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Thursday, September 8, 2011

Vol. 86 No. 04

22nd Annual Walk for Awareness by REBECCA HAMBLETON Intern News Reporter

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The ASU Gospel Choir performs an uplifting song for the crowd during Tuesday night's 22nd annual Walk For Awareness.

ppalachian State University’s 22nd annual Walk for Awareness successfully instilled its message in students on Tuesday night. For 22 years, Walk for Awareness has reminded students of the effects of violence, informed the community of ways to be safe and commemorated those who lost their lives. “Walk for Awareness is a time for ASU and the surrounding community to not only remember those who have suffered from violence in the past, but also to bring attention to the issue of violence in order to prevent it in the future,” said Lauren M. Estes, SGA president. “I was there to support all of those harmed by violence in one way or another, and to encourage my fellow students to take

Men’s head soccer coach dies by HANK SHELL News Editor

by JAKE AMBERG Sports Editor

a stand against it.” Although heavy rain prevented the Walk from taking its usual course across Sanford Mall and up to Duck Pond Field, the moment of silence, compassionate songs and moving speeches were no less effective. Denise M. Lovin, psychologist at the Counseling Center, said the message of Walk for Awareness was “to have the courage to take care of yourself.” Prior to the regularly scheduled event, two videos were shown in Belk Library and Information Commons. The first, called “Why Walk? A Survivor’s Story,” was a compilation of interviews with Appalachian faculty members explaining the program’s main goal of bringing the community together to take care of each other. The second film, “Captured,” which had previously aired on Oxygen, told the story of a former Appalachian student’s sexual abuse

and her astonishing escape. Afterward, students and faculty gathered in the Solarium to hear the Gospel Choir and the a cappella group “Ear Candy” perform, followed by speeches from Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock, Dean of Students J.J. Brown, OASIS Representative Karen A. Bibb, Lauren M. Estes, Student Government Association Treasurer Glenn M. Steadman and the keynote speaker, Appalachian Baseball Coach Chris M. Pollard. Appalachian’s Office of the Dean of Students, Multicultural Student Development, Counseling and Psychological Services, Women’s Center, Appalachian Parents Association and University Highlands sponsored the event. Counseling and Psychological Services urge students who have been abused or know someone who has been abused to seek help at the Counseling Center.

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Appalachian State University’s men’s head soccer coach Shaun V. Pendleton, 49, was found dead in his Blowing Rock home Tuesday evening, according to an incident report from the Watauga County Sherriff ’s Office. “The entire Appalachian family is stunned and saddened by the loss of Coach Pendleton,” Director of athletics Charlie Cobb said in a press release from Appalachian Sports Information. “Our thoughts, prayers and concerns are with his wife, Jody, his friends and, especially, Coach Matt Nelson and the 27 special young men of our soccer program.” Men’s assistant soccer coach Matt Nelson found Pendleton at 6:27 p.m., according to the report. The incident was classified as an unattended death, and the Sheriff ’s Department has not yet confirmed the cause of death. Nelson played as goal keeper under Pendleton’s leadership while he attended Lynn University in Boco Raton, Fla. Pendleton was head coach of Lynn University’s men’s soccer team for 17 years, according to goasu.com. Nelson, who was entering his fourth season as an assistant coach, will act as head coach for the remainder of the season, said Paul Blascovich, Sports Information intern. “We are saddened by this loss within our community and the campus joins me in extending our deepest sympathy to those touched by Coach Pendleton’s death,” Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock said in the press release. “I know that our Appalachian family will join together to ensure that our studentathletes and athletics staff have the support needed during this difficult time.“ Dr. Dan Jones, director of counseling and psychology services, said that four staff members were with the team when they received the news of Pendleton’s death Tuesday evening. Pendleton, a native of Sheffield, England, was in his fourth season with the men’s soccer team. During his tenure at Appalachian, Pendleton amassed a 27-26-4 record, and saw his team finish second in the Southern Conference in 2008 and 2010. The men’s soccer team was scheduled to compete in the Davidson adidas Classic tournament this weekend in Davidson, N.C. A decision will be made Thursday to determine whether or not the team will participate, Blascovich said.

BB&T grant gives leadership chances to business students by HANK SHELL News Editor

Students in the Walker College of Business will have more resources for leadership development thanks to a recent $1 million grant from BB&T. The grant, which will be paid over five years, will fund the new BB&T Student Leadership Center, an Appalachian State University press release said. Randy K. Edwards, Walker College dean, said the center would focus on “professional development,” and would help students in today’s difficult job market. “One of the things that BB&T talks about is, a leader is anyone that can make a positive change in someone’s life, and so that’s an important part of this program as well,” said Rob C. Hudspeth, director of development in Walker College. “It’s not just about developing business executives, it’s about developing, you know, a solid student, a solid person.” Some of the specific programs mentioned in the press release were one-on-one executive mentoring, co-curricular leadership training, an annual leadership conference and career assessment tools to help students find the right profession. Edwards said that the mentoring program is already being tested. He said he thought “students will really benefit” from the program, in which students learn from business leaders. “These self assessment tools, Meyers Briggs Type Indicators, allow students to understand their strengths and weaknesses and then be able to explore their professional and personal interests from that, and so I think that will be an important part as well,” Hudspeth said. Edwards said the programs did not mean any changes to classroom instruction but would be co-curricular. “They’re not demanding that we do certain things. In fact, when we met with the folks who announced this gift, they used the word flexibility a lot,” Edwards said. Negotiations for the grant began in 2009. “It took a couple of years, a lot of discussion back and forth, and BB&T has really been focused, since Kelly King became CEO, on leadership, on developing leaders,” Edwards said. King spoke at Farthing Auditorium in October of 2009 as part of the Harlan E. Boyles CEO Lecture Series. Though most of the plans are still in development, Edwards said the center would probably be located on the 2nd floor of Raley Hall.

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Virginia Tech tight end Randall Dunn completes a pass for a touchdown as Appalachian State defensive back Demetrius McCray fruitlessly rushes to defend the endzone. Virginia Tech brought a confident Appalachian to its knees with a 66-13 win.

SGA election begins senatorial election process by HANK SHELL News Editor

The Student Government Association (SGA) held an interesting meeting for prospective senators in Plemmons Student Union Sept. 6. The meeting was conducted by SGA cabinet members and included information about SGA’s role at Appalachian State University, what it’s like to be a senator and the election process. “I wasn’t sure how many people would come out because we had to change the room and all that kind of stuff, but I think we had a really successful turn out,” said Lauren M. Estes, SGA president and senior political science major. Senator intent-to-run forms were also distributed at the meeting. The forms are the first step to entering the senatorial election process, and were due Sept. 7 at 3 p.m. “I just took all of the forms for people who wanted to start petitioning in and start getting voted on to be a senator, and it’s a pretty hefty pile, so I’m pretty happy,” Estes said.

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Junior mathematics major Frances E. Ramos has been involved in SGA throughout her career at Appalachian, and hopes to be an off-campus representative on senate this year. “It really went well,” Ramos said of the meeting. “It’s very informative and I think it’s very encouraging, especially for freshman and new comers.” During the meeting, current cabinet members also intimated the reasons that they chose to participate in SGA. “I joined SGA because I wanted to make a difference on campus,” said Glenn M. Steadman, SGA treasurer

Sophomore history major Bethany Douglass (l) listens to sophomore psychology major Cameron Carswell while she talks about SGA.

and senior insurance and risk management major. “I was previously in two other organizations that were university funded and, you know, they made a big difference, but if you really want to make an impact on campus, SGA is where you want to go.” Estes encouraged students to get involved with SGA. “People should get involved in SGA because no matter what else you’re involved or what else you’re not involved in, it’s an opportunity for you to make a university that you want to be a part of,” she said. Voting for the senatorial election opens Sept. 12 at 8 a.m. on Appalnet.

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Official University News & Announcements

Meeting Notes

Send copy to David W. Freeman, Director of Student Publications, Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, second floor, Plemmons Student Union, or e-mail: freemandw@appstate.edu.

Emerging leaders helps you grow

Want to meet people? Not sure what you want to get involved with in college? Want to develop your leadership skills? Then apply for Emerging Leaders for the Fall Semester. Emerging Leaders is a fun, interactive and dynamic leadership program created for students interested in personal growth and leadership development. The program explores these topics through community building. There are 10 consecutive weeks and an overnight retreat. The program is offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evenings. Apply on the CSIL website at www.csil.appstate. edu or call the CSIL office for more information at 262-6252.

SDR helps you with involvement

Each student at Appalachian State University has an official co-curricular transcript. Involvement, leadership positions, on-campus employment, awards, leadership programs etc. can be listed on the transcript. Visit www.sdr.appstate.edu to see what your options are for involvement. Start building your experiences today.

Need help getting involved?

The Center for Student Involvement and Leadership is available for advising appointments. Schedule a time today to talk with a professional in the office to determine your best plan of action. Get out, meet people and make a difference. Call 262-6252, or visit the CSIL website at www.csil.appstate. edu, drop by Room #219 for more information.

Leadership Forum for all students

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Library tours for new students

Library orientation tours will be offered for First Year Seminar and Transfer students. The tours will be offered through Sept. 15, and will average about 45 minutes. Meet in the atrium of the library, near the statue of ballet dancers. on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3 p.m. and 9 p.m., except for Labor Day; and Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. The purpose of these tours is to introduce students to the Library as a place. Students will receive an orientation to the physical space, collections, and service points.

Gardening series on tap for Sept. 24

The High County Gardening series presents Variegated Shrubs and Hardy Perennials for Your Landscape on Sept. 24. Join fellow gardeners and plant lovers for a discussion on ways to add drama to your gardens by using variegated, hardy perennials, deciduous and evergreen shrubs. The class “Variegated Shrubs and Hardy Perennials for Your Landscape” will be presented Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9-11:30 a.m. at the biology greenhouse located at 333 Dale St. off State Farm Road. This class is part of Appalachian’s High Country Gardening program taught by Jerry Meyer, greenhouse manager for the Department of Biology. Meyer will also discuss several variegated evergreens with which he’s had success across several climate zones. Classes are free, but an optional registration fee is accepted and helps support outreach and education efforts at the greenhouse. Space in the class is limited. To reserve a space, email meyerja@apptate.edu.

Trumpets, Piccolos, Sousaphones

The Appalachian State University Marching Band has been to Louisiana, Florida, and Spai Continue the tradition with the 2011 North Carolina Band of Distinction as it share our Mountaineer spirit. The ASU Marching Mountaineers has positions available for trumpets, piccolos, and sousaphones for the 2011 season. Contact Don Peach at peachde@ appstate.edu or at (828)262-6474.

Financial Aid questions?

Parents and students with financial aid questions are encouraged to visit our website at financialaid.appstate.edu and their AppalNet account. The Office of Student Financial Aid is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., except for University observed holidays.

Science, Math seminars begin

The Mathematics and Science Education Center’s Science Seminars begin Sept. 22 with “Are Dinosaurs Extinct, and if so, Why?” presented by Dr. Andy Heckert from the Department of Geology. The program begins at 6 p.m. with refreshments in Room 124A in the new College of Education building followed by the program at 7 p.m.

Hubbard Center announces grants

The Hubbard Center announce recipients of this year’s Appalachian Foundation Fellows Grants recently. These 12 faculty will work on 11 grants during academic year 2011-12. The purpose of the Appalachian Foundation Fellows Grants is to advance the careers of faculty members. Recipients are: Lynne Getz, History; Jennifer Gray, Communication; Michael Howell, Social Work; Joseph Klein, Communication; Greg McClure and Shannon Fitts, Curriculum and Instruction; Robert McKethan, Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science; Patrick O’Shea, Leadership and Educational Studies; Katrina Palmer, Mathematical Sciences; J. Rosie Tighe, Geography and Planning; Xiaofei Tu, Philosophy and Religion; Margaret Werts, Reading Education and Special Education.

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The Infamous Stringdusters headline MSA celebrates end of Ramadan next Thursday’s show at Legends by MEGHAN FRICK

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by MICHAEL BRAGG Lifestyles Editor

he semester’s first bluegrass and folk show will head to Legends in one

week. The Infamous Stringdusters, along with local band The New River Boys, will play at Legends Thursday, Sept. 15. The group came up with their peculiar name when a founding member of the bluegrass group Seldom Scene said they should call themselves “The Stringdusters,” fiddle player Jeremy G. Garret said. Since other groups had a similar name, Garret said the band stuck “Infamous” in front to make it original. Prior to the name that sticks today, Garret said the group would use different band names at gigs. Now known permanently as the Infamous Stringdusters, the Nashville natives released “Things that Fly” in April 2010. The album includes the single “You Can’t Stop the Changes.” “[Recording] was a lot of fun,” Garret said. “We basically lived and worked in the studio.” The band plans to have another album out by next spring. The Stringdusters recently played the side stage at the fourth annual Music on the Mountaintop festival, which featured headliners Sam Bush and 7 Walkers. “It was a lot of fun,” Garret said. “We did some different stuff and it is always nice to be in Boone.” The Stringdusters also host an outdoor music and arts festival called The Festy, which is in its second year. The Festy takes place at the Devil’s Backbone camping grounds near Charlottesville, Va., from Oct. 7 to 9. Garret said the festival was something of their “own imagination,” based off their personal experiences as festivalgoers. The

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At this year’s Music on the Mountaintop, guitarist Andy Falco(l) and upright bassist and vocalist Travis Book(r) play with The Infamous Stringdusters. The Stringdusters will be returning to the area September 15th for their show at Legends.

event includes races, a 5K run, activities for kids, yoga and local beer. Each of the Infamous Stringdusters has different musical influences that allow them to expand together, Garret said. “We spend every day together and become closer together,” he said. “It takes a while to become seated in that way.” The New River Boys, who will open for the Stringdusters, are a folk-pop band based in Boone. The band consists of two current Appalachian State University students and one alumnus, guitarist Andrew D. Jacobs. “Our music reflects music in the mountains,” Jacobs said. “We write our music outdoors.” Jacobs graduated from Appalachian in May with a religion major. The remaining two band members who are currently enrolled at Appalachian are senior

music performance major Everett J. Hardin and junior anthropology major Aaron B. Simpson. The two play the cello and mandolin, respectively. The Boone natives recently released their first EP “Heart For Sale,” which includes the titular track at the beginning of the track list. The New River Boys are trying to work on another EP, or possibly their first full-length album, to be released soon, Jacobs said. Jacobs said he and The New River Boys look forward to opening for the Infamous Stringdusters. Jacobs said he picked up their latest CD recently and that it has “another twist on bluegrass” music. “[The Stringdusters] have more bluegrass than we do,” he said. “They are a great band.” Jacobs said the New River Boys will “warm up the crowd.”

Next Thursday will be the second time the Stringdusters have played at Legends. “Boone is always awesome and we always have fun,” Garret said. “It’s always a pretty drive.” Senior art history major and Appalachian Popular Programming Society president Tyler R. Thomas said he saw The Stringdusters show last year and has looked forward to the next all semester. “It was so much fun and there was a lot of energy,” Thomas said. “It was not expectant of a bluegrass show.” Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance for students and $10 at the door for everyone. The event is BYOB with proper ID and has a six-pack limit. “Come out to the show,” Garret said. “You are guaranteed to have a good time unless you don’t want to.”

Plemmons Student Union’s Grandfather Ballroom will soon fill with music, dancing, food, Henna and more. All will be part of the Multicultural Student Association’s (MSA) second annual Eid-al-Fitr potluck, which will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Eid is an Islamic celebration of the end of Ramadan. During Ramadan, Muslims fast during the daylight hours to mark a crucial time period in Islam – the month when the Quran is believed to have been revealed to Muhammad. Fasting is designed to draw one closer to Allah, said Nadareh M. Naseri, sophomore dentistry major and MSA president. “Fasting helps me become more conscious of the things I say and do. It also gives me a chance to sympathize with those who live in a constant state of hunger,” Naseri said. “Eid-al-Fitr, to me, means that hardships will come to an end if you remain positive and dedicated.” This year’s Eid-al-Fitr celebration will feature henna tattoos, Bhangra dancing and a potluck of traditional Eid dishes. Students can register for the event – and to bring a dish – by visiting multicultural. appstate.edu and clicking “Eid RSVP form.” MSA members plan to bring dishes as well. Because of their diverse backgrounds, the dishes will be representative of a variety of cultures across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, Assistant Director of Multicultural Education Gus Peña said. “It’ll have sort of a pan-Islamic feel to it,” Peña said. After the potluck, members of MSA will demonstrate traditional Bhangra dancing and allow the crowd to join in. Peña said the dancing element was one of the most popular at last year’s Eid celebration – and one of the most meaningful. “You would look over at the dance area and see Muslims and non-Muslims dancing together,” Peña said. “You could just see on their faces, they were happy and proud.” Peña said he thinks multicultural events allow students to expand their cultural horizons. “I do think students are hungry and interested in having their Appalachian experience be diverse,” he said. Naseri said it’s best to RSVP to the potluck by Thursday night, but students shouldn’t be deterred if they can’t respond by then.

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Appalachian State University’s department of theatre and dance will commemorate the tenth anniversary of 9/11 with a staged performance of “WTC View,” Sept. 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. in I.G. Greer Studio Theatre. “WTC View” is a play about a New York resident, Eric, who places an ad for a roommate on Sept. 10, 2001. In the ad, the apartment is described to have a WTC view - a view of the World Trade Center. Throughout the rest of the play, roommates come inquiring about the apartment, despite the fact that the titular WTC has been destroyed. “We elected to choose this play because [it] is one of the more well-written plays, ” director Kin-Yan Szeto said. “We thought this would be a good play to put together for a staged reading.” The play is being presented as a staged reading, meaning there will not be

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costumes or “the typical big production,” said Dawn E. Shepler-Hamilton, an adjunct instructor of theatre and dance who is working in the box office for “WTC View.” “The emotions will be there, but the rest of the setting won’t be there,” she said. Senior theatre major and lead actor Brett L. Stafford said he believes a staged reading will remind the audience of the reality of 9/11 and the stories that come with it. “Since I will have the script in my hands on stage, I’ve had to make its presence as much a part of the show as any piece of scenery or costume,” Stafford said. “In the end, I think it is better that we have them, though - not just to make sure we know our lines, but to also remind the audience that this isn’t just our story, it’s our story that is shared by many people all over

the world, especially New Yorkers.” The reading will also give student performers an opportunity to reflect on the events of Sept. 11, Szeto said. “We talked about that and shared the experience during our rehearsals, so we’re really similar to the people in the play because they talk about what they remember about 9/11,” she said Stafford said he hopes the audience not only enjoys the play, but takes the opportunity to reflect on 9/11’s impact and influence in their lives. “My first hope for this and any show I am in is that the audience enjoys our performance,” he said. “Second, I hope they have that moment of reflection of where they were and how they felt on that day and remember that, as horrible a day as it was, we persevered.”

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Tattoos still work taboo in some workplaces My name is Michael Bragg and I have two tattoos. That is a statement that I should not have to say as though I were at an addiction rehabilitation center. Tattoos are personal, artistic expressions of the person who bears ink. Some people choose to visually express themselves through clothing or hairstyles, so why should tattoos get snubbed? The problem with tattoos in today’s world is this: exposed tattoos are not always work appropriate. On King Street, the owner of Speakeasy Tattoo Co., Greg W. Kinnamon, has been tattooing locals and Appalachian State University students for three years. “You might think this is bizarre, but people should consider where they get their tattoos when going into the work place,” he said. Kinnamon said he thinks the neck and hands are a “stupid” location for tattoos if you are going into a very professional work environment. According to an article on theoaklandpost.com, tattoo acceptance depends on the type of business. Typically, jobs where a first impression is key, such as public relations or finance, are not places to be lenient on some ink showing. In an article published on csmoniter.com, a source has a good test

Michael BRAGG to see if the tattoo is work appropriate. “If it negatively impacts our business, it’s not a good thing,” Martin Ketis, a real estate developer from Greensboro, told the Christian Science Monitor. I myself don two tattoos. The first is located on my chest and spells out my mother’s maiden name, Curlin, with a shamrock for the name’s Irish roots. The second spells my last name in ancient Viking letters in ancient Norwegian. The family name research was done by my grandfather, who recently passed on. The tattoo is on the back of my right arm and literally spells out “Bragi.” Clearly, only one of my tattoos is visible if I wear short sleeves. If I am qualified for the job, why should a little black mark prohibit me from performing to the best of my abilities? Honestly, in my mild case, it shouldn’t matter. I agree with Kinnamon that the placement of your tattoo can hold

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some repercussions on certain career paths. I do, however, believe that a person should not be turned down from a job just because they bear a little personal expression. Obviously, there are limits to that statement. If I had “Satan Lives” tattooed down my forearm in demonic lettering, I wouldn’t hire me either. Point is, a tattoo is a personal decision that should be taken into consideration with extreme thought and care. “You don’t want to wake up in 20 years and regret getting it,” Kinnamon said. Still, tattoos are becoming a little more common in professional work places such as universities, according to csmonitor.com. An article published on csmonitor. com said that employers “are starting to look past tattoos and piercings – but not if they distract customers.” So go get your family name inked across your back, a symbol of your heritage on your chest, your favorite quote down your ribs or whatever pleases you. Just think first about how this will impact the remainder of your social and personal life. Bragg, a sophomore journalism major from Lillington, N.C., is the lifestyles editor.

College is full of distractions. Friends, parties and weird

noises from the room next door are just a few of the things that

draw our attention from studying, homework and our other, less interesting obligations. There is, however, one obligation that is

easily missed, yet is so far flung from its mundane counterparts, that it might as well be a distraction. We are talking about participation.

Being a part of a university is not limited to attending class,

doing homework and making good grades. Remember when

mom and dad told you that college was an experience? Some

of the best parts of that experience come from being an active member of the student culture.

This doesn’t just mean joining clubs and organizations, but

also being concerned with the one organization all students are a part of, whether we like it or not: the Student Government Association (SGA).

The decisions made in SGA affect everyone on campus –

even faculty. Our SGA passes legislation which is considered by the Chancellor and Board of Trustees.

Yet who has the power to elect SGA representatives? Whose

concerns do SGA senators listen to? The students. The student

body has an incredible amount of power through SGA – power to make our university the best it can be – and as Uncle Ben Parker said, “with great power comes great responsibility.”

Every undergraduate at Appalachian has at least one senate

seat representing them. These seats are based on where you live. If you live in a dorm, colorful campaign signs may begin pockmarking your hallway this week.

Rather than tear them down, as so many are apt to do, you

should be finding these people and meeting them; better yet,

they should be finding you. Get to know the senatorial candidates in your hall or off campus, and when you find the ones

that you trust, that you think will best represent you, vote for them. Voting opens Sept. 12 at 8 a.m. on Appalnet.

Regardless of whether or not they’re elected, your real chance

to be heard is when there is someone in office representing you.

Making semi-regular contact with your senator is a great way to voice your concerns and ideas, as well as find out what is going on in our representative body. Intimating your thoughts to a

wall on Facebook may be personally therapeutic, but directing them towards your senator can change our university for the better.

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Internships essential in changing world In our economy, one word is repeated over and over – experience. Every job requires it, but no companies will hire you to gain the experience you need. It’s a catch-22, but it has an answer: internships. I spent my summer interning with the News & Observer in Raleigh, covering all manner of stories, from heat waves to murder. At my internship, I was allowed to explore different types of journalistic writing, from feature writing to early-morning police reporting. I learned that I really enjoy police reporting and wish to pursue a career in it. I learned more about journalism and where I fit into it this summer. I learned more full-time, day in and day out at the N & O than I did in any of my journalism classes, or while juggling classes with writing at The Appalachian. Summer internships are a great way to gain experience in a real en-

Matt CAULDER vironment. You can develop in your chosen profession and, in some cases, decide whether it’s right for you at all. The only problem with this solution is that it comes with an expiration date: graduation. Unless you are going on to graduate school, your summers are not summers anymore. They are just part of the year when the temperature is higher and you want to sit in an office less. The topic of graduate school is a point all on its own. There is a saying in journalism: a graduate degree in journalism is not worth the paper it’s printed on. I agree and would put it a bit far-

ther: that piece of paper would be better suited for printing an article you wrote during an internship. I would go as far to say that in the ten weeks I was at the N & O, I gained more marketable value than I would in two-odd years of graduate school. Few of the journalists at the N & O have graduate degrees and my editor, Thad Ogburn, said if he were ever hiring he’d look for internship experience over degrees. Ogburn said experiences shows him more than the piece of paper you get for finishing a program. Internships offer skill advancement and a chance at future employment. You get a resume buffer to grab a second look from potential employers, and if you’re lucky, it could lead to your first post-graduate job. I’m crossing my fingers – I graduate in May. Caulder, a senior journalism major from Clayton, N.C., is a news reporter.

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On Saturday, North Carolina A&T will travel up the mountain to KiddBrewer Stadium, where a hungry Appalachian State team awaits their arrival, desperate for a win and ready put a humiliating loss behind them. Senior quarterback DeAndre Presley completed only seven of 18 pass attempts while throwing two interceptions and fumbling the ball on the opening drive of the game. The Mountaineer offense mustered only 11 first downs on the day in route to a point differential of 53. The Aggies, however, are entering the game 1-0 as they defeated Virginia University of Lynchberg by a score of 38–7. Aggie quarterback Lewis Kindle threw for 341 yards and four touchdowns in the victory.

How ASU can win Against Virginia Tech, the Mountaineers looked weak on all facets. On defense the Mountaineers missed tackles, had terrible pass coverage, had no pass rush or run stuffing presence, and ultimately looked lost. The offensive squad had no rhythm or chemistry, provided no protection for playmakers and made poor decisions in the little time they were offered. It is understandable that the Mountaineers faced stiffer competition last Saturday than they will the rest of the season. However they need to step up their focus against the Aggies. Football is a game of momentum and if ASU can get on the board quickly, gain some confidence and play up to the skill level of the team, they could win.

How NC A&T can win The Aggies’ biggest weapon in this upcoming game is not on the field but in the film room. If A&T is able to harness the game plan used by Virginia Tech a week ago and implement it into their own scheme, they could have a recipe for success. Kindle demonstrated in the Aggie season opener that he can throw the ball down field and find his receivers, like the talented Wallace Miles. If the offensive coordinator can draw up plays to exploit the struggling Mountaineer secondary, A&T could prove too much for ASU to handle.

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Virginia Tech junior Jayron Hosley leaves behind Appalachian freshman Trevor Sawyer during the Mountaineers’ 66-13 loss Saturday at Lane Stadium.

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he Appalachian State Mountaineers expect to put the 6613 beating at the hands of Virginia Tech behind them, and look to get back on the winning track this weekend against the North Carolina A&T Aggies. “It’s in the past,” junior defensive lineman Lanston Tanyi, “We’re definitely going to try and play our best, and rebound, and let everybody know that we are a good football team. We definitely want to fire out on all cylinders.” Against Virginia Tech, the Mountaineers allowed 66 points but 35 of the

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passing game,” Tanyi said. After suffering a 53 point margin of defeat head coach Jerry Moore is looking to reevaluate the Mountaineers. “I still think we can be a good football team. It’s hard to say that when you come and play like we did,” Moore said, “we have to regroup. We have to tackle better and we can’t give up big plays.” While Appalachian struggled with creating pressure against Virginia Tech, they should have an easier time against the Aggies. A&T has only three offensive lineman listed as 300 pounds or more while Virginia Tech had 13 listed on their roster. During the week of practice, the defense is showing nothing but

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confidence. Wylie says that “spirits are back up,” among the defense. The Mountaineers have won nine of the last 10

home openers, with the last loss coming in 2009 to McNeese St. The game will kick off at 3:30 p.m. in Kidd-Brewer Stadium.

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Fresh off their opening week 3110 win at Samford last weekend, Georgia Southern will hot Tusculum College. Second year offensive coordinator Jaybo Shaw leads the Eagles triple-option attack under second-year head coach Jeff Monken. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. at Paulson Stadium.

The Furman Paladins will travel to Charleston, S.C. to face the Citadel in search of their first victory Saturday at 6 p.m. The Paladins lost their first game 30-23 to Coastal Carolina on a last minute touchdown last weekend. The Citadel rallied by scoring 31 straight points to win 31-9.

This Saturday starts week two in the football world, with Concord and Elon going head to head. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. in Elon, North Carolina. The Concord Lions are coming off a loss at home against Lenoir-Rhyne University, 6-26. The Elon Phoenix lost to Vanderbilt this past weekend, 45-14.

At 6 p.m. in Birmingham. Ala. on Saturday,Samford and Stillman will meet. Samford is coming off a 17-31 loss to Georgia Southern. Stillman won a tight game this past weekend against Shaw University, 16-13. Samford will be looking to senior quarterback Dustin Taliaferro to lead the offense.

The Mars Hill Lions will travel to Cullowhee, N.C. this weekend to take on the Western Carolina Catamounts. Mars Hill is 1-0 on the season after beating College of Charleston 27-7. Western Carolina is 0-1 on the season after losing to Georgia Tech 63-21. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. on Saturday.

The Wofford Terriers will take on Clemson in Memorial Stadium this Saturday. Both teams won last week and are 1-0 on the season. Wofford came out with a 35-28 win over Presbyterian, while Clemson cruised to an easy win of 45-19 over Troy. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.

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The bottom line Appalachian’s performance against the Hokies was not indicative of the talent they have in the game and on the sidelines calling plays. This game will be decided in the first quarter and fans can expect the team who scores first to win the game. If the Mountaineers can get on the board early and often, they will regain their confidence and could run away and hide. But ASU has yet to show that they have the strength and desire to fight back from a deficit.

points came off of only 78 offensive yards for the Hokies. Still, ASU will have to play tough defense against an A&T team that passes nearly 80 percent of the time. “We plan on rushing about four or five and letting the secondary do what they do,” senior defensive lineman Dan Wylie says. After allowing 256 team rushing yards to Virginia Tech, the Mountaineers expect an easier time from A&T’s ground game that likes to keep running formations simple. “They don’t have too many variations of runs, so we’re going to stick to the original plan we have and stick to getting after the

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