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Junior wide receiver Malachi Jones comes from a family with a rich NFL tradition. Jones uses the pressure of following in their footsteps to continue to improve as a college player and take a shot at playing professionally after his App State career ends.

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EVICTED Paul Heckert

The house at 721 Howard St. is one of two on a property purchased by the university, which also includes two duplexes. The university is requiring the 13 students who live on the property to relocate by Dec. 31, but will refund their security deposits.

Appalachian State evicts 13 students from Howard Street housing

by Thomas Culkin News Reporter

ppalachian State University recently purchased a plot of land on Howard Street that contains two houses and two duplexes, where 13 students live. Promptly after buying the property, Appalachian sent eviction notices to the students Oct. 24 that notified them they would have to leave by Dec. 31. Upon inspecting the houses following the purchase, Appalachian found the health and safety standards of the houses were subpar according to their standards, said Michelle Nova-

cek, the process analyst for Appalachian’s Physical Plant. Despite the lack of immediate plans to build on the property, the safety concerns prompted Appalachian to evict the residents. “It’s not that we’re in a really big hurry to put anything else there,” Novacek said. “It’s the fact that the places are probably not up to student housing standards.” Novacek cited exposed plumbing, asbestos and decaying walls as some of the health concerns found within the houses. “If you were to go in [the houses], there are places where you can see daylight through the

Diabetes awareness draws attention to growing issue by Chamian Cruz Intern News Reporter

Diabetes Awareness Month is celebrated every November to create awareness for the disease, which impacts the lives of many people, including Appalachian State University students. The exact number of students with diabetes at Appalachian is unknown, said Janna Lyons, adjunct instructor and nutrition specialist for Appalachian’s wellness center. However, in 2013 it was reported through the National College Health Assessment that 1.1 percent of students who took the survey were diagnosed or treated by a professional for some type of diabetes, according to acha-ncha.org. The American Diabetes Association also estimates that nearly 30 million people in the United States have diabetes, while another 86 million are at risk for Type 2. Lyons said there are two types of diabetes – Type 1 and Type 2. These are most often diagnosed in Hispanic/Latino Americans, African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and Alaska natives. The development of Type 1 diabetes is usually sudden and

dramatic such as with Kayla Sloan, a freshman political science major, who was diagnosed last November at the age of 17. Symptoms for Type 2 diabetes can often be mild or absent, making this type hard to detect. “The month before I was diagnosed, I was thirsty all the time and I couldn’t sleep because I kept having to drink water and use the bathroom all the time, my fingers were tingly all the time, I passed out a couple of times and I had really weird symptoms,” said Sloan, “It was all because I had diabetes.” Although the primary risk factor for Type 1 diabetes is family history, Type 2 can also be passed on, but most often affects people who have high blood pressure, are overweight or obese, and who live a sedentary lifestyle, Lyons said. “Type 2 diabetes is [becoming] more prevalent because more and more Americans are overweight or obese and have poor diets that contribute to weight gain and high blood pressure,” Lyons said. “Also, Americans are more sedentary than in years past.” The disease is also expensive to treat. The American Diabetes

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walls,” Novacek said. Gunnar Schattler, a senior physics major and a resident of one of the duplexes, said he could understand Appalachian’s concern over the safety of the two houses, but he thought the duplexes were in normal conditions. “They said that they had to evict us because those houses didn’t meet [university standards], which is understandable,” Schattler said. “But the duplexes were fine.” The short notice given by Appalachian was also a cause for anger from students. “My first thought was, ‘This can’t be legal,’” said Olivia

Dannemiller, a senior sustainable development major and resident of the Howard Street duplexes. “But there is a clause in our lease that says if the ownership changes, they only have to give us a 30-day notice. It’s really stressful to have to find a place to live in the middle of the semester. Especially since I’m a senior, so I have a lot on my plate right now, and I can walk to work from my house, and walk to all my classes.” Schattler said although they were nice enough to give more than 60-day notice, it still causes problems.

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LIPS, OASIS help survivors

Morgan Cook A box in the Women's Center in Plemmons Student Union being used to collect feminine hygiene products for the Feminine Hygiene Drive.

by Nicole Caporaso Senior News Reporter

A box in the Women’s Center in Plemmons Student Union is collecting items for a feminine hygiene drive, now through the end of the fall semester. Melanie Weast, the graduate assistant for the Women’s Center, said the donation collection is through LIPS, a female expressions of sexuality club, which is utilizing the Women’s Center space, since LIPS does not have one of its own.

LIPS will give donations to OASIS, a non-profit organization that provides services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Watauga and Avery counties, said Marcie Ownbey, OASIS’ outreach coordinator. OASIS stands for “opposing abuse with service, information and shelter,” and provides services such as a confidential emergency shelter, crisis counseling, support groups, safety planning and educational programs. Items needed include feminine hygiene products and

medicines like ibuprofen and Midol. Ownbey said OASIS is always in need of those items, but also others, as many clients leave their situations abruptly or in an emergency. “We are always in need of tampons and maxi pads, that’s a big need we have, but also new bras and new underwear in all sizes, toiletry items like shampoo and conditioners and gas cards are really important to try to help clients get to appointments and to apply for jobs,” she said. “We know a lot of clients who come to us and they left their homes and their situations, and they are starting over with very little or nothing.” “We’ve got three boxes of tampons and two of pads so far,” she said. “And the Women’s Center has a bunch of boxes we’re donating also when it’s over.” Ownbey said partnership with Appalachian and the Women’s Center is not uncommon. “I believe that for this specific effort, they contacted us in saying they’re interested in helping out,” she said. “We partner with them in various things, we get interns from them, and we’re in touch with them often.”

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HSA LATIN DANCE James Johnston

The Hispanic Student Association held a Latin dance event in Whitewater Cafe at Plemmons Student Union on Friday night to spread awareness for the club as well as demonstrate an appreciation for Hispanic culture. Students outside of the club were welcome to attend the event. HSA plans to hold more Latin dance events throughout the year.

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Club spreads Hispanic culture awareness by Madison Barlow Intern News Reporter On any given Thursday night, you can find the Hispanic Student Association President, Aneisy Cardo, in the Linville Falls room of Plemmons Student Union surrounded by some of her closest friends. Cardo was elected as club president last semester, and began her term this past August. She said HSA has given her an opportunity to make an impact while meeting “the best people in her life.” “When I was a senior in high school, my sister was involved with HSA, and I used to come up to some of the events,” Cardo said. “I loved the people, and always had a fun time, so I knew it was something I wanted to get involved with when I became a Mountaineer.” The HSA is an organization for students who are Hispanic, or appreciate Hispanic culture. According to www. hsa.appstate.edu, the club is dedicated to promoting the awareness of Hispanic culture on campus and around Boone. “The amount of Hispanic students on campus has been gradually growing over the years, so I think it’s very important to not only create an environment where Hispanic students can get together, but to also help spread awareness and teach about the culture,” Cardo said. “I think cultural

awareness is really important, and I try to stress that to HSA members.” Cardo and other executive board members organize several different events throughout the year in hopes of further educating club members and the community. Their most recent event was the Masquerade Latin Dance on Nov. 7. “We try to do two or three Latin dances per semester,” Cardo said. “Our latest one was masquerade themed. I even ordered a mask on [www.amazon.com]. It’s a fun way to get members and even non-members together in a stress-free environment, while doing something that’s important to Hispanic culture at the same time.” HSA also partners with different organizations on campus to raise awareness. “We like to get involved whenever and wherever we can,” Cardo said. “We have done a social justice coffee hour with the ACT office and talked about undocumented students. We go to Watauga High [School] and bond with their Spanish club. We even work with the admissions office.” Sophomore management major and HSA member Jesarela Valle said the club activities help to create a familylike bond between members. “I know some people feel like activities with other clubs they’re involved with are almost like chores and aren’t viewed as fun,” Valle said. “But, I’ve never felt like that with HSA. We’re all

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Junior geology major Haviv Avrahami (left) and junior biology major Stephanie Ibarra (right) pose for the Masquerade Latin Dance hosted by the Hispanic Student Association Friday in Whitewater Cafe.

so close and all of the activities we do just bring us closer. It’s a great feeling.” Although the club has already held several meetings this year, Cardo said new members are welcome at any time. Meetings are held every Thurs-

day at 6:45 p.m. in the Linville Falls room. “We love to have new people join us,” she said. “We have American students, Hispanic students and even Asian students. Race, gender, orientation, etc. doesn’t matter. Come one, come all.”

Cat-borne disease outbreak affects Watauga Humane Society by Nicole Caporaso Senior News Reporter

A disease outbreak has occurred at the Watauga Humane Society, leading to 76 cats having to be put down, said Laurie Vierheller, WHS executive director. Panleukopenia, a highly contagious, but also preventable disease, affects cats and ferrets with symptoms including diarrhea, vomiting and neurological issues, such as head bobbing and muscle weakness, according to wataugahumane.org. “We take in about 2,000 animals per year and about half are strays or feral cats or come from neglect situations and those cats are not vaccinated,” Vierheller said. “So most likely it came in with one of the animals.” Vierheller said all animals are vaccinated upon coming to the shelter, but the problem is the vaccine is not effective immediately. “If the public vaccinated their cats we wouldn’t have to worry about it,” she said. “There are a lot of animals out there not vaccinated. It takes 3-7 days for the cats’ immunity to take to it and we vaccinate them when they come in,

but if they get exposed to an animal with the disease, they’ll get sick.” The remainder of the Humane Society’s cats are currently being fostered within the homes of people associated with the shelter. Vierheller estimates there are about 30 remaining cats. “We have a group of cats there are in foster [care] coming back on the 15th, provided they don’t have symptoms,” she said. “We’ll start taking intakes again on the 18th.” The Humane Society asks for understanding from the public on their situation, as putting down animals is a tough situation. “It has been necessary to humanely euthanize a number of animals to prevent further spread of this disease and be able to safely reopen for intakes before we run into severely cold weather conditions,” according to wataugahumane.org. “We have been able to reduce the number of animals to be euthanized since our initial estimate, thanks to some careful analysis of the outbreak, the assistance of our veterinarian and the assistance of board members who have been able to foster a number of pets with a low risk of exposure at secure locations.”

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “They dropped that bomb on us right before finals, in the heart of the semester when so many other things are going on,” Schlatter said. Appalachian is giving the students $500 as compensation, which Novacek said she thinks is a generous amount. However, the gift only served to further aggravate the displaced residents. “It doesn’t even come close to the damage that they put us through,” Schattler said. “I felt dirty accepting it. And I said that when I went [to the administration building].” Novacek said although the university

doesn’t have immediate plans for the property, it’s a part of Appalachian’s Master Plan 2020, the multi-year initiative to completely renovate the campus. “We have to have enough land to build a decent sized building when the opportunity arises,” Novacek said. Nevertheless, the students said they wished Appalachian could have been more transparent. Dannemiller said it would have been nice if the university had kept them informed before the eviction notices were distributed. “We’re part of the Appalachian family, and so they’re pretty much kicking their own family out,” Schattler said. “I felt betrayed.”

Therapy program receives grant by Thomas Culkin News Reporter

Appalachian State University was one of five North Carolina universities to receive a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration aimed at improving its marriage and family therapy program. The Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training for Professionals and Paraprofessionals grant was awarded to Appalachian in late September. The grant is for $170,321 for one year, but allows for the possibility of $520,783 over the course of three years if it gets renewed. Seventy percent of the grant will provide stipends for 11 Appalachian marriage and family therapy graduate students, who will be working in mental health centers in rural North Carolina. They will

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Association estimates that the total national cost of diagnosed diabetes in the U.S. is $245 billion, including direct medical costs and reduced productivity. Sloan said she spends about $300 a month on the two types of insulin injections that she has to take every day, one with every meal and once every night. “A lot of people don’t know what Type 1 [diabetes] is because they just associate diabe-

each get a $10,000 stipend from the grant. Karen Caldwell, a human development and psychology professor who wrote the grant, said the interns will be working with children and young adults between the ages of 5-25 who have behavioral and mental health problems. These problems include mental disorders as well as substance addictions. “Usually they work with kids who have gotten in really big trouble, or have really serious problems of living,” Caldwell said. Nickolas Jordan, the program director for the marriage and family therapy program said he thinks it’s important that the interns are doing their work in the region. “This is a super underserved community,” Jordan said. “There are a lot of low socioeconomic communities in rural Appalachia that get forgotten, and serving

those communities is something that I think Appalachian State owes these communities because we’re in their space. And they in turn help us, because we get a better understanding of their community – of their history, values and culture.” The other 30 percent of the grant is going toward workshops and new training modules to improve the curriculum. One example is a forum open to the public that will take place next semester. The event will be hosted by Cathy Hudgins, the director of the Center of Excellence for Integrated Care. Caldwell said this grant is very important to the interns working for the Marriage and Family Therapy program. “I wanted our interns to get the support they needed,” Caldwell said. “I’m glad to say that they can.”

tes with eating unhealthy and getting fat and you get diabetes, which isn’t true,” Sloan said. “I think that it’s important for people to know that it can happen to anyone, at any time. It may happen to you or someone in your family, so it’s important to know what it is.” To maintain and control her diabetes, Sloan has had to make many lifestyle changes. The hardest part about diabetes is the inconvenience, Sloan said. She has to check her blood sugar every three to four hours,

be mindful of her food choices, keep count of carbs, read labels, exercise and carry her medicine everywhere she goes. If she doesn’t have the medicine, she risks going into a coma at any moment, she said. “For both types, being mindful of what you eat and how a given food affects your blood glucose level is important,” Lyons said. “Changing unhealthy lifestyle or dietary habits now can prevent many chronic diseases from developing later in life.”

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NC GOP mishandles gay marriage discussion Kevin Griffin Opinion Writer

As was to be expected, the arrival of same-sex marriage in North Carolina has not gone entirely smoothly. Several magistrates across the state quit their jobs because of the change in the law. I do not have too much of a problem with that. Sure, it is ridiculous that someone would not perform the ceremonies, but at least they quit. Republican lawmakers, however, are moving in a totally unacceptable direction. State Rep. Phil Berger Sr. plans to introduce a bill that would allow state officials to keep their jobs while also refusing to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies, according to the News & Observer.

Beyond that, Berger issued a letter saying certain state and federal laws offered protections for state officials who did not want to conduct the ceremonies. The confusion that state Republicans caused rose to such a level that the head of courts in North Carolina wrote a letter to Berger emphasizing that magistrates must, in fact, perform the ceremonies, according to the News & Observer. Naturally, religious freedom is the rationale behind all of this. Ever since the Supreme Court ruled in June that Hobby Lobby was exempt from the Affordable Care Act’s contraception mandate, religious freedom has become a favorite rhetorical device of conservative Christians hoping to exempt themselves from laws that everyone else must follow. The new meaning of religious freedom adopted by the

religious right is an absurd caricature of any legitimate idea of religious freedom. Genuine religious freedom, the idea that people should be allowed to believe what they want, have wide, but not absolute, latitude to practice those beliefs and the ability to spread their message, is vital to a free society. Religious freedom 2.0, however, is antithetical to the ideals of free society. It is all about the right of conservative Christians to impose their values on the whole of society. It is hard to overstate how selfish this mindset is. The selfishness is ubiquitous in the rhetoric which seems to find same-sex marriage is not a long-overdue recognition of an unfairly excluded group’s rights, but something the government is forcing on us good Christians. Having to live in a society with others with whom you dislike or disagree is not an

imposition. It is the essence of a free society. Many Christian churches do not want to perform samesex weddings. Fair enough. I believe it is within their religious freedom to do so. But once you go beyond the church to cut off the ability of individuals to exercise their rights through the state, to cut off their access to the benefits and rights of all other citizens, you cross a line. In this weird conception of religious freedom, conservative Christians seem to be the only people who matter. Its inevitable logic implies a society in which all are forced to live their lives within the confines of that dogma. That idea, not compelling state workers to perform same-sex marriages, is the real threat to freedom.

Malcolm, a junior history major from Walkertown, is an opinion writer.

Undeclared students, you are far from alone Opinion Writer

Oh, the horror! The look I receive from fellow students when I mention I’m undeclared is one of the most entertaining parts of not having a major. Why is there a negative stigma surrounding being undeclared? What is it that makes others uncomfortable? Often my peers quickly recommend that I pick up their particular majors – it feels like an attempt to cure me of an ailment. The word undeclared has a stigma that has been created by misconceptions. Some people believe that college is easier when you haven’t declared a major, but taking classes that will match a variety of majors usually means taking higherlevel courses just in case. A 17-hour course load of various subjects is not usually easy to complete, especially when

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gives them the ability to walk into college with open minds. Students should be encouraged to keep an open mind rather than commit the rest of their lives to a specific field. They shouldn’t be bullied into making a hasty choice. There’s nothing wrong with spending a little extra time at school – even Appalachian’s five-year graduation rate is 67.7 percent. So, exploratory students, be proud of yourselves for your honesty. Don’t panic. Take advantage of the learning experiences that come with college that are not part of the academic experience. When writing “Grey’s Anatomy,” Shonda Rhimes said she made the characters interns because there’s something “horribly wonderful about not knowing what you’re doing for a living.” And it’s true. There’s something wonderful about this period of life and finding in it something meaningful.

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

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to know what exactly I’m going to spend thousands of dollars of tuition money on and practice for the next 50 years. With Appalachian offering more than 100 courses of study, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. The requirement that students choose a life path is drilled into them before they even enter college. Teachers create lesson plans to help students choose majors, and the first question family members choose to ask regards your path in college. What everyone is overlooking is a major part of the education one receives in college lies outside of the classroom. An important part of the university experience is exploration. To paraphrase New York Times writer Cecilia Simon, “exploratory” should be the new “undeclared.” You learn about who you are, who you want to be and what you want to surround yourself with while in school. Coming to college undeclared gives one the opportunity to explore career ideas they’ve never considered before. It

Focus on academics needed

Last academic year, Appalachian State University sent 47 students to present at the prestigious National Conference for Undergraduate Research. Appalachian is notable for providing opportunities to students to begin their research careers as undergraduates. Despite this, the outstanding academic achievements of Appalachian’s students have been routinely ignored while the spotlight focuses on the athletics program, especially the football team. I know that football is near and dear to the hearts of many in this community, but football is not the reason this university exists. Universities do not exist for sports. The scandal at UNC-Chapel Hill concerning the fake courses created as GPA boosters for athletes makes this point. Since the general community reacted with outrage at the discovery, it’s clear that we expect higher academic standards in a university setting. The fact that these courses went on for years also demonstrates it is fairly wellaccepted in this society that athletes are subject to different rules than the rest of us. I do not want to overgeneralize about the athletes here; I believe that most, if not all, are committed to their academic careers. However, that does not change the fact that participation in college sports takes considerable time away from academics. Furthermore, the glorification of athletics takes both time and money away from academic programs. Contrary to popular belief, the vast majority of athletics programs do not create a profit for their home universities, and even when a profit is created, it is usually funneled right back into the athletics. Therefore, in order to fund athletics, the academic budget is depleted. Tuition and fees are constantly rising, and student debt is at an all-time high. The university budget is shrinking, yet athletics still manages to take priority. Despite popularity, athletics should not be allowed to escape budget cuts while academic programs are being cut and defunded. Appalachian – like all universities – is first and foremost a place of learning. It exists so we as students can increase our knowledge, so we can explore subjects and ideas that intrigue us and so we can grow and expand intellectually. Research is one of the best methods for students to achieve these goals. Appalachian already has an amazing system with the Office of Student Research, which is in place to support and guide students who choose to pursue research. It is time that we give these students, faculty and mentors more recognition and make sure academics is recognized as the top priority at Appalachian.

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you discover you don’t have an interest in what you’re studying. “Undeclared” shouldn’t translate to lazy. According to the National Center for Education, 80 percent of students enter college undecided. That means about 2,426 of Appalachian State University’s 3,033 freshmen don’t know where their lives are headed when stepping onto campus. Still, it is easy to feel alone when surrounded by friends who seem to have it all together. Two thousand of our freshmen can’t be doomed to fail. In fact, according to John Bader, dean and adviser from John Hopkins University, entering a university undeclared is okay, but requires strategic action from the student. The fact is, most undeclared majors find their place halfway through their sophomore year. But if they don’t, it’s okay. For college students, knowing everything about their futures is inconceivable. My age still contains the word teen, and yet I’m expected

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Ticket: $9 students and $16 adults; available in person at the Valborg Theatre box office.

films will prepare participants to get the most out of the experience. The travel dates are May 1125, 2015, and the cost is $3795 (includes airfare). Upon completion of this program, students will receive General Education credit for LLC 2025 in the Aesthetic Perspective, “How We Tell Stories” theme. For more information, email gardnerdl1@appstate.edu and fournierj@appstate.edu.

Auditions A new show, SPORTS BAR, is conducting auditions to find three student sports fanatics to appear on the show. The sports show will be hosted by David Jackson of the App State Athletic Deptartment and will air on AppCable. The auditions will be held at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at The Rock sports bar.

AppHack3 Begins at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 and runs through 7 a.m. Nov. 15, room 112, CAP building. AppHack is a hackathon, where 70-100 students from multiple disciplines get together to build software that is then put to use for the good of the community. AppHack3 is officially sponsored by ECR Software Company in Boone and the Transportation Insight Center For Entrepreneurship. Students are provided with free food and coffee to help keep them productive. The entire process is collaborative. There are two cash prizes given to the best developer or team For more information and to RSVP, go to http://cs.appstate. edu/apphack/.

Safety and Community Roundtable Discussion This Thursday, Nov. 13th, from 5:30-7:00pm in Calloway Peak Ballroom, a roundtable discussion will take place regarding community and safety on campus. Administrative representatives will give a presentation regarding general safety and promoting community upon which an open question period will follow. Please attend, voice your opinion, and equip yourself with the knowledge to become more active in campus safety and community! Film screening Blue Ridge Conservancy will present a viewing of the trail running documentary “The Last Mile” on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Belk Library room 114. The event is being held to promote awareness of the Middle Fork Greenway, a trail connecting Boone to Blowing Rock. “The Last Mile” is a 2013 feature-length documentary about running and the reasons behind it. Members of Blue Ridge Conservancy will speak about the Middle Fork Greenway before the event and will stay afterwards for questions. The event is free and open to the public, and we encourage all students and faculty to come out and support the cause of preserving local areas for the benefit of the community.

Run the Gobbler, Eat the Cobbler! The Gobbler 5k will begin at 8 a.m. Nov. 15 at Duck Pond Field, and winds through campus ending with a sweet cobbler treat. Over 300 runners turned out last year and raised $6,300 for the Leigh Lane Edwards scholarship fund. Registration coming soon. For more information: http://act.appstate.edu/gobbler-5k. Acappellageddon Featuring special guest Dakaboom, 6 p.m. Nov. 16, Schaefer Center. Come cheer on your favorite ASU a cappella group as they battle to win several categories, including best beatboxer and best performance of the night. Musical comedians Dakaboom will host the event. Admission: $3/Watauga High School students; $5 advance; $7 door. All proceeds from Acappellageddon will benefit Mountain Alliance. Sponsored by APPS Special Events & Student Programs. For

Study abroad opportunity “Paris: Tales of a City” will examine the culture and intellectual history of Paris. Students will explore monuments and museums, attend musical and theatrical performances, and venture off the beaten path to discover local points of interest. Pre-departure readings and

information, email apps@appstate.edu or call 828-262-3032.

• Leave No Trace Master Educator, Aug. 10-14, 2015

Global Perspectives Panel Featuring a panel of international students discussing topics concerning current political issues, cultural stereotypes, their thoughts on American culture, and more. The panel is scheduled for 6-7 p.m. Nov. 18, Price Lake, PSU.

Master of Public Administration Program Appalachian State offers the Master of Public Administration Degree Program (MPA), for students looking to become leaders in public and nonprofit organizations. Three distinct concentrations allow students to craft their own programs of study: • Town, City, and County Management • Administration of Justice / Criminal Justice • Not-For-Profit Management For information, email bradburymd@appstate.edu or visit http://mpa.appstate.edu.

Community Blood Drive Hosted by App State ROTC, in conjunction with Community Blood Center of the Carolinas, noon-4 p.m. Nov. 18, Varsity Gym. Donors must bring a current officially-issued photo ID. Donors can donate every 56 days. Schedule your appointment by visiting www.carolinadonor. org and entering sponsor code: APP. Walk-ins welcome. For information, contact westmorelandjb@appstate. edu. Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training Open to all faculty, staff and students. Extra credit slips will be made available. Learn suicide statistics, myths and facts about suicide, what to look for, how to talk to someone in distress, and where and how to refer for more help. • 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Three Top Mountain, PSU • 4-6 p.m. Dec. 4, Three Top Mountain, PSU Go to preventsuicide.appstate.edu or email cavallaroe@ appstate.edu.

Educational Media Master’s Degree or Certificate Appalachian State offers an Educational Media Master’s Degree and Certificate programs. The program is entirely online and includes a range of courses involving media and technology. Students develop the technical, aesthetic, and intellectual expertise and perspectives needed to analyze and develop online environments using new media and online networks. Go to http://edtech.appstate. edu/.

Culture Crawl 7-9 p.m. Nov. 21, Grandfather Ballroom, PSU. Visit tables hosted by international students from all over the world. Featuring free food and performances.

Broadstone facility info The Broadstone facility is now run through University Recreation. Broadstone can be reserved at a nominal fee for all types of groups on campus. It’s available for retreats, meetings, workshops, trainings, cookouts/picnic, celebrations and kickoff/end of the year events. For information, go to http:// broadstone.appstate.edu/.

Oudoor Education Certifications The certifications begin in September. • Dec. 5-7, American Mountain Guide Association, Climbing Wall Instructor • Dec. 14-22 and March 7-15, Wilderness First Responder • Feb. 5, Epinephrine Administration • Feb. 21-22, Wilderness First Aid • April 10-12, Wilderness First Responder Re-Certification

Suicide prevention training In this game-based simulation, learn how to determine when someone needs help, how to talk to them, and where to turn to for help. To access the course, visit kognitocampus.com/login and create a new account. Students should enter the enrollment key: appstate828 and employees should enter the enrollment key: appstate592. Free for App State students and employees.

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Irish Ensemble, 8 p.m., Recital Hall, free “In the Heat of the Night” by L.A. Theatre Works, 8 p.m., Schaefer Center, tickets: $10-$20

16 Mozart’s “The Impresario” and Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” 2-5 p.m., Rosen Concert Hall, call Schaefer Center Box for tickets (828262-4046 Acappellageddon with Special Guest Dakaboom, 6 p.m., Schaefer Center, $5/ adv, $7/door

17 Hunter Hunted, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Legends, $8/adv, $12/door

18 Kwanzaa Creativity Celebration, 5-9 p.m., Table Rock (Plemmons Student Union), Free

friday

thursday 13

“Dead Poet’s Society” (1989) screening, 7 p.m., Greenbriar, PSU, $1

The Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writer Series: Shira Dentz: craft talk at 2 p.m. and reading International Educa- at 7:30 p.m., Table tion Fair, 10 a.m.-2 Rock, PSU, free p.m., Grandfather Ballroom, PSU Insurance Jeopardy, 5:30 p.m., Holmes Auditions for Convocation Center “Sports Bar” TV show, 6:30 p.m., The “The Lego Movie” Rock sports bar screening, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., I.G. Greer, $2

19 Thanksgiving Meal, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Dining Halls, $5.25/meal

“Awakenings” Brass Chamber En- (1990) screening, 7 p.m., Greenbriar, sembles, 8-9 p.m., Rosen Concert Hall, PSU, $1 Free DJ Showcase, 9 p.m.-11:45 a.m., Legends, $4/adv, $6/door

saturday 14

Author and book collector Charlie Lovett, 3:30 p.m., room 421, Belk Library, free Professional Drag Show, 8 p.m., Legends, $10

15 Appalachian Leadership Forum, 8:15 a.m.-4 p.m., PSU, free for App students; $40 nonstudents Michael Grimes Student Horn Recital, 2 p.m., Recital Hall, free

“Dead Poet’s Society” (1989) screening, 7 p.m., Green“The Lego Movie” briar, PSU, $1 screening, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., I.G. “The Lego Movie” Greer, $2 screening, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., I.G. Greer, $2

“Spent” screening and Q&A, 6:30 p.m., Belk Library 114, Free

Inkalicious, 9 a.m.12: p.m., Turchin Center, $15/nondonors, Free/students

Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Valborg Theatre, $9/students, $16/adults

Lorena Schakel & Julie Wall/Student Clarinet Recital, 6-7 p.m., Recital Hall, Fall Appalachian Free Dance Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Valborg Fall Appalachian Theatre, $9/stuDance Ensemble, dents, $16/adults 7:30 p.m., Valborg Theatre, $9/students, $16/adults “Awakenings” (1990) screening, 7 p.m., Greenbriar, PSU, $1

Bazilian Romance with Todd Wright, Welson Trumura, and Keith McCutcheon, 7-8 p.m., Rosen Concert Hall, Free

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‘In the Heat of the Night’ celebrates Civil Rights

by Kelsey Hamm Intern A&E Reporter

radio play adopted from John Balls’ 1965 novel of “In the Heat of the Night,” will come to the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday at 8 p.m. The play is presented by L.A. Theatre Works and explores race relations and the Civil Rights Movement when a small southern town is faced with accepting help from a black police detective named Virgil Tibbs to solve the mystery of a local murder, according to a press release from the Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs at Appalachian State University. “Once a year, L.A. Theater Works takes a show on the road,” said company manager and cast member Darren Richardson. “It is the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act, and [this play] coincides with the focus in America right now on race. We perform at a lot of universities and do an educational outreach program, different classes go on longer because young adults have so many questions.” Travis Johns, a former football player at Wake Forest University, said his early life and current interracial relationship have helped him prepare for playing a character in “In the Heat of the Night.” “I play a character named Pete and he is one of two deputies along with another man called Stan, and they represent the ‘Old South,’” Johns said. “My character is really entrenched in his ways and resistant to any

type of change in racial perspective. [Pete] really fights for his way of life. It all comes down to fear and fear of the unknown and what that means for him.” The script, Richardson said, uses historically correct yet racially charged language that some venues have asked them to change. The cast members have always refused, often resulting in positive reception and thanks from audience members. “Race is still alive and well, but we are trying our best to start a dialogue with people and maybe find a way to improve ourselves,” said cast member James Morrison. The performance has seven cast members, and the dynamics of the stage presentation are mixed with radio projection, moving images, sound effects and Radio Theater, Richardson said. The effects are meant to provide an almost complete sensory experience, with some cast members as “utility actors,” or members that play multiple parts. “At one point, I change my shirt on stage and I become a different character,” Richardson said. “I do a little voice work with another cast member, so we know how to change our voices, our pitch and our intonation. It’s also about asking our audience to dispend their disbelief. It’s a hard task, but if you do it right and the audience believes, it becomes a very magical thing.” Morrison, who previously appeared on the show “24” as well as other shows such as “Revenge,” plays a character

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Actors Ryan Vincent Anderson and Travis Johns performing in the play “In the Heat of the Night.” The play will be coming to Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday at 8 p.m.

named Chief Gillespie, and said the format of the play has been challenging to adapt to. “I’ve been working with L.A. Theatre Works for 30 years, but I’ve never done something like this,” he said. “The real challenge is staying focused on the mic, like in a radio production, but also talking to the person standing right next to you. The traditional fourth wall in a theatre production sort of goes up and down. This is really a highly stylized presentation of a play. That’s what makes it so riveting for the audience, is that they

can close their eyes and listen to the radio play, but also watch it and see it unfolding visually.” L.A. Theatre Works is a nonprofit organization with a main focus on classic plays, Richardson said. The organization holds the largest recorded radio library in the world, and has worked with actors such as George Clooney and Brad Pitt. Four of the actors performing with “In the Heat of the Night” have been involved with the company before. Morrison believes this play is especially important for those

who were not alive during the Civil Rights Movement. “I’d say this related to things that are happening in [young adults’] lives right now,” Morrison said. “Whether with marriage rights or voting rights, or however you want to apply it. This is a part of our history that we cannot afford to forget. We still have a lot of racial unrest and injustice and disenfranchisement, and it’s played out in different ways in law in terms of how the law treats black people. People of all ages should definitely see this play.”

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Controversial Libertairian journalist visits ASU by Lovey Cooper Senior A&E Reporter

“Do you like communicating over all those electronic gizmos that my colleagues and I built for you? They would have been illegal when I was your age,” Libertarian journalist Bill Frezza asks in promotion of his new college tour. The political commentator will speak on campus Tuesday about his 15 years as a venture capital investor. The talk will be followed that night by a social event titled “Free beer and pizza, a case study on incentives.” “My goal is to reach the next generation, as you are the only ones who can dig us out of the mess we made,” Frezza said. “But to do that, you need to be aware of and understand your own history.” After 36 years on the “bleeding edge of technology,” Frezza says he is winding down his venture capital activities to devote his time to writing, speaking and his new radio program RealClear Radio Hour, which is broadcasted on Bloomberg Boston.

The event is being put on by Appalachian’s chapter of Young Americans For Liberty, a pro-liberty organization with more than 500 chapters on college campuses across the nation. “I think we’re a group that is ultimately a network of liberated minds,” campus chapter president and junior journalism major Brandon Partridge said. “One of our goals is to expose everyone on campus to the network.” The organization tries to reach out to all students, especially those who might not be interested or knowledgeable about politics right now. “Most of our members feel afflicted by the current political system,” said public relations coordinator and senior music industries major Will Fortune. “We’re using the momentum to spread the message of liberty, which has kind of been subdued in today’s current political system. We want the most freedom for everyone.” Although the club for the most part had not heard of Frezza or his work before this summer, they said most of his views align with their own. That said,

one controversial article of his to come out recently, titled “Drunk Female Guests Are the Gravest Threat to Fraternities,” gained some rapid attention among alternative news outlets, calling the views expressed sexist and outdated. Frezza said many readers misinterpreted his views, and stands by his own commitment to helping a generation of students prepare for the upcoming Libertarian movement – starting with the notion of free markets and free minds. “Over the course of 30 years, my generation built the entire digital universe that so profoundly changed the world,” Frezza said. “On the flip side, we Baby Boomers totally screwed your generation, leaving you the most indebted in history with a sick economy, a dysfunctional government and a broken monetary system.” Frezza said he hopes college students gain some perspective from his talking tour, as well as a healthy and questioning skepticism about the status quo.

“I’ve been very impressed with the Young Americans for Liberty as a vector for real hope and change, as opposed to the counterfeit kind we’ve been experiencing,” Frezza said. Appalachian’s YAL chapter is rapidly rising as one of the most active and popular in the state, which is already in the top five in the nation in terms of involvement. “It means more if we can say we made change on our campus, as opposed to ‘we [complained] about what’s going on in D.C.,’” Partridge said. Frezza’s presentation takes place Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. in the Rough Ridge Room of Plemmons Student Union. The social following the talk will take place from 7:15-9 p.m. at Espresso News. Free beer will be distributed there to the first 25 to show. YAL holds their next meeting after this event Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. in the New River Ballroom. Partridge encourages all students to come out to events and participate in open discussion, especially if they have any skepticism about the organization or its beliefs.

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Lost Province Cheap Date Night a good option for budgeting students by Emma Speckman Intern A&E Reporter

Is eating takeout Chinese and watching Netflix in the dorm for the 15th weekend in a row starting to feel less charmingly collegiate than it did back when you first started dating? Lost Province Brewing Company on Depot Street doesn’t have an app for that, but they do have Cheap Date Tuesdays – a weekly special where beers, a large salad and a small pizza cost only $25, and, beginning at 8 p.m., a movie shows on the projector. “Initially we were going to do bingo on Tuesdays, which we were really excited about – a lot of people were – but under the state of North Carolina’s laws, it’s considered gambling,” said Carolyn Ward, the brewery’s front-of-house manager. North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement is in charge of licensure for gambling events, which includes bingo in this state.

Thus, Cheap Date Night was born. Around 9 p.m. Nov. 4 the restaurant was about half full with couples, families and a large group of college students in the back. The 1991 classic “Hook” played from a projector and Ward passed out popcorn to diners. Ward said the month of November is being dedicated to Robin Williams. Next week “The Birdcage” will be shown and “Dead Poet’s Society” is scheduled for the week after – another two movies in which Williams stars. Cheap Date Night is one of many events Lost Province has started putting on with students in mind. Wednesdays, Ward said, Lost Province offers a “happy hour” for appetizers. Between 4 and 6 p.m. all appetizers are 50 percent off and select wines are discounted, as well. On Thursdays, all pints except high gravity beers – beers with an unusually high alcohol

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Boone residents and students visit Lost Province last Tuesday for the November Cheap Date Night. The date nights are being held Tuesdays and are currently featuring Robin Williams movies such as “Hook,” “The Birdcage” and “Dead Poet’s Society.”

content – cost only $3 and half pours cost $1.50. Live music is usually included in these nights, as well. On Freakin’ Firkin Fridays,

at 5 p.m. brewers Aaron Maas and Seth Hewit tap a small keg of a new infused ale and pour pints until it runs out. For Halloween, which fell on a Firkin

Friday this year, Maas and Hewitt chose to infuse their blonde ale with hibiscus, creating a spooky blood-red beer. Weekends are also quite popular for the restaurant and brewery. Lost Province sets up App State football game parties on game day Saturdays and on Sundays, discounts are given to residents of the “Lost Province” of North Carolina – historically Watauga, Ashe and Alleghany counties. Ward, Maas, Hewitt and the rest of the Lost Province team have been working and reworking these weekly specials since the spot opened in August, in an effort to attract and retain customers. So far, Ward is optimistic that the buzz will spread. “I think more and more are coming for the events,” Ward said. “I think Date Night people are just starting to hear about it, people come and they’re like, ‘Oh, there’s a movie showing,’ and then they stay for it.”

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Nov. 6 2:10 p.m. | Harassment Justice Hall The victim refused to cooperate with ASU police. Nov. 5 6:50 p.m. | Possession of Marijuana Coltrane Hall An arrest was made for the possession of marijuana.

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FILLING SOME BIG SHOES Wide receiver Malachi Jones faces pressure to continue a family tradition in the NFL by Kayla May, Intern Sports Reporter

oming from three generations of NFL athletes, App State junior wide receiver Malachi Jones uses the pressure of becoming a professional to his advantage. Malachi is the son of his late father, Andre Jones, who was the starting outside linebacker for the 1988 Notre Dame national championship team. He then continued his football career by playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions of the NFL and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. Malachi’s brother, T.J., played at Notre Dame as a wide receiver and was selected in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions. Phillip Daniels, Malachi’s uncle, played in the NFL for 14 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins. Even Malachi’s godfather, Raghib “Rocket” Ismail, played in the NFL, finishing his nine-year career with more than 5,000 receiving yards with the Oakland Raiders, Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys. “Knowing that they made it gives me the motivation and the perseverance to just keep going no matter what,” Jones said. “If they made it and they went through what I’m trying to go through, then I can make it too.” Jones said the line of successful players in his family gives him a sense of pressure to perform. “With the success of many family members going to the NFL and being so successful, the pressure for me is just to go out there and do well and preform at a high level,” Jones said. “I kind of feel like all eyes are on me in a sense.” Mountaineers wide receivers coach Justin Stepp said he realizes Jones’ dream of continuing his family’s NFL tradition. Stepp said he views it as his job as a coach to get him there and get him prepared. “He’s a very good player and he has every shot,” Stepp said. “He has a long way to go before then, but he has another year and half with us to help get him there.” Stepp said he recognizes Jones’ personal motivation and drive that makes him stand out as a player. “He’s been through a lot with his dad passing away,” Stepp said. “I think that’s what really drives Malachi. He doesn’t want to disappoint his dad or disappoint anyone in his family. He’s just a really conscientious kid, he thinks about every little, minor detail. I think that the expectations that he sets for himself are what drives him.” Fellow junior wide receiver Simms McElfresh said he is always confident in Jones’ ability to make plays and lead the Mountaineers. “Malachi is a great teammate,” McElfresh said. “He’s a hard worker and he leads by example. He’s seen what it takes and knows what it takes to get there. When I came here, I thought he was one of the most well rounded receivers I’d seen.” Jones said playing in the NFL after his App State career is over would be an “absolute dream” and that the Lions, Steelers and Atlanta Falcons would be his favorite teams to suit up for one day. While there are pressures to go along with the high expectations from his family and friends, at the end of the day, Jones said he just wants to make his family proud. Jones said he often seeks them out for guidance and support when questions arise during his football career. “I have knowledge that other players don’t have at the college level,” Jones said. “Being able to call my brother or my uncle or whoever else I may know that played in the NFL and in college for any kind of information definitely helps, I feel like it gives me an edge on the opponent.”

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College sports is an opportunity, not a job Jason Huber Intern Sports Reporter

Recent allegations of signing autographs for money have caused Georgia running back Todd Gurley to be suspended indefinitely by the NCAA. Signing memorabilia is against the rules in the NCAA and if the school finds out an athlete received impermissible benefits, the school is supposed to selfpolice. The NCAA gave Gurley a harsh punishment for his actions, as they should have for breaking the rules, but this reopens the discussion of whether or not college athletes should be paid for their efforts in their respective sports. The term “student-athlete” is key to answering the question about collegiate athletes being paid. Student comes before the word athlete and it should stay this way. Some players are already receiving scholarships from their universities and colleges correlating to athletic talent, which determines how much money they receive. There is no need to reward college players with more money.

Student-athletes chose to participate in intercollegiate athletics as part of their educational experience and should maintain a balance between the two. NCAA President Mark Emmert recently said if studentathletes started to be paid in addition to the scholarships they already have received, it would ruin the NCAA. “These individuals are not professionals,” Emmert said in a federal court meeting in Oakland, California. “People come to watch sports because it’s college sports with college athletes.” People come to watch college sports because there is a sense of mutual respect and competition in play. College players play as hard as they can with the desire to win for their schools. There are arguments that professional athletes don’t play as hard because they are paid millions of dollars. Some people choose to watch college sports over their professional counterparts because the players seem to give more effort. Players receive scholarships, but they still have to work hard in classes to make a living if they do not pursue a professional athletic. “We want to make sure they get degrees, and that they really have the education that sets them up for life,” Emmert said in an interview with NBC.

Malik Rahili App State basketball huddles up following an exhibition game against Lees-McRae. The Mountaineers used the game as a learning experience, coming from behind to win 71-69.

Having an athlete come to a school and play a sport while being paid on the side doesn’t prove they really want to be there. If an athlete really wants to be at a school and play sports, they should be a student first. Colleges provide athletes with

coaching, medical care and educational tools. Participating in college sports is a privilege and a choice. Most college athletes seem to play for the love of the game, and paying the athletes would turn it into a job, which would have a negative effect on

the integrity of the sports. Student athletes get four years to enjoy playing their sport as an opportunity to grow as competitors and people without worry about receiving benefits, and that’s the way it should stay.

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Elderkin already motivating Mountaineers by Jess Lyons Senior Sports Reporter

App State women’s basketball is eager to start its first season in the Sun Belt Conference under their new head coach Angel Elderkin. In September, former head coach Darcie Vincent resigned from her position along with assistant coaches Heather Kearney and Katherine Katz. Assistant coach Jessica Jackson is the only remaining assistant coach from last season. The team is excited to welcome Elderkin to the Mountaineers family for the start of the 2014-15 season. Senior forward Maryah Sydnor said the entire team gave Elderkin a very warm welcome upon her arrival. “[Elderkin] walked off the elevator and we were all standing in the room and one-by-one, she got the biggest hug she’s probably ever had from each of us,” Sydnor said. “We were all very excited to see her.” Junior forward Bria Huffman said that the team wanted someone who is family-oriented and passionate about the players. Elderkin possesses these qualities and more, Huffman said. Along with Elderkin, the Mountaineers have also welcomed two new assistant coaches, Emily Roberts and Sean Costello, as well as four new players. Freshman guards Katelyn Doub and Madi Story as well as Peggy Smith and Vernessa Hinnant – two juniors who transferred into the program – make up the four new players for the Mountaineers. App State will have a new look from a coaching standpoint, but will also play a completely new style of basketball with the switch to the Sun Belt. Elderkin said that most of the teams in the Sun Belt are very active and accurate 3-point shooting squads. Recently, Elderkin has been working on new six-second shooting drills that are designed to help improve shooting percentage. “I think what you’re going to find in me is a positive motivator who is going to do everything to get the most out of the players in a positive way,” Elderkin said. “They’re going to be held accountable, but it’s going to be in a loving way.” Elderkin comes to App State from her assistant coaching job at LSU, which she held for two seasons. Like her team, she is brand new to the Sun Belt Conference, but she said the training planned for the talented players she sees on the roster will bring the Mountaineers a winning season. “It’s definitely exciting to get to move forward and start our new season,” Sydnor said. “We’re ready to start it and excited to be going and moving on into the Sun Belt to show what we have.” The Mountaineers won their only exhibition contest of the season, throttling Lees-McRae 95-46 in Boone on Nov. 8. The team opens up the regular season with a road game against Kentucky Friday at 7 p.m.

Morgan Cook Head women’s basketball coach Angel Elderkin running practice at George M. Holmes Convocation Center. Elderkin has already begun making changes regarding plays to adapt to the competitive teams in the Sun Belt Conference.