The Appalachian
TheAppalachianOnline.com
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Vol. 86 No. 33
Students protest Board of Governors meeting, board passes recommendation by HANK SHELL News Editor
S
tudents from across the state showed up in force Friday morning to protest the UNC Board of Governors’ meeting on tuition and fee increases. Board members voted to uphold UNCSystem President Thomas Ross’s recommendation of an average tuition and fees increase of 8.8 percent across the system. That means resident undergraduate students at Appalachian State University will be paying another $506.26 next year, raising tuition to $5,962. Board members, student representatives and protesters filled the Spangler Center on the campus of UNC Chapel Hill. Association of Student Governments President Atul Bhula said the building was filled past its 110-person capacity, and that many protesters stayed outside – some banging on the walls while others chanted
slogans. Protesters were also inside the meeting room. “Outside was really where they were at, but inside the meeting room they were very respectful for the board and Chairman [Hannah] Gage and President Ross – they wanted to give them the opportunity to be heard as well,” Bhula said. “We didn’t kick them out or anything like that. We listened. We made accommodations for them.” Overall, Bhula said though most of the chanting was focused at tuition increases, much of what the protesters communicated surpassed tuition and fee increases. “It seemed like the overall economy is what they’re looking to voice their opinions about and how to help the overall economy ultimately,” he said. “I think that they should take that same energy to the General Assembly to express their opinions about how the university is very vital to North Carolina and to our country.”
ASG officially backed Ross’s recommendation earlier this month, and Bhula said he was content with the outcome. “I like President Ross’s proposal, especially in comparison to the proposals we saw from campuses, but I think that, moving forward, we really need to look at the overall budget for universities.” Student Body President Lauren Estes described the meeting environment as “incredibly tense” because of the large student presence outside and the noise of the protesters, but said she was proud of students for making their voices heard. “They were really, really organized,” she said. “They did a great job.” Estes said there was a large police presence at the meeting, and that police escorted her and other representatives out at the meeting’s conclusion. Andrew Payne, an N.C. State alumnus and onetime ASG president, was arrested during the protest.
TUITION INCREASE Q&A
Appalachian State University will sustain a 9.3 percent tuition and fees increase for the 2012-13 school year. Here’s what students think... “It is not really surprising that tuition goes up every year. I think that it’s unfortunate that it makes higher education less accessible for everyone.” Erica Mesnard, sophomore psychology major
“It will make things harder for people trying to get financial aid. It will also put a lot more people in debt.” Matt Sternlicht, senior communication major “I’m okay with it, if it’s what we need to get done and [they] use the money right.” Marque Lowman, freshman criminal justice major “I don’t mind paying more if the quality of my education and experience here is better.” Victoria Walters, freshman English major
“I think it’s frustrating. Part of the reason people come here is because of the price.” Lauren Marshall, sophomore elementary education major “I have been here for four years. When I first came here, it was the cheapest school.” Paul Philavong, senior chemistry major
Information compiled by Mark Kenna | Intern News Reporter
One student, one resident assaulted by REBECCA GITLEN News Reporter
An Appalachian State University student and another Boone resident were assaulted Saturday at approximately 2:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Brown Heights Apartments, according to a Watauga County Crimestoppers report. Sarabeth Nordstrom and junior exercise science major Erin Johnston were verbally assaulted by a man and two women from a drivethrough lane at Cookout, Johnston said. The three individuals were yelling the word “faggot,” Johnston said. “It’s almost crazy, because it’s like - is there any other aspect to the story?” Johnston said. “Like, what provoked him? But there’s not, so it’s really hard for me and Sarabeth to wrap our heads around.” The three followed Johnston and Nordstrom in a dark Honda to Johnston’s Brown Heights apartment, which is where the physical assault took place, Johnston said. Nordstrom and Johnston were taken to Watauga Medical Center in an ambulance. Johnston required stitches to her mouth and Nordstrom’s cheekbone was shattered, Johnston said. “A witness said even when I was coughing up blood, he kept kicking me,” Johnston said. The community, friends of the victims, the Women’s Center and others have reacted strongly to the attack, Johnston said. “Support is coming from every angle,” she said. “And I think it’s really awesome how our campus has already started to pull together.” Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Crimestoppers at (828) 268-6959. The primary suspect was described as a black male with shoulder-length dreadlocks wearing a white t-shirt.
Students concerned about overcrowding on AppalCART routes by REBECCA GITLEN Intern News Reporter
Some students, faced with packed buses that pass by their stops in the morning, are wondering why the $81 university transportation fee they pay each semester cannot fix overcrowding in the AppalCART system. “I get out here 15 minutes early because I know I’ll get left,” said sophomore child development Ann Vodicka, who rides the Express Route. “By the time you get left, it’s
too late to walk to class.” As buses are overwhelmed with larger numbers of riders, Vodicka is wondering just how much she can depend on the university’s public transit system. “The Express Route added the APH stop last week, but it’s not convenient at 55 after,” Vodicka said. “By that time, you’re late to class anyway.” Though AppalCART lost significant funding from the N.C. Department of Transportation this year, the system is doing
its best to accommodate Appalachian’s director of all who use public transit, parking and traffic. said Chris Turner, Ap“We’re going to continue palCART’s to address transportathese needs “But we’re runtion direcwhere we’re tor. ning out of colors. seeing them When a pop up,” We’re going to bus driver Sauls said. have to start nam- “But we’re sees that students are ing routes magenta running out not able to of colors. and lime.” fit on the We’re going bus, they to have to Barry Sauls, radio into Director of Parking and Traffic start namA p p a l ing routes CART to magenta get a temporary bus on and lime.” the route, said Barry Sauls, In addition to the new
Silver Route, which officials hope will be operational by August 2012, AppalCART will add one bus to the Purple Route by October, Turner said. AppalCART has ordered a longer bus that will accomodate more seats. AppalCART has also considered increasing the student transportation fee to increase bus frequency during peak periods of ridership and reduce overcrowding, according to its five-year plan. To support about 20,000 additional hours of AppalCART ser-
vice, AppalCART would have to increase the annual transportation fee by $80. AppalCART must also take into account operating costs, which it projects will rise at a faster rate than funding revenue. In the meantime, overcrowding is still an issue. “There’s a new apartment complex on the Green Route,” said Kate Davison, a senior biology major. “I’ve already noticed the bus being more full this semester. Next semester, they’ll have to start coming every 15 minutes.”
Music, Health Sciences deans detail continuing impact of budget cuts by KELLI STRAKA
Senior News Reporter
Editor’s note: This is part three of a four-part series exploring perspectives from the deans of Appalachian State University’s ten colleges. As Appalachian State University moves into the second semester of a year marred by large budget cuts, The Appalachian has continued to speak with the deans of university colleges about how their individual programs have been affected. So far, five deans have weighed in on cuts to the Walker College of Business, Reich College of Education, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Fine and Applied Arts and University College Now, the deans of the College of Health Sciences and Hayes School of Music have spoken about how they have handled losses in funding. College of Health Sciences The College of Health Sciences, Appalachian’s newest college, lost approximately $600,000 from its budget this year. “There is no question the budget issues have significantly increased the challenge for developing a new college,” Founding Dean Fred Whitt said. Despite cuts, the college has remained committed to providing seats for students in all of their required courses, Whitt said. “This has been a real challenge, but we grew over 3,500 student credit hours in [the] fall despite the budget cuts,” Whitt said. “This is good and bad. It is good that we remain committed to students, but it also takes a toll on faculty. They are teaching more classes and have more students in
class.” Several factors have combined to take a toll on the department’s instructors. Several years of decreased pay raises, lower funding for instructional equipment, fewer graduate students for research support, large numbers of students in some courses and heavier course loads have all negatively affected faculty retention. “I think what keeps me up at night is the long term effect this may have on the quality of the UNC System as a whole by losing high-quality faculty,” Whitt said. “We have very talented and student-centered faculty in the College of Health Sciences and throughout the university.” The college has been unable to fill several positions. It is still missing an associate dean, a director for the Institute of Health and Human Services, and two administrative assistants. Funding that supported three part-time teaching positions was cut as well. “These are real dollars and these cuts have been the most significant I have seen in 35 years in higher education and are very difficult to absorb,” Whitt said. Whitt said the college is working hard to cope. “We are working diligently to maintain our momentum and not let the budget issues deter advancing the new college forward,” Whitt said. “When resources are reduced, my general response is to find other revenue sources to keep moving forward rather than cut classes, reduce services for students and reduce support for faculty.” Hayes School of Music The Hayes School of Music lost approximately 40 percent of its operating budget in the past year. The operating budget includes basic office
Photos by Kelli Straka | The Appalachian
Pictured are (L) Fred Whitt, dean of the College of Health Science and (R) William Pelto, dean of the Hayes School of Music.
supplies, telephone and copying expenses, music purchases, piano tuning, faculty travel and any “day-to-day and month-to-month operations,” Dean William Pelto said. In the face of budget cuts, the school of music is most adamant about maintaining personnel, in the hopes of providing opportunities for students. “We’ve actually done a very good job and have been able to hang on to positions and retain class seats,” Pelto said. Faculty travel expenses were immediately and significantly cut, except for tenure-track faculty who are not yet tenured, Pelto said. Cuts on faculty travel have had two major effects. Faculty have had to cover their own expenses more often, despite not seeing pay raises for the past several years. And in the long term, faculty won’t have as much exposure to professional opportunities, Pelto
said. The Hayes School once employed a fulltime research development officer from university advancement. This position held the responsibility of evaluating external funding, including grants and private and corporate donors, but was cut due to budget reductions. “It’s essentially one less person to provide assistance and support when we do have projects and events,” Pelto said. “Long term, it will hinder our ability to develop outside resources.” Furthermore, external funds donated to the school for large projects and long term planning are now being used to maintain basic operations. “We’re very fortunate to have such funds,” Pelto said. “And it’s allowed basic operations to go on, but it’s been a setback.”
2
News
• February 14, 2012
ASU, Western Carolina compete for conservation by CATHERINE HAITHCOCK Senior News Reporter
Once again, Appalachian State University and Western Carolina University will compete head to head - but this time it’s not about football. The two universities began competing to save energy in the Campus Conservation Nationals (CCN), a competition that pits universities against each other in the name of conservation, Monday. “Last year, ASU competed nationwide in the CCN nationwide against about 40 other schools,” University Sustainability Specialist Crystal Simmons said. “We finished in the top third of reducers across the nation.” This year, about 130 schools will compete. However, due to differences in school location and weather, Appalachian is only competing against one school: rival WCU. The winner will be determined based on the amount of energy each university’s residence halls can conserve, compared to a baseline mea-
surement that was gathered before Feb. 3. The conservation period ends March 2. “Once we decided that we wanted to be part of this energy competition, I suggested to them that we compete against WCU because our climates are somewhat similar,” Simmons said. “So, we would be comparing more against apples to apples. Our baseline energy measurement time period is the exact time Western is doing theirs and the competition is the exact time. That way, if the weather turns really cold during that time, we know that it’s the same for Western as well and it will be more fair.” To prepare students for the competition, Residence Hall Association representatives will take information about the competition back to their respective halls, University Housing Coordinator Shannon Jordan said. Information will be posted around campus and on University Housing’s website. For more information on CCN, visit competetoreduce. org.
The Appalachian
| TheAppalachianOnline.com
The Perp Report
Police reports from Appalachian State University’s campus Source: ASU Police
Feb. 6
Feb. 8
Feb. 11
1:24 a.m., Cannon Residence Hall – Someone was arrested for underage consumption of alcohol.
1:06 a.m., Bodenheimer Drive – Someone was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, and resisting, obstructing or delaying an officer.
12:05 a.m., Gardner Residence Hall – Someone was arrested for an alcohol violation.
Feb. 7
2:28 a.m., Bowie Trail – Two people were arrested for resisting, obstructing or delaying an officer. 1:26 p.m., Coltrane Trail – Someone was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. 3:33 p.m., Living Learning Center – Someone was arrested for possession of a schedule VI substance, possession of a schedule II substance and possession of a schedule I substance. 4:41 p.m., Bowie Trail – Someone was arrested for possession of a schedule VI substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
8:33 p.m., Cannon Residence Hall – Someone was referred to student conduct for possession of amphetamine and possession of alcohol by someone less than 19.
Feb. 9 12:30 a.m., Bowie Residence Hall – Someone was arrested for consumption of alcohol by someone less than 19. 12:54 a.m., Coltrane Residence Hall – Someone was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of alcohol.
12:26 a.m., East Residence Hall – Someone was referred to student conduct for an alcohol violation. 7:00 a.m., East Residence Hall – Someone was arrested for underage consumption of alcohol. 2:31 p.m. – Eggers Residence Hall – Someone was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. 10:40 p.m., Cannon Residence Hall – Someone was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.
1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments 5-Minute Walk to ASU! GreySquirrelProperties.com
Sugar Mountain is Making Snow, Prizes.Jumpers. 90.5 WASU is Making Winners
Music.Duck Pond.
Ski Week is Here Jump by WASU’s table at the 14th annual Polar Plunge!
3pm-5pm Thurs 2/16 Details at WASUROCKS.COM
seeks students from all areas interested in leading campus media outlets in 2010-2011
Applications due 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Lifestyles The Appalachian
Check out the HKonJ Photo Gallery at
TheAppalachianOnline.com
| TheAppalachianOnline.com
February 14, 2012 •
3
Welcome back, Mr. Black
Comedian’s ‘Running on Empty’ tour stops at Farthing
by MICHAEL BRAGG Lifestyles Editor
T Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian
Comedian Lewis Black grieves during his stand-up routine about politics last Thursday evening in Farthing Auditorium.
he profane, political and nationally-recognized comedian Lewis Black made his second appearance at Appalachian State University Thursday, as part of his “Running on Empty” tour. Black gave the crowd a quick disclaimer when he took the stage at Farthing Auditorium. “You have no right to be upset with the sh-t that comes out of my mouth,” he said. “You came here on your own free f--k will.” From there, the comedian segued into several of his customary rants - including plenty of commentary on this year’s
Republican primary candidates. “You had four f--king years to find someone,” he said, addressing the GOP. “What I’ve got is a group of candidates you Republicans didn’t f--king like.” Black said he thought the political humor really hit home with the audience. “It’s the most current,” he said. “Unless you’re blind, as a Republican, you can be as conservative as you want and you’re getting screwed or as liberal as a Republican and you’re getting screwed.” Opening for Black was comedian John Bowman, who is from Michigan and alluded to Appalachian’s 2007 defeat of the Wolverines. “I have to thank you guys for kicking us in the nuts and reminding us we’re all hype,” Bowman said.
Some students in attendance thought the crowd heckled Black a bit too much. “I thought people needed to just shut up,” senior criminal justice major Ryan Stephens said. “Whenever he did kind of tell that guy to shut up was probably one of the best parts.” But Black said the talk was more “goofy” than heckling. “Heckling is easy, goofy is alright,” he said. “When you’re working on new material, it interrupts your flow.” Black ended on a somewhat serious note, giving advice to college students in the crowd. “These are the best years of your life,” he said. “Once you leave, you’re going to deal with more a--holes than you could ever imagine.”
Valentine’s Day has conflicting meanings Vagina Monologues for students, who all celebrate differently
Erika Barnett | The Appalachian
Political science graduate student Summer Forester performs at the Vagina Monologues last Thursday evening in the Grandfather Mountain Ballroom of Plemmons Student Union.
Women’s Center continues to raise awareness of female abuse, other issues by EMMALEE ZUPO Madelyn Rindal | The Appalachian
Sophomore international studies major Sara Billman and freshman computer science major Alexander Jabbour, who have been a couple for four years, make a heart symbol in celebration of Valentine’s Day.
by KATARINA GRUSS
Intern Lifestyles Reporter
On any college campus, there are a diversity of opinions about Valentine’s Day. See how various Appalachian State University students - some single and some in relationships - plan to spend the big day. For Boone-based couples, it’s a day of togetherness
Junior biology major Lindsey Shapiro and senior chemistry major Judah High have been dating for nearly a year. This is their first Valentine’s Day as a couple. “Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be a big ordeal,” Shapiro said. “For me, pizza and a movie are completely fine for a date.” Shapiro and High, who chose their gifts early, said it was easy because they have similar interests. “The hardest part is selecting one that has the most meaning,” High said. Unlike Shapiro and High, freshman philosophy major Alexander Jabbour and sophomore international studies major Sara Billman have been dating for four years and have had multiple Valentine’s Days together. “I don’t think Valentine’s Day is a huge, hyper-romantic thing or an evil, awful holiday,” Jabbour said. Billman and Jabbour’s birthdays are close to Valentine’s Day, but they manage to find gifts to give each other. “Last year, I gave Sara the clichéd
chocolates and flowers,” Jabbour said. “I wore my brain out earlier that week thinking of her birthday gift.” For those who are apart, it’s about the date - not the distance Sophomore theatre major Chelsea Gast has been in a relationship with her boyfriend for four years. “Our Valentine’s Days are pretty low key,” Gast said. “We mostly stay at home and exchange cards. He gets me a small gift like bath stuff or chocolates.” But this Valentine’s Day is different for Gast, because the couple is now dating long distance and has been for a little over a year. “It doesn’t have to be Valentine’s Day for me to buy him a special gift,” Gast said. “It’s always worth it to buy him something.” In comparison, sophomore undecided major Ally Valladares’s relationship has been long-distance for a year and a half out of two. “We’ve only spent one Valentine’s Day together and it was when we first started dating,” Valladares said. “Our first kiss was on that day, so it only makes Valentine’s Day seem sweeter to me.” This year, Valladares won’t be able to see her boyfriend on Feb. 14, but is making plans to see him afterward. “I’m planning on going home this weekend to see him, but I might not be able to go home again until spring break,” she said. “On Valentine’s Day, we’ll probably have a really sappy Skype date my roommate will make fun
of me for.” Single students have assorted views on V-Day Senior biology major Eryn Stephen said she doesn’t particularly love Valentine’s Day. Stephen, who has been single for three years, said her negative view of the holiday goes back to her pre-college years. “Only the popular kids received gifts,” Stephen said. “I noticed how possession-based Valentine’s Day was. It’s not about celebrating that you care, it’s how much you’ll get.” For junior mathematics major Lindsey Varner, who is also single, Feb. 14 is just another day. “For me, celebrating an anniversary or other special occasions is more important to me,” she said. “Occasionally, I forget it’s Valentine’s Day.” Varner said she doesn’t let Valentine’s Day control when she buys gifts for friends. “I love to surprise my friends or whoever with small gifts,” she said. “I prefer to do it on random occasions because gifts are generally expected on holidays.” Varner said she will treat this Valentine’s Day like any other day. The only definite plan she has is to take a math test. “How I handle Valentine’s Day in the future depends on how my partner feels about it,” Varner said. “If I happen to be with someone that loves it, then I will acknowledge it and participate.”
Senior Lifestyles Reporter
Last week’s Vagina Monologues may have caused some blushing at first. But with a little humor in the mix, the Appalachian State University Women’s Center managed to “make the uncomfortable comfortable,” junior biology major Blake East said. “From a guy’s perspective, it was interesting,” East said. “I don’t know if guys would be comfortable with seeing it, but I guess I would encourage some to.” The event is hosted annually as part of V-Day, a campaign to raise awareness and funds for anti-violence groups like OASIS and the Ashe and Avery County Safe Houses. This year’s event brought in $7,000, financial producer Tami Gorodetzer said. The Women’s Center is still raising money through merchandise sales and an art auction later this month. The monologues are a series of short skits originally written by feminist actor and playwright Eve Ensler, derived from individual interviews with 200 women. At Appalachian, they’ve encouraged people to get past social stigmas and talk more openly. “It becomes okay to say ‘vagina,’” said sophomore advertising major Shelby Forsyth, an actor in the monologues. Though many of the skits last week stirred up laughter from the audience, others centered on individual tragedies and moved on to issues of widespread female abuse. “I didn’t think it would be as emotionally charged as it was,” sophomore undecided major Kristin Moore said. “I thought it would be more the laugh of it.” Though the event is entertaining, it also exists to highlight more serious issues of female mistreatment, said junior exercise science major Erin Johnston, an actor in the monologues. “If you only push issues of celebrating and bringing empowerment, then you’re kind of shadowing the other things that are actually happening,” she said. “It’s very good to bring awareness and it balanced the show out very well, because it added a new level and a new eye-opening experience.”
1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments
Here’s what Valentine’s Day is called in different parts of the world:
Friend’s Day (Finland & Estonia)
Valentinsdag Valentine’s Day (Canada & America)
(Norway & Denmark)
St. Dwynwen’s Day
Love and Affection Day
(Wales)
Tu B’ Av (Israel)
White Day (Japan)
(Mexico, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Guatemala)
Apply right at your computer!
Amerigo Secreto (South America)
Source: valentinesday.org
Infographic by Holly Richardson | Senior Graphic Designer
GreySquirrelProperties.com
A 4
• February 14, 2012
Advertisement
ppalachian
Official University News & Announcements
Meeting Notes
N
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.
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.
Spring 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 1:30-3 and 3:30-5; Tuesdays 3-4:30; Wednesday 3-4:30; Thursdays (with dog) 3-4:30; Fridays 10-11:30.
Lesbian/Gay/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. Tuesdays 5-6:30 and Fridays 1-2:30.
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 and Fridays 3-4:30. (For information contact Amber Lyda: 262-3180 or 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. Wednesdays 4:30-6. (For information contact Sheri Clark: 262-3180 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 2-3:30 p.m. (For information 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 2-3:30 (For information 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.
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.
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.
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.
Spring Diversity Speakers Series
The Office of Multicultural Student Development has announced the Spring schedule for the 2011-2012 Diversity Speaker Series. We hope that you will take advantage of these unique opportunities to see, hear and learn from some of the leading experts on diversity and social justice.
The Appalachian
| TheAppalachianOnline.com
ews
A Service of the Division of Student Development
All Diversity Speaker Series events are free and open to the public. The series includes: Heather’s Mommies Get Married: Homophobia, Censorship and Family Values, Tuesday, Feb 21, Blue Ridge Ballroom, Plemmons Student Union, 7 p.m., author Leslea Newman. Hands on the Freedom Plow: Personal Accounts by Women in the SNCC, Tuesday, April 24, Blue Ridge Ballroom, Plemmons Student Union, 7 p.m., editors Faith Holsaert and Marsha Noonan.
Sustainability film series to begin
The sustainability film series at Appalachian State University enters the third year with films that focus on environmental and economic issues and social justice. A feature-length film will be shown in Greer Auditorium each month during spring semester. All films begin at 7 p.m. and are shown free of charge. A 30-minute panel discussion will follow. Visit www.sustain.appstate.edu/2012filmseries for more information. Sponsors of this year’s series are the Office of Sustainable Development, Appalachian Popular Programming Society (APPS), Belk Library and Information Commons, and Appalachian’s Renewable Energy Initiative and Energy Center. The film series schedule is as follows: Tuesday, Feb. 21, “Economics of Happiness”; March 20, “The Last Mountain”; April 17, “Wasteland”. The series is hosted by Appalachian’s Office of Sustainability and Department of Geology. For additional information about the film series, contact Brian Zimmer in the Department of Geology at zimmerbw@appstate.edu.
Spring swim lessons available
University Recreation Aquatics is now taking registration for spring swim lessons for children and adults. Session I begins Feb. 20. For registration details and form, go to www. aquatics.appstate.edu. For more information, contact Cheryl Eddins at eddinscj@appstate.edu or ext 8707. Classes will be open for both spring sessions until filled.
Renew lifeguard certification
Do you need to get recertified to be a lifeguard? Appalachian State University Recreation and the American Red Cross are now accepting registration forms for this semester’s lifeguard challenge. The challenge is open to all community members including ASU students who have a current lifeguard training certificate. This course will recertify you in the areas of Lifeguarding, First Aid and CRR/AED. Be sure to renew before it’s too late! A recertification will be held Feb. 27 and 29, 5-8 p.m. For registration forms and fee information visit online at www.aquatics.appstate.edu. If you would like more information on this topic or other aquatic related programs, please call Cheryl Eddins, Assistant Director for Aquatics, at (828) 262-2100 or e-mail her at eddinscj@appstate.edu.
Snow Ball Dance set for Feb. 17
Are you looking for a nice date for Valentine’s Day or a reason to ask that one special person out this February? How about taking them to the Residence Hall Association (RHA) Snow Ball Semi-Formal Dance? The Snow Ball Dance will be held Friday, Feb. 17, from 7-10:30 p.m. in Grandfather Ballroom of the Plemmons Student Union. This is a semi-formal dance with a large photo booth (that can hold up to 12 people), a great DJ, and free food. The cost is $3 in advance or $5 at the door. There will be a contact table outside of cascades in the Student Union the week of Feb. 13-17 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. All proceeds will go to support OASIS Inc. in their efforts of supporting the Boone Community. We hope to see you there to dance the night away with us.
Polar Plunge planned for Feb. 16
The 14th Annual Polar Plunge to benefit Watauga County Special Olympics will be held on Thursday, Feb. 16, at Duck Pond on the campus of Appalachian State University. The Polar Plunge is sponsored by area law enforcement agencies and Watauga County Parks and Recreation Department. Registration for the plunge begins at 3 p.m. with the plunge taking place at 4 p.m. Since its inception the Polar Plunge has raised over $90,000 for Special Olympics. All of the money raised by Polar Plunge will remain in Watauga County to support Watauga County’s Special Olympic athletes. Last year 200 hearty souls took the plunge and raised over $7,700 for Watauga County Special Olympics. Individuals wishing to take the plunge are asked to donate $25. For groups of five or more that register as a group, the minimum donation asked is $20 per person. Prizes will be awarded for the Most Extreme Costume (male and female), as well as for the top fund-raising group and individual. All plungers will receive a Polar Plunge Towel. Anyone interested in participating or sponsoring someone in the Polar Plunge can contact Keron Poteat, Watauga County Special Olympics coordinator, at 264-9511, or any of the Watauga County Law Enforcement agencies involved in sponsoring this event.
Outdoor Jobs Fair set for Feb. 15
Are you looking for a way to spend your summer in the great outdoors. You can do that while gaining skills in teaching, counseling, leading, climbing, boating, and more. Drop by the Outdoor Jobs Fair 2012 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, in the Grandfather Mountain Ballroom in Plemmons Student Union. Over 60 of the top camps, conference centers, outfitters, and resorts in the United States will be represented. The Outdoor Jobs Fair is a wonderful opportunity to secure that summer job, or, perhaps, year round employment. Internships are also available. All majors are encouraged to attend. For more information and a lits of attendees, visit camps.appstate.edu. The Outdoor Jobs Fair 2012 is sponsored by the Appalachian State University Recreation Management Association, the Office of Conferences and Institutes, and the Career Development Center.
Counseling Center holds workshops
The Counseling Center presents The Wellness Workshops, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 28, 12:30-1:30 p.m., in the Linvillle Falls Room of the Plemmons Student Union. The workshop is entitled “Feelin’ Good in the Neighborhood. On Monday, March 5, 12-1:30 p.m. in the Table Rock Room of Plemmons Student Union the workshop “Ask a Question, Save a Life: Suicide Prevention Training. On Thursday, March 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m. or 6:30-7 p.m. in the Counseling Center (limit of 20 participants in each group). On April 17, 12-1 p.m. in the Table Rock Room of Plemmons Student Union, “De-Strress with Mindfulness: Intro and Practice.” Extra credit slips will be made available. For more information, contact the Counseling Center at 262-3180 or counseling. appstate.edu.
University Forum set for spring
The University Forum Committee announced its Spring 2012 schedule, titled Borders and Bridges: Exploring US/Mexico and Middle East Relations. The first speaker, Barbara
Martinez Jitner, is noted for her role in Jennifer Lopez’s Bordertown, about poverty and sexual abuse along the United States/Mexican border, and was based on Jitner’s own 2007 documentary La Frontera. Jitner also originated the PBS Series American Family, and wrote many of its episodes. Jitner’s talk is titled “On the Border of a New America: Wall of Shadows” and will be presented at 8 pm on Wednesday, Feb. 15 in Farthing Auditorium. The documentary Bordertown will also be shown in Greenbriar Theater, Plemmons Student Union, Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. The second speaker is Reza Aslan, a Middle East scholar, and author of the book “No god but God: The Origins, Evolution and Future of Islam,” which Blackwell Publishers has named one of the 100 most important books of the decade. He is a renowned expert on Middle East relations, and in particular, how the rising numbers of young people, whose aspirations differ from those of their elders, is changing the economic and political climate in the Middle East. He has appeared on both The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report with Steven Colbert. His talk is titled “Understanding Muslims and the Future of the New Middle East” and will be presented in Powers Hall, at the Broyhill Events Center on Tuesday, April 17 at 8 p.m.
Art workshop, lecture set for 15th
Studio artist Gwendolyn Yoppolo will present a workshop and lecture Feb. 15 at Appalachian State University. Her campus visit is part of the Department of Art’s Spring Lecture Series. The lecture series is sponsored by Bob Meier and Doe Ridge Pottery, the Department of Art and Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. Yoppolo will conduct a workshop and demonstration from 1-5 p.m. in the clay studio in Wey Hall. A reception for the artist will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the lecture hall lobby of the Turchin Center. Yoppolo’s lecture will follow at 7 p.m. in the lecture hall. All events are free and open to the public. Yoppolo is a studio artist in residence at the Penland School of Crafts. She also has been a resident artist at the Archie Bray Foundation, a studio technician at Alfred University and an assistant professor at Juniata College in Pennsylvania.
‘Farm City’ selected for summer
“Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer” has been selected for Appalachian State University’s Summer Reading Program for 2012. The book chronicles journalist and author Novella Carpenter’s experience “farming” in downtown Oakland, Calif. Incoming freshmen at Appalachian will be encouraged to read the book as part of their orientation to the academic life of a university. Carpenter will speak at the university’s Convocation in Sept. 6 and will open the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series held on campus. Carpenter’s adventures in urban agriculture began with honeybees and a few chickens, then some turkeys until a vacant lot as turned into a thriving farm called Ghost Town Farm, complete with fruit trees, vegetables, hogs and livestock as she revisited the “back to the land” movement followed by her parents. It’s Carpenter’s message of sustainability and service to others contained in the book that led to its selection. “Novella Carpenter’s book blends powerful discussions about sustainable choices and about service to others with self-effacing humor,” said Dr. Emory Maiden, chairman of Appalachian’s Summer Reading Committee. Maiden said the book lends itself to conversations into the ethics and the trials of farming in an urban landscape. “Her story of the costs and rewards of becoming an urban farmer involves important questions about food and community,” Maiden said. “Carpenter suggests an understanding of food, its propagation and preparation that simultaneously grows a congruent and, perhaps, empowered self in relation to the earth and to other lives sharing the same ground.” A child of back-to-the-land hippies, Carpenter grew up in rural Idaho and Washington State. She attended University of Washington in Seattle where she majored in biology and English. She studied under Michael Pollan at Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism for two years “Appalachian has been a leader in sustainability for more than 20 years,” said Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock. “The opportunity to read ‘Farm City’ and learn about Carpenter’s adventure in growing her own food will allow freshmen to join the university community in important discussions and activities related to sustainability. These include the university’s focus on researching and developing alternative energy sources, such as solar, wind and biofuels; sustainable farming research and practices developed at the university’s Goodnight Family Sustainable Development Teaching and Research Farm; the commitment by Food Services on campus to expand its use of locally produced foods; and the university’s expansion of alternative transportation options for students, faculty and staff.” Carpenter’s writing has appeared in Salon.com, Saveur. com, SFGate.com (and Mother Jones. Her book “The Essential Urban Farmer” was published recently by the Penguin Group.
Valentine’s Day with Todd Wright
Spend Valentine’s Day with that special someone in your life and with saxophonist Todd Wright and others for An Evening of Valentine’s Jazz at Appalachian State University. Guest artist Lovell Bradford will join Wright and guitarist Andy Page, bass player Zach Page and drummer Rick Dilling for a performance that begins at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. Admission is free. Bradford is a Charlotte-based pianist who received his musical influence in the Chicago area. Growing up playing in the church, his gospel roots are evident in his playing. He studied at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, and began his professional career in the Columbus, Ohio, jazz scene. Bradford has performed with Wynton Marsalis, Slide Hampton, Pharez Whitted, Branford Marsalis and Wes Anderson. His music group The Lovell Bradford Trio frequently performs in Charlotte. The program will be selected from jazz compositions such as “Beija Flor” by Ernesto Nazareth, “But Not for Me” by George and Ira Gershwin, “Desafinado” by Antonia Carlos Jobim, “My Funny Valentine” by Rodgers and Hart and other compositions.
The Appalachian
Lifestyles
| TheAppalachianOnline.com
February 14, 2012 •
5
Appalachian student starts mini donut business by KATARINA GRUSS Intern Lifestyles Reporter
J
ust in time for Valentine’s Day, senior exercise science major Angelo Sharp has created some sweet treats for Appalachian State University students to enjoy. Boone Bites, Sharp’s new mini donut business, began as a fundraiser for the ASU Gospel Choir’s spring tour. He made his first batch of donuts Jan. 28. “I wanted to help out the ASU Gospel Choir and I also had this need to make something,” Sharp said. “Many people don’t sell mini gourmet donuts. I know a lot of people sell mini gourmet cupcakes and things like that, but I haven’t seen anyone do donuts.” Currently, Sharp has whipped up vanilla pineapple, apricot chocolate and Valentine’s Day-themed donuts, but he’s experimenting with other flavors as well. “The donuts don’t take a lot of time to make,” Sharp said. The whole process can take one or two hours depending on how many donuts I make.” The miniature bites have been a big hit at Sharp’s church, Cornerstone Summit. The senior brought his first batch to church two weekends ago and all 200 donuts were gone in roughly five minutes. “I heard nothing but praise for them,” graduate political science student Matthew Farley said, who is also Sharp’s roommate. “If Boone Bites continues to grow, I think our apartment will turn into a mini donut business.” Sharp’s friends have been supportive of his venture. “Angelo can make any type of pie, cake or anything,”
Jessica Schreck | The Appalachian
Senior exercise science major Angelo Sharp bakes mini donuts he calls Boone Bites in his apartment last Friday. Sharp is selling his product to help raise money for the ASU Gospel Choir.
Farley said. “He specializes in sweets. I watched him make the first batch of donuts and all of the decorations he put on them weren’t based off of pictures he printed from the Internet. They all came from his own mind.” Sharp’s friend Zachary Stirewalt said he plans to support Sharp even if Boone Bites isn’t a hit with students. “I’m an entrepreneurship minor, so I understand the trials and tribulations that come with starting a new business,” said Stirewalt, a junior technical photography major. “It can be tricky and I’ll remain by Angelo’s side through it all. I’m willing to help him whether it’s photography, social networking or anything.” Sharp said he’s still not sure what form Boone Bites
will take in the future. “I’m hoping to be able to get out there and let people know what I’m doing, why I’m doing it and to give back to the community,” he said. “If Boone Bites becomes something I give as a gift at Christmas or holidays, I’m fine with that.” Right now, a hand-decorated box of 12 donuts goes for $5 to $4 of which benefits the gospel choir’s tour and the remaining dollar goes back to Sharp’s budget to make more mini donuts. Sharp even decorates the box the donuts come in. Students can put in an order by calling Sharp at (919) 370-0138 or emailing him at sharpal@appstate.edu.
Legends welcomes natives and newcomers: Booty Band, Lady and the Krunk by MEGAN WRAPPE Lifestyles Reporter
Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band saxophone player Greg Hollowell (above) performs at Music on the Mountaintop Festival in August. Booty Band will return to the area with Lady and the Krunk for a show at Legends last Thursday. Photo Courtesy of Josh Branstetter
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band - a group that formed in Boone in 2002 - will return to the Legends stage Thursday. In Legends’ 20 years, Booty Band has performed 15 times. Another group of Boone natives will make their Legends debut opening for Booty Band: Lady in the Krunk, a bluesbased ensemble that’s not quite a year old. While the bands’ paths will cross for the first time this weekend, they both got their start in similar ways: a not-so-typical name. “We were sitting on one of our computers in the late ‘90s and we had just downloaded this new program,” Booty Band sax player Greg Hollowell said. “It let you put in different profiles for the members of your band, compiled it over a day and came out with a name.” For Hollowell and his friends, that name was “Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band.” It has been ever since. The story is equally casual for vocalist Kat Chaffin and Lady and the Krunk. “We knew we wanted ‘Lady and the Something’ and after a few drinks, ‘krunk’ worked,” said Chaffin, a theatre arts major
at Appalachian State University. Both bands have a High Country history as well. “We started performing in Boone in 2002 at the Caribbean Café, which is now Boone Saloon,” Hollowell said. In the past 10 years, the band has released two studio albums and is looking forward to a third. They’ve played in clubs around the country, but have managed to perform in most of Boone’s hot spots as well. “Legends is a great room, has a great sound and we have strong student support,” Hollowell said. “We also don’t want people to miss out on the party.” Lady in the Krunk formed in Boone last summer and its members have already put down musical roots in the area. “I’ve played at Legends many times before with my other band, BPL, and it’s always been fun,” said drummer Ryan van Fleet, a junior sustainable development major. “BPL has played a couple of shows with the Booty Band over the last few years and I think they definitely play a brand of funk I can relate to.” Doors will open at 9 p.m. for the show. Tickets for Thursday’s show are $6 in advance for students and $8 at the door. The event is BYOB with proper identification.
Opinion 6•
newspaper since 1934
JUSTIN HERBERGER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
HANNAH POMPHREY
MEGHAN FRICK
ASSOCIATE EDITOR, ONLINE OPERATIONS
ASSOCIATE EDITOR, EDITORIAL CONTENT
JASON SHARPE
HANK SHELL
ASSOCIATE EDITOR, PRODUCTION OPERATIONS
OLIVIA WILKES
TheAppalachianOnline.com
The Appalachian | TheAppalachianOnline.com
February 14, 2012
The Appalachian your student
Check out new posts on the ‘Undergrad Tech’ blog at
Instead of hiding on Valentine’s Day, women should communicate their needs
NEWS EDITOR
MICHAEL BRAGG
PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR
LIFESTYLES EDITOR
ZACH DRECHSLER
JAKE AMBERG
MULTIMEDIA EDITOR
SPORTS EDITOR
Contact EDITOR-IN-CHIEF (828) 262-6149 BUSINESS OFFICE (828) 262-2157 FAX LINE (828) 262-6256 Associated Collegiate Press
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.
Staff Opinion
Alex Nystrom The season of whirlwind romances, huge teddy bears and sickeningly cute candlelit dinners is upon us or in my case, it’s time to overplay Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies.” More seriously, February leaves those of us without a significant other feeling very vulnerable. This can often lead to unwanted sexual experiences. One out of four college women have been victims of rape and over 80 percent of those women were raped by someone they knew, according to the findings of the MS. Magazine Campus
Project on Sexual Assault. I am deeply saddened by the number of women in my life dealing with this very problem. I’m called to learn about it, write about it and help those women heal. We can all remember 2010 internet sensation Antoine Dodson and his unintentional musical hit: the “Bed Intruder Song,” auto-tuned by Appalachian State University alumnus Michael Gregory. The lines are familiar: “He’s climbin’ in your windows, he’s snatchin’ your people up tryna rape ‘em so y’all need to hide your kids, hide your wife.” Sensational as it may be, this pop culture portrayal of rape is concerning. Rape, especially on college campuses, hardly ever takes place as Dodson describes. In actuality, most rapes occur between acquaintances. Furthermore, young women constantly receive
unhealthy advice for choosing a mate. For example, Rihanna’s “We Found Love” romanticizes relationships founded on wild nights propelled by drugs and alcohol. Or we can listen to Jason Derulo providing a better alternative to the club - his hotel room, where he can see it “going down” in his head. Considering these influences, is the solution - as Dodson suggests - to hide your womanhood from the world? Should we avoid questionable outfits, eye contact and playful flirtation? Impossible. As a dancer, I know there is value in publicly loving your body and using it to express real emotion - not just sex. I am not going to criticize the character of men who force sex upon women. This is something I do not understand. What I do understand
is how insecurity and the inability to communicate my needs led to my own sexual vulnerability. If I have learned anything from my personal experience with rape, confidence and direct verbal communication are vital to having appropriate and consensual sexual experiences. Mountaineer women particularly freshmen new to the college lifestyle - this is my advice: be strong and make conscious decisions based on your own comfort level. Consent each and every time you go to get down. If you have been through an unwanted sexual experience: it is not your fault. Get help - you need it. It has been five years and I am just barely feeling whole again. Nystrom, a senior anthropology major from Apex, is an intern videographer.
Editorial Cartoon
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.
Quote Of The Day “But we’re running out of colors. We’re going to have to start naming routes magenta and lime.”
Barry Sauls
Director of Parking and Traffic
Column: The Satirist
Bike Club petition would force exercise on morbidly obese Editor’s Note: This column is satire. Nothing within represents a factual statement, and none of the quotes contained represent actual interviews. As new laws are passed imposing harsher consequences on Appalachian State University’s Bike Club, the club is asking why the leading cause of death in America has gone unregulated. The new regulations include increased jail time for helmet-law violators, who can now serve up to four years in federal prison. In response, Bike Club President Jeremy Parsnips hopes to bring the same level of safety to all Boone residents - by petitioning to force exercise on the morbidly obese. “I think it’s great that the government legally obligates people to protect themselves,” Parsnips said. “We outlined a workout schedule for the overweight because we want to address other leading public health and safety issues.” During the public comment portion of a town meeting Monday - during which the fine for not wearing a seatbelt was raised to $9,000 or one’s youngest daughter, and heroin use was banned Boone resident Charles Winkerbean spoke out. “I can’t come home from work and shoot up on my own bathroom floor, but people can go to Golden Corral and dunk their tray under a fountain of chocolate?” Winkerbean asked. Under Parsnips’s plan, people required to register for an exercise regimen will have their pick of yoga or pilates twice a week and an option of kickboxing or urban dance on Wednesdays. The Bike Club will host a bake sale on campus Feb. 23 to gather signatures for the petition. “We expect other counties to follow suit and start their own weekly safely regimen,” Bike Club Vice President Margret Carlson said. “We hope to see at least a 40 percent drop in heart disease by 2013.” Rebecca Gitlen, a junior journalism major from Atlantic Beach, writes satirical columns about college life.
Aaron Fairbanks | Editorial Cartoonist
Staff Opinion
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about hate
Kat Gruss For a long time, I was the stereotypical single girl who hated Valentine’s Day. On Feb. 14, you could usually see me shooting glares at couples as they walked hand-in-hand down the hallway, or trying to ignore my fellow females squealing about the stuffed animals they received. I hated Valentine’s Day with a passion and I can still understand why people loathe the holiday.
But I can now see that feelings of hate on Valentine’s Day need to stop. There’s a point where this deep-set anger reminds me of the immaturity we all experienced back in our precollege years. As maturing young adults, we should be able to take a step back from our anger and say to ourselves that we may hate this holiday, but we won’t let it define that entire day. Instead, singles and couples alike should see Valentine’s Day as a time to celebrate love of all kinds. There are six types of love. Although one is a romantic love, another is based purely upon friendship. We don’t have to show deep, romantic love to anyone on Valentine’s Day. I’m
sure most of the people reading this can show a little love to their friends in the form of small gifts or even hanging out with them for an hour or two. Romance and hate don’t have to be the only options, the only two things that define Valentine’s Day for people. We should add a new emotion to these two: enjoyment. Enjoy being in the presence of a lover. Enjoy being in the presence of loved ones. Enjoy being in the presence of friends. Enjoy anything about those who love you and those you surround yourself with on a day-to-day basis. I understand that hatred of Valentine’s Day isn’t going to be easy to change. To
be honest, I didn’t change my opinion about the holiday until this past Winter Break and some people won’t be able to change just as quickly as I did. People just need to slowly break their grip on their hatred until at least we can say we are indifferent to the day. Someday, I hope people will be able to see Valentine’s Day as something we all smile about, not scowl at. I want to be able to see someone whisper to a person close by about a gift they’re getting for their best friend. That’s what I want Valentine’s Day to be.
Gruss, a freshman journalism major from Harrisburg, is an intern lifestyles reporter.
The Appalachian
Opinion
| TheAppalachianOnline.com
Staff Opinion
February 14, 2012 •
7
Letters
ASU should offer Plan B in vending machines Duck Pond memes are turning students into campus legends Casey Suglia It’s a rough night and you end up getting lost in the heat of the moment, forgetting one vital preventative measure. Or maybe it’s just another ordinary night and an accident happens. The condom breaks or slips off and you’re not on birth control. The next logical step? Going to the pharmacy and buying an emergency contraceptive like Plan B. But the last thing you want to do the morning after a slip is walk up to a counter and
stare into the judging faces of pharmacists or store clerks as you request the medication. You may feel like you’re being judged for taking the right step. You may even feel like you’re making the wrong choice. One college - Shippensburg University in Pennyslvania - is taking steps to eliminate these feelings of guilt and judgment by placing Plan B contraceptives in a specialized vending machine located in the health services center. Appalachian State University should do the same. Although some won’t willingly admit it, accidents do happen. As much as we try to convince ourselves that they won’t if we take the right measures - that’s a fallacy. They will. That’s where Plan B kicks
in. But purchasing the emergency contraceptive faceto-face can be embarrassing, making even the most confident students feel shy and hesitant. A specialized vending machine for Plan B is an ideal solution. Since it would be located in Health Services, it’d still be controlled - but any feelings of shame or embarrassment would be eliminated. That leads to another step the university should take: installing condom dispensers in residence hall bathrooms or even campus vending machines. You never know what situations will arise and you won’t know when. It’s best to be prepared, of course, but having condoms conveniently available will promote responsibility and provide stu-
dents with another option. Using any form of birth control isn’t something we should be ashamed about in our society and owning up to the fact that accidents happen shouldn’t be something we have to hide. We shouldn’t have to feel embarrassed by wanting the security of Plan B, but feelings of embarrassment may still arise - and there’s no reason not to take steps to eliminate those feelings. People judge and accidents happen. But if the right measures are taken to promote responsibility and accessibility, accidents will happen less often. Let’s not be ashamed of being responsible. Suglia, a freshman journalism major from Pinehurst, is an opinion columnist.
Guest Cartoon
The stereotypical young couple on Valentine’s day dilemma
Last week, The Appalachian published a staff opinion about the social media posts concerning the Duck Pond car incident [“Online mockery of Duck Pond accident is insensitive,” Jan. 31 issue]. The argument was that they were brash and insensitive and would’ve been in very poor taste, were the students injured. Really, with social media these days all a-twitter (pun definitely intended) with the world’s latest events, anything interesting that happens in Boone will be online within seconds. Accuracy is key - you don’t want your “craving Chick-Fil-A on Sunday #firstworldproblems” tweet being trolled because it’s still 11:57 p.m. Saturday. And really - we’re still human outside our hard, About Me exteriors. If the Duck Pond situation were more serious, more sober and somber messages would have transpired. I find it interesting that the article started with a comparison to celebrating Osama bin Laden’s death. Wasn’t the author’s whole argument about the insensitivity of posts about a potentially fatal accident? Maybe I’m a tree-hugging hippie, but how is it okay to celebrate a man’s violent death and bad to think a car in Duck Pond is, well, funny? In the following issue, The Appalachian highlighted these “tactless” memes [“The five best memes about Saturday’s Duck Pond incident,” Feb. 2 issue]. Why? Not because the writers are insensitive jerks, but because they were freakin’ funny. And really? The kids in that white Mustang are going to be legends. Years from now, Mountaineers will know the tale of the four innocent souls lured into the murky depths of the pond waters. And to that I say, rock on ye ambitious vehicular conquistadores de la laguna de los patos! Casey Wyatt, senior anthropology major
Student doesn’t want Appalachian education associated with MykeyT
Andrew Cox | Guest Cartoonist
Letters
UFO senate seats are a ‘great addition,’ senator says With respect to Miss Buie’s opinion article in last Thursday’s Appalachian [“Addition of UFO Senate Seats Ineffective, Feb. 2 issue], this SGA senator sees things differently. The additional seats do make a great addition to the senate. Miss Buie’s argument that the UFOs chosen already wield substantial influence on campus is true. These organizations have reached the status of being recognized by Appalachian for what
they have accomplished here on campus. This should relieve any qualms Miss Buie may have about these ten new seats “increasing the odds of electing apathetic people who don’t truly serve a purpose.” What better way to ensure the right people are elected to these new seats than to choose university-funded organizations that have already proven their worth to the student body? For me, I’m proud to welcome these
ten new senators to the “SGA family,” as Lauren Estes put it in last week’s senate meeting. SGA Senator Frances Ramos, who was quoted in Miss Buie’s article, even said “this first step does not mean we are excluding all other clubs on campus.” This was a landmark legislative change and change like this takes time. John Secrest, sophomore political science major and SGA Off-Campus Senator
I would like to hereby announce my complaint about the horrendous example of what was considered rapping or even music this night, Friday Feb. 3, at Legends. First, please do not misinterpret my objections, which will follow, because they are not toward this nightclub. I am - well, was - excited to be seated at this tiny, circular table awaiting the soulful melodies of BPL. But instead, now I am writing on a paper towel to vent my frustrations, while soaking in the atmosphere that the “artists” known as MykeyT and posse evoke around me. I was tickled to be spending my evening enjoying the funkadelic tunes of BPL - those saxophones always bring some groovy vibes. That’s exactly why I’m sitting here through these grueling attempts at musical lyrics, consisiting of uneventful spits simply saying “swag” repeatedly, but with different inflections of the voice. I paid the meager $3 - well, $5 actually, because I forgot my student I.D. - to listen to thought-provoking lyrics accompanied by perfectly-layered instruments creating a sound impossible not to move to. Instead, my eardrums are tortured with the music five computers and five idiotic boys jumbled together, evoking an abrasive, negative, teetering-on-violent atmosphere. In this time, herds of people are leaving, due to the constant nagging of the performers to start dancing. Because if we are not dancing, it is because we, the appalled audience, are not fu--ed up enough. In that case, we are then encouraged to do so immediately. Sadly, I believe this encouragement served to make their music sound, at the minimum, bearable. Not only are their lyrics completely nonsensical, but they spread a terrifying misrepresentation about Appalachian State University. Let me preface with something you should know about me: I am not among those dedicated, enthusiastic Mountaineers. But knowing Appalachian’s name is being disgraced by its affiliation with this assemblage motivates me to write this objection. I never want myself or my education associated with this depiction of Appalachian. Please realize that I am not saying these young men displaying their rapping skills are terrible people. For I am sure these boys are fine, upstanding citizens of both Boone and the world. But do they not have anything more productive to do than attempt rapping about superficial, mainstream absurdities which hold no long-term meaning? Mary Claire Lamm, senior elementary education major
Got an opinion?
Write a letter to the editor
University should provide on-campus housing for married couples, students with children Reading the article in the Feb. 7 issue of The Appalachian regarding freshmen no longer being allowed to live in suite-style housing got me thinking about oncampus housing options for students. The article said Housing and Residence Life has set a goal of having about 40 percent of students housed on campus, which I con-
sider a worthy aim. I loved my time in the Language and Culture Community, then housed in East Hall. I’m still friends with people I met in the dorm years ago. I loved the convenience of being able to head straight out from my room and walk to class or get a meal. But now that I’m married, I have no option to
live on campus if I want to live with my husband (which I do). Housing on campus once provided options for couples and students with children, but this has since been taken away. With more people returning to college in their late 20s and beyond, I believe it would behoove the school to at least consider
these students in their plans for on-campus housing. For every student who can’t wait to get off campus, there is probably someone who would love to live on campus but can’t due to restrictions on familial housing. Samantha Gale, senior sociology major
Send letters to:
letters@theappalachianonline.com
8•
Advertisement
February 14, 2012
The Appalachian
| TheAppalachianOnline.com
7LUHG RI GRUPLWRU\ VW\OH OLYLQJ" * 2, 3, 4 bedroom log homes, cabins and houses * Available August 2012 * Website shows photos, floor plans, applications, maps, lease rates and more * Locally owned and managed * Specializing in student rentals for 20 years * Weekend appointments available * No fees/applications due until you decide to rent Call to schedule an appointment:
(828) 773 - 7688 | office@boonerentalhouses.com
BooneRentalHouses.com
BEST VALUES: BRIARCLIFF CONDOS AND KENSINGTON MEADOWS DUPLEX COTTAGES OFFERING THE BEST IN STUDENT LIVING AND THE BEST VALUE! CHOOSE FROM TWO, THREE OR FOUR BEDROOM UNITS! ALL WITH INDIVIDUAL LEASES! BRIARCLIFF CONDOS - In Boone (Great Access just off Hwy 421.) Briarcliff Condos offer a wonderful well maintained two year old condo that is just like new. They offer an excellent value in either a two bedroom/two bath condo or a three bedroom/three bath condo. A generous electricity allowance means you save money. Ride the AppalCART wherever you want to go in Boone. AMENTIES: • • • • • • • •
AppalCART Individual Lease Each Bedroom has its own bath Air Conditioned / Heat Pump Washer/Dryer Dishwasher Icemaker Ceiling Fans
• • • • • • • •
2 BEDROOM / 2 BATH CONDO Starting at $600 per bedroom/month
Utilities Included: Electricity with an Electricity Allowance High Speed Internet Expanded Basic Cable TV Water Sewer and Trash Bar between Kitchen and Living Room Energy Efficient-Well Insulated Sprinkler system for your protection
3 BEDROOM / 3 BATH CONDO Starting at $525 per bedroom/month
KENSINGTON MEADOWS Kensington Meadows Duplex Cottages offers views, fireplaces and much much more. These four bedrooms, two bath duplex cottages are spacious, private, easily accessible, and designed for the student lifestyle. Choose from view or semi-view duplex apartments. AMENTIES: • • • • • • • • • • • •
AppalCART Individual Leases Spacious Private Bedrooms Gas fireplace in All units Spectacular Views From KM Hardwood Floor in LR Large Decks Outdoor Recreation Areas Beach Volleyball Walking Track Basketball Washer/Dryer
• • • • • • • • • • • •
Utilities Included: Electricity with an Electricity Allowance High Speed Internet Expanded Basic Cable TV Water Sewer and Trash High Speed Internet (included) Ceiling Fans Bike/Storage Room Light & Airy Open Floor Plan Roommate Matching Dishwasher
Appalachian South
Apartments Affordable Student Housing!
Renting now for Summer/Fall of 2012 Efficiencies, One, Two, and Three Bedroom Appartments, Houses, and Duplexes
Walking Distance to ASU: App. South (Eff, 1, 2, 3BR) Campus Ridge (1, 2BR) Crest (1BR) Foxwood (1, 2BR)
Cedar Ridge (1, 2BR) Fairview (1, 3BR) Woodwinds (1, 2, 3BR)
Drive to App South (with Permit) Park & Walk to ASU: Green Oaks (2BR) Hardin Creek (2BR/2BA) Pinnacle Woods (2BR) Deerfield (1, 2 BR) Westwood (1, 2BR) Cedar Creek (2BR)
Roundtree (2, 3BR/2BA) Pebble Creek (2BR) Pinnacle Ridge (2, 3BR) Brookwood (1, 2BR) Oakview (Eff, 1, 3BR)
(Limited number of May-December lease options avaliable in Efficiencies at Oakview)
4 BEDROOM / 2 BATH DUPLEX COTTAGE Starting at $475 per bedroom/month.
BEST VALUES COMPAIRED TO THE COMPETITION!
For Additional Details, Floor Plans and Pictures Please Visit Our Website.
HoltonMountainRentals.com HOLTON MOUNTAIN RENTALS LOCATED ACROSS FROM PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA 480 HWY 105 EXTENSION, BOONE NC 28607 828-264-3644
Visit us online at www.appsouthapts.com Office hours M-F (9-5) and Saturday by appointment only. Located at 206 PSI Dr. (Just off Highland Avenue behind The Town Tavern and Dominoes)
(828) 264-6621
Sports The Appalachian
Follow us on Twitter! @TheAppalachian
| TheAppalachianOnline.com
February 14, 2012 •
9
Women’s basketball rolls to win over UNCG by TYLER WOOD Sports Reporter
T
he Appalachian State women’s basketball team jumped all over struggling UNC-Greensboro, coasting to a 79-60 win in the Holmes Convocation Center Saturday. The Mountaineers (20-3, 14-1) put away any hope the Spartans (3-21, 2-14) had of pulling off an upset, taking an 11-2 lead by the first media timeout. “We got a lead quick,” junior Anna Freeman said. “Then we started playing the scoreboard and playing them instead of working on us.” Anna Freeman was nearly perfect Saturday, scoring 18 points and snatching 10 rebounds for her 15th career double-double. The junior forward also had three steals and connected on two 3-point field goals, but the six assists is what
impressed her head coach. team inside and that was “Scoring is coming very nice to see.” easy to her,” head coach Freshmen Maryah Darcie Vincent said. “The Sydnor and Katie Mallow six assists are great because provided some offensive she’s seeing people keying spark, contributing 14 and on her and she has been nine points respectively. able to catch “It was the ball and great to see distribute Katie finally “The kid is just a it. You saw hit a shot hoss and when some nice because we passes that she plays the way are going to way tonight.” she wants to play, need her,” Courtney Vincent Freeman led she is very difficult said. “We the Apps in really have to to stop.” scoring with keep rolling Darcie Vincent 19 points as with her Women’s Basketball Head she used her c on fi d e n c e Coach quickness and to get and strength her to keep to routinely shooting.” overpower Spartan Junior Kelsey Sharkey defenders to the basket. filled up the stat sheet with “The kid is just a hoss and five points, six rebounds, when she plays the way she two steals and two blocks. wants to play, she is very The Mountaineers shot difficult to stop,” Vincent 52 percent for the game, said. “Tonight she really marking the second game dominated against a much in a row they have made bigger and more athletic more than half their shots
after a dreadful shooting performance in Charleston. “The execution and the shot selection has been better,” Vincent said, “I think it all stems from were cutting harder, moving harder and running harder.” The Mountaineers face a tough stretch over the next two weeks, with five games including a road trip to Samford and Chattanooga. “We, as a team, have talked about how we need to stay focused,” Courtney Freeman said. “This is the toughest stretch of our season.” On Monday, the Mountaineers dominated the Elon Phoenix 84-68 for their 10th consecutive win. Junior forward Anna Freeman attempts a layup during Saturday afternoon's basketball game against UNCGreensboro. Appalachian won the game 79-60.
Maggie Cozens | The Appalachian
Track and field team shows up strong in Birmingham by LEIGH ROBERTS
Senior Sports Reporter
The Appalachian Track and Field Indoor teams showed up strong in Birmingham, Ala. Saturday for the Vulcan Invitational. Senior Darius Purcell, claimed first place in the high jump duo, while freshman Daryl Saunders finished behind his teammate in fourth. Senior Chris Moen dominated the mile, claiming first place with a season best time of 4:10.16. Moen also took eighth place in 800-meters, with a time of 1:55.61.
“The mile was good, in that, I was able to take control of the race and get the win,” Moen said. “As of right now in February, I thought it was a very good weekend.” More wins for App’s distance runners came as sophomore Will Raby finished in seventh place (8:26.63) in the 3,000-meter run, and senior Sean Soderman came in tenth (8:31.22). Freshman two-sporter Stanley Broaden competed in the 60-meter hurdles and took eighth place in 8.24 seconds. Despite putting up a season best time of 8.17 in the preliminaries, senior AJ Dohanic finished in
tenth place in the finals with a an 8.30 time. The men’s 4x400-meter relay team took seventh place in 3:22.95, with Tyler Combs, Broaden, Saunders and David Riddleberger. Capping off the day for the men’s team was sophomore Jamal Tiller, who took fourth place in the triple jump (48-11.75). “The races aren’t as fast as they probably will be in the future,” Moen said. “Nothing too spectacular in terms of a personal record or a school record or anything like that, but just getting into the race and running under the circumstances, it was
Three-time World Series champ speaks to sold-out crowd at ASU
Classified: Summer Study Abroad Earn 6 hours of history credit on the Nazi Holocaust
For more information: Contact Dr. Rennie Brantz brantzrw@appstate.edu 262-2311 or 264-7258
Quiet and close to campus! Amy Birner | The Appalachian
Baseball legend speaks to Mountaineer faithful Richardson delved into his 11-year baseball career and three world series wins, telling stories about his relationship Saturday was a power-packed day with former teammate Mickey Mantle. for devoted Mountaineer baseball fans, He also shared stories about his as Appalachian hosted its 5th Annual personal life and religious faith. Baseball 101 and first Hot Stove “Worldly fame is fine, whether it’s Banquet, featuring former baseball or business, but Yankee second baseman in the end we all have the Bobby Richardson, who “I learn something same fate,” Richardson was a Yankee from 1955said. every year, even 66 . Earlier in the day, the though I’ve been Richardson is a former team hosted Baseball 101, to 800 baseball coach of the South a women’s-only event that Carolina Gamecocks, featured a one-hour clinic games.” an eight-time All Star, a and catered luncheon. Stephanie Pollard three-time World Series Stephanie Pollard, who Champion and a 1960 Wife of Baseball Head Coach is married to head coach Chris Pollard World Series MVP. Chris Pollard, attended Richardson’s biggest the event along with other collegiate success came wives, moms and fans. when he led the Gamecocks to their first “Its really cool,” Pollard said. “I learn College World Series apperance in 1975. something every year, even though I’ve At Saturday’s banquet, he spoke to a been to 800 baseball games.” group of players and fans about his career Each woman received lunch, a private on and off the field. hitting and pitching lesson and a ticket “I was a college coach,” Richardson to the afternoon’s basketball game said. “I appreciate a coach that thinks against Chattanooga. enough of his ball club to honor them in The Mountaineers will kick off their a way like this. It’s a great night. There’s season Saturday in Elon against George sponsorship, they had alumni here.” Mason. Intern Sports Reporter
Dunlap, Breahna Morrison, and Shenita Martin finished in fourth place with a time of 3:54.97. High jumpers Shaquiela Robinson and Janet Watson took seventh and eleventh, while Tatyana Bryant took fifth place in the long jump with a personal best of 18-6.5. “The team did really well,” Hamilton said. “I think we’ve been coming together and a lot of people got into scoring position for conference which is really important,” Hamilton said. “We really want to win conference, kind of a tradition of ours. All of our events are really strong, so it’s exciting.”
France, Germany, Austria May 11 - June 6, 2012 Experience Europe today! Visit Strasbourg, Munich, Paris, Salzburg, Nuremberg, Heidelberg
Yankee baseball legend Bobby Richardson gives a speech to Appalachian's varsity baseball team and their families. Richardson was the honorary speaker for the 5th Annual Varsity Baseball 101 and Hot Stove Banquet last Saturday night.
by LAUREN OSBORNE
very good.” Junior Amanda Hamilton put her name in the ASU record books this weekend, running the fifth-fastest 3,000 time in 9:53.69, taking third place. Hamilton also ran Appalachian’s seventh fastest mile, in 5:01.90. Senior Hannah Orders came in eleventh place in the 3,000 with a time of 10:09.77. Sophomore Breanna Alston finished seventh in the 200 with a time of 25.00, and junior D’Shawrna McLucas came in eleventh, a mere .36 of a second behind her teammate. ASU’s record-breaking 4x400relay team of Alston, Asia
GreySquirrelProperties.com
10 •
Sports
February 14, 2012
The Appalachian
| TheAppalachianOnline.com
Women’s tennis dominates in second home sweep by JORDAN DEVERE
Intern Sports Reporter
Winning at home is often a primary goal in sports. The women’s tennis team has achieved this goal so far in the season, sweeping its second home game 7-0 over Presbyterian Friday. But it wasn’t all about results for the Mountaineers, who also focused on finding the right combinations on number two and three doubles. “I think our doubles have finally gelled together,” head coach Colin Crothers said. “This is a long process to find the right combinations that work together.” At number three doubles, senior Blakeley Bean and freshman Gabby Gabriel controlled the match from the outset, cruising to an 8-1 victory. “This wasn’t one of the stronger teams that we have played, but we were finally getting a rhythm with setting each other up on our return of serves,” Bean said. “It was only our second match together and as long as we keep communicating well, I think we should be a very strong team at number three.”
Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian
(L) Junior women's tennis player Ellie Linsell prepares to hit the ball during her doubles competition versus Presbyterian Friday afternoon at home court in Yonahlossee Raquet Club. (R) Senior women’s tennis player Gisela Fernandez serves the ball. The Mountaineers won 7-0.
Gabriel went on to win her singles match after battling back from dropping the first set 4-6 to win the second set 6-2 and she wrapped things up quickly in the super tie breaker with a 10-4 win.
Junior Ellie Linsell coasted through the No. 1 match at a score of 6-4, 6-1. “This match was a great confidence boost for myself and the whole team,” Linsell said. “I feel that we are all playing our best
tennis and hopefully will take this confidence from a 7-0 win into our double header this weekend.” This is the second home sweep in as many matches for the Mountaineers and being at home
seems to help the team’s performance, according to Coach Crothers. “It’s early now and we like playing at Yonahlossee Racquet Club, where we practice,” he said. “It’s definitely an advantage for
us, right now.” The Mountaineers will travel to Blacksburg, Va. Feb. 18 for a neutral site match against Radford at Virginia Tech. They will return home to take on ETSU Sunday at 2 p.m.
Wrestling goes Men’s basketball comes up short Saturday 1-1 over weekend by CHASE ERICKSON Intern Sports Reporter
The Appalachian State University wrestling team went 1-1 in its home matches this weekend, beating conference opponent VMI and falling to No. 20 Virginia. But Appalachian’s 37-9 defeat of VMI earned the team a share of the Southern Conference dual-meet title. “Winning conference is a big deal, but we have got a lot of season left,” head coach JohnMark Bentley said. “We are hoping to send a lot of guys to the NCAA tournament and break into the top 25 as a team. That’s where our focus is at as we keep moving forward.” The Mountaineers are only one win away from going undefeated in conference matches. Appalachian will take on Davidson Feb. 19 for its final conference competition of the season. This weekend’s competition started at 165 pounds, and No. 15 Kyle Blevins came through with a crushing 15-2 major decision to put the Mountaineers up, 4-0. VMI’s Matthew Brock answered with a 6-0 decision at 174 pounds, closing ASU’s advantage to 4-3. No. 12 Austin Trotman, at 184 pounds, won his 119th career victory by forfeit. “Winning Freshman conference is a Paul Weiss big deal, but we earned a 10-1 victory at 197 have got a lot of pounds, widenseason left.” ing ASU’s lead to 14-3. John Mark Bentley Appalachian Wrestling Head Coach went on to win five of its final six matches, including a pin from Junior Brett Boston. After Friday’s title-clinching match, ASU lost to No. 20 Virginia 29-12 on Saturday. It was the Mountaineers’ third loss to a ranked opponent. ASU’s Mike Kessler brawled with No. 7 Nick Nelson at 141 pounds for three solid periods, but Nelson’s reversal in the second round helped him survive with a 3-0 decision. Virginia won the next two matches, and extended its lead to 12-0. Kyle Blevins battled a closely contested match against No. 16 Nick Sulzer and managed to pull out a 4-0 victory with two back points in the third. “Going into the third period, I knew that no matter how many times he got to his feet I needed to return him to the mat and ride him tough,” Blevins said. “Once he started rolling around was when I knew it was my opportunity to catch him and get a couple of back points.” Senior Austin Trotman and junior Tony Gravely were the only other Mountaineers to win dual matches. Trotman defeated Virginia’s Nick Kidd 8-3. “I honestly try to wrestle every match the same,” Trotman said. “If I have the mentality that my opponent is nameless and faceless, I will go out there and do my job like I did today.” Gravely won his match by forfeit. When the final buzzer sounded, Virginia handed Appalachian its fourth loss of the season. With their 11-4 record, the Mountaineers have earned double-digit dual wins for the first time since the 2007-08 season. ASU’s regular season ends next weekend. They host Duke Saturday at 6 p.m. and Davidson Sunday at 2 p.m.
by TYLER WOOD Sports Reporter
Senior Omar Carter’s potential game tying fadeaway jump shot from the left baseline sailed just off the mark, as the Mountaineers dropped Saturday’s game 6664. It ended a furious comeback as Appalachian (10-15, 6-9) lost its second game against Wofford College (16-11, 9-6), dropping its third game in four contests. “We’ve got guys on the court who played hard,” head coach Jason Capel said. “I’m proud of the way my guys fought, but you have to be able to do it for a full 40 minutes.” The first half of Saturday’s showing saw multiple lead changes. The game went back and forth, until Wofford senior Drew Crowell converted a layup with 24 seconds left in the opening half. Crowell’s last-minute shot gave the Terriers a 27-25 lead into the locker room. In the final 20 minutes, the Terriers were able to stretch out the advantage to double figures, thanks to some hot shooting by seniors Kevin Giltner and Brad Loesing. Appalachian’s momentary comeback was powered by its freshman backcourt duo, Mike Neal and Tab Hamilton. Neal slithered and sped past defenders to get into the lane. He was frequently hacked going to the basket and attempted 12 free throws, but only converted six. “I have definitely focused on going to the basket,” Neal said. “I have tried to be aggressive.” With just under five minutes remaining, trailing 59-54, Hamilton was fouled on a
3-point attempt that found its way in the basket. The crowd was frantic - the momentum had clearly shifted sides in favor of the home team, after Hamilton converted a 4-point play to get the Mountaineers within a point. Wofford’s veterans, however, did not fold. It showed just how important experience is in tough conference games. Both teams traded baskets until a layup by senior Andre Williamson pulled the Mountaineers with 62-60. On Wofford’s next possession, with the shot-clock running out and just over one minute in regulation, Loesing hit a 3-pointer. For a time, it looked like Loesing’s shot would be the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back. Carter was able to get a quick score with a runner in the lane, pulling the Apps within one possession. A defensive stop and another basket in the paint for Williamson got the Mountaineers to 65-64, with 15 seconds remaining. With the shot-clock turned off, the Mountaineers were forced to foul freshman Lee Skinner, only a 48 percent free throw shooter. Skinner converted one of two foul shots and Carter rebounded the miss on the second freethrow. Mike Neal drove to the basket with the Mountaineers completely out of timeouts, but was rejected by freshman Karl Cochran. With four ticks remaining, Coach Capel called for an out-of-bounds play the Mountaineers had run successfully earlier in the half. “We were supposed to have Tab curling off that screen and taking the shot,” Capel said. “We had ran the play correctly
Amy Birner | The Appalachian
Freshman guard Mike Neal attempts to finish a layup during Saturday night's game against Wofford. The Mountaineers fell short 66-64.
earlier in the half. For some reason one of his teammates called him out of that spot.” But Appalachian’s efforts ultimately fell short, and the Mountaineers fell to Wofford
66-64. The Mountaineers’ next game will take place Wednesday against Chattanooga, at 7 p.m. in the Holmes Convocation Center.
Softball goes 1-3 in first road trip of 2012 by ETHAN JOYCE
Intern Sports Reporter
The Appalachian State softball team finished its season-opening road trip to Auburn, Ala., with a 1-3 record in the Tiger Invitational. In their first game of the Tiger Invitational on Feb. 10, the Mountaineers fell to Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne 8-4. IPFW’s Courtney Cronin held App to a complete-game two-hitter, in which she struck out four batters. App was able to score four runs with the help of Cronin’s two walks and one hit batter, but could not take advantage of their base runners. Coach Shae Wesley still saw a lot of positives out of the game. “We played better defensively and executed on the little things,” Wesley said. “We had one of the best pre-game sessions we have ever had. I think it was mostly because of inexperience and working out the first game jitters.” On Saturday the Mountaineers came roaring back, dominating the Lady Hornets of Alabama State University. ASU churned out 15 hits in the 17-8 win, with Caroline
Williams, Allie Cashion and Caroline Rogers each blasting a homerun. “We had a long talk after that first game,” said Meghan Rembielak, who went 3-3 against Alabama State. “We just knew we had to come out, leave everything out there and go hard. It felt good everyone hitting the ball.” Caroline Wainright got her first win of the season, striking out five batters in three innings of work. On Sunday afternoon, the Apps took on Wright State lost 2-1 in a grueling pitching duel between App‘s Caitlin Wainright and Wright State‘s Krystian DeWitt. Wright State scored the go-ahead run in the top of the eight on an error. In the bottom of the eighth, App had a chance to score with Cashion on second, but DeWitt was too good, striking out three Mountaineers for the final three outs of the game. Caitlin Wainright shined for the Mountaineers, throwing a complete-game one-hitter and striking out seven batters, but she still received her first loss of the season. According to Wesley, the one hit that
Wainright gave up was “on a defensive miscue.” The Apps finished the invitational Sunday night, with a 6-2 loss to Auburn. Allie Cashion blasted another homerun, but App came up short to an Auburn team which made it to the NCAA tournament regional a season before. Coach Wesley seemed very happy with the direction of the team. “We have done a lot of different drills and situational things in practice,” she said. “We just need to reiterate things in practice going forward, so that we can continue to carry what we do in practice into our games.” One of the bright spot for this trip was Rembielak, a senior leader on the team, according to Wesley. “She had a phenomenal weekend and played well for us offensively and defensively,” Coach Wesley said. Rembielak had started all four games, has .600 batting average, scored 5 runs with 2 doubles and 2 runs batted in. The Mountaineers’ next game is a double-header series with UNC-Charlotte in Charlotte, N.C. at 2 p.m.
Correction In the last edition of The Appalachian, we incorrectly identified Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium as Packard Stadium and mispelled senior tennis player Alex Markov’s name. We apologize for our inaccuracy.