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SOUNDS OF TRADITION

Students coming to Appalachian State University can find a rich heritage including traditions of bluegrass and old-time music. Students Ben Banick and A.J. Bennett have grown to love the genres, and Banick has even started his own band called Skillet Gap.

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Vol. 89, No. 22

Voting issues surface in 2014 general election by Nicole Caporaso Senior News Reporter

Malik Rahili

Nina Rhoades, a member of End ASU’s Rape Culture, is wearing a shirt with hashtags created for use during Rape Culture Awareness Week, which runs from Nov. 17-20.

FIGHTING RAPE CULTURE Rape Culture Awareness Week will be held Nov. 17-20 to address sexual violence

by Laney Ruckstuhl News Editor

ape Culture Awareness Week will be held on Appalachian State University’s campus Nov. 17-20 to raise awareness about societal attitudes toward gender and sexuality. The week’s events were organized by student groups Appalachian Educators for Social Justice and End ASU’s Rape Culture. Planning was headed by End ASU’s Rape Culture founders Julia Grainger and Rachel Clay and ASJ president Mary Lyons. The groups will protest and observe a day of solidarity Nov. 17 on Sanford Mall, where they will write “1 in 4” on their faces and bodies to represent the statistics that have found one in four women are sexually assaulted during their college career. Clay, a senior women’s studies major said she received a grant in order to fund the participation of other University of North Carolina system schools. UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC Greensboro, UNC Charlotte and North Carolina State University will host their own days of solidarity in sync with Appalachian, while

UNCG also plans to hold events during the week on its campus. The Red Flag Educators, a group that teaches Appalachian students to be “upstanders” by intervening and speaking out about interpersonal, domestic and sexual violence will also be hosting a training at 7 p.m. Monday in Belk Library Room 421. A #rapecultureiswhen photo booth will be set up in Plemmons Student Union on Nov. 18-19, as well. Students will be able to pose with signs explaining their personal definitions of rape culture. The hashtag will also be used throughout the week on social media to spread awareness. Grainger, a junior global studies major said the week’s biggest event will be Wednesday, titled Take Back the Night. A candlelit walk in honor of survivors will begin at B.B. Dougherty at 7 p.m. and will finish in the solarium in Plemmons Student Union. Entertainment from on-campus groups will be provided, followed by a poetry slam session on rape culture and an open mic. The open mic will be a chance for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence to share their stories, Clay said.

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Campus gathers gifts for Operation Christmas Child by Nicole Caporaso Senior News Reporter

Various campus organizations are getting in the holiday spirit by partnering with Samaritan’s Purse for Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child sends shoeboxes filled with items such as school supplies, small toys, accessories and non-liquid hygiene items to children throughout various countries, said Sharon Catlin, receptionist for Operation Christmas Child at Samaritan’s Purse. “We ask people to donate gifts in shoeboxes and send them to countries with famine, wars and those kind of things,” Catlin said. Catlin said the organization accepts shoeboxes and items all year long, however, the main collection time is running through Nov. 24. Kendrick Dawson, President of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, said this year the fraternity is not only collecting and putting together shoeboxes, but has been reaching out to the rest of the “Appalachian family” for assistance. Dawson said the Appalachian African Community, Chi Omega and Phi Gamma Delta have been in on the operation. Additionally, Phi Beta Sigma has a contact table for the cause in Plemmons Student Union Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

“Our graduate adviser is the adviser for Operation Christmas Child at Samaritan’s Purse in Boone,” he said. “We started it in 2011 and we started off with fraternity members doing the shoeboxes, but this year we’re doing much better, and we’re reaching out to the campus.” Michael Barton, president of the Appalachian African Community, a club open to people who are interested in or passionate about Africa, said about two weeks ago a former shoebox receiver shared his story at a Phi Beta Sigma event. “Through hearing his personal anecdote and sharing the excitement and anticipation as he was told not to open his box until every child had received one, and then the joy of seeing the few simple gifts that filled his box, it was clear to all in attendance it wasn’t so much the gifts that make the shoe box important, but rather, the expression and sharing of love,” Barton said. Dawson said the speaker was originally from Rwanda. “He got a shoebox when he was a little kid and it changed his life completely, he came here and has a future,” Dawson said. “He told his story about what happened to him as a child and how he ended up in the shoebox situation.

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Assistant men’s track coach David Ward and his wife Dawn Ward volunteer for Samaritan's Purse's Operation Christmas Child on Saturday afternoon. They held a free raffle of Appalachian gear to promote the cause.

Voting problems have been reported throughout the country regarding the 2014 general election, including the state of North Carolina. Ian O’Keefe, coordinated campaign manager of the Watauga Democratic Party, said he knew of a lot of people who had trouble voting and he also noticed a lot of confusion. “On Election Day, everyone had to go [to] their assigned precinct and a lot of people thought you could go to any precinct you like,” he said. “With the election law changes that the Republicans put in place the beginning of this year put into effect, no voter can vote out of precinct.” Votes that are submitted in the wrong precinct are essentially thrown out. “There’s a lot of confusion about that process, and I think that it hurt students in this election and voters in general in this election, there was no need for it,” O’Keefe said. “I think it confused voters and made it more difficult for them to vote.” O’Keefe, along with other members of the Watauga County Democratic Party, shuttled Appalachian State University students and community members to their designated polling places if they did not have other available transportation. He estimates the party transported roughly 80 voters. “A lot of people thought that there was still voting at the student union, which I think was unfortunate that they were still confused that early voting wasn’t going on through the election,” he said. “A lot of students live in a lot of different precincts.” O’Keefe also noticed a problem with “transfer voting,” which he said happens when people move and change addresses. Craig Stewart, a senior geology major, said when he went to vote, he, along with five to seven others, experienced difficulty. “Every single person in the room was turned down,” he said. “Overall, I spent over an hour trying to vote and was denied. The system was working against me.” Stewart said because of the Raleigh address on his license, he was turned down, although he registered earlier this year in Watauga County. “A common misconception was that I had to show my I.D – that was not the issue,” he said. “The issue was having two addresses under my name, something a lot of students have.” Stewart said he was previously aware of the voting laws, but did not realize how constricting they can be. According to a report from www.msnbc.com on the voting troubles people encountered across the country, it was reported that voters faced trouble with voting laws that aren’t even in place yet. “In Boone, near Appalachian State University, poll monitors reported that some people were yelling at voters that they needed ID to vote,” according to the site. “In fact, the state’s voter ID provision doesn’t take effect until 2016. And according to local news reports, two precincts in Cumberland County received the wrong thumb drives for the voting machines that were sent.”

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YOSEF

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Yosef has become a part of the college experience at Appalachian State University. From athletic events to club functions, Yosef always finds a way to bring out the school spirit of all those who attend.

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RAPE CULTURE

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “Even friends and family members who are personally affected – even if it’s not their story – can share,” Clay said. “It doesn’t end until everyone that wants a chance to speak gets a chance to speak. That’s why it’s at the end.” On Thursday, Appalachian will also host its own Clothesline Project, started in Cape Cod, Massachusetts as an event where women affected by violence can express their emotions by writing them on a T-shirt and hanging them on a clothesline to display publicly as a testimony. A clothesline will be hung on Sanford Mall. Grainger and Clay started End ASU’s Rape Culture in September, after an open panel was held by SGA where students could ask faculty and administration questions about sexual assault handlings, but they didn’t feel satisfied with the event and felt more conversation needed to be had. Their meetings are open to the public and welcome all, but Grainger said despite directly inviting faculty and administration to participate, they do not show up. The group has compiled a list of demands to give administration regarding policies, resources and more surrounding rape culture, which they will release Monday. “We’re better than some universities in this respect,” Clay said. “But we’re not doing as good as we could be doing compared to other universities that are doing better.” The group has also reached out to organizations on campus, inviting them to participate in Rape Culture Awareness Week’s many events, including athletic teams and Greek life. Clay said rather than “preaching to the choir,” she hopes to spread awareness to groups who don’t consider rape culture to be a part of daily life or are less educated about the subject. “We’re reaching out to organizations that wouldn’t normally come to these sort of events, or wouldn’t necessarily be told about them,” Clay said. Clay and Grainger also said they would like to see Appalachian set the precedent for other UNC system schools. “For a campus that prides themselves on being progressive and very open, in some ways, we’re not,” Grainger said. “And we’re no different from other campuses, we’re no different from other towns that have rape culture. It’s just opening up our eyes to actually see it.”

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Police: take care to stop larcenies

VOTING

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 According to www.thinkprogress.org, other North Carolina voters had trouble. Voters in Charlotte showed up to their polling place – a neighborhood library – only to find the state Board of Elections had closed it. “The library was a popular site for early voting site last week, but the state board of elections decided to shut it down for Tuesday,” according to the site. “Several elderly and disabled voters had shown up there, only to be told that it was not a polling place.” Voters across the country reportedly faced similar problems, causing people to question how many voters were unnecessarily turned down. “So the system currently works against college students, in my opinion,” Stewart said. “Voting shouldn’t be difficult, I’ve been successfully been stripped my right to vote by the recent voter registration laws.”

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Halle Keighton In order to avoid larcenies on campus, ASU Police advise students to take precautions such as locking their doors to protect valuables and personal belongings.

by Mary Wood Intern News Reporter

Appalachian State University Police are urging students to be cautious in order to prevent larcenies, which have increased on campus this semester. According to www.police.appstate.edu, there have been 39 larcenies since the beginning of the fall 2014 semester. This number exceeds the 24 burglaries reported and investigated on campus during the entire 2013 calendar year. According to an email sent Oct. 28, ASU Police

are trying their best to prevent larcenies on and near the university’s campus. “During the holiday season, the number of larcenies increase due to students moving in and out of dormitories,” said ASU Police investigator Tina Dunn. “Students need to keep their doors locked and keep their belongings close to them at all times.” Dunn said the number of larcenies per year is affected by the students attending the university and their safety habits. “We have many students who leave dorm rooms unlocked, lockers unlocked

and backpacks sitting unattended for significant amounts of time,” Dunn said. “Keeping your items safe is all about locking those items up in a secure, safe setting.” ASU Police want to remind students to always secure their valuables when attending class or other functions, and to not leave valuables unattended. Anyone with information regarding the recent larcenies or any other crime is encouraged to contact ASU Police any time at 828262-2150, or submit anonymous reports at www.police.appstate.edu.

He lost his family and was sent to an orphanage somewhere between 5 and 7 years old.” As a club, members of the Appalachian African Community have been collecting items and will be volunteering at Samaritan’s Purse in early December to create the shoeboxes. Members of Phi Beta Sigma will also be present for that process. “I think it’s important because we have millions of kids overseas who have nothing at all and this can really change their lives,” Dawson said.

Corrections: In its Nov. 11 edition, The Appalachian misspelled Gunnar Schettler’s name in the article titled “Evicted: Appalachian State evicts 13 students from Howard Street housing.” The Appalachian also incorrectly credited a photo to Michelle Novacek run with the same story that was taken from Google Earth.

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Sigma Nu, varsity volleyball host tournament for Haiti by Chamian Cruz Intern News Reporter

Appalachian State University’s chapter of the Sigma Nu fraternity and the women’s volleyball team hope to impact the lives of hundreds of children with the third-annual High Country to Haiti Volleyball Tournament, held on Nov. 23 at the Varsity Gym. All donations and proceeds from the event will go to Nehemiah Vision Ministries – a non-profit organization run on an 18-acre ministry campus in Haiti – to feed and put children in school, according to www.nvm.org. “They do a lot of leadership conferences, because their mission is to train Haitians to become leaders and help the younger generation to rebuild Haiti,” said Justin Fisher, junior psychology major and

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Participants in the first High Country to Haiti volleyball tournament compete in Varsity Gym in 2012. The event has raised $6,300 over the past two years.

Sigma Nu member. Last year, the event raised $3,800, which was used to feed 2,500 kids for a week and send 200 children to school.

Teams of six to eight players are formed to participate in the tournament. Each team pays a $10 registration fee. Players who register before

Nov. 14 will be given a free T-shirt. Registration ends Nov. 21. “I have grown up volunteering and helping people, and [in] my first

year away, I have had trouble finding fun ways to help others,” said Ilyse Champagne, freshman elementary education major. “When I saw that the money raised for the tournament went to Haiti, I immediately thought that would be a great way to help out a country and, at the same time, have fun and be healthy with friends who joined my team.” Because registration recently opened, the exact number of teams participating is still unknown, but last year about 25 teams – along with Sigma Nu and the volleyball team – participated. This year, the same is expected, Fisher said. In order to encourage even more participants, different food vendors will be at the event and an iPad will be auctioned off. “I love that Sigma Nu

and the volleyball team have found a healthy way to raise money,” Champagne said. “Cookouts and all-you-can-eat events are cool too, but I love that I can stay healthy, donate and have fun with other people that feel the same all at the same time.” The tournament will last all day starting at 10 a.m. and will be divided among three divisions – coed, men’s and women’s. Double elimination will remove teams from the tournament throughout the rounds until a winner is declared. “My junior year of high school, I went to Haiti for a week and then when I was a freshman, it was the first time [Sigma Nu] did it and it was awesome,” Fisher said. “I like doing this because it’s something unique, and I think it’s cool that we get to partner with the volleyball team.”

Appalachian students host carnival promoting HIV awareness by Haley Glenn Intern News Reporter

The Red Ribbon Carnival kicked off Appalachian State University’s observance of 2014 HIV Awareness Week, hosted by the university’s LGBT Center and Sexual and Gender Alliance. The carnival was held in Price Lake at Plemmons Student Union from 78:30 p.m. Monday. Faith Morey, SAGA’s vice president of education, was the event head for the carnival and is also managing the rest of the events lined up for HIV Awareness Week. Morey said two of the main purposes of HIV Awareness Week are to address the stigma sur-

rounding HIV testing and to increase discussion about the virus. She also addressed what makes the carnival an effective approach to education about HIV. “This is not another educational event where people just sit and watch a PowerPoint,” Morey said. The purpose of hosting an educational awareness event in the form of a carnival, Morey said, was to take a more fun approach to outreach. The carnival was made up of a photo booth and several game stations where participants could learn facts about HIV as well as precautions to take in order to help prevent the spread of the virus. Informational pam-

phlets, stickers and condoms were also made available. Morey also said the misconception that HIV only affects the LGBT community is harmful. “HIV affects everyone,” she said. “It’s a big problem in our generation.” According to the LGBT Center’s Facebook page, around 50,000 people are infected with HIV each year, with young adults being the most at-risk demographic. Other events will be offered throughout HIV Awareness Week, including free HIV testing on Tuesday, a safe-sex meeting at SAGA on Thursday and a professional drag show at Legends on Friday.

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Junior psychology major Amber Layfield (left) and sophomore elementary education major Kaitlin Saunders (right) have their photo taken by sophomore nursing major Ebuka Ibeziako at the HIV Awareness Carnival on Monday.

AAUP, students discuss campus corporatization

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A forum titled “Whose University Is This?” was held Monday to address issues that affect not just Appalachian State University, but universities as a whole. Organized by Appalachian professors Michael Behrent and Greg Reck, topics included the state of faculty governance, student debts and rising tuition costs. The goal of the forum was to find ways to foster a cooperation between students and professors to solve problems and open a campus discourse.

App Submit Announcements App News is a service of the Division of Student Development. Email dycheab@appstate.edu at least two weeks in advance. Submissions should not exceed 100 words and must include the event title, date/ time, location and cost, other pertinent information and a contact(s) (email, phone and/or URL). Announcements will be edited as needed and will run as space allows. Preference will be given for events that are free or have a nominal cost. Who’s Who nominations Nominations for the 20142015 Who’s Who are open through Nov. 17. Each year, Appalachian State participates in the Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges Program. The program recognizes students for academic and leadership excellence. Students are selected based on the following criteria: scholarship abilities, participation and leadership in academic and extracurricular activities, citizenship and service to the community and App State, and potential for future achievement. Currently enrolled undergraduate students who have earned at least 75 semester hours prior to fall semester, 2014; have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50; and have not been previously elected to Who’s Who are eligible for nomination. Students may nominate themselves. The nomination packet may be downloaded from www. studentdev.appstate.edu by choosing Leadership and Service Awards, and then selecting Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges. All nominations must be submitted electronically. Call for nominations Nomations for the W. H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion will be accepted through Dec. 5. Nominations may be submitted at https://plemmonsmedallion.appstate.edu/info. The W. H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion, named in honor of Dr. William H. Plemmons who served as the second president of the University 1955-1969, was established by

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an action of the Appalachian State University Board of Trustees in 1996. The award was created to recognize the time, energy, skills and commitment of students, faculty, student development educators and staff who exceed their peers in providing leadership that enriches the quality of student life and advances the education of students. Students and university employees are invited to nominate a student or university employee for this award. Nominations may be made in the following categories: 1. A student leader who has provided distinguished leadership above that of other student leaders. 2. A Student Development Educator within the Division of Student Development for meritorious leadership in his or her work to enrich the quality of student life and learning. 3. A member of the faculty who has provided meritorious leadership through his or her work with student clubs or organizations, or work that enriches the quality of student life and learning outside the classroom. 4. An employee of Appalachian State University who has provided meritorious leadership that has significantly enriched the quality of student life and learning outside of the classroom. For information, contact Dino DiBernardi, chair of the W. H. Plemmons Medallion Committee, at 828-262-2060 or visit http://plemmonsmedallion.appstate.edu. Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition The competition is accepting submissions through Nov. 21 for the 12th Annual AMPC. The competition is open to anyone and the focus is on the people, places and pursuits that distinquish the Southern Appalachians. The AMPC has grown into one of the regions most prestigious photography competitions. Go to www.appmtnphotocomp.org for information, including a gallery of all previous finalist images. The exhibition will be installed at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts in Boone and

News will run from March 6 to June 5. Contact Rich Campbell for more information at campbllrh@appstate.edu or 828-2622475. “Tartuffe” The Department of Theatre and Dance presents Moliere’s comedy “Tartuffe” in the I.G. Greer Studio Theatre: 7:30 p.m. through Nov. 15, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Nov. 16. Set in New Orleans during the 1930s, Appalachian’s production puts a modern spin on Moliere’s satirical take on religion, hypocrisy, politics, and social and economic status. Tickets: $9 students and $16 adults; available in person at the Valborg Theatre box office. Safety and Community Roundtable Discussion The discussion regarding community and safety on campus will be held 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 13, Calloway Peak Ballroom, PSU. Administrative representatives will give a presentation regarding general safety and promoting community, followed by an open Q&A period. The campus community is encouraged to attend and voice their opinions. 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/. 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 information, email apps@appstate.edu or call 828-262-3032. 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. 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.

Appalachian Global Symposium The symposium is an opportunity for faculty, staff and students to present their recent global experiences (research, education abroad, teaching, and service–learning) and network with colleagues. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 19, Parkway Ballroom, PSU. A detailed schedule is available at the Global Symposium website: http://international.appstate.edu/globalsymposium. 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. 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 films will prepare participants to get the most out of the experience. The travel dates are May 11-25, 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. 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 • Leave No Trace Master Educator, Aug. 10-14, 2015

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thursday 13 The Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writer Series: Shira Dentz: craft talk at 2 p.m. and reading at 7:30 p.m., Table Rock, PSU, free

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Author and book collector Charlie Lovett, 3:30 p.m., room 421, Belk Library, free

Professional Drag Show, 8 p.m., LegInsurance Jeopardy, ends, $10 5:30 p.m., Holmes Convocation Center “Dead Poet’s Society” (1989) screen“The Lego Movie” ing, 7 p.m., Greenscreening, 7 p.m. briar, PSU, $1 and 9:30 p.m., I.G. Greer, $2 “The Lego Movie” screening, 7 p.m. Safety & Commuand 9:30 p.m., I.G. nity Roundtable Greer, $2 Discussion, 5:30 p.m., Calloway Peak, AppHack3, 7 p.m.-7 PSU a.m., room 112, CAP Building

16 Mozart’s “The Impresario” and Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” 2-5 p.m., Rosen Concert Hall, tickets: 828-2624046

Hunter Hunted, 7:30 Kwanzaa Creativp.m., Legends, $8/ ity Celebration, 5-9 advance, $12/door p.m., Table Rock, PSU, free Cuban Scholars panel discussion, Brass Chamber 10:30 a.m., Linn Ensembles, 8 p.m., Cove, PSU, free Rosen Concert Hall, free Acappellageddon International Digital with special guest Stories, noon, Tater Community Blood Dakaboom, 6 p.m., Hill, PSU, free Drive, noon-4 p.m., Schaefer Center, $5/ Varsity Gym, hosted advance, $7/door International Career by App State ROTC Panel, 2 p.m., room 23, Anne Belk Hall, Global Perspectives free Panel, 6 p.m., Price Lake, PSU, free Treble Choir, 8 p.m., Rosen Concert Hall, free

Thanksgiving Meal, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., dining halls, $5.25/meal

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

“Awakenings” (1990) screening, 7 p.m., Greenbriar, PSU, $1

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

DJ Showcase, 9 p.m., Legends, $4/ advance, $6/door

“The Maze Runner” screening, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., I.G. Global Symposium, Greer, $2 begins 8:30 a.m., Parkway Ballroom, Study Abroad PSU Resources Open House, 2 p.m., Belk International Coffee Library, free Hour, 12:30 p.m., Whitewater Cafe, PSU

21 Lorena Schakel & Julie Wall Student Clarinet Recital, 6 p.m., Recital Hall, free Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Valborg Theatre, $9/students, $16/adults “Awakenings” (1990) screening, 7 p.m., Greenbriar, PSU, $1 “The Maze Runner” screening, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., I.G. Greer, $2

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 “The Lego Movie” screening, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., I.G. Greer, $2 Run the Gobbler, Eat the Cobbler 5K, 8 a.m., Duck Pond Field

22 Brazilian Romance with Todd Wright, Welson Trumura, and Keith McCutcheon, 7 p.m., Rosen Concert Hall, free Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Valborg Theatre, $9/students, $16/adults “The Maze Runner” screening, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., I.G. Greer, $2

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The proper role of the faculty must be restored So, whose Kevin Griffin Opinion Writer

One of the more prominent signs of the changes that have been occurring in higher education are the evolving roles of faculty and administration. Administration is growing in adverse ways, and Appalachian State University is no exception. There has been tension between faculty and administration for some time now. Sparked partly by notable incidents such as the Jammie Price academic freedom controversy and program prioritization, larger institutional trends also explain the tension. With the Jammie Price case, a faculty committee concluded that Price had been denied due process when disciplinary actions were taken against her. Administration rejected the

committee’s findings, according to The Appalachian. In the case of program prioritization, the Faculty Senate voted to gain input into the process, according to the Watauga Democrat. Many faculty members expressed morale was lowered by the process’ handling, according to The Appalachian. While these issues illustrate the tense relationship, a more general trend also reveals the uneasiness. A report released by the university chapter of the American Association of University Professors tracking growth in administration versus faculty has shown how lopsided the situation has become. While faculty grew by 27 percent between 1990 and 2011, high-level administrative positions grew more than 200 percent. Salaries for administrative positions grew 350 percent, not adjusting for inflation. Though the report does not compare Appalachian to other universities specifically, its findings are in line with broader trends. The fact that adminis-

tration has grown out of proportion to faculty is disturbing, and the movement of resources indicates a shift in priorities. This matters to the university because it undermines the core principle of faculty governance. This idea that professors should have key roles in running the university is under assault. The faculty perception is that administration has not respected faculty governance. In a March 2013 survey, 52 percent of tenure-line faculty felt then-provost Lori Gonzalez did not respect faculty governance, while 37 percent thought the same of former chancellor Kenneth Peacock. “I believe that some administrators see faculty governance as a burden,” said Michael Behrent, president of the university AAUP chapter. Behrent said the traditional university model was one of shared governance between faculty and administration, working to further the goals of education and research. However, priorities changed.

Administration has become preoccupied with assessments and statistics intended to measure performance and efficiency, information with little relation to actual education, Behrent said. This is clearly a problem for the university, but it is important to think of it in proper terms. It is not necessarily a situation of malicious administrators out to target faculty. Administrators are under pressure from the state to test for efficiency and to provide statistical information. Interim Provost Stan Aeschleman attributes the growth of administration partly to this pressure. However, not everything is hopeless. A number of faculty members have expressed that Chancellor Sheri N. Everts is receptive to faculty concerns. In this new atmosphere, we have the opportunity to overcome problems and move in a positive direction. Griffin, a junior journalism major from Madison, is an opinion writer.

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New chain businesses threaten small-town feel Brittney Miles Opinion Writer

IHOP, Chipotle, Waffle House, Bubbles car wash, Hampton Inn and Zaxby’s are all businesses that have established or are going to establish themselves in our beloved small town of Boone. With 17,186 permanent residents and even more Appalachian State University students, we know Boone isn’t a big place. Visitors often flock to Boone for its wild charm and small-town feel. In 2012, Boone was voted one of the top 10 places in the United States to retire. The High Country offers many attractions in close proximity to the town. The Blue Ridge Parkway and Grandfather Mountain remain top points of interest. For a closer destination, the 50-year-old Dan’l Boone Inn, one of Boone’s most famous restaurants, has possibly the

best-tasting food the town has to offer. So how is the recent expansion of Boone affecting its small town feel? Does commercialization threaten what Boone really is, or will its spirit be forever present despite an increase in incoming traffic and new chain restaurants? Since the rumors of its arrival in Boone, IHOP has gained a lot of attention. When rumors began surfacing about the arrival of the famous breakfast chain, students could not contain their enthusiasm. The excitement of the new breakfast restaurant quickly became evident on social media. As was to be expected, IHOP saw an overwhelming number of breakfast lovers on opening day – even Rep. Virginia Foxx made an appearance in the resaurant Oct. 28. On the other hand, some students are not so ecstatic about the new expansions in their small town. They enjoyed the idea of moving to Boone because of its environment. With local bars and restaurants that Appalachian families have been visiting for generations, they do

not see the need for so many new chain stores. “I came to Boone because I loved its quaintness,” said senior middle grades education major Kelsey Fear. Fear enjoys the small town feel, but believes it is threatened more and more by large franchises. New stores create competition for long-loved local favorites. Mattress Firm may prove to hold its own against locallyowned BlackBerry Mattress Company, just because of its advertised name. Chipotle can be paired against the popular Black Cat Burrito. IHOP and Waffle House are tag-teaming the beloved Boone Bagelry. Fear said her favorite places to eat in Boone include Cobo and Boone Bagelry. “I would hate to come back and visit years from now and see that they are gone,” Fear said. “That would break my heart.” Wal-Mart is this town’s fourth-largest employer, but for a town incorporated in 1872, that cannot have always been the case. It is certainly interesting to think of the local

businesses that might still exist if Wal-Mart had never come to town. In 2012, Boone was named the fourth-fastest-growing small town by Forbes.com. Todd Cherry, director of economic research at Appalachian, blames the increase in retirees and students for its growth. Increase in population doesn’t have to correlate with an increase in commercialization. Boone doesn’t need businesses like IHOP to survive. What makes it attractive is the preservation of its local orientation. The increasing population of Boone is looking for that smalltown feel, and soon may not be able to find it. Boone residents need to be aware that the welcoming of these popular businesses can have a negative effect on their long-loved local favorites. As small-towners, they should recognize the effect big businesses may have and hold tight to the local favorites that are still here. Miles, an undeclared major from Rock Hill, SC, is an opinion writer.

university is this? Hannah Malcolm Opinion Writer

The Appalachian State University chapter of the American Association of University Professors hosted an open forum Monday titled “Whose University is This?” The forum educated attendees about the corporate model in American higher education. One of the goals was to gather faculty and students to discuss common grievances. The overall theme, however, was the over-bureaucratization of public universities to the point that faculty and students have a difficult time effecting change. Since the university supposedly exists for the faculty and students, they ought to be able to have their concerns met without having to go through layers of bureaucracy. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Each of the panel members had specific elements of the bureaucratic model that they wanted to address and criticize. However, it is overarchingly evident that the myriad of issues that haunt this campus can only be solved through a cooperative effort. One issue discussed was while Appalachian is losing a significant amount of its public funding, there has been an increase in administrative oversight, not only from within the university, but also from outside forces such as the Board of Trustees. One of the panel members, Louis Gallien, a professor in the Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, spoke on the state of comprehensive public universities and Appalachian’s place within the UNC system. To deal with budget cuts, Appalachian has had to raise tuition and fees, as Zach Kopkin, a senior anthropology major and member of the panel, pointed out. This has led to an increase in student loans, which heightens the idea that students need to pursue practical majors in order to get well paying jobs and pay off their loans. The tight budget has also led to stagnation in faculty salaries and an increased reliance on non-tenure-track faculty, who work on yearly contracts. This is only one way the administration has managed to undercut the authority of the faculty. Gregory Reck, vice president of the Appalachian chapter of AAUP, gave several examples of situations in which the administration had ignored the advice or protest of the Faculty Senate. Since the existing ways of communicating grievances are being ignored, it is clearly time for more drastic action. Neither faculty nor students alone can take on the administration and create real change. It is sadly ironic that faculty and students have little impact and such a small voice on how the university is run. Since Appalachian is not independently governed, true change requires a cooperative effort. With a new chancellor and new provost on the way, the time could not be better for such changes to take place. If Appalachian’s students educate themselves and join forces with faculty, there is a good chance that we can take back our university and make the changes that we want. Malcolm, a junior history major from Walkertown, is an opinion writer.

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‘Southern Constellations’ makes artwork from junk by Lovey Cooper Senior A&E Reporter

lsewhere Museum, an artist-run non-profit contemporary art organization, has brought a collection of its most recent collaboration, “Southern Constellations,” to the Smith Gallery, which will host a series of lectures and workshops by the traveling featured artists Thursday. “‘Southern Constellations’ is a curatorial initiative that supports the creation of experimental new works at the museum and connects contemporary art practices in the South,” said Jody Servon, the director of Smith Gallery and an associate professor in the art department. Elsewhere Museum is set in a three-story former thrift store in Greensboro and invites artists to use their space and its inventory to create works of art. The projects act, in a way, as both the representation of the artist’s own vision and their response to the materials and circumstances at hand. This program is in its second year, and artists for the exhibition featured here were selected from those who participated in the residency at Elsewhere Museum. “At the Smith Gallery, we are interested in sharing innovative works with students and hope they will engage with the ways that artists create in a variety of concepts and materials,” Servon said. “I’ve been on the selection committee for the ‘Southern Constellations’ residency for the past two years, and I knew that the work would

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Undeclared sophomore Alex Prestrud examining an art piece at Smith Gallery. “Southern Constellations,” an artistic collaboration by Elsewhere Museum, an artist-run non-profit contemporary art organization, will have events held Nov. 13 at the gallery.

be thought-provoking.” Elsewhere began in 2002, when the store owner’s grandson, a then-recent college graduate, visited the shop and thought to turn its massive inventory into an artistic playground. In 2005, Elsewhere began to invite artists to create new works from the old junk. “I have enjoyed experiencing the range of objects and ideas in the works from polished military mess kits to videos of horses touring Elsewhere Museum,” Servon said. “This is like no other exhibition we have had in the gallery.” The programming for this exhibition includes two seminars

Gallery until Nov. 18. The exhibit is free, as are the events Nov. 13. Art Start-Up, imagining and sustaining an artist run organization: Elsewhere’s Executive Director George Scheer will explore ways to support and develop creative missions while navigating grants, private giving and earned incomes. It begins at noon in room 212 of Wey Hall. Artist as Curator | Curator as Artist: Elsewhere’s Production Curator Jennie Carlisle will talk

about the processes used at the museum that blur and overlap traditional roles of art and production and presentation, while examining the development of this trend in contemporary exhibition practices. It begins at 1 p.m. in Room 212 of Wey Hall. Musical Performance and Celebration: Todd Wright and Hayes School of Music students including Nic Pressley, Grant Smith and Tyler Piette will play musical scores created by featured artist Andrew Raffo Dewar. It begins at 5 p.m. in the Smith Gallery.

Students to throw neon dance party for charity

by Lovey Cooper Senior A&E Reporter

A group of students have organized a neon-themed glow paint DJ dance party this Saturday – only this time, it’s for charity. As a main project for a non-profit management class, a group of four women from varying majors has put together a ticketed party at Legends, complete with body paint, raffles, live art and music to benefit the Hospitality House of Boone. Channeling the past successes of local events like High Country Bass and the Boonetown Throwdown, the group intended to market their event to younger students who might not have many places to dance before their 21st birthdays. DJ Conglow, otherwise known as junior communication studies major Gregg Kaluza, will MC the evening, and was chosen partially because of his involvement in some mini-raves on Sanford Mall and other events that have been successful in the past, but also for

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and a musical performance. “What we are hoping to do is to inform, educate and excite people about the possibilities for working in the arts,” Servon said. She and other organizers said they are thrilled to be working with music faculty Todd Wright and students on the musical performance Nov. 13, as they often hire music students to perform at receptions, but this will be the first reception where musicians play works inspired by the art on display. “Southern Constellations” features works in a variety of materials and processes from artists on view in the Smith

his inspirational and energetic public speaking. Organizer Allison Crook, a senior global studies and Spanish double major, said she hopes this event can be used to reach students who might not have otherwise heard of the Hospitality House, a non-profit crisis agency that focuses on shelter and rehabilitation of those in need in the High Country. The organization’s unique and effective approach to homelessness inspired all of the class members to team up on the effort to raise money and market the non-profit to the university, separate from their existing community outreach effort. “I think that it really changes people’s perceptions about those dealing with crises and homelessness, and it puts a face to that issue that people aren’t used to seeing,” said organizer Rebecca Ewing, a junior sustainable development major. Shady Kimzey, a senior public relations major, wanted to get involved also as an opportunity to work with Todd

Carter, who is director of development at the Hospitality House. “Todd is a really incredible fundraiser who has done a lot of events and has really revitalized a lot of things about the hospitality house and made a lot of things amazing there,” Kimzey said. The entire class presents students with this same hands-on approach to planning and marketing. The groups are graded based on their efforts, rather than their fundraising – although this group has made sure that all up-front costs of the event have already been covered by sponsorship. “Every single penny that we raise at the event and through ticket sales goes straight to the Hospitality House,” said public relations major Makayla White. The event is focused on promoting the 365 Project, a side-campaign of the Hospitality House centered on the concept of donating $1 a day, which they say pays for one night of sleep, three meals and all services for 10 people in the shelter. “As the year goes on, people go home

for the summer, or it’s nice outside, so people pay less attention to who has to sleep outside,” Crook said. “This project keeps it going throughout the year – it’s not just Christmas time that people are in need.” The event was originally scheduled to take place at a new venue called The Uptown, but issues with construction forced the group to relocate to Whitewater Lounge in Plemmons Student Union. “I’ll be excited about it and proud of it no matter how it goes,” White said. “Not only have I learned so much about fundraising events and going with the flow – when you get called the week before and you have to find a new venue – but at the end of the day it’s going to raise awareness of the Hospitality House, and it’s going to bring the student population closer to that in Boone.” The House Party takes place this Saturday at 9 p.m. at the Whitewater Lounge in Plemmons Student Union. Tickets are $12 and include a bottle of water and colored neon body paint.

Appalachia’s bluegrass, old-time bring students together

by Liz Flamming Intern A&E Reporter

Upon moving to Boone, students at Appalachian State University may quickly find themselves immersed in Appalachian culture and music. Bluegrass and old-time are two traditional music genres that thrive in the area, as displayed by student musicians, community jam sessions and events at Appalachian such as on-campus square dances and the Old-Time Fiddlers Convention. Two Appalachian students who have found themselves enamored by bluegrass and oldtime influences of the region are sophomores Ben Banick and A.J. Bennett. Bennett, a history education major, met Banick, a biology major, in an orientation group when the two bonded over a conversation about banjos. Unlike many students who may not have listened to bluegrass or old-time prior to living in Boone, Bennett has been

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Sophomore physics major Addison Dorn (left), social studies education major A.J. Bennett (center) and evolution and environmental biology major Ben Banick play music on Sanford Mall.

attending and participating in bluegrass jam sessions for as long as he can remember. Bluegrass and old-time may sound very similar to the untrained ear, but Bennett notes there are several important distinctions. Both genres traditionally use the banjo, mandolin, fiddle and guitar, but old-time additionally will employ an open-back banjo played claw-

hammer style, while bluegrass is played finger-picking style with a banjo and a resonator on the back. Musically, old-time typically employs a fiddle player to play the melody, while in bluegrass the musicians usually take turns. “It seems in bluegrass you share the music a lot more, and you pass the song around a circle,” Bennett said. While Bennett is more partial

to bluegrass, Banick has found his passion in old-time. Banick has been playing banjo for the past five years, and while he also plays guitar, he is currently focused almost exclusively on the banjo. The old-time musician said he enjoys the genre as a dance music, describing it as “rhythmic.” Since coming to Appalachian, Banick has formed an old-time band known as Skillet Gap, consisting of himself, a fiddler, and a guitar and bass player, all of whom are students. The group got its name from a backpacking adventure they had freshman year, in which the soon-to-be band found themselves lost in Linville Gorge and managed to find their way after noticing a skillet nailed to a tree, a marker they were looking for. Banick said the Boone area has influenced him musically almost by default. “By coming up here you’re just exposed to a lot more [bluegrass and old-time], and the more you’re exposed to it, the more

you find these little avenues that you want to discover [and] different people who you want to follow and learn from,” Banick said. Virginia Reed, Appalachian Heritage Council chairperson and junior public relations major, has seen firsthand how music in Appalachia has influenced the community. “I think a big aspect of Appalachian music is that it’s very collaborative,” Reed said. “A big part of it is jam sessions in a community, so everyone can jump in and start playing something. It’s not exclusive, it’s inclusive.” Both Bennett and Banick agree that the best way to get involved in the Boone music scene is to listen to and participate in local jam sessions, such as those occasionally at the Jones House or weekly at Murphy’s Restaurant and Pub. “Everybody that’s not tied into the bluegrass world is just missing out,” Bennett said. “It’s a lot of fun and a lot of good music, and just good times.”

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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Declawing the Red Wolves by Cory Spiers Sports Editor

Tale of slow starts The big story in Saturday’s game is the fact that both of these teams are as hot as anyone else in the Sun Belt right now. App State is riding a three-game winning streak that has propelled it to 4-5 after starting 1-5. Similarly, Arkansas State has gone 5-1 since starting the year 1-2. The Mountaineers haven’t just been winning, either. The black and gold have won by an average score of 43-14 during their win streak and have outgained opponents by an average of 499-223 yards. The Red Wolves lone loss in their last six games came in a 55-40 loss to first-place UL Lafayette on Oct. 21. Saturday’s game should be a good one, as few teams in the Sun Belt are playing as well at the moment as App State and Arkansas State.

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Streaking Mountaineers Speaking of the hot Mountaineers, they will be a handful for the Red Wolves to slow down despite having the home field advantage in Jonesboro, Arkansas. App state’s offense has been firing on all cylinders of late as redshirt freshman quarterback Taylor Lamb and sophomore running back Marcus Cox have led the way, but Arkansas State has surrendered 14 points or less in four of its last six contests. Something has to give in this one, but the Mountaineers shouldn’t need more motivation as a win would give them their fourth-straight win, which would match their longest winning streak since 2012. Statistically even Not only are both teams playing at a high level, but they are also near the top of the conference in two major statistical categories – total offense and defense. The Mountaineers and Red Wolves rank second and third, respectively in both of these categories. App State gains 459.1 yards per game while giving up 359.1 while the Red Wolves gain 461.1 yards per game and surrender 370.2. Looking at that suggests this could be a fantastic fight. Great quarterback matchup Saturday’s game pits two of the Sun Belt’s most effective quarterbacks against each other. Arkansas State’s junior signal caller Fredi Knighten leads the Sun Belt in total offense, generating 290.2 yards per game. Lamb isn’t far behind Knighten, however, as he averages 263.9 yards of total offense per game. Matching up against a stiff Red Wolves defense and trying to outgun Knighten won’t be easy, but it will be a good measure of how far Lamb’s growth has come as a quarterback and a leader for the App State offense. Chance to make a statement It’s never easy to win on the road, but App State has had back-to-back home games to build confidence heading to Jonesboro. It’s been a long time since the Mountaineers hit the road, but they should be a confident team after ripping off three-straight convincing wins. After a rough start to the season, it looked as though the Mountaineers were doomed for another down year. However, a win Saturday would even App State’s record to 5-5 overall and move the team into a tie for third place in the Sun Belt with a conference mark of 4-2. Those marks aren’t half bad for a team that looked like it had hit rock bottom following an overtime loss on homecoming to Liberty. The Mountaineers can make a statement with a win Saturday. A statement that says head coach Scott Satterfield and his team never gave up on this season and will continue to grow into next year.

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HISTORY A win would be its first over a team with a winning record since it won at 5-4 Wofford on Nov. 16 of last season.

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He averages 263.9 yards of total offense per game and was named Sun Belt Offense Player of the Week after throwing for 276 yards and two touchdowns in the win over ULM.

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