August 30, 2011

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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Vol. 86 No. 02

Broyhill Inn to be renovated, used Boone as upperclassman residence hall Shakes,

by BRANDI CROSMER Senior News Reporter

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s Appalachian State University faces a 16.5 percent budget cut, Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock and his cabinet have been searching for ways to make remaining funds more effective and efficient.

A renovation of the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center was one of the major proposals on the re-

vised budget Appalachian sent to the UNC General Administration two weeks ago. The renovation would close the hotel and restaurant currently housed in the space, turning the building into a residence hall and meeting spaces for Student Programs.

“The decision has been made to close Broyhill,” said Thomas L. Kane, director of housing and residence life. “We in Housing have done nothing as far

as taking over the project.

The budget proposal is in Chapel Hill right now with the General Administration [and] we don’t know if they’re going to approve it or not.”

Joni B. Worthington, vice president for communications with UNC General Administration, said she was “not really able to give you any sense of when any sort of review and conclusion will be made specific to Appalachian,” but

did say she would be surprised if it took as long as a month.

The plan for Broyhill, assuming the budget proposal passes, would be to close the inn over winter break and turn the hotel portion into 80 hotel-style dorm rooms, each with two people per room, for upperclassmen.

Student Programs would use the existing meeting halls, including the Cannon Lounge and the Helen Powers Ballroom.

There would likely be a card-access door between the two areas to keep residents out of areas not run by housing and visitors out of the residence hall.

“I know [Broyhill Inn and Conference Center] managed to fill the space on occasion, but converting it to student housing is about the only thing they can do with the space without tearing it down or see Broyhill, page 2

Greek RecrUItment

Anne Buie | The Appalachian

Kappa Delta and Kappa Alpha members combined recruiting and volunteering at their ‘Bark in the Park’ event on Sanford Mall Thursday.

Record Breaks

by KELLI STRAKA

Senior Lifestyles Reporter

Last week, it was not the large class of freshmen roaming around campus that shook the ground – it was an earthquake. The quake originated in Virginia and reached Boone Aug. 23 at 1:51 p.m.

The earthquake didn’t faze senior photography major Adrienne N. Hess.

“I was at my friend’s apartment sleeping,” Hess said. “I didn’t really feel it, so it wasn’t much of a big deal.”

Hess later found out about the earthquake when a friend called her on the way to class.

Unlike Hess, the earthquake woke freshman athletic training major Simms C. McElfresh from a nap.

“I was in my room trying to sleep and I woke up and felt shaking,” McElfresh said. “I thought my bed was loose, then I didn’t know what it was.”

McElfresh learned the shaking was an earthquake through Facebook.

Geology professor Scott T. Marshall said he did feel the shaking, but didn’t realize it was an earthquake at first.

“The problem is Rankin has been under construction for so long that our building shakes quite often. … I didn’t think much of it. I thought people were see Earthquake, page 2

Greeks will take a different approach to recruitment this year Highway

by ANNE BUIE

Intern News Reporter

Recruitment week has changed to allow potential new members to know more about their fraternities and sororities at Appalachian State University.

The recruitment week for sororities has been shortened from four days to three and a no frills recruitment policy has been implemented.

“No frills recruitment means we don’t spend a lot of money on recruitment. You don’t wear matching shirts, outfits, anything like that. … that was established in 1991 and that wasn’t put into place until finally 2011, 20 years later,” said Emily A. Young, president of the Panhellenic Council.

Fraternities have lengthened their recruitment week to 10 days, as opposed to seven, to allow recruits to get a better feel for each fraternity.

William R. McKinney, sophomore marketing major, is looking forward to the meet and greet

event which will show potential new members a slideshow of pictures that represent what the fraternities do throughout the year.

“Even though we’ve changed the recruitment process, it’s not a bad thing by any means and it’s something that will be an interesting thing and it’s something that will help our numbers,” Young said.

Potential new members are also looking forward to experiencing these new changes and meeting their new families.

Kathleen C. McNamara, freshman risk management insurance major, is an Alpha Delta Pi legacy. McNamara’s Mother, Carol P. McNamara, graduated in 1979 from Appalachian in the gamma class, Appalachian’s first Alpha Delta Pi’s pledge class.

McNamara said shehas seen the bonds that sororities and fraternities are known for, and is looking forward to gaining her own sisters as she goes through recruitment.

“She has a ton of sisters she still keeps up with.

… one of my mom’s sorority sisters … wrote my recommendation letter,” McNamara said.

To those unsure about going through with recruitment, Marc E. Gmuca, president of the Interfraternity Council, recommended going through recruitment anyway to see what each organization stands for.

“There are some people who are very gung ho about Greek life,” Gmuca said. “We appreciate those members for their enthusiasm, but a lot of our base is for people who aren’t really sure and maybe just have an interest in more information.”

Rebecca M. Shaw, sophomore communication major, also advised potential new members to “Be yourself. You’ll find your home.”

Registration for women closes Sept. 2, and men’s registration closes on Sept. 11. More information can be accessed at greeks.appstate.edu or at the Welcome Event on Aug. 31 at Duck Pond Field from 5-7 p.m.

Teaching Fellows respond to program phase out

by HANK SHELL

News Editor

Students and friends of the North Carolina Teaching Fellows program fear that cuts to the program made by the North Carolina Legislature will harm public education.

The General Assembly released a committee report two months ago that noted a $210,000 funding reduction for the program during the 2011-12 fiscal year. It also included a further $3,475,000 reduction during the 2012-13 year to “phase out support” for the program.

“I think it’s a bit short sighted,” Hayley E. Gunter, freshman elementary education major and Teaching Fellow, said. “The Teaching Fellows program cultivates teachers and we’re the best in the business because we’re put into the school system long before any other education majors are.”

The General Assembly started the Teaching Fellows program in 1986 “to recruit talented high school graduates into the teaching profession and to help them develop leadership qualities such as visionary thinking and risk-taking,” according to the program’s website.

It also said that 99 out of 100 counties in North Carolina currently employ Teaching Fellows.

Teaching Fellows receive a schol-

arship as well as exclusive training and experience not offered to other education majors, in return for a four-year commitment to teach in North Carolina public schools.

“I think some teachers that would have stayed in North Carolina will choose to go to another state for more pay, better working conditions and to be in a state where education is more highly valued than it is in North Carolina,” Jan P. Stanley, director of the Teaching Fellows program at Appalachian, said.

Devon F. Patton, a freshman special education major and Teaching Fellow, said she feared losing the program and its graduates could degrade the quality of public education provided in North Carolina.

“You shouldn’t have to afford a good education,” she said. “It should be offered to you.”

Stanley said the program is important because “it helps people come to college to be a teacher that might not normally have the money to do that. … Teaching Fellows only pays about half of [students’] college expenses, so without that they would have to have college loans. If you’re going to graduate and be a teacher you really don’t have a lot of money to pay back student loans.”

Katherine A. Meeks, junior K-12 art education major and Teaching

Madelyn Rindal | The Appalachian

(l-r) Freshman Secondary Science Education major Ian Selig, Teaching Fellows Administrative Assistant Joy Osborn, and Freshman Secondary History major Rawdon Marroquin visit in the new Reich College of Education.

Fellow, said the program was important to her because of the learning opportunities it provides.

“We get to take special classes that aren’t available to other education majors,” she said. “It’s just extra enrichment that we are really lucky to have.”

Because the program is going to be phased out, Teaching Fellows will not conduct an application/selection process during the 2011-12 school year, its website said.

Carmen L. Scoggins graduated from Appalachian’s Teaching Fel-

lows program in 1994, is an adjunct Spanish instructor at Appalachian and is beginning her 18th year as a teacher in North Carolina.

“I teach at Watauga High School now and I know I have some students who are disappointed that that program is no longer something they can consider as part of a scholarship opportunity,” Scoggins said.

A message on the program’s website encouraged people to contact their legislators in support of the program.

421 nearing completion

by BRANDI CROSMER Senior News Reporter

Construction on Highway 421, started in July 2009 in order to increase traffic flow and safety, may be completed before winter this year, according to Ed Treadaway, assistant resident engineer at the Boone department of transportation.

The construction zone reaches from the Wilco gas station to Dan’l Boone Inn and is meant to ease the congestion from the tremendous amount of traffic that area incurs.

Originally, the construction should have been completed this July, before students moved back to campus, but the past few winter snowstorms brought the construction to a halt.

“Believe it or not [the snowstorms] didn’t [put it behind],” Treadaway said.

“During 2010, up until August, they had a very aggressive schedule so they didn’t get behind until recently.”

Treadaway has been involved with the construction since the projects inception.

Because the construction crew was short on help during the past year, the expected completion date is this winter, hopefully before the weather gets too bad.

“They say they should have everything done before winter except maybe putting the final layer of asphalt down,” Treadaway said.

With a construction area more wrecks would be expected, but with the widening of 421 that does not seem to be the case.

“Just in that section there were 87 wrecks [in the last see Highway, page 2

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two years],” said Stephanie Main, administrative support specialist with the Boone police records division. “From the same time period for the whole town of Boone there were 2,304 wrecks.”

Treadaway voiced his surprise at how few wrecks there had been, saying wrecks usually pick up because of the constant change in the alignment of the road and people not paying enough, or paying too much, attention.

He also said that the few accidents probably happened because of “rubbernecking”- people trying to look around to see what is going on instead of paying attention to the road.

Some people have complained about the disruption in the road because of construction, but Treadaway said, “You always have that. A lot of people don’t accept change very well.”

moving furniture around,” Marshall said.

After the shaking, Marshall received a call from Rene A. Salinas asking if he had felt the earthquake. It was then that Marshall realized the shaking wasn’t construction.

“I guess the question is, ‘is the earthquake a rare occurrence?’” Marshall said. “And the answer is, ‘sort of.’ What I mean by that is the spot where it happened is actually not unexpected. It’s a known area of seismic hazard.”

Well over 90 percent of all earthquake energy released annually occurs at tectonic plate boundaries. But that doesn’t mean earthquakes can’t happen in areas like Boone, which are away from plate boundaries, Marshall said. It simply means they’re more rare.

While the location of the earthquake was not completely unusual, the magnitude was. Historically, the Virginia Seismic Zone (VSZ) has had earthquakes, but the quake of magnitude has only reached three or less, Marshall said. Last Tuesday’s earthquake reached a magnitude of 5.8.

“I think the biggest event ever in the VSZ was estimated to be a magnitude-4.8, but this was in 1875, so we don’t even know exactly what the magnitude was,” Marshall said.

Since every point you go up in magnitude represents 10 times more energy but about 33 times more shaking, 4.8 versus 5.8 is a big difference, Marshall said.

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Hannah Townsend | The Appalachian

Equipment dots Highway 421 from the Wilco gas station to The Daniel Boone Inn. The expansion’s goal is to reduce congestion and improve safety along the highway.

“Mostly it’s just annoying,” said Alex C. Kello, sophomore psychology major, after driving on 421 to get to Charlotte last Friday. “I’m surprised that

it’s taking them so long to accomplish anything.”

While some have complained, widening 421 is helping control the traffic flow already in that part of

Boone.

“You won’t see the full effect until it’s completed. ... but you can tell that it has helped,” Treadaway said.

Hannah Townsend | The Appalachian

Construction on Highway 421 may be coming to an end before winter 2011. The construction, which began in 2009, has surprised many with the lack of wrecks it has caused, even with the seemingly constant lane changes and rerouting.

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Broyhill

Continued from page 1 rebuilding something else that doesn’t get used enough to stay open,” said Corwyn D. Sergent, an Appalachian alumnus, in a comment on the Watauga Democrat online.

The major issue with turning Broyhill into a residence hall is that, currently, it follows building codes specific to a hotel built in 1973. As soon as it becomes a residence hall it has to comply with building codes specific to a residence hall in 2011.

As of right now, Broyhill has no elevators or automatic fire sprinklers.

“Planning, Design and Construction are bringing some people in to look at what the code issues are,” Kane said.” We need to know what those are and how long it would take to address those.”

If possible, Housing plans to ask for a building code waiver that would allow Broyhill to be used as a resi-

dence hall as early as spring 2012.

“Best case scenario is that we get it for January. The next best scenario is that we get it for August. Worst case scenario is that the building isn’t economically feasible,” Kane said.

Currently, there are 104 vacancies in on-campus housing.

Even though admissions accepted 150 more freshmen this year, many upperclassmen chose to move off campus.

While there is not an immediate need for more residence hall space, the Board of Trustees requires Appalachian to house at least 40 percent of underclassmen, and opening the new tower on East Campus and Broyhill as a residence hall will put the university at just over the required amount of space.

“All this is tentative. We’re talking through what-ifs.

No use talking about plans until you know the building can be used,” Kane said.

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Music on the Mountaintop a success despite bad weather

‘Her Campus’ set to launch September 27

by MICHAEL BRAGG

Intern Lifestyles Reporter

the rain and lightning brought their set to a Senior Lifestyles Reporter short break.

However, until rain, Editors Note: The following lightning and wind forced piece reflects the opinion of a delay, diehard festival the writer fans danced in the rain as The Mantras jammed. espite heavy rainIn spite of the rain, fall on day one vendors and non-profit and monstrous organizations remained winds on day two, the set up in close proximities High Country’s very own to the stage.

Music on the MountainPopular Boone bakery top was full of positive Stickboy Bread Comenergy pany set up and great a vending “We’ve been music. tent near T h e told we bring the the main fourth anand side pain, but today stages. nual Music on the M a n we bring the Mounager Lisa rain.” taintop V. Pierce -KEITH ALLEN (MOTM) said that took place Mantras vocalist and guitarist the festival at Grandgives Stick f a t h e r Boy “good Campgrounds, about ten recognition.” miles from Appalachian “I think it is a great fesState University. tival, it’s for a good cause MOTM is a music and it’s nice to have someand arts festival created thing local in a beautiful

by Appalachian alumnus place,” Pearce said.

Jimmy S. Hunt in 2008, Four causes that set up as part of a project in around the third stage – an entrepreneurial class. which hosted acts like the It has since grown into New Familiars and PosBoone’s biggest music sum Jenkins – were Appafestival. lachian Voices, Mountain Hunt is also the found- Alliance, drumSTRONG er and president of Yel- and Sustainable Living low Dog Entertainment, Roadshow.

LLC, a music managing Appalachian Voices and booking company. and Mountain Alliance Friday’s forecast pre- are two local, non-profit dicted rain, but it didn’t organizations that reintimidate loyal MOTM ceive donations from goers like Kevin M. Ro- MOTM’s revenues, achweder, who was attend- cording to musicontheOlivia Wilkes | The Appalachian ing for the second time. mountaintop.com.

Scott Vestal plays the banjo on Music on the Mountaintop’s main stage. Vestal “I knew we were supCharlotte-based drumposed to be having storms STRONG was present performed Saturday night with headliner Sam Bush. coming over us, but I for its second year. Found- ably, with warm, sunny The energy was in full Award-winning bluegrass don’t think it’s going to er Scott L. Swimmer said and windy conditions. swing Saturday. Festival- legend Sam Bush was incause too much of an is- this was A p p goers reacted to the sunny troduced as a “living legsue,” the senior psychol- the most State fa- weather like sunflowers end.” ogy and philosophy ma- e n e r g e t i c “I really like the ‘living’ v o r i t e s searching for a source of “I think it is a jor said. “Even if it rains turnout of Yo Mom- light and energy to live part in front of legend,” I think people will be out the great festival, two Bush said. ma’s Big and thrive. here dancing.” years he The MOTM hero was Alicia S. Walters, sophFat Booit’s nice to have And dancing is just has particty Band, omore graphic design greeted with an App what festival attendees ipated in something local o f t e n major, said she enjoyed State football mentality, did.

MOTM. k n o w n the “overall good vibe” of complete with cheering in a beautiful During the first show T h e and supportive chants bes i m p l y MOTM this year. on the side stage Friday S u s t a i n “The people are so nice tween songs. as Booty place. ” afternoon, rain threat- able Living Harsh, cold winds B a n d , and everyone is looking -LISA V. PeaRCE ened and finally attacked Roadshow Stickboy Bread Co. Manager e m b o d - out for each other,” she swayed Bush and his band Greensboro-based jam is based around a bit, but they ied the said. band The Mantras. out of By the second day, some played on with a resoundenergy of “We’ve been told we Oakland, Calif. and made the beautiful mountain of the biggest names of ing passion in their music. bring the pain, but today its first MOTM appear- weather. the festival were still to Overall, Music on the we bring the rain,” said ance this year.

Mountaintop was a re“This is Booty Band come. lead vocalist and guitarThe second day’s fore- Land,” bassist Al Al InBefore he embarked to sounding success in its ist Keith Allen just before cast cleared up consider- gram said onstage. the main stage, Grammy fourth consecutive year.

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Mellow Mushroom introduces new ‘Beer Club’ competition

by RYAN NAGY Intern Lifestyles Reporter

There are currently over 1,000 members of Mellow Mushroom’s new beer club, but only one has been able to finish all 60 beers.

Scott Blowers, 22, met the quota in only two weeks, beating out the competition on Mellow Mushroom’s fourth day of business.

“If it was not the happiest moment of my life, it has got to be close,” Blowers said. “It did cost me somewhere around $350 though.”

Mellow Mushroom customers over the age of 21 have the opportunity to join Mellow Mushroom’s Beer Club. Members are given the task of drinking 60 different beers in order to earn prizes along the way.

There are three prize levels to reach before the 60-beer tour is finished: 15, 30 and 45. The prizes include a koozie, a t-shirt of the member’s choice and a $10 food coupon, respectively.

Members who finish all 60 beers receive an engraved mug, their name on the wall and an extra four-ounce portion of any draft beer purchased from then on.

Current Mellow Mushroom bartender and Appalachian graduate Kate Pace said the club is a great way for people to sample beers they would not usually get a chance to try.

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by DANIELLE WATKINS

Following the trend of over 175 other colleges nationwide, Appalachian State University will have its own special edition of Her Campus, an online magazine geared toward the college female, September 27.

The magazine will provide specialized coverage of Appalachian’s campus, functioning as an informational and entertaining guide for female students.

“Her Campus’s national content falls under six main categories: Style, Beauty, Health, Love, Life and Career,” said Brittany Lewis, Manager of Campus Development. “The My Campus branches create content that is local and specific to their campus, featuring news articles, a photo blog, campus ‘cuties’ and ‘celebrities and much more.”

The purpose of the magazine is “to guide girls at ASU and to give them something that every girl at ASU can be interested in,” said Laura K. Maddox, a junior advertising major who will work as the editor-in-chief of Her Campus.

Compared to high-profile magazines such as Glamour, Her Campus works as an outlet for female college students, featuring diverse information catered to individual campuses across the country.

“Her Campus provides collegiate women personalized information that allows them to get the most out of college life as a woman on their campus,” Lewis said.

Originally started at Harvard University as a class project, Her Campus has quickly become the number one online magazine for college women, according to Lewis.

While the magazine provides a fun and interesting way for students to stay involved, the advantages of Her Campus far exceed entertainment.

“Her Campus is also an opportunity for collegiettes interested in magazine journalism, publicity and photography to gain experience on their campus and publish their work on a national platform,” Lewis said.

This magazine gives female students an opportunity to get involved and a place to discuss relevant issues in their lives.

Bridget T. Ryan, a senior electronic media/broadcasting major and editor, correspondent and member of the executive board for Her Campus, praised the magazine for its local content that is specific to each individual college campus.

“Girls are a lot different here than at N.C. State,” Ryan said.

The executive board is excited to provide Appalachian’s female students with all of the opportunities accompanying Her Campus. Maddox feels this is the perfect time to launch the magazine, as Appalachian continues to grow and become a “more mainstream school.”

A launch party is set to take place later this month but in the mean time Maddox wants students to get involved and excited.

The executive board will be taking applications until September 1. Maddox said she hopes students with corresponding majors will choose to get involved, though applications are available to everyone.

Visit hercampus.com for more information.

Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

Locals spend time at Mellow Mushroom Thursday to work on joining the restaurant and bar’s beer club. Members enter a competition to purchase and drink 60 different beers.

“It helps people who usually only get domestic beers to branch out and start trying local and micro brews,” she said.

Scott’s final beer of the 60 was the one he was looking forward to the most, emphasized by the Guinness tattoo on his arm. On the last night, he had each of the bartenders pour a bit of his

Guinness draft into the glass so they could all be a part of the groundbreaking moment.

Now Blowers gets to drink out of the special mug any time he goes into Mellow Mushroom, and has become a local celebrity around the pizza parlor. The bartenders all know who he is and refer to him with nicknames such

as “living legend,” “the one and only,” and “the champ.”

When asked how his drink tasted out of the engraved mug, Blowers said, “Beer tastes better with a hint of victory.”

The restaurant relocated to its current location on West King Street after closing last year. It reopened Aug. 1.

Hannah Townsend | The Appalachian

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The Appalachian Leadership Forum is a 1/2 day leadership conference open to all students and members of the community. A wide variety of topics will be covered. The forum will be held Saturday Nov. 5. Visit the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership for more information. (www. csil.appstate.edu. 262-6252. Room #219 Plemmons Student Union). Registration will open in October. ASU student participants will receive credit on their Student Development Record.

Visiting Writers sets schedule

The Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series is named in honor of Hughlene Bostian Frank, class of 1968, trustee and generous supporter of Appalachian State University. Admission to all events is free.

For further information on the Fall season, call 262-2871 or see www.visitingwriters.appstate.edu. To receive Appalachian’s “This Week in the Arts” announcements by email, please contact arts-events@appstate.edu.

Writers scheduled are: Summer Reading Program Author Christopher McDougall, “Born to Run,” will speak Thursday, Sept. 15, in the Blue Ridge Ballroom of Plemmons Student Union at 7:30 p.m.

Poet Jeff Daniel Marion, “Ebbing & Flowing Springs,” “Letters Home,” and “Father,” will speak Tuesday, Sept. 22, in the Belk Library Lecture Hall, Room 114, at 7:30 p.m. Craft Talk: Letterpress Printing and Poetry will be held in the Table Rock Room, Plemmons Student Union, from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.

The Rachel Rivers-Coffey Distinguished Professor of Creative Writing fiction writer, David Madden, “The Suicide’s Wife,” “The New Orleans of Possibility,” and “Abducted by Circumstance,” will speak Thursday, Oct. 6, in the Table Rock Room of Plemmons Student Union at 7:30 p.m.

A pre-reading reception will be held in the Multicultural Center of Plemmons Student Union from 6 until 7:15 p.m.

Novelist and memoirist Robert Goolrick, “A Reliable Wife,” “The End of the World As We Know It,” will speak Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Table Rock Room of Plemmons Student Union. Craft Talk: Writing Memoir will be held from 2 until 3:15 p.m. at a location TBA. Novelist Mary Doria Russell, “The Sparrow,” “A Thread of Grace,” and “Doc,” will speak Thursday, Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Table Rock Room of Plemmons Student Union.

A Craft Talk: Writing Historical Fiction will be held from 3:30 until 4:45 p.m. in the Table Rock Room.

International Fair set for Nov. 16

The 7th Annual International Fiair at Appalachian State University is set for Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Grandfather Mountain Ballroom of Plemmons Student Union. If you want to travel and study abroad this year, come to the fair and you will be introduced to over 60 international faculty-led programs offered this year. Meet one-on-one with faculty leaders and learn about other study abroad and international venture opportunities. Enjoy free food and refreshments. Mark your calendars now. For more information contact the Office of International Education and Development (OIED) at 262-8034 and ask for Nathalie Turner, or email her at turnernm@appstate.edu.

African Culture Symposium set

Appalachian State University will host the South Atlantic States Association for Asian & African Studies [SASASAAS] annual meeting Sept. 30-Oct.1. The Topic this year is African Culture in multi-and cross-disciplinary contexts. The keynote speaker will be professor Grey Gundaker from the College of William & Mary. “Getting back to the Garden- the SubSaharan Landscape in Civilzational Context” will start off the program at 3 p.m. on Sept. 30 in the Table Rock Room of the Plemmons Student Union. Following her talk, the ASU African Dance Troupe, directed by professor Sharone Price from the Department of Theatre & Dance will perform on Sanford Mall. At 7:30 p.m. there will be a screening and discussion of “When China Met Africa” in the Table Rock Room in the Student Union. The keynote address , Dance and Film are free to ASU students. Faculty who wish to additionally participate in the dinner Friday night and the pedagogy sessions on Saturday morning, dealing with literature and art, also in the Table Rock Room, must pay a registration fee of $25. For more information contact Dr. Dorothea Martin at martinda@appstate.edu; Dr. Jeremiah Kitunda at kitundajm@appstate.edu; or Dr. Tony Bly blyat@ appstate.edu, all from the Depaartment of History. This event is sponsored and supported by the Office of International Education and Development.

Presidents meeting is mandatory

A mandatory presidents meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 15, in the Blue Ridge Ballroom, Plemmons Student Union, from 5 until 6 p.m. All organizations must have a representative present to maintain university recognition.

Failure to attend will result in loss of university privileges.

Attendance will be taken.

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Homecoming meeting Sept. 14 & 15 Silent Walk set for Sept. 6 A required homecoming meeting for participation in homecoming events will be held Wednesday, Sept. 14, in the Price Lake Room of Plemmons Student Union at 5:30 p.m., or on Thursday, Sept. 15, in the Linville Falls Room of Plemmons Student Union, following the mandatory presidents meeting.

Register your organization NOW!

To register you club or organization for Fall 2011, you will ned to log into the Student Development Record (SDR) program at http://sdr.appstate.edu. Registration deadline is Sept. 23.

If you have questions or need more information, contact Terri Miller at millertl@appstate.edu or call 262-6252.

AITP kickoff meeting set

Are you interested in going to Vegas for as low as $399 for FOUR nights in January before classes begin? Details and information about this semester’s events will be provided at the Association of Information Technology Professionals’ kickoff meeting at 5 p.m. on Aug. 31 in Blue Ridge Ballroom.

Microsoft will also present at the meeting. Many prizes, including four DJ Hero 2 turntables and games, will be given away. ALL attendees will receive a giveaway, free pizza, and drinks. For more information, contact John Middleton, AITP President (middletonjl@appstate.edu) or Dr. Scott Hunsinger, Faculty Advisor (hunsingerds@appstate.edu).

2011 Counseling Center groups

Understanding Self and Others Group: Issues commonly addressed vary from depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, issues of family conflict or abuse, etc.

Students who want to resolve specific concerns as well as those seeking personal growth are welcome. This can be a good time to get peers’ perspectives on various issues, and to recognize that you are not alone. Four groups are available: Mondays 1:00-2:30; Tuesdays 2:00-3:30; Tuesdays 2-3:30 (Freshmen/Transfer Students only) Tuesdays 3:30-5:00; Wednesdays 3:00-4:30.

Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Therapy Group: This group will present an opportunity for gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals to explore life challenges. It will provide a safe environment in which to address a variety of issues (e.g., coming out, spirituality, family relationships, depression, selfesteem, abuse, etc.). Goals of the group include: reducing isolation, finding support and making changes. Two groups are available: Time/Day to be determined (Contact Carol O’Saben or Sheri Clark: 262-3180 or osabencl@appstate. edu or clarksl@appstate.edu).

Painful Pasts, Promising Futures Group: This group is designed for those who have experienced traumatic events in their lives or who come from backgrounds in which they did not feel safe. Members will learn how their past experiences and their biology are affecting their lives now. More importantly, they will learn what to do about it! Members will learn important insights about their patterns in relationships and skills to better manage their emotions and relationships.

Thursdays 3:30-5:00. (Contact Amber Lyda for more information: lydaam@appstate.edu).

Transgender Therapy Group: This group is similar to the “Understanding Self and Others” group in that a variety of issues will be explored in a safe and supportive environment. Some of the issues will be unique to gender-variant students. Goals of the group include: reducing isolation, finding support and making changes. Time/Day to be determined (Contact Sheri Clark for more information: 262-3180 or clarksl@appstate.edu).

WISE Women, Image, & Self Esteem: This group is designed for any woman interested in changing how she values herself. If you’d like to feel better about yourself and less controlled by appearance, food and what others think, this group may be for you. Thursdays 1-2:30 p.m. (Contact Denise Lovin: 262-3180 or lovindm@appstate.edu).

An Introduction to Mindfulness Group: Mindfulness involves stepping out of “auto-pilot” reactions and learning to pay more attention to our present experiences. Activities in this group will help participants cultivate a mindful approach to their lives, which can decrease stress, create emotional balance, and allow a person to take actions more in line with their values. Thursdays 3:30-5:00 (Contact Chris Hogan: 262-3180 or hogancj@appstate.edu).

To get started with a Counseling Center group, come to the Counseling Center during Walk-In Clinic, call 262-3180 or visit the website for more information at www.counseling. appstate.edu. If you are interested in group but these times do not work for you, please get in touch with Chris Carden at 262-3180 or cardendc@appstate.edu.

RMI Career Fair set for Oct. 19

The RMI Career Fair, scheduled for Oct. 19, from 1 until 5 p.m., will feature 30 companies that will meet with students to talk about jobs and internship opportunities. The fair will be held in the 2nd floor lobby of Raley Hall. Dress to impress and bring a resume. Students will also have an opportunity to sign up for Oct. 20 interviews. For more information, check out careers.appstate.edu or insurance.appstate.edu.

Help welcome ASU students

In an effort to welcome and integrate Appalachian State University’s on and off-campus students into campus and community life, the Office of Off-Campus Community Relations and University Housing are excited to offer the annual “Meet and Greet/House Calls” initiative on Aug. 30.

The year the Meet and Greet and House Calls initiatives have been combined into one event now referred to as House Calls.

In this difficult economic year, it is more important than ever for our faculty and staff members to interact with students, especially out of the classroom. You are invited to help welcome new and returning students on Tuesday, Aug. 30, by volunteering to make House Calls between 6 and 8 p.m. Both on- and off-campus students will be visited and welcomed by faculty and staff as they travel in pairs to residence halls or off-campus apartment complexes.

Volunteers will attend training (with free pizza and drinks) from 5 until 6 p.m. in the Appalachian Panhellenic Hall (APH) the night of the event. At 6 p.m. volunteers will disperse to greet students in their designated areas, either on- or offcampus. The program will last until approximately 8 p.m.

To volunteer for House Calls, go to http://housing.appstate. edu/housecalls. If you have questions, email Corinne Smith, Coordinator of Academic Initiatives for University Housing, at smithmc3@appstate.edu.

A silent walk through the campus commemorates lives lost to violence in the Boone-Appalachian State University community. The walk will begin on Sanford Mall and proceed through the campus to the courtyard at the Duncan-Rankin buildings. The walk is an opportunity for students and community members to demonstrate their support for victims and survivors of violence, and to affirm commitment and the responsibility of all to speak out against violence in all its forms. The walk is Tuesday, Sept. 6, starting at 9 p.m. and is sponsored by the Division of Student Development.

At 8 p.m., in Room 114 of the Belk Library & Information Commons, a videos, “Why Walk? A Survivor’s Story,” will be shown. The videos presents the 1989 story of two young women at Appalachian State University, who were abducted and raped by the same man. One woman died.

One woman survived. The video screening is open to all wishing to learn more.

Self-defense class for women

The Rape Aggression Defense System is dedicated to teaching women defensive concepts and techniques against various types of assault by utilizing easy, effective and proven self-defense/martial arts tactics. This system of realistic defense will provide a woman with the knowledge to make an educated decision about resistance.

The class schedule for fall semester is: First session, Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m.. on Sept. 14, 21 and 28, and Oct. 5; second session classes are Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m., Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, and 8. The classes will be held at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center in the Bernhardt Room. You must be pre-registered to attend. To register for one of the sessions, come to ASU Police Department anytime Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The police department is located at the Rivers Street Parking Deck at 461 Rivers Street.

There is a $20 registration fee that includes the 12-hour course, student manual, R.A.D. t-shirt, and a lifetime return and practice policy. The registration fee is to be paid at time of registration and is non-refundable. If for some reason you are unable to attend the session for which you have registered and paid, you will be able to attend another session. Certified R.A.D. instructors teach this course. For Information, please contact: Sgt. Darrin Tolbert, tolbertld1@ appstate.edu, call 262-2150 (Leave message); Lt. Johnny Brown, brownjm@appstate.edu, call 262-2150 (Leave message); and Stacy Sears, searssr@appstate.edu, call 262-6111.

Career resources available at ASU

Come explore the resources on campus here to assist you with your career planning and job searching needs.

Is choosing a major causing you stress? The Peer Career Center can help! Choosing a major is one of the many decisions you will have to make during your college career.

Do not take it lightly. The average person spends 86,000 hours working in his/her lifetime. How many hours are you going to spend choosing your career? We offer assistance in finding a major and career that matches your interests, abilities, values and experiences. Call 262-2029 to schedule an appointment or drop by our office located on the 2nd floor of the Student Union, beside McAllister’s Deli. Visit us at www.peercareer.appstate.edu.

The Career Development Center offers many resources to assist you in your job and internship search skills. Career Counselors will help you build a professional resume, cover letter, and help develop your interviewing skills. Students can utilize Career Gear, (careergear.appstate.edu), our new and improved career management system, to schedule career counseling appointments, post resumes, search for jobs and internships, sign up for on campus interviews, research employers, identify employer mentors and stay up to date with career center events and fairs. Learn about all of the great resources in the CDC at careers.appstate.edu.

Eid ul-Fitr potluck planned

The Eid ul-Fitr Potluck will be held Friday, Sept. 9, from 7-9 p.m. in the Grandfather Ballroom of Plemmons Student Union. Eid-Al-Fitr is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It is a joyous occasion where family come together to share a meal and celebrate life. Due to the potluck nature of the event, you are invited to bring a dish as well. Free and family friendly. Learn more about Ramadan, meet new people, see and learn Bhangra dancing, get Henna tattoos, share a traditional Eid meal., Please visit www.multicultural.appstate.edu/eidRSVP to complete the RSVP form. You can use this form to sign up to bring a dish or just to indicate your attendance. Indicating attendance is important to ensure an accurate food count.

Space will be limited.

Free, confidential legal advice

A licensed attorney is available to answer your questions, provide advice, and make referrals. This service is offered free of charge to any Appalachian State University student.

Contact the Student Legal Clinic if you have a traffic ticket, a minor criminal charge, a question about your lease or the conditions in your off-campus apartment -- or any other issue or problem that you need legal help with. The Student Legal Clinis is located in Room 221of the Plemmons Student Union. Call (828) 262-2704 for an appointment.

It’s fast and easy! Appointments can usually be scheduled within a few days.

‘Sex and a Six Pack’ set for Sept. 7

The Appalachian State University Counseling Center, Wellness Center, Office of Multicultural Student Development, Office of Student Conduct, and OASIS presents “Sex and a Six Pack” on Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 7 until 8 p.m. in the I.G. Greer Auditorium. Don’t miss this night of powerful, interactive theater where you set the stage, learn valuable information, and make decisions in regard to alcohol, sex, and the law.

Racism without racists.

The Diversity Lecture Services presents “Racism without Racists: The Persistence of Inequality in the United States, from 7-9 p.m. on Sept. 21, in the Blue Ridge Ballroom of Plemmons Student Union. Many Americans believe racism has all but disappeared, and that we live in a truly colorblind society. Yet people of color lag behind in almost all social indicators. Eduardo Bonilla-Silva earned his B.A. in Sociology from the University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Bonilla-Silva’s lecture is co-sponsored by the Department of Sociology.

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Future housewives take up college acceptances

The other day, my roommate Hannah overheard a few girls discussing how they didn’t know why they were in college if they just wanted to become housewives.

This sparked a major discussion on Facebook when Hannah posted her opinion of this as her status.

As I was reading over the comments, it made me realize how two years ago, those girls were me.

I originally planned to come to college to get my Mrs. Turns out, things didn’t work out that way. I’ll be leaving with a Bachelor of Arts instead.

I learned that I, like every girl who made it into this school, have much more potential than to become some man’s trophy wife, dependent upon my husband for everything.

It’s not my intention to dismiss anyone’s dreams, but I think it’s important for girls at this school to realize how lucky they are to be here.

We, as girls, made it into college, and we’re here to get an education that 100 years ago we wouldn’t have had the opportunity to receive.

If a girl is only here to find a husband, she is taking the place of anoth-

Brandi CROSMER er person who could really want to be at Appalachian in order to learn and improve his or her life.

“I think it’s a misguided idea,” said Dr. Ellen S. Carpenter, department chairperson of Family and Consumer Science. “An education is really important, especially for females. I do think there are going to be times for most women when they have to take care of themselves.”

Coming to college to find a husband was my original plan, but throughout my time here, I’ve realized how much more I could do with my life.

Child development professor Rhonda L. Russell said, “The main goal if you come to college is to get an education. As a secondary goal, I’d say it would be OK if you want to find someone who maybe has things in common with you.”

In order to have things in common with a guy, though, you need to do

things that you enjoy.

A girl should live her own life first and if a guy comes along who shares her interests, then great, she should consider the possibility of marrying him.

I read “The Help” recently, and Aibileen made a great point when she told Mae Mobley: “You is kind. You is smart. You is important.”

Everyone I’ve met here has been kind. If you made it into college, you are smart. And no matter what anyone says, everyone is important.

Remember that always. Don’t try to find validation in other people.

That goes for guys too, though. Although I don’t know many guys who come to college just to find a wife, guys have potential to do so many things with their lives as well.

I commend everyone who wants to be a stay-at-home mom or dad, and I still plan to have a family one day, but I think it’s important to be comfortable with yourself and know what you want out of life before you go looking for marriage.

Crosmer, a senior English major from Morrisville, is a senior news reporter.

Teaching Fellows cut detrimental to quality of education in North Carolina The Appalachian would like to express its disapproval of the North Carolina General Assembly’s decision to cut funding to the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program.

In a committee report released June 30, the General Assembly announced a $210,000 cut to the program during the 2011-12 fiscal year, and a continued reduction of $3,475,000 for 2012-13, in order to “phase out support” for the program.

The Appalachian believes this cut will be detrimental to the quality of education in North Carolina, as it will ultimately reduce the number of highly trained and talented educators working in the state.

All North Carolina Teaching Fellows receive enhanced opportunities for training and enrichment, including additional class and leadership opportunities.

“They taught us how to be leaders in North Carolina, not just teachers,” said Carmen L. Scoggins, an adjunct Spanish instructor at Appalachian who graduated from the university as a North Carolina Teaching Fellow in 1994. “I think that is where our students benefit the most…and we want to continue that cycle in North Carolina. I think that’s why it’s so sad, because I feel like without that program…there’s going to be some gaps.”

The program is especially crucial to the quality of public education in the state because of the scholarship offered to each Teaching Fellow.

Fellows do not have to repay the state for their scholarship, provided they teach in North Carolina schools for four years.

Now, prospective teachers may choose to attend schools in other states where more scholarship dollars are available.

The Appalachian believes that North Carolina has much to lose by eliminating the Teaching Fellows Program, especially when it comes to being competative with other states for highly qualified classroom teachers.

“I understand that, you know, they have to cut the money somewhere, but I think that cutting from education is impeding progress. We can’t move forward as a country if our students aren’t educated,” said Katherine A. Meeks, junior K-12 art education major and Teaching Fellow.

The Appalachian agrees.

Obviously, tough choices must be made as the UNC system faces a daunting and unprecedented reduction in its budget.

However, those cuts should not be made at the expense of education. Driving talented educators out of North Carolina shows a disrespect and disregard for the future health of public schooling in our state.

We suggest that Appalachian State University students and community contact state legislators in support of the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program.

For those living in Boone, Senator Dan Soucek can be reached by phone at (919) 733-5742 or via email at dan.soucek@ncleg.net.

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Professors should respect student responsibilities outside of class

I can’t remember the last time I did my homework in the library, and I haven’t completed an assignment from my dorm room since I was a sophomore.

All of my classwork, from readings to take-home tests to mock press releases and feature stories, is completed in the same place I’m sitting as I write this – my desk in Plemmons Student Union, room 217, also known as the student publications office.

Anything else I do – freelancing, updating my resume, eating meals, making phone calls, taking the occasional nap – gets done in room 217 as well. And it gets done in tiny snippets, in between writing and editing and interviewing and meeting with my reporters and all the other little tasks that go into making newspapers.

Believe me, if the student union would let me pay rent, I would.

But my attachment to this news organization, and the crazy amount of time that requires, is not unusual at all. There are eight other people who spend just as much time in this office than I do. Actually, some of them spend much more time here.

And we’re not the only nine people at Appalachian who consistently

Meghan FRICK dedicate a full week or more to their student organizations. There are students all over this campus who are squeezing schoolwork and social lives and just a little bit of sleep in between senate meetings, or phone calls for the Ambassadors, or meetings for the Appalachian Popular Programming Society.

And we’re not crazy or misguided for doing it. We’re smart, savvy future professionals who realize that in this economic climate, practical work experience is absolutely essential to our future success.

The problem is, our professors don’t always take our commitments seriously.

I’m not a perfect student, but I attend class and I do my coursework – to me, that effectively holds up my end of the educational deal.

The problem comes when professors want to change deadlines on assignments – particularly when those

deadlines are moved up – or assign group work that requires hours of out-of-class work and the coordination of several incredibly busy schedules.

In the past, when I’ve voiced my concerns – politely, I hope – I’ve been met with a pretty uniform response: The Appalachian isn’t what’s important here. School is your first priority, always. End of story.

Is that true? Yes, to an extent. I came here to get an education, and my classes are a major responsibility in my life.

But the thing is, if I applied for a job at a newspaper or a public relations agency or any other job in the world, and the only experience on my resume was class-related, I’d be laughed out of the interviewer’s office. The same goes for just about anyone seeking full-time employment in 2011.

As such, I think my job at the paper is important – for my future and, yes, for my publication.

And I think that should be respected.

Frick, a senior public relations major from Columbia, S.C., is the lifestyles editor.

JUSTIN HERBERGER Editor-in-Chief ADAM JENNINGS Associate Editor, Editorial Content HANK SHELL News Editor JAKE AMBERG Sports Editor MEGHAN FRICK Lifestyles Editor

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OUR MISSION The Appalachian, a student-run publication at Appalachian State University, strives to provide fair and accurate news for the campus community; to inform, entertain and create a forum for ideas; to provide an outlet for reader's opinions; to be a champion for student, faculty, staff, and community interests; and to remain independent, exercise and insure its First Amendment rights.

EDITORIAL POLICY The Appalachian is published every Tuesday and Thursday of the academic year with the exception of selected holidays and breaks.

The opinions expressed in the commentaries appearing in The Appalachian are those of the individual columnists and not those of The Appalachian. The opinions represented in the unsigned editorial are the majority views of those on the Editorial Board of The Appalachian.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Appalachian welcomes Letters to the Editor. Letters should be 250 words or less and include the author’s name, ASU Box, phone number, classification and campus affiliation, if any. The Appalachian reserves the right to decline publication of any letter and to edit letters for the purpose of clarity and space. Although we are unable to acknowledge those letters we cannot publish, we appreciate the interest and value the views of those who take the time to send us their comments.

Letters should be submitted electronically via our Web site or e-mail.

Letters may also be mailed to “Letter to the Editor,” The Appalachian, ASU Box 9025, Boone, N.C. 28608.

Letters may also be brought to the newsroom, located on the second floor of Plemmons Student Union.

Letters will be available online, unless you note otherwise.

GET IN TOUCH Editor-in-Chief: Justin Herberger 262-6149 Business Office 262-2157 Fax Line 262-6256

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fter a summer of lifting and training, an anxious Appalachian State University volleyball team finally got to execute on their home court this weekend.

Head Coach Matt Ginipro put emphasis on establishing a new team culture this season.

“All twelve of them were here this summer and they had open gyms and they were working out and just establishing that culture by being together,” Ginipro said.

He also said their goal and standard for the season is to win the whole thing.

“Goals for each season change, but it’s always our goal to win the SoCon,” Ginipro said.

That goal was evident as the Mountaineers played host for the Appalachian Invitational, where they saw UNC Charlotte, Kennesaw State and North Carolina State.

On Friday night against N.C. State, ASU started out strong and took the first two sets, both with scores of 25-19. After dropping the third set by two points, Appalachian came out strong in the fourth, winning 25-23.

App was in command all around the court, from defensive play in the back row to their play on the net. N.C. State struggled with returning hits from senior outside hitter Anna Wagner, especially. Wagner racked up a total of 31 kills out of her 52 attempts for the match. Wagner, a senior, wants this year to “make a statement.”

“It’s my senior year and I want to do everything I can for my teammates,” Wagner said.

Defensive specialist, junior Courtney Rhein also had a standup performance, putting up an impressive 20 digs.

“Beating an ACC team set a huge standard,” Courtney Rhein said. “Starting off with a win

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At the Saturday afternoon match versus Kennesaw State senior outside hitter Kelly Rhein hits the ball over the net. Appalachian won the game 3-0.

like that proves our hard work.”

Saturday, ASU saw Kennesaw State and swept them in an impressive three set match.

App took the first set, 25-18.

Appalachian had to rally from a 12-5 deficit in the second set, but ultimately took the match in three sets.

Senior Kelly Rhein was named Most Valuable Player after her 16 hits and no errors, and Wagner earned all-tournament honors.

Match three for the Mountaineers took place Saturday night against UNC Charlotte, with tight sets.

The Mountaineers and the 49ers traded wins in the first

four sets, with scores of 25-16 for Charlotte and a tightly contested 25-23 in the second for ASU. After losing the third 2521, Appalachian dominated the fourth to draw the match even with a score of 25-17 going into the decisive fifth set.

In the fifth set, however, the 49ers fought for that deciding set win, took a 4-1 lead early on, and ended with a 15-12 win for UNC Charlotte.

“We can’t have those lapses and let those little points go,” Ginipro said.

Wagner led with 20 kills and Kelly Rhein boasted an impressive 16 kills. Senior setter, Kasey Sauls, had 39 assists, while

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Courtney Rhein led the defense with 19 digs.

Due to Hurricane Irene, App added William & Mary to their schedule on Sunday after their tournament play, as William & Mary’s weekend tournament was cancelled.

William & Mary and Appalachian played a tight match of five sets with scores of 25-12, 25-21, 21-25, 20-25 and 15-9, as App pulled out their third win of the season, closing an impressive and exciting opening weekend.

Appalachian will travel to the Kansas Invitational this Friday, where they will play South Dakota State, Belmont University and the host, the University of Kansas.

With preseason camp coming to a close, the Appalachian State football team must set its sights north toward Blacksburg, Va., where the Virginia Tech Hokies await the Mountaineers for the 2011 regular season opener.

Virginia Tech is ranked No. 13 in the Associated Press preseason poll, and are considered the heavy favorites to defend their title as ACC Costal Division champions.

Appalachian is ranked No. 2 in the FCS preseason poll, but will have their hands full against a Virginia Tech team that last year was among the nation’s best in team rushing, and returns four starters on the offensive line. With Appalachian introducing a new 3-4 defense in the season opener, head coach Jerry Moore holds a cautious optimism coming into the season.

“We just have to wait and see,” Moore said. “We’ve done a great job preparing for camp, and a great job preparing in camp.”

One of the key matchups of the season opening game will be senior wide receiver Brian Quick, versus junior cornerback Jayron Hosley, who is considered one of the top cornerbacks in the nation. Quick does not buy into the hype, and believes that he can succeed against the aggressive corner.

“Me and DeAndre have to be on the same page. Anything is possible. He’s a regular guy just like I am. He works hard, and I’m a hard worker also,” Quick said.

With the graduation of four year starter Tyrod Taylor, Virginia Tech will introduce a new quarterback, redshirt sophomore Logan Thomas.

Thomas is a 6’6”, 254 pound athlete who has already drawn comparisons to current Carolina Panther, Cam Newton. In order to win, Appalachian will have to contain the new quarterback and force him to make mistakes. Thomas has only thrown 26 passes in his collegate career.

Thomas may be fast, but he might have a rival in second year starter DeAndre Presley, “I’d beat him,” Presley says, when asked who would win in a 40 yard race between the two starting quarterbacks. Presley might have room to run against the Hokies, who are replacing three starters on their defensive line.

Appalachian will practice this week, and will leave for Virginia Tech on Thursday night.

Men’s soccer stumbles late

by CHRIS WILLIAMS

Intern Sports Reporter

The Appalachian State men’s soccer team opened the 2011 regular season with an overtime loss to Radford Saturday afternoon at ASU Stadium.

After a scoreless 90 minutes of regulation time, the Highlanders snatched victory from ASU less than a minute into the sudden death overtime.

Appalachian dominated regulation time by handily winning offensive possession, scoring opportunities and shots on goal, but couldn’t continue the momentum into an overtime victory.

Senior goalkeeper Collin Taylor made three saves during regulation and said he thought that the defense performed admirably in front of him.

“I really didn’t do much,” he said. “It was mainly the defense, holding out, not giving them many chances.”

ASU had a number of scoring opportunities but were unable to put Radford away when it counted the most. One notable opportunity came midway through the first half when freshman forward Sekani Sinclair stretched the field and found himself alone inside the box, only to lose footing on the turf and have the ball roll harmlessly into the opposing goalie’s hands.

“We had four or five chances, we easily could have won the game two or three to nothing, we got to put away the chances,” Taylor said. “That’s just part of soccer.”

The shots on goal were in favor of ASU who had nine – two of which belonged to

Sinclair – compared to just five for Radford.

Other notable ASU offensive performers include senior forward Sean Dreybus and senior midfielder Lee Rutter who contributed three and two shots respectively.

Like Taylor, Head Coach Shaun Pendleton had a similar reaction to the outcome of the game.

“Basically that’s the story of the game, they took their chance and we didn’t, but credit to Radford,” Pendleton said. “They hung in there, obviously we’ve got to do better.”

With freshmen forwards Sekani Sinclair, Stanley Broaden and Nicholas Skoda playing substantial minutes, the App offensive front is very young, but also extremely talented. However, Pendleton feels he needs more out of his veterans.

“We are relying on younger players, we would hope some of our older players would step forward,” Pendleton said.

“The seniors need to step up, it’s their last year.”

Starting as a freshman, Sinclair appears comfortable and confident on the field.

“I was nervous the first pre-season game and now I’m just like ‘it’s just soccer,” Sinclair said. “I got the nerves out early,” Sinclair said.

The lone Radford goal was scored by Luis Grande and assisted by Chel Ho Kim Park.

The Mountaineers hope to right the ship Thursday when they host Catawba College Thursday.

Session Dates

Dec. 20, 2011-Jan. 27, 2012

Cost for Winter Session courses In-state residency fees are: Undergraduate* $217.00 per credit hour Graduate* $350.00 per credit hour * Plus university and any applicable course fees.

For visiting student application information, course information, and registration information go to:

www.etsu.edu/winter

Madelyn Rindal | The Appalachian

Junior midfielder David Dodge prepares a pass as freshman midfielder Costin Gregory defends him. The Mountaineers lost to Radford Saturday in overtime 1-0.