Appalachian State has accumulated a fair amount of experience with search firms over the last few years. Perhaps there is no greater testament to the importance of the search firm on our campus than the fact that a search firm was used to help hire the most essential of all university employees: The athletic director. Once again, the university will be using the services of a search firm to fill the positions of three deans in the colleges of education, busi-

ness and fine and applied arts. The cost of the search would be about $200,000 at the high end and as low as $160,000 to $170,000 if the university uses one firm for all the searches, provost Darrell Kruger said. The way this search happens is certainly an important moment for a relatively new administration. Already, this planned use of search firms has received criticism from faculty. A letter to the editor from several faculty members framed the issue in terms of the shift in resources from faculty to administration. In the past years that I have been talking to faculty members, I have heard a lot of the understandable resentment that many faculty members have about how things are going in higher education.

Along with the shift in resources, there is a definite sense that the role of faculty is becoming less important. Given that context, it is easy to see why the use of firms would create anxiety. It is yet another manifestation of the sort of corporate approach to education that supports the rise of administration over faculty. Still, in spite of the problems with the use of search firms in general, it may be possible for administrators to assuage faculty concerns at least to some extent by making this process as transparent and inclusive as possible. Provost Darrell Kruger has stressed the importance of the search committee, which is composed of faculty members, in all steps of the process. “The chancellor and I high-

ly value the judgment of the search committees. We value the work, the judgement and the recommendations of the search committee,” Kruger said. Those words are encouraging, and so far the chancellor and provost have shown a willingness to engage in what seems sincere cooperation with faculty. This occasion can provide a good test of that commitment, a chance for us to see those words put into action by how they act on faculty input in this process. In the past, faculty input has not been valued. As problematic as search firms can be, I hope this can be a change for the better.

Griffin, a senior journalism major from Madison, is an opinion writer.

Colorado’s birth control experiment works, needs funding Quentin Russell

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The state of Colorado has been in the news often in the past several years, mostly for its legalization of marijuana. However, this article is instead about Colorado’s other progressive initiative – its birth control experiment. Starting in 2009, this experiment funded by a private grant from the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation (named for the late wife of Warren Buffett), gave free and reduced price IUDs and implantable birth control to more than 30,000 women. These forms of birth control are much more reliable than others, with the CDC stating that they have a less

than 1 percent failure rate, a feat matched only by vasectomies and hysterectomies, while condoms and birth control pills have an 18 percent and a nine percent failure rate, respectively. And yes, while abstinence does have a zero percent failure rate, it’s unrealistic to believe that young adults won’t have sex. Around 47 percent of adolescents and young adults have had sexual intercourse, according to the CDC. Of this portion of the adolescent population, 41 percent reported that they did not use condoms or birth control the last time that they had sex. In 2014 alone, almost 250,000 young women ages 15-19 became pregnant. This roughly equates to 24 births per 1,000 young women. To put this in perspective, that’s nearly 250,000 young women who had to put their lives on hold, to put their dreams and aspirations on the back burner for a child they neither needed, nor wanted in most cases. In order to combat this, Colorado

launched this experiment and has seen a large amount of success. From the time that they began the experiment to now, the teen pregnancy rate has dropped 40 percent, and the teen abortion rate has dropped 41 percent. The only issue with Colorado’s birth control experiment is that it has run out of its initial funding after six years of operations. The people who were operating the experiment went to lawmakers for more funding. However, Republican state lawmakers have refused this request. They believe that the idea of long-lasting birth control sends the wrong message and that teens should be taught to not have sex. For now, the program has been running on various smaller private grants, however, it needs more to continue. More states should adopt programs like this, primarily as a matter of making sure their teens are protected.

Russell, a freshman Journalism major from Charlotte, is an opinion writer.

The Internet of Things will connect us all

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Imagine driving up to your house and your garage, lights, blinds and even music are aware that you’re home. The lights turn on and the music starts playing what you were just playing a second ago. Imagine this kind of technology also connecting your fridge, washing machine and air conditioning, saving you both energy and money. Sounds great doesn’t it? It’s called the Internet of Things, and it refers to all electronic devices being connected to the Internet, communicating to each other as we go about

our daily lives. So far, there are a handful of products or “things” connected to the internet including cars, televisions, printers, airport kiosks, etc. Soon, however, the world will be connected through roughly 30 billion devices, according to Gartner Inc. If you can imagine your house being completely connected, then can you imagine an entire city, a “smart” city, collecting data by itself about anything from traffic logistics to hospital wait times? Or better, imagine a connected public transportation system – buses, parking spots, traffic, maintenance – all improved for a better city life. It sounds ludicrous, but it’s almost here. The “smart” city is just the beginning of the Internet of Things, or IoT.

The ultimate goal becomes connecting all electronic devices across the world. When everything is linked, systems can be seen and updated in real time. This reduces waste and cost for all parties -- consumers, companies, and the government. The technology is still being developed because it faces issues like technical standards, meaning that each device must be able to communicate with all the other ones regardless of manufacturer. To some, this sounds like it could turn into a dystopic sci-fi film from the likes of “Terminator,” and they may be right. It’s true that when more things are connected, there are more security breaches and a larger potential for hacking. But in order for the Inter-

net of Things to truly take off, consumers have to be willing to give their data away. This information won’t be related to personal data, but rather data from the amount of energy you use, health signs from wearables, and much more. When we can understand our data collected from these devices, we can understand ourselves better. Our patterns, habits, and future trends may stem from the Internet of Things, and it’s an exciting time for a world of connectivity. I’m certain that as our “things” become more connected, we as people will too, and then, hopefully, the world will truly become one. Zothner, a junior marketing major from Cary, is an opinion writer.

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Boggs' growth and maturity lead to success by Colin Tate Sports Reporter

fter three games, sophomore linebacker Eric Boggs has become a standout player for the Mountaineers, notching a team high of 22 total tackles. Boggs has been an obvious presence on the field this season for the App State defense, but he is not concerned with individual statistics. “I’m just going out to work each day,” Boggs said. “If I work hard enough, who knows what happens? I’m leading the team right now, but I’m just focusing on making the team better. It ain’t really an individual thing.” Last year, Boggs started the final six games as a true freshman and finished tied for fifth on the team with 43 tackles. Three games into this season, he’s on pace to break that number with ease. The coaching staff attributes Boggs’ continued success and growth to his maturity and understanding of the game. “Having started last year and playing outstanding as a freshman, he’s gotten better,” inside linebacker coach Dale Jones said. “He understands what we want to accomplish.” Junior linebacker John Law has noticed Boggs’ effort. “He’s not afraid to learn,” Law said. “He will go out and be wrong just so he can see where he can improve. Then the next time I guarantee you he’ll get it right.” Boggs knows that Law has a lot to do with his success. “We play side by side,” Boggs said. “We’ve gotten to know each other real good. He’s a

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passing yards record with 397 and total yards record with 415 in the loss. But it was not the collapse against Liberty, but instead what followed, that would define the 2014 Mountaineers season. Following the loss, the Mountaineers responded in historic fashion, finishing the season on a six-game winning streak – all against Sun Belt opponents. They crushed Troy 53-17 on Oct. 18 following the Liberty loss, and after a bye week, the black and gold shut out Georgia State 44-0. Perhaps their biggest victory of the season came in the second-to-last game of the year, when the Mountaineers defeated Louisiana 35-16, handing the Ragin’ Cajuns their only conference loss of the season. UL-Lafayette finished the season 9-4, defeating Nevada 16-3 in the New Orleans bowl. After averaging 27 points and roughly 400 yards per game during their 1-4 start, the Mountaineers averaged almost 42 points and over 500 yards

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Sophomore linebacker Eric Boggs finished last year tied for fifth on the the team in tackles and has already obtained a team high 22 tackles this season.

great player, of course, everybody knows that. He knows the defense well, and when I came, he showed me the ropes.” Law made it a point to help Boggs when he joined the team like Law’s former teammates did for him. “They just showed me the way to do things,” Law said. “Chasing the football. Being very aggressive. It’s just a mentality at middle linebacker that you got to have coming up. You got to feel like you’re the baddest guy out there. Every time you’re chasing the football, or anytime you’re going to tackle somebody, you got to wanna really get in there and make that guy feel you. That’s the thing I’ve been trying to pass down to him.” Head coach Scott Satterfield has picked up on the connection between the two. “They have great communication,” Satterfield said. “You

per game over the final seven games, increasing their average rush yards per game by over 100 yards. Cox was a catalyst in the team’s success. Racking up 969 yards and 13 touchdowns following the loss to Liberty, Cox averaged almost 162 yards rushing per game. He even ran for over 200 in contests against Georgia State and Arkansas State. Lamb set App State freshman records for passing yards (2,381) and touchdown passes (17), and led the conference with a 141.2 pass efficiency rating, all en route to becoming the Sun Belt Freshman of the Year. The Mountaineers returned 22 starters in 2015 and were able to extend the win streak to seven games with a win 49-0 trouncing of Howard before Clemson snapped it on Sept. 12. With a dominant win over Old Dominion last weekend, the Mountaineers (2-1) have won eight of nine games since the 2014 homecoming loss, and look poised to continue their success as they square off with the Wyoming Cowboys (0-4) for homecoming on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.Kickoff is set for

got to have that between your two inside linebackers. They do have a special relationship.” From the outside looking in, that relationship was a little surprising. Both came from very different backgrounds. Law is from the city of Atlanta while Boggs is from a small country town in South Carolina. “You pull them together, two guys from the opposite ends of the spectrum, and they get along great because they don’t have any egos,” Satterfield said. “They just want to be good. They want our team to be good. That’s what you want at your two inside linebackers.” Since Law was also given a big role on the defense early in his career, he understands what Boggs is going through. “It’s a lot when you’re learning on the go,” Law said. “I had a redshirt year to learn the scheme, where he came in and

played as a true freshman. Seeing him, I understand what he’s doing. I understand how he’s trying to progress and what’s going to give him trouble. I try to help him before the problems arise.” Both players have been pivotal to the defense’s success so far this season. But as opponents have started to game plan away from Law and senior defensive lineman Ronald Blair, they have been running directly into Boggs’ ar. By continuing to learn and improve, Boggs has become one of the most prominent players on a defense that continues to grow each week. “He’s doing what we need,” Jones said. “The key for us is to go be sound on defense. Be in the right place. Boggs is always in the right place, and that gives us an opportunity to be good.”

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No-fly zone Wyoming quarterback Cameron Coffman missed the first game of the Cowboys season, but has rebounded well, throwing for 944 yards and eight touchdowns in three games, despite the 0-3 record as a starter. Having been sacked eight times already this season in only three games, I expect to see the Mountaineers defense blitz Coffman early and often, which should create a feeding frenzy for the secondary. App State must pay special attention to wide receiver Tanner Gentry, who has accumulated 439 yards and three touchdowns on 26 receptions, including a 92yard touchdown reception against North Dakota in the opener. He’ll likely be covered by lockdown cornerback Latrell Gibbs, who is tied for fourth in the nation with three interceptions.

Get to the red zone App State has been unstoppable in the red zone this season, scoring on eight of 11 trips. Surprisingly, that number should be higher, as two of the “missed” opportunities in the red zone came in the end of blowout victories against Howard (49-0) and Old Dominion (490) when the Mountaineers ran out the clock to end the game. On the other side of the ball, Wyoming has been abysmal defending in the red zone. They’ve allowed opponents to score on 11 of 12 red zone opportunities this season, an 8 percent success rate. If the Apps can just get to the red zone, good things will happen.