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Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Vol. 87, No. 08
No more students on sexual misconduct boards Following questions raised during a student conduct case last year, a dedicated board will handle these cases by ANNE BUIE
Managing Editor
Back in August, Chancellor Kenneth Peacock approved a 29-page addendum to the Code of Student Conduct in regards to sexual misconduct. Now, at Friday’s Board of Trustee’s meeting, it was announced students serving on the student conduct board would not be allowed to be involved in sexual misconduct cases. Instead, a sexual misconduct board, composed of three members, will handle these sensitive topics, according to the WinstonSalem Journal. “These are highly com-
plex issues and challenges, and it puts our students in a very difficult position to process it and process it as peers,” Dean of Students J.J. Brown said in The News and Observer. An investigation process has been created for “complaints or reports of sexual misconduct,” according to the Watauga Democrat. Sexual misconduct is defined as any sex act against someone’s will, without his or her consent or when he or she is unable to freely give consent, according to the updated Code of Student Conduct. Consent has now been defined in the code as “explicit approval to engage in sexual activity demon-
‘Dry spell’ of crime allows time for extra training
strated by clear actions or words. Non-verbal consent is not as clear as talking about what you want sexually and what you don’t want. Consent to some form of sexual activity cannot be automatically taken as consent to any other form of sexual activity.” “We have gone to this investigative model,” Brown said in Watauga Democrat. “We assign an investigator to cases of sexual misconduct.” Last year, the university was criticized for its handling of the sexual misconduct cases involving two females students and two former football players. Although District Attorney Jerry Wilson chose
not to prosecute the ath- seriously as anyone in the letes, the university con- state, and that’s something tinued to take we will consteps to ensure tinue to do.” the situation But this “These are highly would not hapchange is complex issues pen again. only one and challenges, At Friday’s of the few and it puts our meeting, Chanchanges the students in a very u n i v e r s i t y cellor Kenneth Peacock said difficult position to has begun “we’re serious process it and pro- making this about finding cess it as peers.” a c a d e m i c out when these year. things happen, J.J. Brown, Dean of Students The imand when they plementawill happen.” tion of a “When I say that, peo- task force was announced ple think I’m taking it back in June, which will lightly,” Peacock said as be co-chaired by Brown quoted in The Charlotte and Director of Equality, Observer. “I’m not taking Diversity and Compliance it lightly. I’m taking it very Linda Foulsham. seriously…We take this as The task force will focus
on examining the university’s harassment prevention programs’ efficiency. Most recently, The Red Flag Campaign, sponsored by the Sociology Club and the OASIS Sexual Violence Prevention Committee, has been part of a year long campus campaign. The bystander intervention trains people to recognize “red flags” and encourages them to say something. Sometime this fall, a survey about sexual misconduct on campus will distributed, according to the Watauga Democrat. “It’s going to take all of us to truly move this initiative forward,” Brown said in the Watauga Democrat.
Appalachian sororities welcome new sisters
by KASI MITCHELL News Reporter
Both the University Police and Boone Police Department are currently increasing their crime, firearms and qualifications safety training. “There’s not really too much going on in Boone right now,” Cpt. Andy Le Beau, commander of investigations, said. “We’re kind of in a dry spell when it comes to crime.” Due to their “extra time,” the Boone police department is specifically increasing their crime and firearms training, Le Beau said. Joe Knapp, senior police officer for Boone Police Department, said they are aiming to maintain a 75 percent accuracy score on their firearms training this year, with the state requiring only 70 percent. However, the Boone Police Department’s SWAT Team has scored with 90 percent accuracy, Knapp said. Boone PD is also training with their Canine Unit, Knapp said. “We go to vacant buildings and have two of our guys hide while wearing bite sleeves and protective clothing,” Knapp said. “Then we go in and storm the building with the canine’s and see how fast we can find them.” Boone Police Department is hiring for three different positions and will be training for them soon as well, Knapp said. Officer K.C. Mitchell, lieutenant of investigations for University Police, said this was the first year they were able to have firearms training twice in one year. “We usually are only able to hold firearms training once in the spring, but this year we have the extra opportunity for the fall,” Mitchell said. Mitchell said each of their officers will have a 10 to 12 hour day at a firing range in Lenoir, North Carolina beginning Oct. 4 through Oct. 9. “Our goal is to keep our 80 percent accuracy score on firearms with rifles, pistols and shotguns,” Mitchell said. Next month, University Police will also have qualifications and safety training, as well as situational crime training. “It’s good for officers to have more time for crime training and are able to gain experience in various situations, rather than what is only required from the state mandate,” Mitchell said.
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New sorority members celebrate after recieving their bids on Sunday afternoon at Duck Pond Field. The event concluded rush week for sororities with over 300 bids extended. “Through the process you make a connection with people, and you want to be part of their group,” Alpha Omega Pi Lake Richmond said. The sororites celebrated finding their new homes by parading around campus with their newfound sisters.
Former student and army veteran honored at memorial service by JOSHUA FARMER
nadore secured the plaque with Terry Varnadore’s name on the Veteran’s Memorial. A memorial service was held “It means a great deal to me Saturday afternoon for a former that they have this for Terry,” university student who died April Casey Varnadore said. “Terry ab23, 2011 while deployed in Af- solutely loved it [at Appalachian]. ghanistan. He would always tell anybody Army Chief Warrant Offi- that the time of his life was here at cer 2 Terry L. Varnadore II died Appalachian, and the best friends of wounds when the helicopter that he ever had were made here.” he was piloting Appalachian crashed last year. alumnus David Members of Smalls was Var“This is a ceremony nadore’s roomthe university’s that we don’t want. ROTC opened mate for two years But things happen the ceremony by while they attendraising and lowed Appalachian. and we want to be ering the flag to “It’s about resure we remember half-staff while this wonderful fam- membering who the national anily and the service of he was and not them was played. forgetting what Terry Varnadore.” “This is a cerhe did,” Smalls emony that we said. “He had his Kenneth Peacock, Chancellor don’t want,” military career, he Chancellor Kenhad his time here neth Peacock said. at App. What I “But things happen and we want wanted to shed a light on was to be sure we remember this won- who he was here for us.” derful family and the service of Varnadore was a good friend Terry Varnadore.” to everyone and loved life, Smalls Peacock said he keeps a picture said during the ceremony. of Varnadore in his office. “He would sometimes come “I want to be reminded I’m into your room, sit down, look not just here free because it hap- at you and ask ‘How’s it going?’” pened,” Peacock said. “Someone Smalls said. “We ask people that put himself in harm’s way...for the every day, but when Terry did benefit of all of us.” it, you knew he meant it and he Varnadore’s widow, Casey Var- wanted to know.” Intern News Reporter
OIivia Wilkes | The Appalachian
Chancellor Kenneth Peacock stands by widow Casey Varnadore and her daughters Leila and Ava of former student Terry Varnadore who died while deployed in Afghanistan. A memorial service was held for Varnadore Saturday.
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Social media is ‘good tool’ for finding information on crimes by KATELYN BYNG Intern News Reporter
Boone Police Department, University Police and the Watauga County Sheriff ’s Office are now using social media to investigate crimes and inform the community. University Police use social media to investigate crimes involving drugs, harassment cases, missing persons or threat assessments, Cpt. Todd Corley, the investigations commander of University Police, said. “It’s really kind of amazing that people just put that kind of information out there about themselves,” Corley said. “It’s a very good tool for a various
amount of reasons.” Social media has been used to solve crimes, using the “wealth of information” provided since Corley joined the force in 2007, but the department’s Facebook page is a new creation. The town of Boone Police Department began using social media to assist with police work for the last year and a half, Cpt. Andy Lebeau said. Lebeau said the department is still experimenting with how it can be used, but currently it plays a role in informing the community about present incidents and community involvement with law enforcement. “We can really give out real time to benefit the
citizens,” Lebeau said. Lebeau said he views social media as “just another tool to communicate with people in Boone.” The Watauga County Sheriff ’s Office also uses social media in solving crime. Captain Dee Dee Rominger said social media is used to discover information about individuals posting on the sites and about events that have occurred or are scheduled to occur in the future. “Social media assists with some crimes but it has its limitations also,” Rominger said. “Sometimes the information posted on social media sites is not accurate information and can hamper the investigation.”
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No mosques in Boone leaves students without a place to pray by STEPHANIE SANSOUCY News Reporter
Because the closet mosques are in Johnson City, an hour and a half away, Muslims in Boone don’t have an easily accesible mosque to pray at, Lena Aloumari, senior journalism major and President of the Student Muslim Association, said. “If it’s a tradition you have where you go every week, it’s hard to break that,” Aloumari said. “You have no choice, you are forced to break the tradition unless you are willing to drive that far.” Jamal Bajwa, a member of the Student Muslim Association said a mosque is not only a place for prayer, but a place to develop a sense of community. The lack of a mosque in Boone makes it hard for Muslim students to feel united. Bajwa said it also prevents him and his fellow Muslims from attending Friday prayer because they would have to drive so far. A mosque is a place for Muslims to learn about their religion, he said. In today’s world of misinformation, Bajwa said a mosque would allow students to be able to correctly answer the question posed by friends as well as society about Islam. Meg Lemoine, junior cultural anthropology major and member of the Student Muslim Association said she wouldn’t expect there to be a mosque in Boone. Lemoine said this would be the time for Boone to build a mosque, or designate a space for Islamic prayer. Lemoine said she thinks
Courtney Roskos | The Appalachian
Omar Ali gives a lecture for Multicultural programming Tuesday evening entitled History, Africa and Islam in the Making of the Modern World. Ali is an Associate Professer at UNC-Greensboro.
it is “time for Boone to take advantage of growing interest in spirituality and grow in its knowledge and awareness and interest in different types of spirituality.” Omar Ali, a professor of African American Studies and who specializes in Islam in the Indian Ocean World at UNC-Greensboro, recently spoke at the university. Ali suggested organizing a petition signed by students supporting a prayer space for Islamic prayer, to be presented to the town of Boone as well as Appalachian.
Ali said “that is what people in positions of power respond to, people coming together as an organized voice and inserting themselves that way.” Aloumari said they do not need a mosque to pray, just a space to gather and organize prayer. Westminster Canterbury Fellowship has offered their room called Third Place, which opened this year, as a place for the student Muslims to hold prayer. Aloumari said if they can’t find a room on campus, they use Third Place.
Cottages of Boone to open next year by LINDSAY BOOKOUT Intern News Reporter
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The Cottages of Boone is expected to be the largest student housing development, and is slated to open on Aug. 15, 2013, Kait Keller, marketing and leasing manager of The Cottages of Boone, said. “We are excited to bring The Cottages of Boone to the community and we look forward to a relationship with the Town of Boone, Watauga County and all of our future residents,” Keller said. Pricing begins at $560 per person, which includes cable, Internet, water, sewer, trash and pest control, plus the use of all of the amenities, including an alarm systems in every home, a 24-hour clubhouse, saunas, steam rooms, an outdoor pool, free tanning, a computer lab with free printing and much more, Keller said. The cottages also offer individual leases in one, three and four bedroom lodges, Keller said. In total, there are 894 bedrooms, she said. Keller said this project has been worked on for a few years. Overall, there are over 100 buildings, with some being duplexes, some being apartments and some being single family type housing, Joe Furman, director of Watauga County’s Planning & Inspections and Economic Development, said. Construction started this summer, Furman said. Furman said the cottages are still applying for more building permits to ensure they have everything they need to open in time.
Joey Johnson | The Appalachian
The future site of The Cottages of Boone is under construction. Upon completion, The Cottages will be the largest housing development in Boone with 109 buildings.
During the lease-up process the cottages will likely have between 20 to 30 employees, Keller said. Molly Kight, a junior and pre-law major, was recently hired as a leasing agent. Kight said she helps students pick out their cottage location, answer any questions and helps them sign their lease, as well as on-campus marketing during busy class times and at football games. Keller said they are signing leases daily on a first come, first served basis. “I would not recommend living anywhere else,” Kight said. “This is going to be the new top tier housing option for students.”
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Despite lack of public exposure, metal Review: ‘Babel’ bands in Boone have sold fan base by CONNOR CHILDERS
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oone metal band Dreaming in Color hosted a live show in their basement last Friday, joined by fellow Boone band As Oceans, Sanford’s Dying as GoodMen and D.C.’s Wings Denied. “My friend who went here last year knew I was into metal and he was like ‘There’s this thing going on at this house, you should go check it out,’” Matt Dockery, freshman sustainable development major said. “And so we were like, ‘Yeah we like metal and it’s free, so we’ll go check it out.’” During the live show, As Oceans shot footage for the video of their song “Measured.” Another part of the video was shot in the Boone wilderness in order to capture the full essence of being a metal band in Boone. The video is in dedication to former band member Wes Bryant who died in Aug. But of all the genres of music in Boone, metal is one of the least represented genres, partly because Boone’s metal scene only consists
of two bands: As Oceans and Dreaming in Color. “A lot of the metal community is on the Internet, so if you look at our Facebook page [the fanbase] is from all around the country,” Logan Lawson, vocalist for As Oceans said. Freshman business economics major Chris Pope attended the show. “I feel like there are a lot of avid show goers who would express themselves as metal fans, but I think everyone has a little metal in them,” Pope said. Pope said although metals shows aren’t noticeable in Boone, the desire for the music is. “I think if you just talk to people they’ll be willing to listen to a little bit of metal,” Pope said. Ben Dunlop, vocalist for DIC, said what sets the metal scene apart from the other music scenes in Boone because it does not rely solely on town venues. “I feel like [the metal scene] has managed to keep itself alive without the help of local venues,” Dunlop said. But despite the genre, Lawson said music creates unity and a
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Justin Perry | The Appalachian
Joey Diehl, guitarist for the band As Oceans, performs Sept. 22. As Oceans, a metal band from Boone, is entirely made up of student performers. The band's first record is expected this year.
sense of community - even metal. “We know that music is something that unifies everyone no matter what genre it is,” Lawson said. “It’s something where peo-
ple can experience something and feel emotion together.” The next show at Dreaming in Color’s house is a Halloween show on Friday, Oct. 26.
Boone’s ‘Hidden Hand’ piercing shop revealed by BRANDON ALLISON Intern A&E Reporter
Recently, three university alumni opened up a shop exclusively offering professional, quality piercings. Hidden Hand Jewelry and Piercing Studio opened Sept. 1 and is located next to 704 W. King St. Appalachian alumni Colin Weathers, Ben On-
stot, Bryce Teel and former student Jasper Haugaard own the store together. Prior to graduation, the three alumni plus Haugaard noticed there was not a store dedicated solely to piercings – Ink Link and Expressions, both located in downtown Boone, offer other services in addition to piercings. “Our goal is to offer quality piercing,” Weathers, Hidden Hand Jewelry
and Piercing Studio owner said. “We want to focus on having a professional shop and to have a good community following.” The name Hidden Hand was coined by a potential piercer the owners knew. They chose that name over another idea Sharp Jewelry & Piercing Studio. The store also has a variety of jewelry for people to buy.
Viking Moses, Brandon Holdt performed at Espresso News by LOVEY COOPER
Opener Brandon Holdt’s two-man group consisting of distorted guitar, vocals and drums set the stage for the main attraction. Brendon Massei of New York-based Crowds welcomed Holdt, formerly a memViking Moses performed solo at Espresso ber of resident group the Red Snapper FamNews and Low Wine Bar after a somewhat ily Band. “I absolutely love his music.” Massei said late start by opening act Brandon Holdt of his opener after the show. Saturday. The two first met several years ago. Massei played solo under the band name “When Red Snapper broke up there were Viking Moses, accompanying himself on one track in the form of a recorded guitar a lot of new people who had just started listening to them who were pretty loop. bummed out,” Nathan Sheets, His usual band was unable to travel from Pennsylvania for the “I absolutely co-booking agent and promoter for Espresso News, said. “So that spur of the moment show. love his he’s playing again is really excit“Under the circumstances, I music.” ing.” think it went really well,” Massei Sheets described the somewhat said. Brendon Massei, Viking Moses angst-filled set was darker than Massei seemed at ease the enwhat he is used to from Holdt, tire show, making banter with the but equally astounding in terms crowd between songs and taking requests for his own songs and covers in- of musical talent. “We love bringing in the community that cluding songs by Dolly Parton and Neutral has built up around this coffee shop and the Milk Hotel. Members of the audience at Espresso shows we put on here and showing them News said they were very pleased with the music that they’ve never seen before.” said Devon Tuttle, the second booking agent for show. “It was pretty amazing,” sophomore stu- Espresso News and senior sustainable dedio arts major Chris Phillips said. “I think I velopment major. Espresso News’ next concert features Eugot chills a couple times and maybe my eyes gene Chadbourne on Friday at 9 p.m. watered a little bit during a couple songs.” Intern A&E Reporter
Weathers said they plan to give back to their community by sponsoring events and developments here in Boone. Hidden Hand also features resident artwork along their walls, decorating their shop. “We’re a homegrown piercing shop right on King Street,” Onstot said. Melissa Green is a piercer at Hidden Hand and said the establishment
has a great atmosphere. “We cater to everyone here,” Green said. “Anyone from a mother bringing her 5-year-old daughter in to have her ears pierced or older people coming in. The shop is very clean and professional.” Hidden Hand is open noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Sunday. For more information, visit facebook.com/HiddenHandStudio.
After three years of waiting for new material from the Brits responsible for the iconic track “Little Lion Man,” Mumford & Sons have released their second album “Babel.” “I Will Wait” is the promotional single released from the album and “Below My Feet” - both incredible and beautiful songs by Mumford & Sons - were performed on the band’s recent stint on Saturday Night Live, making those two tracks the temporary preview and identity for fans to judge. Well this judge’s ruling is in and “Babel” was worth the three year wait. The overall feel of the album is true to the nu-bluegrass, folksound Mumford & Sons have already established for themselves. And anyone who has not fallen for this quartet across the pond by now will when they listen to “Babel,” “Babel” closely mirrors its predecessor “Sigh No More” in sound and composition, but what’s to hate about that? Sure everyone wants the next album to sound different than the first, but “Sigh No More” is a phenomenal debut and “Babel” is a great follow up, hands down. “Babel” is now available in vinyl, CD and MP3 format.
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THE APPALACHIAN Your student newspaper since 1934 HANNAH POMPHREY
STAFF OPINION
Chick-fil-a’s new stance doesn’t erase past misdoings
Editor-in-Chief
ANNE BUIE
Managing Editor
CHELSEY FISHER News Editor
MICHAEL BRAGG A&E Editor
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DAVID SABBAGH If you thought Chickfil-a’s promise to stop donating to anti-gay rights group was a sincere change of heart, then you are, unfortunately, wrong. The story about Chickfil-a promising Chicago alderman Joe Moreno they would stop their donations to “political” anti-gay
groups was published in the Chicago Phoenix and on the restaurant’s website. However, this was quite clearly a cheap ploy to try to win back boycotting customers. But I know better. Dan Cathy, Chick-fila’s Chief Operating Office and the man on the forefront of the company’s campaign against gay rights, is still in charge. When asked by The Baptist Press in July about the $5 million in donations to anti-gay groups like Focus on the Family and the National Organization for Marriage, Dan Cathy replied “guilty as
charged.” He obviously hasn’t changed his beliefs. And he’s made absolutely no apology for the harm Chick-fil-a helped fund. I support Dan Cathy’s – and Chick-fil-a’s – right to free speech. But this is about much more than an optional apology. Chick-fil-a is continuing to support anti-gay groups. Last Tuesday’s WinShape “Ride for the Family,” which took place the day of Cathy’s supposed agreement, asked riders to donate anywhere from $3,500-$15,000 to partic-
ipate in a motorcycle ride from Charleston, S.C. to Wilmington, N.C. The money goes directly to a group, founded by the Cathy family, called The Marriage and Family Foundation. Guess what that organization promotes. And Chick-fil-a contributed $1 million dollars to it last year. I wish I could say that Cathy’s statement was a win for equal rights, but multiple factors seem to indicate that Chick-fila has not really changed their stance – they’ve merely closed their wallets to any anti-gay groups but
their own. Cathy’s lie that donations to anti-gay groups were ending does not erase the $5 million already gone to promoting bigotry and discrimination. It certainly will not win back my business. I encourage anyone else who has been upset by Chick-fil-a’s anti-gay stance to seriously consider whether or not you think the company has really changed their tune. My vote is no. Sabbagh, a freshman theatre arts major from Winston-Salem, is an opinion writer.
EDITORIAL CARTOON
Weapon of words drawn against LGBT community
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STAFF OPINION
Don’t get mad, get united
Andrew Cox | Editorial Cartoonist
STAFF OPINION
Media criticizes Lady Gaga for not being carbon copy LINDSEY BOOKOUT Almost any student knows the preacher who comes to campus and spews random nonsense about Christianity. Even if what he preaches offends you, take a a moment and look around. The crowd you’re standing in is all united against him. My friends and I disagree with every thing he says, but he is a source of entertainment. When he returned Wednesday, my roommate ran into our room yelling, “Come outside! The preacher is back!” And then we went to listen with our fellow Mountaineers and listen to a man attempt to preach. Everyone knows who the preacher is meaning we can all swap funny stories about him. He once told my roommate that she is a “wicked, wicked woman” because she is a Catholic. He called one guy “the child of the Devil.” What he’s saying is just too outlandish to even be true. Why get upset? I do not affiliate with any sort of religion but I think everyone should be able to sit and enjoy the preacher’s bizarre comments with their peers. It really doesn’t matter who you are or what you believe in – as long as you’re standing beside me shaking your head at that preacher, we’re instant allies. Bookout, a sophomore English major from Charlotte, is an intern news reporter.
KATIE REULE Lady Gaga, the infamous meatsuit-wearing, egg-arriving pop star who never ceases to amaze the American public is usually in the news for some excessive stunt, outfit, performance or outlandish statement. But recently, the media has targeted this pop icon for something that almost everyone deals with: weight gain. And this is just another example
of how the media breeds a culture based on impossible standards. I mean, when someone mentions Lady Gaga, who thinks, “Oh yeah, the one who’s gained 25 pounds on tour this season”? Nobody? Didn’t think so. Who cares if Lady Gaga put on a few extra pounds while juggling a worldwide tour and the constant berating pressure of a media eye bent on perfection? As a young woman in this psychotic society obsessed with body image and an unrealistic portrayal of what the “perfect” body looks like, I’m glad Lady Gaga has put on some weight. According to US Magazine, Gaga remarked, “I really don’t feel bad about [gaining weight], not even for a second.”
I think it’s great that such a well-known public figure defended her recent jump up in size by telling the hungry cameras that yes, she knows about the gain but is an Italian from New York who loves to eat pasta and pizza. But the larger issue here isn’t some celebrity gaining weight, but rather the incredible pressure of the media to dictate what beauty is. When did it become normal for men and women to feel poorly about their bodies just because they didn’t fit the “ideal image” presented in airbrushed magazines? Who cares what they say! The media tries constantly to publish a carbon copy image of what an entire nation of individuals should
look like, but that’s not right. Beauty is unique and should be celebrated no matter what size, shape, weight or color someone is. It’s time for somebody to stand up and tell the larger media that criticizing someone for their weight is wrong. In the words of Eleanor Roosevelt, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” So maybe it’s time for the rest of us to take a step back and realize that just because it’s on a magazine, TV or smiling blankly back from a CD cover, it doesn’t have the ability to dictate who we are anymore. Reule, a junior public relations and journalism major from Charlotte, is an opinion writer.
STAFF OPINION
Honey Boo Boo and reality TV: the downfall of society
KAITLIN NEWKIRK You know that meme that says, “I don’t want to live on this planet anymore?” Well, that’s how I feel whenever I see six-yearold “Toddlers & Tiaras” star Alana Thompson’s new show, “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.” Reality TV today seems
to be more of an oxymoron than anything else. There is no reality in television. There is only stupidity. From game shows to dating shows, from “Real World” to “Real Housewives,” from “Jersey Shore” to Honey Boo Boo, we watch the downfall of society on our own TVs. That’s not reality – that’s amped-up insanity that makes Americans look like complete imbeciles. If I was teaching a classroom of foreign exchange students and they asked me to explain the term “the ugly American” I would point them to any reality show.
The real kicker, however is that Honey Boo Boo and her family make at least $2,000 to $4,000 per episode, according to The Hollywood Reporter. If the show is picked up for a second season, their salary will only increase. The Huffington Post also reports that “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” had more viewers than the Republican National Convention. Seriously? These people are getting paid outrageous amounts of money and being watched more enthusiastically than the possible fate of our na-
tion for what? Crazy family antics? Being stupid? If that’s the case, then I know plenty of people who should have their own “reality shows.” Of course, you can never know what is staged and what isn’t anymore, but let’s face it – no family acts like Alana Thompson’s all day every day. Sorry Honey Boo Boo, the secret’s out: reality TV isn’t real. It’s just scary to me that these individuals are chosen to represent us as Americans on television and actually get paid an actor’s salary to do it. Actors are talented. Re-
ality show stars are parodies of our culture. And they’re terrible at reading the lines they’ve been assigned. If you’ve ever listened to what reality show stars are saying, their intonation and diction, you’d notice how fake and similar it all is. What scares me even more is the future. “Jersey Shore” already seems to have hit rock bottom. So what could be next? What outrageous idea of reality is going to haunt my screen tomorrow? Newkirk, an English major from Wilmington, is an opinion writer.
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SPORTS
The Appalachian
| September 25, 2012
FOOTBALL
Appalachian beats Chattanooga, 34-17 by JORDAN DAVIS
Intern Sports Reporter
Despite being tied for a majority of the game, ASU defeated Chattanooga 34-17, Saturday. This is the Mountaineers’ eighth straight win against Chattanooga. The two teams entered the fourth quarter knotted at 10 in what was a tightly contested game, but App overwhelmed the Moc’s in the final frame to blow the game open 34-17. “I think the last 11 minutes was one of the best segments we’ve played this season,” Head Coach Jerry Moore said. The defense played a large role in the
team’s fourth quarter success, forcing turnovers on three consecutive Chattanooga drives to open the quarter. Quarterback Jamal Jackson connected with wide receiver Sean Price for touchdowns on back to back drives following the turnovers to take a commanding lead. Price, playing in only his second career game, led the team with 130 yards in the air. But prior to the fourth quarter, the game appeared to be in the Moc’s favor. Early turnovers allowed the Moc’s to hold a 10-0 lead after the first quarter. “It was an awesome game for us,”
Moore said. “You never know how a game will go. I was unbelievably proud of our football team to come back like they did after getting down 10-0.” However, a 35-yard touchdown catch by running back Steven Miller just before halftime tied the game up and gave App some momentum going into the second half. Jamal Jackson achieved a milestone in his career, becoming the 13th Mountaineer to pass for 3,000 yards. Jackson ranks 12th all time with 3,173 yards according to goasu.com. App will face Coastal Carolina at home Saturday in their final non-conference game of the year.
SOCCER
Women’s soccer head coach discusses current season by TERRY McCORMICK
nitely going to miss them after this season
Currently, the women’s soccer team has a 4-5 record. The Appalachian talked with Head Coach Sarah Strickland to compare seasons, discuss goals.
TA: What do the new players bring to the team? SS: I’m really proud of our new players, Jenna Caudle is a very dangerous scorer up top, and we also have players such as Kate Ward and Merlin Beckwith who have shown that they are very creative and tough players as well. We brought in a great class and everyone is contributing.
Intern Sports Reporter
The Appalachian: What were you most proud of about the 2011 season? Sarah Strickland: The Longwood Game because it was the first time in five years we had won a game in overtime and it was a huge feat for our program TA: What is the team’s biggest goal this season? SS: To make the tournament and represent ourselves well when we get there, bottom line. TA: What does this year’s team need to improve on from last year? SS: Taking advantage of our opportunities and putting games away. Making sure we continue to attack when we get ahead in games. TA: Do you believe that
Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian
Junior forward Sonia Sanchez battles for possession of the ball Friday night at the ASU Soccer Stadium at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex. The Mountaineers lost 2-3.
this year’s team has a chance to win a Southern Conference championship? SS: Our conference is so full of parity that it’s unbelievable. Our main focus right now is making the tournament and approaching the season game by game and to make sure we don’t look past anyone TA: What makes your team captains special?
SS: The unique part about our captains is that they each have a unique leadership style. Amy Werdine is our vocal leader who commands respect and guides the team. Hannah Coad leads by example and her play makes her teammates want to play harder. Taylor Dunlap leads with her remarkable consistency. The balance of the three really works for us, and we’re defi-
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FOOTBALL
Following injury, Miller returns for season by JORDAN DAVIS
Intern Sports Reporter
Following a shoulder injury in the spring, running back Steven Miller has returned for his senior season as a starter. “Of course every running back has a dream of being the starter,” Miller said. “But, I’m just happy I’ve worked myself up to this point and I’m able to help the team out.” Miller has rushed for a team high 305 yards and five touchdowns through the first three games of the 2012 season. “I owe that to my Oline obviously,” Miller said. “Those guys block their tail off. They’ve been practicing all year and getting better week by week, so I just have to make sure I keep up with those guys.” Before transferring to App in 2011, Miller starred
at Nassau Community College winning the 2010 Northeast Conference player of the year. Once arriving at App, he was able to produce right away in a backup role averaging five yards a carry in 2011. “Steven has brought a lot to the team,” Running Backs Coach Chris Foster said. “He’s a small scat back in weight, but a lot of time he likes lower his shoulder and deliver the boom to a lot of people. He’ll shock them when he comes through the hole.” Foster said Miller was a great asset. “A hard worker, and a lot of the guys look up to him, so he’s been great for the underclassmen,” Foster said. Miller said the biggest thing is trying to win the national championship. “All the personal accolades will come together if we focus on one goal,” Miller said.
TA: Which player has been the biggest surprise this season? SS: Sam McVeigh, is someone who we always knew was going to do well, but she has stepped up this season and had a role in a lot of our goals this season whether it’s a set piece or longer ball, she’s really been a huge part of our offseason TA: What is your favorite part about coaching at App State? SS: The relationships with our players and the family feel that we have within our group.
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