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Thursday, May 3, 2012

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(Above) Price climbs the stairs of D.D. Dougherty on the way to a meeting with the administration. (Below) A professor holds a sign supporting Price during her meeting. Madelyn Rindal | The Appalachian

Students gather for the “No Equal? No More” silent protest. Allegations that four athletes and one other student had sexually assaulted two female students spread through the campus in March, sparking criticism of the student conduct process.

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he Appalachian State University community was rocked this year when four Mountaineer football players and one other student were accused of sexual assault. The five students were accused by junior Meagan Creed. Two of the same students were also accused by former Appalachian freshman Alex Miller. The accusations were addressed in student conduct hearings - but the status of the accused students has shifted over the course of the spring semester. In March, The Appalachian reported that the accused students had seen their suspensions overturned based on a discrepancy between Appalachian’s Code of Student Con-

duct and the UNC Policy Manual. A week after the story ran, however, Creed was informed that suspensions for all five students had been reinstated. Then, in a March Student Conduct Board hearing, four of the five students accused by Creed were found responsible for sexual offenses, sexual misconduct, harassment, hostile communication and accessory to a code violation. The fifth student was found responsible only for harassment and attempting to commit and be accessory to a code violation. In April, one of the athletes accused by Miller was found responsible for sex offenses, sexual misconduct, harassment, hostile communication and being accessory to a

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code violation. Some students reacted in protest to the university administration’s handling of both cases. Two seniors created a Facebook group in support of the alleged victims. “No Equal? No More! Campaign for Sexual Assault Victims at ASU” quickly garnered around 500 members before its numbers leveled off. In March, organizers of the group put together a silent protest outside a general faculty meeting. Around 160 students attended the protest, during which Chancellor Kenneth Peacock briefly addressed the issue. “We’re going to do everything we can to make this as right as it can be,” Peacock told protesters.

Coming Out Day messages vandalized

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David Lee, front, accepts the Solar Decathlon 2011 People's Choice Award on behalf of Appalachian State University, following the 92,538 cast ballots at the Victory Reception of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011.

In October, LGBT Center volunteers painted the free expression tunnel for National Coming Out Day - but someone covered the painting with homophobic slurs.

From Zimride to zero waste, the Appalachian State University community engaged in a number of sustainable initiatives on campus this year. But a group of students, faculty and friends of the university made an international statement in the field of sustainability in September 2011, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The Appalachian Solar Homestead team’s sustainable yet aesthetic home placed 12th among 19 other competitors in the 2011 U. S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon. Students from a range of majors participated in every step of the home’s construction. The Solar Homestead also won the competition’s People’s Choice Award, proving itself the crowd favorite. Gov. Beverly Perdue would later declare Oct. 28 as Appalachian State University Solar Homestead Day.

Early on Oct. 24, the free expression tunnel under River Street was covered in rainbow stripes. It was the work of LGBT Center volunteers, who were promoting National Coming Out Day. By that night, though, the stripes were covered with phrases like “F--k gays.” Just a week before the incident at Appalachian, a similar event took place at North Carolina State University. The door of the university’s GLBT Center was covered in the words “f-

Barack Obama bought candy in Mast General Store this October. The president made an unexpected stop in downtown Boone Oct. 17, en-route to a speaking engagement in Wilkesboro. The visit was brief, but students and community members saw clogged roads and a crowded King Street as a result. Twitter and Facebook feeds were dominated with posts about the president’s arrival, as was conversation on campus. “It was one of the things I’ll remember for the rest of my

On Feb. 10, Appalachian students got news that an unsettling trend in tuition costs – a 207 percent increase at Appalachian over the last 10 years – would continue. That morning, the UNC Board of Governors approved a system-wide average tuition and fees increase of 8.8 percent. The decision meant a 9.3 percent increase in tuition and fees for Appalachian students in 2012-13. The increases were a poignant reminder of the massive cuts state legislators made to the UNC System’s budget in 2011-12. The system lost over $400 million to state cuts, which resulted in a 16 percent cut at Appalachian. In November, the university proposed a 12.3 percent increase in tuition and fees for 2012-13. SGA adamantly opposed. SGA eventually capitulated to UNC President Thomas Ross’s recommended increase of 9.9 percent. A letter of support from the Association of Student Governments said Ross’s recommendation preserved the affordability, accessibility and quality of higher education in N.C.

Obama stops in Boone

life,” senior Collincia Rouse told The Appalachian after seeing the president on her walk to class. “Obama drove up in his van and looked directly at me.” AppalCART officials didn’t hear about the president’s potential arrival until 1 p.m. that day - about two hours before he arrived. So they quickly made the decision to shut down routes until 4 p.m. “We’re fortunate that the president doesn’t come by that often,” Director of Transportation Chris Turner told The Appalachian that day. “But it was nice to accommodate him.”

gs,” “burn” and “die.” In both cases, discussion arose about whether the vandalism was protected under the First Amendment, or exempted as hate speech. At Appalachian, the messages’ position in the free expression tunnel protected their legality. “If this were graffiti, then it would be a hate crime,” University Police Lieutenant Casey Mitchell told The Appalachian that week. “But this is the free expression tunnel.”

Tuition increases further

Appalachian State University recently gained international media attention for placing a tenured professor on administrative leave. The university placed Jammie Price, a professor in the department of sociology, on leave March 16 after students made seven allegations against her instructional methods. The most widely-discussed complaints surrounded “The Price of Pleasure,” a documentary on pornography that Price showed to an introductory sociology class. Students said Price gave no warning before showing the movie and that it was offensive and inappropriate. Students also claimed that Price did not follow her syllabus and that she repeatedly criticized the university and university administration. Media outlets around the world, including The New York Daily News, The Chronicle of Higher Education and the U.K.’s Daily Mail, quickly picked up the story. Price presented Provost Lori Gonzalez with a petition demanding her immediate reinstatement on April 25. The petition contained more than 400 signatures from supporters as far away as the United Kingdom. Price met again with university administration Monday to discuss her reinstatement for fall 2012. The administration presented Price with a list of conditions for her reinstatement, which she did not accept. The controversy surrounding Price’s suspension has fueled a much larger conversation on the limitations of both academic freedom and students’ rights in the classroom.

Assault kick-starts hate crime debate

Discussion about what is and what isn’t a hate crime exploded on campus in February, after a student and a community member were followed from Cookout and assaulted. Sarabeth Nordstrom and Appalachian State University senior Erin Johnston believe the assault, which took place at Brown Heights Apartments and landed both in Watauga Medical Center with facial injuries, was motivated by perceived sexual orientation. Shortly after the assault made headlines, 19-year-old Ketoine Jamahl Mitchell turned himself in to Boone Police. In late February, 18-year-old Brooklyn Lacrossa Canter turned herself in as well. As legal proceedings continued, a discussion ignited on campus. In North Carolina, hate crime law only applies to categories of “race, color, religion, nationality or country of origin.” Nordstrom and Johnston started a petition demanding the amendment of that law, N.C. General Statute 14-3. The petition garnered nearly 8,000 signatures. Mitchell was charged with two counts of assault on a female, one count of assault inflicting serious injury and one count of assault with a deadly weapon. Canter is charged with one misdemeanor count of aiding and abetting. Mitchell will appear in court June 5.

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Student musicians move on, take Norwood set to move to Vietnam knowledge into the ‘real’ world by EMMALEE ZUPO Senior Lifestyles Reporter

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ith musical talent moving in and out of town every four years, Boone has served as a building block for many promising musicians. After graduation, student musicians will give music careers that originated at Appalachian State University a shot in the “real” world. Alexis Worthington She doesn’t fit in with the jam band genre or the folk sounds of Boone, but Alexis Worthington has managed to create a following with her edgy pop sound. Now she’ll head to Charlotte for an internship with 107.9 FM to explore her options in radio. Worthington worked to develop her talent in the school’s music industry program. “The music school is a pretty small college - it’s a nice community to have,” Worthington said. Despite the intense demands of her program, Worthington found time last semester to work on a new album, “Show Me Where to Go,” which released Thursday. “It’s a long time coming,” she said. “A lot of the songs I wrote sophomore year and I just needed the means of other people helping me to make it happen.” Self-described as girl-next-door pop, Worthington’s album consists of crowd favorites, like “Sex and the City,” that her Boone audience has come to love. “It’s a small enough town so if you’re starting you’re able to get a show. People will come out and hear you and that’s the really encouraging thing about Boone,” Matt Goetke Fellow senior music industry studies major Matt Goetke is leaving Boone soon with a diploma and a new EP (“Dance With Me Baby”) in hand. As he pursues a job as worship and arts pastor of a church in Greenville, Goetke has found support through the music community of Boone. Meeting people through the music industry studies program proved to be encouraging for Goetke - he spent last semester recording and mastering his EP.

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Worthington said. As she prepares to embark on the next chapter, Worthington remains positive, even as she’s unsure where she’ll fit in the music industry. “I feel like the next year of my life is a big question mark,” Worthington said. “It could all go in a million different directions.”

“It was longer and more difficult than I expected,” Goetke said. At one point last semester, Goetke was balancing a c a Photo c ourtesy demics, of Nan cy Ray Photog planraphy ning his summer wedding and recording his EP. “Dance leaves Boone with the With Me Baby” is the lasting legacy of Goetke’s product of his labors and sound.

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wood to stay in Vietnam after the trip and has assisted him in finding a job in Vietnam’s expanding market. “We’re really focused on markets that make sense for entrepreneurs,” she said. “Vietnam and Thailand are really starting to boom right now and there are a lot of opportunities there.” Dixon-Fowler had Norwood in classes before and said she has confidence in his future. “I definitely think he’ll be able to find a job in Vietnam,” she said. “And Tyler is somebody who I have no doubt will be successful in life – probably in all aspects of his life. I think he’ll be very successful in his career and I think he’ll be just a successful human being personally, as well.” Norwood’s roommate Luke Burton, a senior business management and risk management insurance double major, is also participating in the trip. “I think that, obviously, a big part of it is meeting new people and getting out there,” Burton

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said. “But it’s going to be so awesome to have that home base, that foundation – someone to talk to every day who I already know how to interact well with.” Though travel is intimidating to some, Norwood said he’s looking forward to the experience. “Once I traveled for the first time, it was just one of those things that I knew I wanted to continue doing,” he said. “I really like being outside of my comfort zone, and traveling is one of the best ways to put yourself there.” Norwood will blog about his experience abroad at whereisronaldnorwood.blogspot.com.

App senior plans for Peace Corps by LAURA GUIDRY Intern Lifestyles Reporter

As graduation and the job market loom over seniors, senior finance and banking major Denny Alcorn has looked to alternative job choices for the future. Alcorn plans to spend the summer split between serving as a research intern in the biochemistry field and working as a Maggie Cozens | The Appalachian Martha Guy Summer Institute leader. Martha Guy is an Appalachian It comes as no surprise for senior State University program that fosters fubiology major Lindsey Bradshaw that ture business leaders. “I did it as a high schooler and it’s Alcorn is stepping away from the usual one of the main reasons why I came to mold. “I think most of us are so stuck in our Boone,” Alcorn said. And currently, Alcorn is in the midst bubble that we don’t consider stepping of the interview process to join the Peace outside the box or our comfort zone,” Corps. An extensive process, including Bradshaw said. “I think he is a really interviewing and nomination, could lead great face to represent what he will be Alcorn to a two-year volunteer commit- doing.” Upon his return, Alcorn will start the ment with the organization. “My dad wanted me to get a steady job process of applying to medical schools, in the U.S. and build up some savings, but a mindset his mother helped develop in my mom has always told me to go and do him. “My mom studies microbiology and before I settle down,” he said. The 9-to-5 life his peers have started to she instilled in me a curiosity for scienseek didn’t have much appeal for Alcorn. tific ventures,” he said. “I started to beWith the Peace Corps, the senior said coming interested in healing the body. he hopes to work in medical education, Volunteering in hospitals has left me perhaps in South America or sub-Saha- wanting to make a difference in the developing world.” ran Africa.

Pelchat takes first step into music industry by EMMALEE ZUPO Senior Lifestyles Reporter

enior music industry studies major Sarah Pelchat said she knows nothing about NASCAR, but when summer rolls around, she’ll likely become familiar with it. Pelchat will intern with the JHE Production Group in Charlotte, which is responsible for providing pre-race shows and other major entertainment events for NASCAR and the Indy Racing League, and will work with the company’s music department booking bands for events. Pelchat, who ultimately hopes to work for an independent record label either in a marketing position or as an Artist and Repertoire agent, considers this opportunity to be a step in the right direction. “It could definitely lead into a job,” she said. “And that’s a hard thing to find these days.” But it doesn’t look like that should be a problem for Pelchat. Though the early finalization of her intern-

Friend and fellow senior music industry studies major Alexis Worthington said Pelchat’s popularity among teachers is a good indication of her strengths. “ S a r a h’s n ia h c la a p | The Ap a great s lli u M Dewey people person, and I’m ship not worried at all about with JHE kept Sarah after graduation” her from submitting Worthington said. “I many more applications have complete faith that for internships, she still she’s going to land some managed to attract some incredible job opportubig fish. nity and do big things in “E! Entertainment” the future.” also offered her a posiDirector of Music Intion for the fall with their dustry Programs Kim music department in Los Wangler also feels that Angeles. Whether or not Pelchat will be successful Pelchat takes the posi- in the music industry. tion, though, is tentative. “There are lots and lots “I’m really close with of people who want to my family,” she said. “I work around musicians don’t know if I would because it seems very want to go that far.” glamorous, but some of Pelchat said feels her those people don’t have chances of securing a the proper professional job are more secure with mindset, and I have no JHE than with a com- doubt that Sarah does, pany as big as E!. and she will rise above Regardless of where the competition very easPelchat goes, her friends ily – though it’s not going and professors are confi- to be handed to her,” she dent in her abilities. said.

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her. “We’ve been through a lot together over the past few years,” Alge said. “It’s really hard to imagine life without her and not living with her. Even in high school I talked to her every day. It’ll be a big life change.” After the Disney internship ends, Barocsi is hoping to get a second internship specifically in public relations. After that, she is hoping Disney will offer her a position. If neither of those happen, Barocsi will network within Disney and try to get an entry-level public relations job or another internship, or go back to graduate school to get her masters in communication.

Green interns in Washington state by WILL GREENE Intern Lifestyles Reporter Senior communication studies major Bryan Green will take on a heavy task on the other side of the country this summer, driving to Seattle, Wash. to intern with the church-planting organization Soma Communities. “I am really excited to start as soon as possible,” Green said. “I am blessed to have the opportunity to teach the word of the Lord.” At Appalachian State University, Green was involved in several different religious functions around campus, including

Dewey Mullis | The Appalachian Campus Crusade, and develop a passion for ministry. Green will spend his time mentoring a group of teenagers, all while adapting to his surroundings. As a communication studies major, Green said he believes his collegiate studies will help him as he pursues a spiritual career. cording to the people “I have a passion for Jesus and, as a com- who know him best. “Bryan is a real people munication studies major, my studies will have al- person, so I have no doubt ready given me practical that he will fit in wherever he goes,” senior art experience,” Green said. Green has always education major Amanda been approachable, ac- Walden said.

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Meghan Frick Editor’s Note: Each spring, The Appalachian gives its staff members the chance to say goodbye to the academic year with a more personal column. A year ago, when I started this job, nothing mattered to me more than work. I thought I’d measure the success of this year in accomplishments. It wouldn’t be successful, in my mind, unless we won a Pacemaker, or broke a huge story, or radically changed students’ perceptions of The Appalachian. We worked hard this year,

and we did some amazing things. I am incredibly proud of our diverse coverage, our improved processes and everything we searched out, reported and refined. But when I look back on this year, I won’t remember newsprint. I’ll remember people. I’ll remember delirious library nights, fall break bonding, and GChats. I’ll remember long talks and stupid inside jokes and family dinners around the conference table. I’ll remember saying things out loud that I never thought I’d admit to anyone, even to myself. I’ll remember exactly how scary it was when I started to love people more than my job. The thing is, work is easy. It’s constant, it’s always there to disappear into and it gives back exactly what you put in.

Friendship, by contrast, is messy. You hurt the people you love and sometimes they hurt you. Caring about someone - anyone - is always a risk. A year ago, that didn’t seem worth it to me. Risking my heart on anyone was too scary, so I made work my entire life. That’s no longer true. I will always be a workaholic, but my life is filled with so much more now. I don’t think anyone will be surprised that I managed to sneak a Harry Potter reference into this column - but I can’t help it. I keep thinking of a snippet of footage I watched just after the last movie was released - Daniel Radcliffe addressing the cast and crew as the series wrapped filming. “I just want to say I loved this place,” Radcliffe said.

“This has been my life, and so it’s going to be very, very odd, I think, for all of us. Because I don’t know what my day-to-day life consists of without you, all of you. And it’s been wonderful and I just want to say I loved every minute, and thank you all very, very much.” This year has not been perfect. Sometimes it feels like I haven’t gotten a full night’s sleep since last March. But this year will always have a place in my heart, because of the people I spent it with. Because it was wonderful. I loved every second. Thank you all very, very much. Frick, a senior public relations major from Columbia, S.C., is the Associate Editor for Editorial Content.

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Anne Buie Editor’s Note: Each spring, The Appalachian gives its staff members the chance to say goodbye to the academic year with a more personal column. As a reporter, it’s my job to interview people and share their stories. But, now it’s my turn to share the behind the scene aspect of my articles. I want y’all to know about the awkward sources who hit on me, my h8rz and my fabulous editors. In one day, I had two sources who were too occupied with flirting with me than to focus on their actual interviews. The first source, a married man thought a good pickup line would be “your name is Anne Buie? Sounds like an alcoholic beverage.” However, he had nothing on my next source – a guy participating in a hunger strike. After the interview was over, he proceeded to ask me out on a dinner date when he finished the strike. He never called me though, so I think he was just delirious with fatigue. If you’ve ever read one of my incendiary opinions, you might have had the opportunity to read the comments from my h8rz. The comments range from statements such as “the voice of our future…yikes,” “we don’t need your uninformed uniforms opinions making our paper look trashy,” and my personal favorite, “your article is so uninformed it makes you look just as stupid as the reporters on Fox News.” Naturally, I would hate to forget all these lovely people who comment on my articles, so I created a h8rz board and posted all their comments on my board. Like Nicki Minaj, I “let my haters be my motivators.” And I couldn’t have ever accomplished anything without my editors’ help. I had an off-campus interview back in November, which ended up being eight miles from campus, to and from. I ended up walking to the interview. Now, let’s add the fact that the interview was by a meth lab (which was shut down a month after the interview) and a schizophrenic woman who wandered around the interviewees and me the entire interview. And then let’s consider the fact that I was concussed throughout the entire interview, and the whole thing was a disaster. It shouldn’t be a surprise to you that I ended up in the ER with my editors later that night, after I went completely insane. And of course, in between keeping an eye on me (which got quite difficult), they praised the hospital’s use of AP style. Buie, a freshman middle grades education major from Charlotte, is a senior news reporter.

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Senior: ‘Say goodnight to the old man’ Tyler Wood Editor’s Note: Each spring, The Appalachian gives its staff members the chance to say goodbye to the academic year with a more personal column. I had to be pushing 20 years old before I ever thought about being a student. Up until my “sophomore” year of college, school was just a place that I had to be if I wanted to be eligible to play sports, not to mention that’s where my friends and the girls were during the day. Being the son of two former educators, it always bothered my parents that I loved gaining knowledge but I was a dreadful student. When I decided to take some time off from school the second time, I only had to install one hardwood floor to realize the blue-collar game wasn’t my bag. I had always played and followed sports religiously, and for the majority of my life people have told me that I should be involved with sports for my career, because it was my passion. So my journey began when I became the Terrell

Owens of college students - meaning I switched where I attended every year or so, and only had small stretches of productivity yet still showed small glimpses of potential. After being here and there, I decided it was time to get out of Greenville after pulling close to a three-year stretch in that lovely area. When I was accepted into Appalachian State in 2010, I quickly remembered why it wasn’t a place I was interested in when I graduated high school. Orientation had about a foot of snow, and my face literally felt like it was being cut off from the wind. When it started getting warmer, I vividly remember the day I walked out of Walker and saw three things I had never witnessed in 15 years. There was a seemingly 50-on-50 Ultimate Frisbee game being played in the mud, a guy walking a tight rope and three other fellas practicing their juggling act. At the time I remember thinking three things: Where’s the lion tamer and clown car, and where am I? Admittedly, the first few months were a culture shock for me. But the whole time I have been here, the professors and people of Boone have been as nice and helpful as anywhere I have been in the United States. The professors at Appalachian State have taught me all the tools to be a success-

ful sports print writer, documentary maker and even a web designer. I never said I necessarily mastered these tools, but every opportunity was given to do so. My family always preached that a person should work in a field they are passionate about. I can say that I firmly believe that every professor I have had in the English and Communication departments really love what they are teaching about. I want to thank Dr. Jean Dehart, Dr. Joyce Wise Dodd, Roger Gonce, David Freeman, Dr. Lynette Holman, Dr. Cindy Spurlock, Dr. Bill Brewer, Dr. Kristina Groover, Dr. Lynn Saunders and Dr. Olga Zatepilina for their patience and acceptance of my personality and skill level. Three of my “tougher” professors personality-wise were probably my favorite classes to take in college, as I’m talking about Dr. Calvin Hall, Dr. Larry Taylor and Dr. Paul Gates. Three intimidating personalities in their own different ways, but they were always completely fair and helpful to me. In fact, I think Dr. Gates liked me so much, he invited me back for another semester so I could really understand his Com Law teachings. The people I really want to give recognition to are the staff and former staff of The Appalachian. Justin Herberger, Liles Neal, Meghan

Frick, Brittany Penland, Jake Amberg and the artist formerly known as Rand Jo Kitts have been unbelievable in the way they treated me from day one on the staff in 2010. I think very highly of all six off these people, and I also appreciate their patience with “TWood” time. While working in the field, I learned more on The Appalachian staff than I could ever learn in a classroom. I also want to thank the athletic department for their compliance and assistance in every way. As I leave the town of Boone, I will miss walking down Sanford Mall because what once was foreign, I nowappreciate and enjoy. My travels and life experiences have me on about my eighth life, but I will always have a place in my heart for the area that broadened my horizons: Appalachian State University. Initially I was going to pay homage to the English department and have some witty haikus to end my senior farewell, but instead I’m going out with one of my favorite (but overused) quotes from middle school by the great Bobby Frost. “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.”

Wood, a senior journalism major from Richmond, Va., is a sports reporter.

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ASU Commencements May 11-13

May commencement ceremonies will be held May 11-13 at Appalachian State University. Individual ceremonies will be held for each of the university’s seven colleges and schools. Ceremonies for graduates of the Cratis D. Williams Graduate School will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 11, in the Holmes Convocation Center. Graduates and their guests will view a video highlighting the research of four graduate students. Graduates of the College of Fine and Applied Arts will be honored Saturday, May 12, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Holmes Convocation Center. The guest speaker will be Ryan McGee, senior writer for ESPN the Magazine. McGee is a frequent contributor to ESPN.com, Insider, NASCAR Now, SportsCenter and ESPNU. He is also the author of “The Road To Omaha: Hits, Hopes and History at the College World Series” and “ESPN Ultimate NASCAR: 100 Defining Moments in Stock Car Racing History.” Commencement for Hayes School of Music graduates will begin at 1 p.m. in the Broyhill Music Center on Saturday, May 12. The guest speaker will be Dr. Concetta M. Tomaino, executive director and co-founder of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function and senior vice president for music therapy with CenterLight Health System. Tomaino is internationally known for her research in the clinical applications of music and neurologic rehabilitation. Dr. Meg Lowman, director of the Nature Research Center at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh, will be the guest speaker for the College of Arts and Sciences and University College commencement. Lowman pioneered the science of tree canopy ecology. Ceremonies will begin at 4 p.m. May 12 in the Holmes Convocation Center. On Sunday, May 13, graduates of the College of Health Sciences will be honored beginning at 9 a.m. in the Holmes Convocation Center. The guest speaker will be Sallye A. Liner, executive vice president and chief clinical officer with Novant Health. Liner is accountable for the transformation of care for 13 acute care hospital facilities and for driving the development of programs and services that achieve Novant Health’s short and long-term strategic goals. Ceremonies for the Reich College of Education graduates will begin at 12:30 p.m., also in the Holmes Convocation Center. Graduates and their guests will view a video presentation about some of the college’s graduates. Alumnus Brad Sparks will address graduates of the Walker College of Business May 13 during activities that will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the Holmes Center. A 1997 graduate of the business college, Sparks is a director with KPMG International responsible for the accounting firm’s Global Green Initiative.

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.

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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.

“A true scholar, leader and student advocate, Giovanni has participated in lobbying efforts regarding state budget cuts, while being relentless toward the pursuit of his education,” a nominator wrote. “During the last two years, Giovanni has continued to build a legacy that will be very difficult to match. His commitment to academic excellence is a testament to how well he balances life, course load, and co-curricular involvement.” Lee earned a master’s degree in appropriate technology in December 2011. He was the communications director for Appalachian’s Solar Homestead entry in the 2011 U.S. Solar Decathlon. “He developed a real appreciation for the team behind the project and how hard they were working and why they deserved his dedicated efforts to obtain sponsorships, funding commitments, and strong community support,” a nominator wrote. “He put in countless hours directing his communications group and coordinating efforts with other units of the team. He was just as excited about the project whether he was talking with a group of students at the local elementary school who folded information hats for the event or the CEO of Lowes Corporation on the tarmac of the Charlotte airport.” Williams is a senior history major and has been active with Appalachian and the Community Together (Act) and as a leader with Center for Student Involvement and Leadership’s Trailhead Academy, the summer leadership program for incoming freshmen. He also is a member of the Student Conduct Board and is continually challenging and encouraging his peers by providing insight and depth in understanding while critically analyzing the information presented for deliberation. “Sam is an effective agent of change, expert communicator and passionate servant leader. He is steadfast in his dedication to service and approaches challenges with optimism and unfailing energy. Sam is professional, approachable, reliable, and just plain likable. Sam is incredibly motivational and serves as an outstanding role model,” a nominator wrote.

Financial Aid questions?

Hunsinger, a member of the faculty since 2005, is the faculty advisor for the student chapter of the Association for Information Technology Professionals (AITP). He regularly receives funding for students to attend and compete in conferences and to support their activities outside of classroom.

Learn how to propagate plants

A nominator said, “Dr. Hunsinger has served our department in many areas of leadership in relation to students, our department and to our college. As advisor to AITP, Hunsinger has given tirelessly of his time and his own financial resources to make this club highly successful. I certainly recognized very quickly that leadership was his greatest strength.”

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. Green thumb or not, you can learn nearly two dozen ways to propagate plants asexually during a class on vegetative propagation of plants being offered May 5. The class, presented by the Department of Biology, runs from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the biology department greenhouse located at 333 Dale St. off State Farm Road. Jerry Meyer, greenhouse manager, will also discuss plants that are capable of creating small versions of themselves along their leaf margins, completely circumventing sexual reproduction. Plants used in the hands-on class are largely tropical, but many of the same principles can be applied to propagation of hardy perennials and shrubs as well, such as clump division. A second Plant Parenthood class will be offered May 5 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Department of Biology Greenhouse. Information on nearly two dozen ways to propagate plants asexually will be provided during this class on vegetative propagation of plants. The classes are free; however, attendees may pay an optional registration fee to help support greenhouse operations and education efforts.To reserve a space in the class, contact Meyer at meyerja@appstate.edu. For more information about the program, call 262-4025. To reserve a space in the class, contact Meyer at meyerja@appstate. edu. For more information about the program, call 262-4025.

Wilson has been a part of the registrar’s staff for 19 years. She works beyond the expected daily duties to help students who are struggling to navigate the complicated world of academic policies as they strive to reach their educational goals. “Martha embodies what an administrator in a leadership role on campus should be. She truly is a servant leader, serving her colleagues and her students above and beyond the call of duty with a great attitude and an incredible heart,” a nominator wrote. Wilson describes her work in this way: “Every student that walks through my door has a story. I have found the key to their heart is listening. The joy I receive in my job is seeing them become well-rounded confident young men and women.”

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Geiger has been a physician in M.S. Shook Student Health Services for 25 years. She is considered to be a gifted physician and compassionate care provider by her peers. She regularly volunteers with Freshman Move-in Day, and has been a trusted voice in college health within both the Southern College Health Association and the American College Health Association.

Don’t throw it away!

“Pat is a gifted physician and compassionate care provider. She is willing to work with any student and family to address difficult health and psychosocial issues. She is a strong advocate for students. She leads by personal example. She is highly respected and greatly loved by her staff and by her university colleagues,” wrote a nominator. “There is no doubt that Pat’s motto is the student comes first.”

The Counseling and Wellness centers invite you to come and participate in a 45 minute interactive presentation addressing health and wellness. Free Pizza! Yes, free pizza will be available today at 5 p.m. in the Table Rock Room in Plemmons Student Union, or at 5 p.m. Thursday in Table Rock. Extra credit slips will be available. “Don’t Throw it Away” is right around the corner and your help is needed for this annual sustainability effort coordinated through ACT that salvages unwanted items and turns them into cash to help the local community. Last year, 70 tons of material were collected in Appalachian’s residence halls during “Don’t Throw it Away” then transported and stored in Legends over the summer. The items were then sold at The annual BIG Sale in August that raised almost $20,000 for energy conservation initiatives of local community partners…not bad for a yard sale! Hundreds of volunteers make this effort possible and this year is no exception…and many hands make light work! Join DTiA for midday collections on May 9-11 from Noon-2 p.m. Take a break from the office, get your blood moving, and flex those muscles! Volunteers will meet at Legends at Noon, lunch will be provided and we throw in the stress relief for free! Sign up here: http://specialevents.appstate.edu/ signup/sheet_id/24. If you are unable to help during the midday collections, consider evening collections from 5-7 p.m. May 5-12.

Plemmons Medallion winners set

Appalachian State University has honored six outstanding campus leaders by presenting them with the W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion. The award, named for the university’s second president, recognizes the honorees’ contributions to the betterment of students’ lives outside the classroom. The awards will be presented at Convocation on Sept. 6. Honorees for the 2011-12 academic year are students Giovanni R. Modica and Samuel H. Williams, and recent graduate David M. Lee. Also being honored are Dr. Scott Hunsinger, associate professor of computer information systems; Martha Q. Wilson, senior associate registrar; Dr. Patricia A. Geiger, student health services. Modica is a senior business management major and a W.H. Plemmons Leader Fellow, a four-year program that recognizes students based on their leadership and involvement in their high school and community. In addition to his leadership in International Appalachian, Student Veteran’s Association, Watauga Global Community and as a Holland Fellow in the Walker College of Business, Modica served in Iraq with the Army National Guard from 2008-10.

Appalachian State University Police Department Chief of Police: Gunther Doerr Date: 05/01/2012

Subject: Unclaimed Property The Appalachian State University Police Department is herby giving notice that they have had in their possession unclaimed items belonging to unknown owners for at least 180 days (60 days for bicycles). Notice is further given that, under provisions of Article 2 of the North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 15, all persons who may have or claim any interest in said property must make and establish such claim or interest not later than 30 days from the date of the publication of this notice or in default thereof, such articles will be destroyed or turned over to a non-profit organization. Unclaimed Property: Assorted Bicycles, Backpacks, Multiple sets of keys, IPODS, Watches, Cameras, Jewelry, Clothing. ASU Police Department

461 Rivers Street, Suite B

Telephone: 828-262-2150 I Fax: 828-262-2990 Boone, North Carolina 28608 E-mail: police.appstate.edu

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The 2011-13 school year saw unprecidented success from several Appalachian sports teams. Here, The Appalachian’s staff reflects on the top moments of each sport-- from record setting performances to landmark wins.

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FOOTBALL

ASU held off top-ranked Georgia Southern 24-17 at home Oct. 29. Senior wide receiver Brian Quick broke ASU’s single-season touchdown record with a 69-yard bomb late in the second quarter against the Samford Bulldogs Oct. 22.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Junior Sam McVeigh scored two goals for ASU to upset UNGG 2-1 on Oct. 23. Freshman Julia Holz netted a goal in double-overtime to defeat Wofford 1-0 on Oct. 2.

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FIELD HOCKEY

ASU defeated conference foe Radford 3-2 for its first win of the season Sept. 23. The Mountaineers won their first home game Oct. 23 with a 3-2 victory over Liberty University.

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TRACK

Outdoor men’s and women’s track won the Outdoor Southern Conference Championships. Women’s track won the Indoor Conference Championships, and the men’s team finished just short of first.

MEN’S GOLF

On March 17, Appalachian’s men’s golf team won by 16 strokes over four other competing teams at the Harmony Match Play Tournament The team’s scoring average this season was the lowest stroke average in school history.

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VOLLEYBALL

ASU volleyball closed out its season at the SoCon Tournament with a 12-4 conference record. Kasey Sauls achieved a personal milestone, recording over 3,000 career assists.

On Sept. 11, ASU defeated Detroit 2-0, their first victory following the tragic death of head coach Sean Pendleton. On Oct. 28, ASU battled Furman to a 0-0 tie at home, the Mountaineers’ 11th straight game without a loss. At the time, this was the third -longest unbeaten streak in NCAA soccer, and ASU shutout opponents in eight of the 11.

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CROSS COUNTRY

The men’s team finished 2nd in the home Mountaineer Open Sept. 18. With a fourth place finish Oct. 29 in the SoCon championships, the women’s team earned their fourth top-five finish of the season.

WINTER

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BASEBALL

The Mountaineers won a series over No. 7 LSU on the road, the biggest upset in ASU baseball history, Feb. 24-26. On March 13, ASU beat Duke 6-3 to win a 12th consecutive game, the second longest streak in school history.

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WOMEN’S GOLF Appalachian State University women’s golfer Yue Xu shot one over par to win the Terrier Intercollegiate Sept. 13. Women’s golf won the Low Country Intercollegiate March 8.

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SOFTBALL

The Mountaineers outscored NC Central 18-2 to sweep a double header February 18. With a 1-0 victory over Furman, the Mountaineers completed their first SoCon series win March 18.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL

ASU scored a season-high in points to knock off Wofford 9381 in the opening round of the SoCon tournament March 2. Senior Omar Carter and junior Jamaal Trice combine for 40 points in an 81-66 home victory against rival Elon Jan. 28.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

The Apps upset NC State in Raleigh 66-62 behind 26 points from Anna Freeman on March 17 to reach the Sweet 16 of the National Invitational Tournament. The Mountaineers dominated Chattanooga 77-52 in the SoCon Tournament semi-finals March 4.

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WRESTLING

Seniors Austin Trotman and Kyle Blevins earned the highest finishes in Mountaineer history, finishing third and fourth in the nation respectively March 17. Seniors Kyle Blevins, Austin Trotman and Mike Kessler helped the Mountaineers beat Davidson 39-10 to secure individual 6-0 conference records, and led ASU to a perfect SoCon record.

MEN’S TENNIS

On April 13, the Mountaineers beat the undefeated College of Charleston on senior day. The win secured the third seed in the SoCon tournament and was the last home match for Alex Markov, Philip Kloc and Alain Humblet. The comeback win against Elon in the quarterfinals of the SoCon Tournament. App made it to the semifinals for the first time since 2008.

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WOMEN’S TENNIS

On February 25 the Mountaineers knocked off East Carolina 5-2 in an out-of-conference upset. At the end of the season, the women’s tennis team won 13 games, surpassing the mark set in 2006.

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