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Students on academic suspension decrease

Dorm larcenies increase, burglaries do not by ANDREW CLAUSEN

by KELLI STRAKA News Reporter

The number of students on academic suspension based on their grade-point average has decreased since fall 2009, said Heather Langdon, associate director for Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning. At the end of fall 2009, 212 students were on academic suspension. At the end of spring 2012, 155 students were on academic suspension. “ASU has a strong desire to retain students and have them succeed,” said Martha Wilson, senior associate registrar with Student Services. The university has committees on campus that are geared toward retention and academic success, Wilson said. Mapworks is one of the reasons he thinks fewer students have been on academic suspension, said Bob Gibbard, an academic adviser for the university. Mapworks, which was implemented this semester, has helped academic advisers identify students who are having issues academically before they become larger problems, Gibbard said. According to the university’s academic regulations, to continue at Appalachian in good academic standing, undergraduate students must earn a minimum GPA of 1.75 after 1 to 15 attempted hours, 1.90 after completing 16 to 30 attempted hours and 2.00 after 31 attempted hours. If a student does not earn the minimum GPA, they are placed on academic probation during the fall or spring semester that follows. If the student uses the two semesters of academic probation but fails to earn a cumulative GPA to place them on good academic standing, the student will be academically suspended. At that point, the student’s only recourse is to enroll during the university’s summer terms until they are in good academic standing. While on academic probation, students can appeal to the Appeals Board, comprised of advisers, to have an extra semester to get on good academic standing. Academic probation is a “red flag,” not a punishment, Gibbard said. Students can voluntarily take an academic probation workshop. At the academic probation workshop, students are shown options on how to “get back on track,” Gibbard said. “ASU wants to see you succeed,” he said. While the workshop is not mandatory, students who have taken the workshop have shown an increase in academic success, Gibbard said. Students have multiple options to get off academic probation. “All hope is not lost,” Gibbard said.

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Dorm larcenies have increased this year on Appalachian's campus.

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here have already been three reports of burglary and 21 reports of larceny this year, according to university police’s crime statistics. In 2010 and 2011, there were 33 and 19 reported larceny crimes in residence halls respectively. “Burglary is when somebody enters a building illegally with the purpose of either stealing something or to commit a crime,” Chief of ASU Police Gunther Doerr said. “Larceny is when you’re in a place where you are allowed to be, such as a party, and commit a crime.” Appalachian’s residence halls, in contrast, experienced five burglaries in 2010, and one in 2011. Burglary doesn’t even have to be forced entry. Doerr said incidences tend to happen when students don’t lock their dorm room.

Director of University Housing Tom Kane said students were willing to “sacrifice a level of safety” by not locking their room doors. “They leave doors unlocked whether they are in the room, down the hall or even out of the building,” he said. “This creates an environment for crimes of opportunity, specifically people entering empty and unlocked rooms to take property which is not their’s.” Coordinator for University Housing Jason Timpson said he thought the reason students don’t lock their door was because they are caught up in the “App Family.” “That leads everyone to believe that everybody here or everybody who comes here has your best interest at and that’s just not the reality,” Timpson said. Timpson said students are caught up in the community on their floor and not who is in the

building, which isn’t safe. “I try to explain to them that you feel like where you grew up was safe but you didn’t leave your house and car unlocked when you’re not there,” Timpson said. University Housing does a lockout campaign from year to year, Timpson said. “We work with the police and go around a test door knobs and see if it is locked or unlocked,” Timpson said. “Then with the one’s we find unlocked, we lock them and leave them a note that says that you could have been robbed at this point.” He said a lockout campaign should happen in the coming weeks for Coltrane Hall residences. “I don’t think it’s a large issue,” Timpson said. “But if people are not aware than it can become an issue because things are getting smaller and electronics are getting more expensive and are easier to sell.”

Students reflect on second presidential debate

“I think Obama won the debate. I think he called Mitt Romney out on a bunch of stuff that he was saying and Mitt Romney didn’t really answer any of the questions that were asked to him.” Joshua Joyner, sophomore appropriate technology major

“Romney won the debate because basically, like the first debate, he had more facts than Obama did. Obama was just rambling on... he never was actually answering any of the questions, he was kind of going around the boat based on everything and Romney was actually answering them.” Edward Olstrom, sophomore biology major

Professor to join Alaskan drilling project by KELLI STRAKA News Reporter

After about 10 years of waiting, Ellen Cowan, a professor in the geology department will join 31 scientists from around the world May 30, 2013 to study climate and tectonic changes in southern Alaska. The team will drill in the abyssal plain, the fan and the continental shelf in Alaska. Cowan said she will observe the sedimentary record in the core as it is drilled, identify the sediment and make a graphic image, she said. The project was proposed around 10 years ago. Since Cowan has worked her whole career in Alaska, she was part of the original team. “I’m really excited that I get to participate,” Cowan said. “It’s worth waiting for, I just know, but it’s been a long time to get our project to be picked.” Of the 31 scientists working with the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program, 12 are from the United States. The expedition will leave from Victoria, British Columbia on the JOIDES Resolution and stay in the southern gulf of Alaska, near the Saint Elias Mountains, for two months, where the team will work 24-hours a day, taking turns of 12-hour shifts.

In 1971, a team drilled into the southern Alaska’s ocean, but only revealed 40 percent of the record, Cowan said. “We think we can 100 percent,” she said. “So we’re pretty optimistic.” Before leaving the ship, the team must compile a book of their findings, Cowan said. Then, every scientist will do follow-up research, from which they’ll form their conclusions. Cowan said she plans to write a research proposal grant and work with students on analyzing the data that’s collected. Junior theater arts major Pami Cuevas took an oceanography class with Cowan. Cuevas said the class was “very intriguing and interesting,” and she thinks it’s a “wonderful opportunity” that Cowan gets to go to Alaska. Sophomore accounting major Kyle Brown had Cowan for a class, as well. Brown said Cowan’s experiences “added another layer of depth” to the class’ discussion. “I think it’s a great opportunity for her to get out there and learn her craft, so to speak,” Brown said. “There’s no better way to learn about something that getting out there and doing it and I see that that’s exactly what she is doing.”

“Well I don’t really think anyone won it because it’s a debate. But mainly, I think Obama did a better job this time than last time. He was just generally more assertive and generally more on the attack you could say. ” Tucker Galloway, freshman music industry studies major

“I mean, I would definitely say Obama. I might be a little bit biased, but I would not say Romney at all. But I don’t really claim a winner to debates because they both make good points on their own sides, but I feel like Obama came out looking more confident.”

“I kind of felt like the debate was evenly matched. I didn’t feel like either candidate had answered the questions fully and I felt like they were just undercutting each other instead of trying to answer the questions.”

Kathleen Eakes, freshman global studies and Spanish major.

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Courtney Fish, freshman biology major News Reporter

Candlelight vigil held in memory of ASU student

Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Tyler Blalock's close friends pause for a moment of reflection while Kathryn Kirkpatrick, English professor, reads the poem, "White Owl Flies into and Out of the Field" by Mary Oliver at Monday night’s candlelight vigil held for Blalock.

Animals bring ‘new energy’ to classes by LINDSAY BOOKOUT News Reporter

There is a positive physiological effect in the brain that occurs when humans interact with animals. This effect has prompted some faculty and staff at the university to bring pets to class and for the university to utilize therapy dogs, Sheri Clark, associate director of training for the university’s Counseling Center said. Clark works with the therapy dogs

at the counseling center but she said all animals can be therapeutic. Students are able to have an intimate connection with animals and it is a slightly different physiological reaction than when they have an intimate connection with humans, Clark said. Interacting with animals can also cause people’s blood pressure to go down as well as their heart rate, Clark see ANIMALS, pg. 2

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said. Jordan Maunder, a senior French and English major, has had professors bring animals into a classroom setting before. “It added a new energy to the classroom,” he said. Having animals in a classroom is slightly distracting, but it also took away from the stress of the classroom, Maunder said. Assistant French Professor Julin Everett has taken her dog to extra-curricular

study sessions at previous universities. In each case, she was meeting with students outside of class time to review for final exams, Everett said. Prior to bringing her dog, Everett asked first to ensure none of the students were scared of or allergic to dogs. “This was a stressful time for students, and I found that having my dog in the room made a huge difference,” Everett said. “She is a very calm dog and the students enjoyed petting her.”

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Hiring Foreign language professors ‘more rigorous’ than other departments by LINDSAY BOOKOUT

Julin Everett, an assistant English, Everett said. French professor, was hired Fogelquist said adjunct in the winter of 2011. professors usually must have Prospective professors at least an MA in the lanapply by sending in a port- guage and a minimum of folio including a cover letter, two years of teaching expestudent evaluations, writing rience and full-time professamples and teaching phi- sors must have a PhD. losophy, Ev“The hope erett said. is that you’ve The uni“I’m very satisfied created some versity rewith how the pro- sort of a trial ceives about cess went and I’m that will al1,000 aphappy to be here.” low for weedplicants, and ing out,” Fothen they gelquist said. Catherin Fountain, assistant professor “whittle” “Language it down to competency about 10 and always is an interview those people, Ev- important concern. One erett said. does have to have a very During the interview, she comprehensive knowledge was asked questions in Eng- of the language and good lish, but one professor asked speaking, listening, and her questions in French. comprehension skills. Good After teaching on cam- writing skills, as well.” pus, the applicants do a Assistant professor of scholarly presentation in Spanish Catherine Foun-

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Hiring a foreign language professor is a “rigorous process,” said Jim Fogelquist, the Languages, Literatures & Cultures Department Chairperson. Departments decide standard personnel hires, Fogelquist said. For foreign language professors, a slightly different process is used. After an advertisement is placed for a position and the candidate list is narrowed, three chosen candidates are brought to campus to teach for a few days. The candidates are often brought to a classroom to be observed and evaluated as they teach, Fogelquist said.

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tain said her hiring process went “smoothly.” Fountain was hired in January 2006 and since then, she has been on three hiring committees for other professors. “I feel like we do a pretty good job here at ASU,” Fountain said. “I’m very satisfied with how the process went and I’m happy to be here.” The hardest part about hiring someone is finding a “good fit” for the university, Fountain said. “These days, it’s extremely rare to hire someone who doesn’t have a Ph.D. in the language,” Fountain said. “When I was in graduate school, all of my graduate classes were in Spanish. Basically, that would weed anybody out who didn’t have a pretty high proficiency.”

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James Taylor raises funds for Obama camp by MICHAEL BRAGG

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Michael Bragg | The Appalachian

North Carolina native James Taylor performed in Blowing Rock at Westglow Resort and Spa Friday as part of a tour to raise funding for President Barack Obama’s campaign.

“I mean his music is universal, everybody likes his music and that’s what we need to be about - the universality - and trying to work together,” Dalton said. “And so when James Taylor comes it’s an entertaining night, but it’s also an informative night.” Even though the ticket prices were cut in half for students, the majority of younger faces at the event were volunteers. “If I weren’t a volunteer and I had to pay there’s no way I could be here,” said Emily Lawrence, sophomore art history major and College

Democrat. But Lawrence, who listened to Taylor since she was a child, was able to meet the music icon. “Today has been the most amazing, incredible experience, from getting to volunteer at this event to getting to see James Taylor come to our OFA office,” Lawrence said. “And he gave me a hug.” Candidate for North Carona’s 5th Congressional District Elisabeth Motsinger said having a popular and entertaining spokesperson like Taylor is good for any campaign or cause.

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“I think it gives people something to be excited about and certainly helps raise some needed funds,” Motsinger said. “And I think that people just have a good time together and one of the points is we want not just to save our country but we want to love our country.” In addition to Dalton and Motsinger, were candidate for N.C Senate District 45 Roy Carter, candidate for N.C. House District 93 Cullie Tarleton, candidate for Watauga County Commissioner Billy Kennedy and Boone Mayor Loretta Clawson.

Peace Jam strives for world peace by WILL GREENE

of the year, so there has not been much time to get the ball rolling.” Peace Jam, a naJunior elementary tionwide organization education major and committed to being a Secretary Alex Medpromoter of peace, has ford is hopeful that as established a chapter soon as there is a steady at the university. amount of funding Junior technical and a larger group of photography major members, Peace Jam Kathryn Ray, along will take off and make with high school an impact in Boone. friends and Ap“All of us are closely palachian students knit as a group be-- Chris Dinof, Jack cause we’ve been Bishop, Brennan doing it since high Longdale, Allie Wal- school, and we were lace and Alex Medford successful doing it at -- decided to form the Tuscola, and I believe chapter after being in- that we are going to do volved with the orga- good things in Boone nization throughout during the school high school. year,” Medford said. Ray, who is presiPeace Jam’s greatdent of the campus est task is getting its Peace Jam chapter, name out on campus. decided to establish “We need to estabthe chapter after re- lish ourselves as a alizing the presence group and community, of poverty in Boone. so right now we are “Our main focus this mainly talking about year is on extreme means to action,” Ray poverty in Boone,” said. “We are trying to Ray said. “All of the partner up with other founding members local businesses and went to Tuscola High organizations that School together in do the same thing Waynesville, N.C. and as us, and we’re goenjoyed it there, so ing to go from there.” we thought we would With school in full bring it to App.” swing leaving little Junior history major free time, the founders and Peace Jam Trea- and chair holders have surer Allie Wallace found no problems was inwith the volved in e x t r a the high work in“I am very dedis c h o o l cated to the cause. volved in c h a p t e r, As long as we are m a k i n g as well. focused and keep P e a c e “We are Jam a spirits up, I think all so success. we’ll be on the dedicat“I am right path.” ed to this v e r y club,” dedicatAllie Wallace, treasurer for Wa l l a c e ed to the Peace Jam and junior history major. said. “We cause,” want to Wallace m a k e said. “As any type of impact long as we are fopossible, whether cused and keep spirit be community its up, I think we’ll or a larger picture.” be on the right path.” Peace Jam is unMeetings are held funded and relies on every other Monday fundraisers for a bud- at 7 p.m. in I.G. Greer get to compensate the Hall room 119 and club’s monetary needs. new members are wel“We don’t really have come to join. any money right now For more informato do anything sub- tion on Peace Jam’s stantial,” Ray said. nationwide program “We have only been and work, visit peacemeeting since the start jam.org A&E Reporter

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Al Ernest re-enacts life in historic Boone for town citizens in last weekends Second Annual Boone Heritage Festival.

his and his neighbors’ back woods.” The preservation of High Country history was achieved through the activities offered at the festival. Storytellers, vocalists and bluegrass performers took the stage Saturday afternoon, including folk musicians Mary Greene, the Elkville String Band and The Sheets Family Band. There was a jam area with more bluegrass performers and dancers and for a small fee, festivalgoers could participate in lessons on blacksmithing, candle making, tomahawk throwing, apple butter making and jack-o-lantern carving at the “Liar’s bench.” Visitors could also buy handmade soaps, linens and food items, like apple cider and kettle corn at severalbooths on the grounds.

Though there was not a student-heavy turn out ar the event, a few students and faculty attended. “It was difficult to get student involvement this year because the event coincided with fall break, but we did list it with ACT,” Lignon said. One student who attended was junior Public relations major Katy Cook. “I was involved with a lot of the planning and publicity leading up to the festival,” she said. “I also volunteered at the festival - in costume.” The Boone Heritage Festival is sponsored by the Town of Boone, the Boone Tourism Developmental Authority, Wells Fargo Bank and Mast General Store and is set to occur the second Saturday of October each year.

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Festival reflects historic Boone Visitors to Horn in the West last weekend were transported back in time to the 18th century. The second annual Boone Heritage Festival was held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hickory Ridge Living History Museum located on the grounds of the outdoor drama “Horn in the West.” The coordinators were satisfied with their turnout for the festival’s second year. “Last year, we counted almost 1,300 attendees,” said Michelle Ligon, chair of the Southern Appalachian Historical Association. “This year, there was a roughly 50 percent increase as compared to last year. That’s healthy growth and we are very pleased.” As a celebration of history and culture, the event showcased the talents of men and women in the area. The festival included musical performers, storytellers, food and craft vendors and historical demonstrators. The purpose of the Heritage festival is to “highlight the culture of Hickory Ridge Living History Museum and Horn in the West,” Lignon said. “Our festival mission is to educate folks about the influence Daniel Boone has had on this town,” she said. “[From] about 1761 to 1771, the famous frontiersman lived in what is now Ferguson, North Carolina, a mere thirty miles from this lofty mountain valley in the foothills. It’s reasonable to believe that Daniel Boone saw the Boone area as sort of

Pixar’s ‘Brave’ alters gender role stereotypes in their most recent film

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aying homage to his 1968 classic, North Carolina native James Taylor made his way back to the Carolinas and into the Appalachian Mountains. Taylor performed at Westglow Spa and Resort in Blowing Rock Friday at a fundraiser for the reelection of President Barack Obama. Attendees at the set paid $1,000 per ticket -- an offer of $500 per ticket was made to students -- as Taylor enteratained and reminded them of “where we need to go and what we shouldn’t go back to.” In attendance of the crowd of approximately 200 donors were a few notable faces. Caroline “Kim” Taylor, wife of James Taylor, introduced Lt. Gov. Dalton as the “next governor of North Carolina,” who is running against former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory. During the performance, Taylor picked his guitar and sang a few classics, like “Fire and Rain,” “Shower the People” and “Carolina in my Mind,” featuring backing vocals by his wife and Katie Markowitz, a friend and musician. Taylor even made a few jokes at Gov. Mitt Romney’s expense, asking the crowd “HWJV -- How Would Jesus Vote?” During his performance, Taylor covered a song by George Harrison of the Beatles. The band signed Taylor to their record label in the 1960s -- the first artist to sign to their label. Taylor covered “Here Comes the Sun” in regards to President Obama’s election in 2008. Dalton attended the event several hours away from the capitol to support the Obama campaign as well as to gain the support himself.

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This summer, Disney and Pixar Animation Studios released “Brave,” a film about a young girl’s search for independence and individuality. Set in Scotland during the middle ages, the film’s heroine -- a fiery red-haired girl named Merida -- must cope with the expectations her family and kingdom have for her. Merida, voiced by Scottish actress Kelly MacDonald, would rather practice archery and explore the surrounding forests than fulfill her duties as a princess and future queen. Real problems arise when she is forced to marry one of three buffoonish princes. Against her mother’s wishes, she decides to break tradition and deny betrothal to all of her suitors. Her actions lead to a heated argument between her and her mother, and later to deal with a deceptive witch. Similar to other movies released by Pixar, the overall feeling of the movie is playful and lighthearted, but “Brave” tackles the issues of domestic relationships with seriousness and relatability. The movie hosts a wonderful ensemble of characters ranging from the three rowdy lords -- MacGuffin, Macintosh and Dingwall -- to Medira’s mischievous and sweet-toothed little brothers. Merida’s father, the king of the land, is a Captain Ahab type character who seeks revenge on the demonbear, Mordu, who took his leg. However, unlike Ahab, Fergus the king is more silly than insane. The trailers and promotional items leading up to the movie’s release set the bar high for this most recent Pixar film. But it seems to have fallen just short of the hype. Although it isn’t Pixar’s greatest movie so far, it isn’t at all a bad movie. Even at its worst, “Brave” is still pleasantly entertaining. Visually, the movie is phenomenal. Viewers should expect nothing less from an animation powerhouse like Pixar. The writing is the movie’s real flaw, though. It spends about half of the movie’s length in exposition and in preparation for its main conflict. One of the most redeeming qualities of this film is the fact that Disney and Pixar have finally released a movie where the princess doesn’t find love. In fact, she isn’t even looking for it. It’s safe to say that Merida is the beginning in a line of independent “anti-princesses” who stands up against social conventions and gender stereotypes. Viewers haven’t seen a strong female character in a Disney animated film since “Mulan,” perhaps. “Brave” takes the concept a step further by leaving Merida happy and fulfilled in her independence and in the love of her family. “Brave” is a feel-good film, which will play in I.G. Greer Thursday through Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m. for $1.

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Fall Visiting Writers Series set

The Fall 2012 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series continues with poet and essayist C.S. Giscombe on Thursday, Oct. 25, in the Table Rock Room of Plemmons Student Union at 7:30 p.m. He will also conduct a Craft Talk, “Field Trips,” in Room 421, 4th floor, Belk Library, at 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Giscombe was born in Dayton, Ohio. Giscombe is the 2010 recipient of the Stephen Henderson Award in Poetry, given by the African American Literature and Culture Society. “Prairie Style” was awarded a 2008 American Book Award by the Before Columbus Foundation. “Giscome Road” won the 1998 Carl Sandburg Prize, given by the Chicago Public Library. Giscombe teaches poetry at the University of California, Berkeley. For more information on the fall season, call 262-2871, or go to www.visitingwriters.appstate.edu.

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. Mondays 1:30-3 p.m., Tuesdays 1:30-3 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. USOGet Moving (moving your body to increase wellness- see below for details), Wednesdays 2:30-4 p.m., Thursdays 1:30-3 p.m. (Transitions to ASU Group, doesn’t start until October) and USO-DOG 3:30-5 p.m. (group Therapy with co-leaders and a therapy dog)

Lesbian/Gay /Bisexual Therapy Group—This group will present an opportunity for lesbian, gay and bisexual individuals to explore life challenges. Fridays 1-2:30 p.m.

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. Wednesdays 3-4:30 p.m.

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. Wednesdays 5-6:30 p.m. (For information contact Sheri Clark: 262-3180 or clarksl@appstate.edu)

Food/Mood Group—This group is designed for students who use food and/or exercise to cope in ways that would be considered “unhealthy”. To Be Determined.

An Introduction to Mindfulness Group—Mindfulness involves stepping out of “auto-pilot” reactions and learning to pay more attention to our present experiences. Mondays 3:30-5 p.m.

USO-Get Movin’ Active Bodies Healthy Minds—Did you know that exercise is one of the best mental health interventions we know of? Tuesdays 3-4:30 p.m.

To get started with a Counseling Center group, come to the Counseling Center during Walk-In Clinic, call 262-3180 or visit our website for more information 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.

Art for Social Change, Metalsmithing

Students in Art for Social Change and Metalsmithing in the Department of Art are working to raise awareness about mining, reuse and recycling issues involved in the jewelry people wear. Delve into your jewelry box for pieces ready to be remade into new work. Donate and receive a coupon in thanks for your contribution that can be used to purchase the reworked items. View the Radical Jewelry Makeover on Oct. 23 in Plemmons Student Union’s the Solarium. For more information and donation forms, visit www.art.appstate.edu/ eventw_detail.php?id=2..

Music therapy group at Wellness

Are you looking for support in making a lifestyle change or recovery regarding alcohol, substance use, or other addictive behaviors? Music therapy may help you in this journey! No musical training or experience is needed, and a variety of musical experiences will be used. For more information, call 262-3148, or come by the ASU Student Wellness Center, 2nd Floor Annas Support Building, beside Health Service), starting in October, date and time TBD.

October is Celebrate You month

A number of offices on campus and people in the community have come together to create October: A Month To Celebrate You. This month of events is intended to help promote positive self esteem and encourage confidence. Too many people suffer because they don’t believe in themselves and their worth.

Highlights include:

Oct. 18 – Unlocking Body Wisdom, 4-6 p.m., Blue Ridge Ballroom, Plemmons Student Union

International Interplay Leader MasankhoKamsisi Banda will share how to create cultures of peace through a system of practices rooted in storytelling, movement, song and stillness.

Oct. 22 – Community Candle Vigil, 7:30 p.m. at Sanford Mall

Oct. 29 – Film “Beauty Mark,” 7 p.m., I.G. Greer Auditorium

The film, “Beauty Mark,” by Diane Israel, is a fresh, honest film about self-image and the disconnect between mind and body.

For more information about this or other events during October, visit www.celebrate.appstate.edu.

UREC Academy offers fall fun

Looking for a way to keep children in sports and have fun during the fall season? University Recreation offers UREC Academy just for them. The program is offered to youth of the High Country, ages 7-17, and is open to all skill levels from beginner to advanced. During the fall 2012 semester UREC is offering the following programs: Basketball, and Volleyball. Both group and personal training sessions offered. The program is a great opportunity for youth to enhance individual skills with highly qualified Academy leaders. Visit our website at http://urec.appstate.edu/pagesmith/559 for more information about group training dates, levels of training, and prices. For more information, contact University Recreation at 828-262-2100.

Research Fair set for Oct. 19

The Faculty and Graduate Research Services Fair is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 19, 1-3 p.m. in the Blue Ridge Ballroom, Plemmons Student Union. This event will highlight the vast array of resources available at Appalachian State University

A Service of the Division of Student Development

to support research, scholarship and creative endeavors. Registration is optional. 1-1:15 p.m. Welcome – Mary Reichel, Dean of Libraries and Edelma Huntley, Dean of Research and Graduate Studies 1:15-1:30 p.m. Importance of Scholarship at Appalachian – Lori Gonzalez, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor 1:30–2 p.m. Lightning Rounds introduction by Edelma Huntley, Dean of Research and Graduate Studies. Faculty will briefly speak about various campus resources/services that support their scholarship: Baker Perry, Geography and Planning; Tracie M. Salinas, Mathematical Sciences; Todd Hartman, Government & Justice Studies; Sara Carmichael, Geology; Tom Hansell, Documentary Film Services; and Twila Wingrove, Psychology. 2-2:05 p.m. Introduction of Participants in the Service Fair: Holly Hirst, Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies 2:05-3 p.m. Services Fair (Representatives from each of the areas listed below will be available to consult on how their services can support your research and creative activities.): Appalachian Survey Research Lab; Belk Library & Information Commons; Center for Economic Research & Policy Analysis; Community Based Research; Faculty and Academic Development; Institute for Health and Human Services (IHHS); Learning Technology Services; Mountaineer Printing; NC DOCKS; Office of Education and International Development (OEID); Office of Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management; Office of Research and Sponsored Programs; Office of Research Protections /IRB/ Radiation /Biosafety; Office of Student Research and the Graduate School (ORS); Research Institute for Environment, Energy, and Economics (RIEEE); University Documentary Film Services; William C. and Ruth Ann Dewel Microscopy Facility. For more detailed information, visit the Faculty & Graduate Student Research Services Fair website.

Ethics conference set for Oct. 19

Business Ethics in the 21st Century, a campus-wide conference discussing enterprise, inequality, sustainability and 21st century technology, will be held Friday, Oct. 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Broyhill Events Center. It is sponsored by the Walker College of Business, and is open to the public. Students are encouraged to attend. Attendees are asked to RSVP online. Several campus courses are giving credit for attendance. Faculty are invited to consider giving course credit if suitable. For more information contact Alan E. Singer at singerae@appstate.edu.

Film highlights commitment

The premiere of “100 Miles for Swisher”, a story of community and commitment will be held today, at 7 p.m. in the Reich College of Eduction, Room 124. The film is an ASU documentary by professors Joe Murphy, Jeff Goodman, Trevor Stewart, and Damiana Gibbons. The film also features professor Laurie Ramirez, music by professor Greg McClure, and RCOE student Ashleigh Lynch. This is the story of a remarkable bond between a group of men who served together in the Marines on Presidential Guard Duty and formed a non-profit called Always Brothers, which supports the families of Marines killed in combat. This film documents, over almost 24 hours, their 100-mile run from where they served at Camp David in Maryland to Capt. Swisher’s burial site in Arlington Cemetery, Washington, DC. Their efforts raised awareness of the plight of the families of servicemen and women killed in action, and raised $15,000 for the children of Captain Swisher. The film is 35 minutes and will be followed by a Q&A with the producers. Refreshments will be served.

N.C. Dance Festival returns to ASU

Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance welcomes the return of the North Carolina Dance Festival (NCDF) for its 2012 tour. Performances are Oct. 25 – 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the state-of-the-art Valborg Theatre. The event will showcase eight professional dance companies, along with two student choreographed pieces and one faculty work. Ticket prices start at just $8 and are available in person at the Valborg Theatre box office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., by phone at 828-262-3063, toll-free at 800-841-ARTS (2787) and online at http://theatre. appstate.edu. Prices are $8 for students and youth (ages 6-18), $13 for faculty/staff and seniors, and $15 for adults. Appalachian is NCDF’s second stop on its five-city 2012 tour. Performances feature festival founder Jan Van Dyke along with other nationally acclaimed dance artists for a three-night celebration of statewide talent. Originating at UNC-Greensboro in 1991 as a part of the North Carolina Dance Project, the NCDF strives to expose different parts of the state to dance performances and creates a vibrant community of dancers and choreographers. Unique to the Valborg venue, NCDF will also feature dance pieces performed and choreographed by Appalachian students Hadiya Wharton and Bethany Berryessa along with faculty member Susan Lutz. An associate professor of dance studies, Lutz said she is delighted to have NCDF on the Valborg stage for a 17th consecutive year. “It’s really a great opportunity for our students to network with professional dancers from North Carolina,” said Lutz. “Very often our graduates end up coming back with professional companies to perform at their alma mater.” The work of professional photographer Steve Clarke, who is known for his ability to capture the beauty of dance movement, will be featured in a lobby exhibition in the Valborg Theatre the entire week of the dance festival. The Valborg Theatre is located on the north side of Chapell Wilson Hall on Howard Street. The door faces the back of the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts on King Street. Parking is available after 5 p.m. on campus in faculty lots and in the College Street parking deck near Belk Library and Information Commons.

Alternative service experience

ACT is sponsoring a winter Alternative Service Experience in the beautiful La Represa, Dominican Republic. There is one spot left. To sign up, bring a $500 check and ID or passport to the ACT outreach center as soon as possible. The program is Jan. 3-12, 2013. The cost of the trip is $1,965. For more information contact Ava Whitehead at whiteheadal@appstate. edu or Chelsea Lineberger at linebergercd@appstate.edu.

13th annual Queer Film Series begins

The 13th Annual Queer Film Series begins Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 114, Belk Library and Information Commons. Films are: Wish Me Away (USA, 2011, NR, 102 min.) Feature-length documentary Wish Me Away is a personal

and intimate look at Chely Wright, the first country music star to come out as gay. After a lifetime of hiding, she shatters cultural and religious stereotypes within Nashville, her conservative heartland family, and most importantly, herself. Best documentary winner at over 10 LGBT and Indie film festivals. This film will be preceded by two 5-minute student documentary shorts.

Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m. in Library 114, Rocky Horror Picture Show (USA, 1975, R, 100 min.) - Get ready to celebrate Halloween with an outrageous assemblage of characters from the most stereotyped science fiction movies, Marvel comics, and rock ‘n’ roll of every vintage. Two sexually confused American teens are confronted by the complications of the decadent morality of the 70’s, represented in the person of the mad “doctor” Frank N Furter, a transvestite from the planet Transexual in the galaxy of Transylvania. Come dressed up as your favorite character from the movie, bring props, and dance and sing along. With faculty guest speaker Dr. Gordon Hensley.

Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Library 114, Facing Mirrors (Iran, 2011, Unrated, 102 min., in Farsi with English subtitles) - The first narrative film from Iran to feature a transgender main character, Facing Mirrors is a story of an unlikely and daring friendship that develops despite social norms and traditional beliefs. Rana drives a cab in order to survive financially and pay off the debt that keeps her husband in prison. By chance, she picks up Eddie, who’s on the run and desperately awaiting the passport he needs to leave the country. When the religious and inexperienced Rana learns that her wealthy passenger is FTM, conflicts arise, but maybe they also can help each other out of their dire situations. Winner of the Best Feature-Length Movie of the 36th annual Frameline LGBT Film Festival. Also, four special screenings sponsored by APPS Films with a panel organized by QFS:

Monday, Nov. 26, and Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 7 and 9:30 p.m. in I.G. Greer Auditorium, Bully (USA, 2011, Unrated, 98 min.) - This documentary, directed by Sundance and Emmy-award winning filmmaker, Lee Hirsch, offers an intimate, unflinching look at how bullying has touched five kids and their families. Filmed over the course of the 2009/2010 school year, Bully opens a window onto the pained and often endangered lives of bullied kids, including 16 year old lesbian, Kelby, revealing a problem that transcends geographic, racial, ethnic and economic borders. It documents the responses of teachers and administrators to aggressive behaviors that defy “kids will be kids” clichés, and it captures a growing movement among parents and youths to change how bullying is handled in schools, in communities and in society as a whole. A discussion panel will take place between showings each night.

All movies are free and open to the public. Discussions follow the films. More information, including contact information, is online. With thanks to APPS Films, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Hayes School of Music, the Global Studies Program, The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, the Women’s Studies Program, The LGBT Center, The Office of Equity Diversity and Compliance, and the Office of Multicultural Student Development.

2012 Multicultural programming Fall Programs Today, Blue Ridge Ballroom, 7 p.m., “The Wrong Side of Murder Creek: A White Southerner in the Freedom Movement.” Prominent activist Bob Zellner was at the scene 51 years ago for most of the key milestones of the civil rights movement, putting his life on the line and taking notes. Dr. Zellner will share some of the untold stories of the civil rights movement from the perspective of a white southerner. Raised in southern Alabama, with a father and grandfather active in the Ku Klux Klan, Bob Zellner became an unlikely civil rights activist. Yet today, he is well known as one of the most influential white southerners of the civil rights movement of the 1960s, in part for organizing “The Freedom Rides” of 1961. Tuesday, Nov. 27, Legends Nightclub, 6 p.m., Kwanzaa Celebration. Kwanzaa is the first African American holiday established in the United States. Friday, Nov 30, Blue Ridge Ballroom, 5 p.m., Find Yosef a Holiday Festival. This fair-style event offers an “a la carte menu” of the images, sounds, foods, and activities that represent winter holidays from around the world. Attendees will learn in fun and interactive ways about many international holidays, cultures and customs. Spring 2013 Programs Tuesday, January 22, 2013, Holmes Center, 7 p.m., The 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration: An Evening with Maya Angelou. Dr. Maya Angelou is hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary black literature and as a remarkable Renaissance woman. A mesmerizing vision of grace, swaying and stirring when she moves; Dr. Angelou captivates her audiences lyrically with vigor, fire and perception. Dr. Angelou, born Marguerite Johnson on April 4, 1928, in St. Louis was raised in segregated rural Arkansas. She is a poet, historian, author, actress, playwright, civil-rights activist, producer and director. She lectures throughout the U.S. and abroad and is a lifetime Reynolds professor of American Studies at Wake Forest University in North Carolina since 1981. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, Blue Ridge Ballroom, 7 p.m. “Hidden Voices: The Lives of Queer Muslims.” Participants will learn about sexual and gender minorities within the Muslim world and examine the complex intersection of Islam, sexuality and gender. Faisal Alam is a queer-identified Muslim activist of Pakistani descent. At age 19, while trying to reconcile his sexuality with his faith, Faisal organized the firstever gathering of LGBT Muslims, which led to the founding of Al-Fatiha, an organization dedicated to supporting and empowering lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex & questioning (LGBTIQ) Muslims, and their allies. Today, Al-Fatiha has sister organizations around the world including Canada, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine & Indonesia.

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POINT / COUNTER-POINT

Foreign policy platforms cause division between students

HANNAH POMPHREY

Editor’s note: The following is part of a Point / Counter Point series highlighting important issues and platform points for both candidates in the upcoming election

Editor-in-Chief

ANNE BUIE

Managing Editor

CHELSEY FISHER News Editor

MICHAEL BRAGG

Obama and his foreign policy needs to step aside, put America first

A&E Editor

ABBI PITTMAN Opinion Editor

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LIZZIE McCREARY Graphics Editor

LIBBY DALLIS Video Editor

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

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.

ANNE BUIE I find it hard to consider voting for a president who does not seem to keep America in the forefront of his mind when it comes to foreign policy. According to mittromney. com, rebuilding our military defense will “not be a cost free process.” In essence, Gov. Mitt Romney is admitting he is planning to spend money to strengthen America’s national security, something President Barack Obama seems to disregard. Back in February, The Huffington Post reported Obama’s administration was planning to cut the United States’ nuclear force by 80 percent. There were other proposed plans in the works, but this was the plan that surfaced. But while Obama is trying to decrease our presence in the nuclear force, he’s certainly making strides to increase the numbers of enemies we have in the world.

When former president George W. Bush was in office, a third of the drone strikes he issued killed militant leaders. However, under Obama’s term, less than 13 percent of deaths have actually been militant leaders. And most recently, Obama’s failure to intervene in foreign affairs makes me question what he truly believes in. Obama wants to spread the wealth in America, but he doesn’t seem to want to help other countries, specifically with the crisis in Syria. “I believe that if America does not lead, others will; others who do not share our interests and our values, and the world will grow darker, for our friends and for us,” Romney said in The Guardian. Romney certainly has had his fair share of faux passé when it comes to foreign countries – I certainly cringed when he implied London wasn’t prepared for the summer 2012 Olympics. But I would rather have a president who occasionally puts his foot in his mouth than one who has not demonstrated a proper sense of authority internationally. Buie, a sophomore political science major frrom Charlotte is the managing editor.

Romney’s foreign policy is the wrong policy

MICHAEL BRAGG If there was one thing that Gov. Mitt Romney could do to out embarrass himself in respects to everything else he has done, it would be his foreign policy agenda. It’s downright disgraceful. His foreign policy is just as shallow and unclear as all of his other policies. Last Monday, Romney said the “pathway to peace is almost unthinkable to accomplish between Israel and the Palestinians, and that the best we can hope for is to ‘kick the ball down the field and hope that ultimately, somehow, something will happen and resolve,’” according to CNN. But President Barack Obama has an edge over the former Governor of Massachusetts. He’s already been calling shots as commander in chief for four years, which is four more than Romney can lay claim to. In his time as president, Obama has pulled combat troops off the ground in Iraq, helped build an international coalition against Libyan violence that led to the people’s overthrow of Moammar Qadhafi

and began drawing back on U.S. forces in Afghanistan, according to WhiteHouse.gov. And who could forget the night Americans celebrated the announcement of Bin Laden’s bringing to justice? Obama knows the exact nature of America’s security and the situations around the world - a perk for being directly in the loop of things, I suppose. And the tactic for Republicans and the Romney campaign have been to completely down play any success this president has not just on the economy but additionally on foreign policy. Gov. Romney called Obama out for being too soft on other nations or being too harsh on them, according to CNN, and even flat out lied -- shocker -- saying the president did not sign a single trade agreement in four years. Too bad for Romney a Fox News headline from 2011 titled “Obama Signs 3 Trade Deals, Biggest Since NAFTA” says otherwise. While the two continue to bicker and banter back and forth in the coming weeks about who is going to do what better, remember that Romney has weak, foolish and costly foreign policy ideas and he wants to wear the title “Commander in Chief.” Let Obama continue his foreign policy for another four years. Bragg, a junior journalism major from Lillington, is the A&E editor.

EDITORIAL CARTOON

Obama conflicted by double duty of presidency, campaign

STAFF OPINION

Why Obama lost my vote

KATIE REULE

I attempted to approach the upcoming election without bias. But based on the overall aura and performance of President Barack Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden I would have to say they lost me. Both men came off to me as arrogant. I want my president to be someone who is humble and strong -- not pretentious. During the first presidential debate Obama wouldn’t look Gov. Mitt Romney in the face -- Romney would look directly at his opponent giving him the respect and acknowledgment. With the second debate, Obama was overly aggressive and demeaning to Romney through his incessant interruptions and snide comments made throughout Romney’s rebuttal. Romney did not debate perfectly, but he at least restrained and responded with tastefully woven remarks toward Obama. Obama acted disrespectfully to his opponent and treated Romney as if he were subpar. Being disrespectful and treating an opponent with disdain is unacceptable in any situation. I do not agree with this idea of belittling others through snide comments and a lack of respect for Romney. I want a president that can show respect to his competitors and be a role model for all American citizens with his upright demeanor and attitude. This is why Obama won’t be getting my vote.

Reule, junior public relations and journalism major, from Charlotte is an opinion writer.

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STAFF OPINION

Do not mock others with ‘People of Boone’ Twitter page

DAVID SABBAGH I’ve noticed a recent online trend of people creating anonymous, Appalachian-themed pages on Twitter. Many are funny and publish jokes and memes about the university, such as “ASU Ducks” and “Condescending App

Guy.” But there is one page that I do not find humorous at all: “People of Boone.” With over 900 followers, “People of Boone,” a spin-off of the demeaning “People of Wal-Mart” website, invites followers to share “pictures of all the weird #PeopleOfBoone” so viewers can “all make fun together.” The posts on this page usually insult Boone residents’ clothing or hairstyles. One picture is of two overweight people

at the recreation center; another shows two men waiting for the AppalCart with a baby stroller. I especially object to the number of local Boone citizens who appear on the page. This town already has enough to deal with thanks to a large university composing half of the Boone population. Residents should not have to add being publically ridiculed by students to the list. In addition to being disrespectful, the people who submit these pictures

have no context on which to base their insults. It is simply not right to judge people you have never met based solely on an aspect of their appearance. We are supposed to be members of an Appalachian family. Ridiculing and insulting each other publically goes against the unique, accepting spirit of Boone. Differences should be celebrated and embraced, not mocked. There was a time when you could express yourself freely. You were free to be a little different for a day, or

for a long while. But now if you go out looking like anything other than what someone else defines as “normal,” you run the risk of being mocked by 900 people on the Internet. While I can’t argue with freedom of speech, I believe that “People of Boone” crosses the line between being humorous and being outright offensive. Sabbagh, a freshman theatre arts major from Winston-Salem, is an opinion writer.

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Matchup: vs. Wofford vs. Appalachian State October 20, 2012 | 3:30 p.m. Kidd Brewer Stadium Boone, N.C. by JORDAN DAVIS Sports Reporter

The Matchup No. 13/11 ASU returns home this Saturday for a key conference match up with the No. 8/9 Wofford Terriers. Both teams currently sit at second in the Southern Conference standings. Last week the Mountaineers barely escaped Samford with a 28-25 victory due to a Sean Price touchdown catch with 22 seconds left in the game. The Terriers are coming off their first loss of the season -- a tough 17-9 loss at the hands of No. 3 Georgia Southern. The Mountaineers took a loss last year at Wofford, but have won four straight home games against the Terriers by an average of over 20 points. How ASU can win The main concern for the Mountaineers this week is containing the Terriers’ triple option run game. The last time ASU played a team with a triple option run, the outcome was the 52-28 loss to The Citadel. The team will need to have a much better game reading and reacting to the diverse running attack and tackling the ball carrier. The offense will have a chance to help out the defense by putting points on the board early and often. A big lead could force the Terriers out of their game plan and cause them to rely on the pass game more than they’re accustomed. Wofford only attempts seven passes per game so if they fall behind it will be tough to come back and keep up with the Mountaineers’ potent offense. How Wofford can win Wofford needs to play their game and do what they do best; run the ball and play solid defense. The Mountaineers proved to be vulnerable against the triple option, and the Terriers execute the option as well as any school. Wofford leads the nation with 2,465 rush yards, a staggering 410 yards per game, according to rivals.com. Leading the way for the Terriers’ rushing attack is Boone native Eric Breitenstein. Breitenstein leads the Southern Conference and is second in the nation with 995 rush yards, according to goasu. com. The Mountaineers should expect a heavy dose of him. Defensively, Wofford has allowed the fewest rush yards in the conference, and are second in points allowed at just over 14 per game, according to rivals.com. If the defense can continue putting up these numbers and the offense dominates time of possession with their ground game, the Terriers will walk out of Boone with their first win since 2002. The Bottom Line These have been the two premier teams in the Southern Conference in the past decade. Whichever team wins the game will have a realistic shot at the conference title.

Looking at Moore’s career, then and now by CHASE ERICKSON

However, Moore was confident that he could continue ASU’s winning ways. He Editors note: This is the third knew he was going to accompart of a five part series on Head plish great things with his new Coach Moore. The other parts can coaching staff, which included current East Carolina Head be viewed online. Coach Ruffin McNeal. And sure enough, despite Head football coach Jerry Moore went to Appalachian losing 52 players from the State to coach the Mountain- roster, Coach Moore quelled eer football team. He’d get to any doubts about his coaching his office at around 5 a.m. and ability with wins over Gardner -- Webb and Wake Forest in leave at 9 p.m. “In this business you better Appalachian’s first two games work because everybody in this of the season. Former thirdbusiness works,” string quarASU Offensive terback D. J. Coordinator “I think the players Campbell led Scott Satterfield respect him...You said. “You have don’t ever want to let ASU’s State to to do everything Coach Moore down.” a 9-3 record in 1989. It looked that you have like Coach to do in order Scott Satterfield, ASU Offensive Coordinator Moore was goto get prepared. ing to make it. He just instilled On Wednesthat ever since I was a player. As a coach, it’s the day, four days after Appalasame way. The three most im- chian State’s conference win portant things he always says over Chattanooga, and the is preparation, preparation, football team is clumped in a huddle in the middle of the preparation.” Coach Moore found himself field praying. No one is movin a tough situation when he ing because they are focused on prayer. first arrived at Appalachian. Moore is within the huddle, Many ASU fans had doubts about Moore because of his praying as one with the rest of his football team. In a few days, poor record at Texas Tech. Appalachian fans were ac- his team will take the field customed to winning teams against Costal Carolina and, that made the playoffs each which they took down 55-14, instead of being one with his year. Intern Sports Reporter

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Football coach Jerry Moore has been in charge of Appalachian’s football team since 1989. Before coming to the University, he was head coach at Texas Tech and an assistant coach at University of Arkansas.

players, he will be the one that is leading the charge. “I think the players respect him,” Satterfield said. “When you respect someone, it doesn’t matter if they yell at you or they whisper to you. When you respect them, you are going to do exactly what they tell you to do, and when you don’t do it, you feel like you let them

Appalachian State vs. Wofford Georgia Southern vs. Furman #7 South Carolina vs. #2 Florida Virginia Tech vs. #19 Clemson #17 Texas Tech vs. #23 Texas Christian

down. You don’t ever want to let Coach Moore down.” Moore is the oldest, calmest and most confident man in the huddle. After the prayer, Moore walks off the field with his slow Texas gait. He has definitely come a long way since that 0-10 season his freshman year of high school.

Price’s last second touchdown blows Samford away by ANNE BUIE Managing Editor

It was a 22-yard pass from quarterback Jamal Jackson caught by wide receiver Sean Price with 22 seconds left that cinched the Mountaineers’ victory against Samford last Saturday. “I was just hoping it was a touchdown and then [the referee] put his arms up and I got really excited,” Price said. “It doesn’t really look like I was, I’m not really an emotional guy, but I was really excited.” By halftime, Appalachian had a 21-10 lead over Samford. “Even if we were losing, I’m still going to think we’re going to win,” he said. “Not even just being optimistic, just being a team player. When we went in at halftime we were just trying to figure out a way to get away from an 11 point lead.” But the fourth quarter brought trouble as Samford gained 15 points, catching up to ASU 21-25. However, Price set himself up for the pass from Jackson to gain the game-winning touchdown. “It was just one of

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Freshman wide receiver Sean Price catches a pass and makes a touchdown during August's game against Montana. Price recently made a game-changing touchdown at the Saturday game against Samford.

those things that happened,” Price said. “You can’t really practice catching something like that. We do some drills to catch balls in a tough spot but we don’t do anything in particular to replicate plays like that.” Samford has not won a game against Appalachian for the past five

games, according to goasu.com. But this was not just a regular loss -- it was Samford’s homecoming game. “They were blown,” Price said. “They wouldn’t even shake hands after the game, some of them. I’d be blown too if that had been my homecoming

game.” Following his ankle injury last year, Price was medically redshirted, but returned this year. He’s been compared to former ASU wide receiver Brian Quick, who currently plays for the St. Louis Rams. “It’s a great honor,” Price said. “He’s an

NFL receiver -- he was the 33rd pick in the draft which is one pick away from the first draft. So, to be compared to someone of that stature is an honor. I just try to do everything I can. I don’t necessarily try to replicate his thing, but try to go above and beyond of what’s he done here.”

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Week 8

Eric Barnes

Lauren Brigman

Whitney Howard

SGA (24-11)

WASU (25-10)

A.P.P.S. (27-8)

Vice-President

Station Manager

President

Bryan Terry

Kenneth Peacock

Greek Life (22-13)

Appalachian State (24-11)

IFC President

Chancellor

1. Eastern Washington 2. James Madison 3. Georgia Southern* 4. North Dakota 5. Montana State 6. Sam Houston State 7. Old Dominion 8. Wofford* 9. Lehigh 10. Stony Brook 11. Illinois State 12. New Hampshire 13. Appalachian State* 14. Cal Poly 15. Youngstown State 16. Northern Arizona 17. Tennessee State 18. Towson 19. Central Arkansas 20. South Dakota State 21. Indiana State 22. Harvard 23. Eastern Kentucky 24. Villanova 25. Delaware *SoCon Member Source: soconsports.com