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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Tuition proposed to increase 6.5 percent by KELLI STRAKA News Reporter

Chancellor Kenneth Peacock will ask for a 6.5 percent tuition increase, but the decision to increase tuition for 2013-14 year has not been made, said Greg Lovins, interim vice chancellor for business affairs. “The Chancellor, nor anyone else in University administration, wants to increase tuition and fees,” Lovins said. Significant budget reductions experienced since 2008 gave rise to concern about maintaining “the excellent, high-quality education for which Appalachian is known,” Lovins said. “Revenues from a tuition increase should help Appalachian retain and recruit excellent faculty and offset some of the budget reductions experienced in the last four years,” he said. The Tuition Committee will meet later this month with the hope of making a recommendation by the end of the month. The Fee Committee also begins meeting this month, but their recommendation may not be finalized until early November, Lovins said. “We don’t yet know exactly how much tuition will be increased or specifically how it will be used,” Lovins said. The tuition increases have been critical to help offset some of the effects of the budget reductions from the state, said Tim Burwell, vice provost for resource management and chair of the Tuition Committee. “We do not like the notion of increasing tuition, but we have to be concerned about maintaining the quality of the educational experience we provide to our students,” Burwell said. The Tuition Committee is not a decision-making body. However, they will make a recommendation to the Chancellor, who will then recommend tuition costs and uses to the Appalachian State University Board of Trustees. The Fee Committee has the same responsibility for fee levels, including general fees—like student activity fees, educational and technology fees, health services fees and the athletics fee— and the application fee. The BOT will consider and vote on tuition and fee proposals at the December board meeting, then forward Appalachian’s proposal to the UNC Board of Governors, who will vote on tuition and general fees at its February meeting. The BOT and BOG aren’t required to vote on fees such as housing, food services, textbook rental and transportation, although Appalachian has included those fees in its proposal in the spirit of transparency, Lovins said. The Committees’ tuition and fee proposals will be presented to the Student Government Association in November for information and feedback. The Tuition Committee will have their first meeting Oct 24.

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Students elect to vote early on campus by STEPHANIE SANSOUCY

Senior News Reporter

by CHELSEY FISHER News Editor

arly voting on campus started Monday at 10 a.m. Early voting in Watagua County started Oct. 18 and will be held in the Watauga County Courthouse. So far, 3,783 people have voted this election. Of them, 717 people have used on-campus voting. The number of voters so far has been higher than the same date in 2008, but no percentages were released as of press time. Roy Carter is currently running for U.S. Senate and represents five counties in Western North Carolina. He ran for U.S. House in 2008 and said this year’s early voter turnout has been larger than 2008 so far in Watauga and Ashe counties. “I think early voting on campus is tremendous,” Carter said. “It builds enthusiasm and gives students a chance to get involved.” Ron Henries is a professor in Reich College of Education and is running for the Board of Education in Watauga County. “Early voting gives people more time to vote,”

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Henries said. “It also makes voting as convenient as possible.” Early voter and senior business major Thomas May said he was voting early in order to “avoid the

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Students line up outside the Blue Ridge Ballroom in the Plemmons Student Union for early voting Monday afternoon.

crowd” and do his part by exercising his right to vote. Senior cellular molecular biology major David Nielsen said he chose to vote early “to get it out of the way.

“Since I’ve already made the decision,” Nielsen said. Early voting will be available on campus weekdays until Nov. 2. Polls will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Price Lake Room of the

Plemmons Student Union. Polls will be open on the first floor of the courthouse 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays until Nov. 2. This location will also be open Nov. 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

University ‘revision’ continues to increase growth by KATELYN BYNG

Intern News Reporter

It’s been two years since the university’s 20/20 master plan was updated, and since then six buildings have been added. These buildings include: Reich College of Education, George G. Beasley Media Complex, Mountaineer Hall, Summit Hall, the Plemmons Student Union Addition and the Summit Hall Annex, said Physical Plant Director Mike O’Connor. The university’s master plan’s goal is to “quantify new facility needs and potential areas those needs could be sited on university property,” O’Connor said. The university master plan is revised every 10 to 15 years, he said. The plan was last revised in 2010. “It’s like a book, and it says ‘Here’s what we think we need as the university grows,’ and it says ‘If you grow by this much, this is

where you could potentially put a building to support that growth,’” O’Connor said. O’Connor said some standard design guidelines have been developed to ensure what is being built is in harmony with the school’s sustainability goals, current exterior architecture and the university’s strategic plan. “The plan also identifies sites for future building placements around the campus,” O’Connor said. “The number one academic project is a new site for the College of Health Sciences. Right now the proposed location is the corner of State Farm and Deer Field road out near the hospital, right across from the hospital parking garage.” This is the largest project, costing $8.2 million, O’Connor said. “The plan is feasible, but any buildings requiring state funding are currently on hold, and will be on hold until the legislature act to provide capital construction

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money to the University System,” O’Connor said. As a result of the hold on funding, the plan’s progress has slowed down, but is still on time. Most buildings are funded by the state, said Provost of Academic Affairs Lori Gonzalez. Also, when funds are available, Appalachian can receive “repair and renovation” funds from the state. Residence halls are built with money from student fees or receipts, Gonzalez said. Adding to Kidd Brewer stadium is not currently part of the plan, but the plan is always subject to revision, O’Connor said. “We were also fortunate to receive a generous donation from the Schaefers to renovate Farthing Auditorium to be renamed the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts,” O’Connor said. Projects like these are “selffunded,” so they can move forward without direct state appropriations,

Drug-related student arrests higher than last year by JOSHUA FARMER Senior News Reporter

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Students gather on Samford Mall Monday night for the LGBT Centers third annual Community Candlight Vigil. Dean of Students J.J. Brown addressed those in attendence on the importance of bringing awarness to bullying and harrasment young people often experince and the high rate of suicide among LGBT youth. A moment of silence was held to remember lives lost due to bullying and harassment.

he said. Rob Richardson is principal of The Lawrence Group, the multidiscipline planning firm assisting with the university’s plan. Richardson said the plan was developed based on ten “guiding principles;” each serving as a “filter” for the decision-making process and basis for the design. “The planning process took about six months,” Richardson said. “The scope of services was defined as ‘a project approach to develop a physical updated master plan that effectively embodies the campus community’s mission by integrating five distinct phases of work through on-site workshop’. The five phases include observations, conceptual plan, precinct studies, design standards and master planning.” The current plan was developed by the Lawrence Group from Davidson, N.C., along with input from the entire town and the university.

The ASU Police Department has recorded an increase in the number of drug-related student arrests from last September to this year, Police Chief Gunther Doerr said. The number from September 2011 to September 2012 has increased by 32 student arrests. By September of this year, 99 students were arrested. Last September, 67 students were arrested . The number of calls from RAs in residence halls is up from 50 to 64 calls, but many incidents occur at traffic stops when an officer

recognizes a foreign Brown said that substance in the vehi- for the most part, if cle, Doerr said. you have drugs in the RAs and Night Stars dorms you’re going to make rounds while on get caught. duty to ensure the safeEven though drugty of the residents. related arrests are highRAs are er, alcohol required to violations “ a c t i v e l y Last September, have not confront increased 67 students students from last were arrested who fail to Doerr and 99 students year, comply with said. were arrested University “I would September of or Housing like to rethis year. policies,” acemphasize cording to that the the Resident police can Assistant position de- only be in so many scription. places at one time,” Kyle Brown, a soph- Doerr said. “Students omore accounting ma- see more, and I encourjor and RA in Lovill age them to reach out Hall said, “[It’s a bad to [ASU Police] if they idea because] it’s ille- see something suspigal.” cious.”

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The TApp Room goes global in U.S. Airway’s in-flight magazine by STEPHANIE SANSOUCY

Senior News Reporter

The TApp Room will be featured in U.S. Airway’s in-flight magazine as an area bar. The article will talk about the background of the town bar, as well as feature some of its most loved items, like the three-beer special, said article photographer Freddie Georgia said.

Georgia was at the TApp Room last Thursday and Friday taking pictures for the article. Georgia also photographed university students spending time in the TApp Room. “It is really neat,” Manager of TApp Room Kevin Pearce said. “People going to Europe and back from Europe are going to pick up this magazine and thumb through it a stumble

upon pictures [of the TApp Room].” Pearce said the process has been going on for two or three months, but could not give a date for the debut of the article. One of the students photographed was senior computer science major Carter McNeil. “I’m super stoked that people all around the world are going to see my face,” McNeil said.

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Police reports from Appalachian State University’s campus Oct. 14 2:38 p.m./Arrest Hardin Street Someone was reported to not have an operator’s license. The investigation is closed. Oct. 14 9:56 p.m./Larceny Rankin Science West Bike Rack Someone reported a larceny. The incident is still under investigation. Oct. 14 11:35 p.m./Possession Hoey Hall Someone was arrested for possession of marijuana. The investigation is now closed.

Oct. 14 9:41 p.m./Possession Lovill Hall Someone was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, including a vaporizer and plastic bag with marijuana seeds. The invesitgation is closed. Oct. 14 12:33 a.m./Possession State Farm Lot Someone was arrested for possession of marijuana. The investigation is closed. Oct. 15 11:58 p.m./Possession Doughton Hall Someone was arrested for possession of marijuana. The investigation is closed.

Oct. 17 8:50 a.m./Personal injury Bodenheimer Drive Someone reported a personal injury. The investigation is closed. Oct. 18 9:30 p.m./Trespassing Hoey Hall Someone reported a trespassing. The investigation is closed. Oct. 19 3:15 a.m./Underage consumption Justice Parking Lot Someone was referred to Student Conduct for underage consumption of alcohol. Investigation is closed.

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Pat McCrory, Republican canidate for Governor, pauses for a picture with students at Saturday's game against Wofford.

McCrory visits College Republicans before game against Wofford by JOSHUA FARMER Senior News Reporter

Republican gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory visited tailgaters prior to the football game against Wofford Saturday at Duck Pond Field. McCrory visited the College Republicans tent on the southeast end of Duck Pond Field. The former mayor took photos with students and fans. The meet and greet lasted for about 20 minutes. McCrory was quick to point out the importance of education. “This is a great campus,” McCrory said. “It’s an important part of the university system. It is an important part of our future for education. I want to make sure we do the right job in educating you in the right

brick pavers are the standard.” Flexi-Pave is the flagship product of K.B. Industries, Inc. The material is made from Over fall break, a new paving material recycled car tires. It is designed to be a powas installed outside Lovill Residence Hall. rous pavement, which allows water to seep The substance, called Flexi-Pave, re- back into the ground, replenishing aquifers, according to KBI’s website. placed mulch, which has The porosity rate of the washed away in heavy rains Flexi-Pave material is apand tracked into lobbies by “It doesn’t track dirt proximately 2,000 gallons residents. and stuff into the per square foot, per hour. It The Physical Plant has been is designed for low speed testing numerous pavement building, and [the applications such as parking materials, Physical Plant Diuniversity] won’t rector Michael O’Connor have to keep mulch- lots, sidewalks and golf cart paths, according to KBI’s said. ing the area.” website. The mulch had been un“I would’ve preferred popular with residents and James Broyhill, Sophomore grass, but it’s a heck of a lot custodial staff, O’Connor said. Building Science Major better than mulch,” sopho“We are giving [Flexi-Pave] more building sciences maa try to see how it will hold up jor Clayton Boozer said. to the harsh winter environJames Broyhill, junior political science ment,” O’Connor said. “We have experimented with pervious asphalt and concrete major and RA in Lovill likes the Flexiand have found it does not hold up to the Pave. “It doesn’t track dirt and stuff into the freeze thaw cycle in Boone. This new material may be an alternative for sidewalks that building, and [the university] won’t have to are not primary routes on campus where keep mulching the area,” Broyhill said.

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Towing companies prepare for colder winter by KELLI STRAKA News Reporter

A woolly worm named Lickety Split predicted this year’s winter at the 35th annual Woolly Worm Festival in Banner Elk last weekend. “It’s going to be cold and snowy and a few other things,” Roy Kreger, known as Mr. Woolly Worm, said in an article in the newsobserver.com. Expenses are high during the winter, Bill Hennessy, owner of Bill’s Garage said. “When you have a heavy winter, you’re going to

double up on your salaries and everything else because you have to run 24/7 at that point,” Hennessy said. In heavy snow, he said there are more wrecks, especially in a college area because students haven’t had much driving experience in snow. “They like to play in it and they get caught in it,” Hennessy said. “It’s dangerous.” When there is a prediction for snow, Hennessy said he checks the trucks to make sure they are equipped for the weather. In the snow, towing

trucks will burn more fuel, he said. The towing trucks, which get around five to six miles per gallon and run on diesel, cost between $5,000 to $7,000 each month. “By the time you pay for your vehicle, pay your employees and pay all the expenses, you don’t come out with a whole lot,” saidJoyce Hampton, owner of Hampton’s Body Shop Inc. The cost of diesel and maintenance of the trucks from factors like salt damage add the operating expenses, Hampton said. Hampton said her trucks also get about five to six miles to the gallon.

The average cost of diesel nationally is $4.13, according to fuelgaugereport.com. In Boone, the average cost of diesel ranges from $4.05 to $4.19, according to northcarolinagasprices. com During the winter months, Hampton said, her company has to pay for tire chains and keeping the trucks warm, which prevents the trucks from not starting. Last winter, Hennessy said Bill’s Garage worked 50 percent less than he normally would because of the lack of snow.

Professor studies sea oats for coastal restoration by JULIEANNE PIKE Intern News Reporter

A university professor is currently working to restore coastal erosion with the use of sea oats. Assistant professor of biology Eva Gonzalez studied populations of sea oats along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts in order to understand their evolutionary history and the most effective way to restore sand dunes. “Sea oats are sort of our defenders against the energy of the oceans. It’s a very effective way of stabilizing the coast,” Gonzalez said. Sea oats are a species of grass with long roots. Specimens were collected from several locations along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The study involved DNA analysis of chloroplasts to identify genetic variations among the different populations of sea oats. The findings indicated that there are two major lineages of sea oats, a Gulf coast population and an Atlantic coast population. “It appears that the two populations are separated by the mangrove forests in Florida,” Gonzalez said. Sea oats have dense root systems that are effective in building up sand dunes. They are often imported from distant locations to be used for restoration. It is important to use sea oats that are well adapted to the local environment for restoration purposes, Gon-

are today, you might be able to infer where they could live in the future, which will be especially important as the climate changes,” Hodel said. Sea oats grow in a very limited area, so “the important part of the project is to protect them,” Hodel said. Hodel hopes these findings will have a direct impact on policy in the future. Right now there are few limitations on where sea oats can be imported from, he said. “I hope this is going to be a long -term study, because what matters is how these populations respond to different climatic changes, and so we want to establish populations that keep coming back and see how they do year after year, because you might Maggie Cozens | The Appalachian not see the response the first year,” Gonzalez said. Eva Gonzalez recently headed a Chair of the biology department study that analyzed the DNA of Sue Edwards also agrees with the sea oats along the Atlantic and importance of Gonzalez’s work, she Gulf Coasts. said. zalez said. “The sustainability of sand dune For example, sea oats from North integrity through vegetation, is just Carolina may not be as successful in one example of many, in which bioFlorida, as they logical studwould be in their ies can have “Sea oats are sort of our delocal environment. direct apFormer gradufenders against the energy of plication, in ate student Rich- the oceans. It’s a very effective this case this ard Hodel began way of stabilizing the coast.” research enworking on the sures that study with Gonthe natural Eva Gonzalez, assistant biology professor zales in August primary de2009. fense mecha“If you can find out where they nism against wave action remains in survived in the past, and where they place,” Edwards said.

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N.C. Dance Festival comes to Boone

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since I was a freshman.” Berryessa has been involved Interim A&E Editor with dance for a long time as he North Carolina Dance well. “I started dancing when I was Festival is an annual showcase that presents the three,” Berryessa said. “My mom talents of resident dancers across was actually my first dance teachthe state. er. I have been dancing ever since. The festival takes place in five My dad was the artistic director locations around North Caro- of a theatre company in Tenneslina - Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilm- see when I was growing up, so I ington, Greensboro and Boone was also pretty involved in the- with eight artists or companies atre until I reached high school that travel with the festival to and had to focus all of my atteneach location. tion on dancing and rehearsing.” But each individual area offers This is Berryessa’s first time up its own dancers to perform ever working with the festival. alongside them each night. “I auditioned both as a dancer The Boone showcase on cam- and as a choreographer at the bepus has two student-choreo- ginning of the semester,” she said. graphed pieces, which were done “I saw the festival last year and by junior Hadiya Wharton and really enjoyed the combination of senior Bethany Berryessa - both faculty and student works from dance studies majors - along with Appalachian mixed with toura faculty piece directed by Susan ing works from other companies Lutz. throughout North Carolina. I am “They bring in dance groups honored to be working as a perfrom all over North Carolina, so former and a choreographer for each day the show is a little dif- this year’s festival.” ferent,” Casandra Steffen, junior Stephen Volkman, one of the child development major and few male dancers in the festival, dancer said. “There’s Thursday, wasn’t sure at first that he wanted Friday and Saturday shows, and to do it. each day you can see the schedule “I had a really busy schedule, so on one of the posters. They have I wasn’t going to go to the first groups from night of audiGreensboro and tions,” Volkman all over the place “They have groups from said. “But then I coming, so you Greensboro and all over heard there were can see dance the place coming, so you a lot of chorefrom all over ographers that can see dance from all the state. It’s were really lookover the state. It’s not not just dance just dance groups from ing for guys and groups from around North Carolina.” that I should around North just go even for Carolina.” Casandra Steffen, junior child develop- the experience ment major. Steffen has of going to an been involved audition. So, I with the dance went and it was department for the majority of me and another guy and like 90 her time at Appalachian, and has girls.” been active in dance for years. Volkman is a junior communi“I have two sisters, and we all cation studies major, but has only just kind of kept with it,” Steffen recently become active in the said. “I think I started doing it dance program at Appalachian. seriously in high school, but I’ve “I’ve only been dancing for like been dancing [at Appalachian] a year now, and this is the first

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Junior recreation management major Anna Huffman and senior actuarial sciences major Claire Wolfe rehearse for the upcoming North Carolina Dance Festival. The festival takes place Thursday through Saturday in Valborg Theater.

time I’ve been involved with it,” Volkman said. “I only started last fall, because I couldn’t get into any [dance] classes my freshman year. I was able to finally get into a modern one fall of sophomore year. I’m like nine or 10 years behind a lot of other people. I’m from a really small town, so there’s not really a lot of dancing

opportunities there, especially for guys. In high school, I just did a lot of dancing around in my room.” The Dance Festival takes place Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Valborg Theatre. Tickets are $8 for students and children and $15 for general admission.

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Sophomore communications studies major Olivia Easly and sophomore psychology major Christine Lee participate in Saturday's KidsCon event. The event, held by the honors comics book class, invited children from the area to make and read comics and watch cartoons at the Watauga Public Library.

we’ve learned,” he said. “Reaching out is a great way to interact and get involved.” During the event, the children were able to participate in games, free draw, watch cartoons and listen to presentations by actual comic book artists. Every child was given a free comic book for attending. The event featured comic book artists Ben Towle and Rachel “Rei” Haycraft,

who gave talks about what it is like to be a comic book artist and provided advice to kids who wish to become artists themselves. Haycraft, a comic book artist and graduate student, gave a presentation about Japanese comics, Manga and her creative process. As an undergrad, Haycraft wrote and illustrated the first chapter of her graphic novel “Revenant Aidenn” for her honors thesis. She is currently

working on the project Towle, a comic book artist from Winston-Salem, led a workshop to teach kids basic drawing skills and encouraged them to use their imaginations. Towle has written and illustrated several comics, some based on historical events. He is currently working on a web comic series called “Oyster War,” a tale about pirates that takes place in an alternate reality.

Marie T. Cochran to speak as part of Appalachian Heritage Week by LOVEY COOPER A&E Reporter

As part of Appalachian Heritage Week, Founder of the Affrilachian Artist Project Marie T. Cochran will give a talk titled “Notes of a Native Daughter” to listeners in Whitewater Cafe Tuesday at 7 p.m. “The mission of the Affrilachian Artist Project is to sustain cultural anchors, which nurture a sense of agency, provide support for intergenerational exchange between artists and enrich the Appalachian region with a diverse creative network,” Cochran said. The week’s events, sponsored by the student-run Appalachian Heritage Council, are intended to promote education about the regional culture of Appalachia. Separate from the other festivities, this event sheds light on an often-ignored aspect of mountain culture.

“People don’t usually think of African Americans as being from Appalachia, but the truth is they’ve been here just as long as everyone else,” said Josie Hoggard, Appalachian Heritage chairperson for APPS. The Affrilachian Artist Project is an increasing network of African American artists who live and work in the Appalachian region. Cochran, lecturer and arts advocate at Western Carolina University, was inspired to create the project by the success of the Affrilacian Poetry group in Lexington, Ky. “She saw African Americans coming together as artists in that aspect, with the spoken word poetry, and took that idea to start the visual arts project,” Hoggard said. The project is intended not only to provide a welcoming community in which African American artists can show their work, but also to provide the public with

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Honors Class hosts KidsCon at Watauga Public Library

“It’s been really great to see the public turn out on a Saturday afternoon for something called a comic con,” Block said. “It’s really been great and I think everyone is enjoying it.” Block said this event is more than just giving kids the opportunity to enjoy comic books. “I think it’s important to reach out to the public because we’re not just here to serve for ourselves but for everyone through what

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When English professor Craig Fischer discovered that his daughter, a Girl Scout cadet, could earn a comic artist badge, he began working to create a class project for all children called KidsCon. KidsCon is a comic book convention for young children, hosted by Fischer’s Comics and Graphic Novels class. But while Fischer created the idea, his students did most of the work. “[The students] designed a lot of the games,” Fischer said. “They made something called the comics catalogue where they found all these examples of artists drawing different objects. They carried a lot of the bulk of what’s involved with KidsCon.” Sophomore history education major Chris Block is in the class and was pleased with the number of kids who attended the event.

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cultural perspective and historical lished Appalachian Studies proeducation. grams, but I’m very excited about In recent years string bands like the opportunity to speak during a the Carolina Chocolate Drops, designated series of events for an who met at the first Black Banjo Appalachian Heritage CelebraGathering in Boone in 2005, tion,” Cochran said. have made a Light resimilar effort f reshments to the Artist will be pro“She saw African Americans vided. The Project. coming together as artists in event is free “The banjo actually comes that aspect, with the spoken and open to from Africa,” the public. word poetry, and took that Hoggard said. “The poidea to start the visual arts The Appalaems, the project.” chian Heritage art and the Council hopes music really Josie Hoggard, Appalachian Heritage chairthis event can get people person for APPS. play off of the thinking, successful reand we’re surgence of h o p i n g bluegrass in North Carolina to just to get people thinking more further promote their cause. about the importance of diversity Cochran sees Appalachian and culture with open minds.” State as a perfect opportunity for said Imani McClure, Council for her program and others like it. Cultural Awareness chairperson. “I have given previous talks at “We want them to take someother colleges which have estab- thing with them.”

Usually, a collection of Bsides and unreleased material is specifically reserved for bands, artists and collectives that are actually relevant to popular culture or have been at some point in time. And usually, this band, artist or collective has a fan base that will forever grow with the release of every new project. With Of Montreal’s newest collection of B-sides and unreleased material, “Daughter of Cloud,” the band does not fit the criteria or possess sufficient credentials to have such a collection. Granted, Of Montreal, a psychedelic, experimental, progressive based rock band, is popular among a selected sect who chooses to listen to an unusually specific branch of music. But with the release of a slew of mildly recepted albums, Of Montreal’s relevancy has diminished to a few loyal fans that will go to war for General Kevin Barnes - the band’s frontman - and his awkwardly named cavalry, Of Montreal. “Daughter of Cloud” is nothing more than a ramshackle attempt at notoriety, laced with the pains of unfulfilled childhood dreams of acceptance and misdirection. The sound of the album is an inconsistent body of work that poses a challenge to finish, with no sense of reward at the 56 minutes it takes to complete. The biggest struggle is accepting the annoyance of Barnes’ vocal delivery. Barnes sounds of a “Boys Don’t Cry” era Robert Smith and an aging Prince. He is seemingly forcing the type of innovation displayed on the groups earlier releases, like 1997’s “The Bird Who Ate The Rabbit’s Flower” or 1999’s “The Gay Parade.” From a trained listener’s perspective, it seems as if Barnes is committing mimicry against his earlier self. If Barnes’ late 1990’s self was able to see what his early 2010’s self was doing, a defamation suit would be in order. Presumably, “Daughter of Cloud” was released to remind the public that Of Montreal still exists. Compilations like this, disregarding anthologies or greatest hits collections, are released in this vein of marketing. It is the same reason that hip-hop artists release free mixtapes -- to regain relevancy within the community. Rapper Freeway recently released a free mixtape, and personally, the existence of Freeway was all but erased from memory until something was released to remind us he still existed. Public relation moves such as Barnes’ are understood by the public, but only accepted by hardcore fans. If a compilation is a necessary release, then why not assemble a collection of mediocre - at best -s songs, not a collection of songs that are used as throwaways at rehearsal.

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THE APPALACHIAN Your student newspaper since 1934 MICAHEL BRAGG

STAFF OPINION

Charity and celebrity statuses should be seperate

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KEVIN GRIFFIN The effects of Lance Armstrong’s doping scandal go beyond the sports world – now conversation has turned into the ramifications for the well-known Livestrong charity. Exactly how much support the charity will lose has yet to truly be seen, but it raises interesting questions about the role of celebrities and their personal motivators in our culture.

At this point, it has essentially been confirmed that Armstrong is guilty of doping. Although the scandal did not involve the charity, it involved its most notable spokesman. But what happens to Armstrong in the sports world should not translate to his charity. However, the charity could still be impacted. Armstrong was an icon to many people who donated money to the cause. This brings up the point of the dangerous correlation between celebrities and charities. A charity is a serious endeavor, while celebrities are basically frivolous. When the two come together, problems will definitely arise. And such is the case for Livestrong. Armstrong has been such a

large component of the public image of Livestrong that defects in Armstrong’s character reflect unfairly in this instance - on the charity. Celebrities create a vicarious outlet for emotions and aspirations, so the effect of a tarnished reputation can impact everything associated with the celebrity. Celebrity culture has a tendency of creating a sense of distortion and a corresponding loss in perspective where the celebrities are concerned. The image of the humanitarian spokesman is more readily available to the mind’s eye than the often locally done work of the charity itself. This is a pity, because many noble or potentially noble causes are hurt because of the failings of their figureheads. Recall earlier this year in the

brief emergence of “Kony 2012” and its rapid dissolution, thanks to the breakdown of its creator. Whatever merits the movement had were overshadowed by the actions of the spokesman. This should not happen with Livestrong, and in all likelihood will not. It is worthwhile to keep periodic checks on one’s own personal motivation: why are we doing what we do, what are the motivating factors? The charity should ultimately survive on its own strengths, and the critical examination of our “relationships” with celebrities should help to provide the sense of perspective that the focus on celebrities can so easily remove.

Griffin, a freshman journalism major from Madison, is the opinion editor.

EDITORIAL CARTOON

Looks like a toss up for Florida and Ohio in this election

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STAFF OPINION

Why I remain unaffiliated

AUSTIN MANN Now more than ever, every vote is needed. The candidates have been neck-and-neck all election season and as the election date draws nearer, it is hard to determine who will actually win. The Watauga Democrat recently reported that over 16,625 voters have registered as unaffiliated this election season in the county – a 19.9 percent jump from 2008. This number includes myself. I don’t feel adequately represented by the two main parties. The two-party system is broken, inherently wrong and outdated. Look at the events influenced by both parties: bank bailouts, American military intervention overseas and the president’s kill list. But third parties usually realize the corruption of electoral politics, and make its reform a central part of their platform. I can always appreciate their efforts, but each attempt at reform fails. If we cannot fix the system, we must overthrow it by organizing the oppressed class. Society’s oppressed class is the workers, who create value for the ruling class, but are paid less than that value in return. I have not found a political party around here I like, but I have met others who reciprocate my views, and that is why I remain unaffiliated - for now. Mann, a freshman computer science major from Raleigh, is an opinion writer.

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STAFF OPINION

Help is always readily available to those who seek it out

MICHAEL BRAGG When I was left to my own devices at the university in August 2010, things changed. For the first time, I was on my own and for the first time, I felt a lack of energy, happiness and motivation to do anything with my time as a student - or anything at all. Fortunately, the same institution I thought left me out to dry offered a helping hand. Two years ago, I saw

signs on Sanford Mall for a free depression screening, so I went. That afternoon, after taking tests and speaking to counselors at the screening and back at the Counseling Center, I was diagnosed with depression. The weight of the diagnosis hit me deeply, but the counselors immediately offered me the opportunity to begin seeing a counselor regularly. It was the greatest decision I have made to date while attending this school, because I knew what issues I needed to address. Depression is something I have struggled with most of my life. I grew up in a military

family, so nothing was stable in the household. Dad was always gone - often times in a war zone - leaving his family an ample amount of anxiety to bear. I was bullied a few times in high school for being different, and kept to myself all the time, rarely showing a smile. Adults shrugged and said it’s just those teenage hormones. I suspected depression, but I concluded that the adults in my life were right - it’s just the hormones. I didn’t even know that depression ran in my family. But then college happened. I was gliding through class, I had no academic challenges and nothing to really anchor myself down at this university.

If it had not been for the Counseling Center, I wouldn’t be writing this. I would have been too afraid to pursue any advancements at my job and I might have dropped out of school. But I’m not alone with this battle. According to teenhelp. com, 20 percent of teenagers will expierence depression before adulthood. Few times in your life will give you an opportunity to seek and receive immediate help for an issue that haunts your mind. From one student to another, I strongly urge anyone who is in the position I was years ago to stop by Table Rock Room in Plemmons Student Union Wednesday from 10 a.m.

to 2 p.m. The university’s Counseling Center will offer free screening for depression. Anyone with a fear or thought in their mind that they might have depression should go to get tested. It’s confidential and a step toward peace of mind. Author of “Prozac Nation” Elizabeth Wurtzel said, if “you are chronically down, it is a lifelong fight to keep from sinking.” This battle is a lifelong struggle. Let the Counseling Center help lift your burden.

Bragg, a junior journalism and public relations major from Lillington, is the interim Editor-inChief.

STAFF OPINION

Even if you are under 18, get yourself educated on politics

LINDSAY BOOKOUT With the presidential election coming up, we have all seen the Facebook posts and the tweets concerning who the better candidate is. You might even be the guilty ones posting or tweeting. But lately, I have noticed a new tweet trend. There are tweets that read, “In my book, if you don’t vote then you

don’t have the right to complain.” States, because this is our country This is the epitome of ignorance. and this is where we live. EveryI couldn’t refrain thing affects from replying with, “I everyone. don’t know you, but I Besides, have to say that every does it really I think it’s great that single citizen, regardmake sense to less of age, is a part of younger teenagers have remain ignosuch strong opinions this country.” rant on issues on the issues. It seemed to me until you’re that the person wants of legal age people to remain igto vote and norant on the issues suddenly have of their country, some of which less than a year to learn everything could be affecting these citizens about politics before an upcoming who cannot vote until they’re 18 election? years old. No, not at all. Every citizen, regardless of age, I think it’s great that younger should keep himself or herself teenagers have such strong opinknowledgeable on any and every ions on the issues that our country issue that concerns the United is facing. It shows that they are in-

terested in learning how America can be made better and that they can think for themselves. Sometimes when I look at the generation below mine, I’m scared for the future. But then issues like this come up and I’m not so scared anymore. I do not care if you can’t vote. Whether the reason is your age, your lack of citizenship or what have you, if you want to remain knowledgeable on our country’s future, the last thing I want to do is stand in your way. If you want to educate yourself, please, be my guest.

Bookout, a sophomore English and French major from Charlotte, is a news reporter.

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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. 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.

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

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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.

Questions about the process should be addressed to the As-U-R director, Dr. Monica Lambert, lambertma@appstate. edu. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the 2012-13 cohort is filled.

Screening for students on Oct. 24

The Counseling Center will offer a free, anonymous mental health screening for students on Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Table Rock Room of the student union. Extra credit slips will be available. Did you know: One out of four young adults will experience a depressive episode by age 24; Nearly half of all college students report feeling so depressed at some point in time that they have trouble functioning; If left untreated depression can lead to suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death of college students. Along with Wednesday’s screening, students can complete mental health screenings online or participate in an intake anytime during the Counseling Center’s Walk In Clinic Monday through Thursday, from 1 to 4 p.m., and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. Mental Health Ambassadors are also available to come to clubs or classes and share information with students regarding mental health and provide tips on how to cope. Here is more information regarding this program. If you are concerned about a student, we would be glad to talk with you and offer advice on how to help. Check out our website for tips on how to help and more information regarding our services.

13th annual Queer Film Series begins Flu vaccine clinics for students The 13th Annual Queer Film Series begins today 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.

Operation Medicince Cabinet Friday Operation Medicine Cabinet helps keep pharmaceutical and control-substance drugs off our streets and out of our rivers. No questions will be asked. Any prescription and over-thecounter medications and medical supplies can be turned in anonymously. Bring your pharmaceuticals on Friday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to Plemmons Student Union, near the Info Desk. For more information, contact Crystal Simmons in the Office of University Sustainability at (828) 262-2664. For more information about why this matters, visit drugtakebackday.com.

As-U-R new student support

During this time of year many faculty and staff will provide academic advisement to students who try hard to succeed but very often fall short. Appalachian State University is pleased to announce a new student support program that may be able to provide assistance to students who are chronically in this situation. It’s called “As-U-R,” and is a service geared toward students with “executive functioning” challenges (EFC). EFC is basically defined by chronic difficulties in organization, planning, and decision-making, which can make success in college-level academics especially difficult. Some college students with EFC may have previously been assessed for or even diagnosed with ADHD or specific learning disabilities, but others may have performed satisfactorily in high school only to struggle with college-level work. As-U-R provides a comprehensive package of support services including academic support, skillbuilding, and advisement geared towards addressing EFC. The As-U-R program is currently soliciting applications for the 2012-2013 academic year. If you know of a student who seems to meet the above description and might benefit from our program, please refer him or her to the College STAR As-U-R website for more details and application procedures.

Students, don’t spend weeks sick in bed, missing classes and finals. Protect your health by getting your free flu vaccination. A Daily Flu Vaccination Clinic will be held MondayFriday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), at Student Health Service, 2nd floor Miles Annas Building (post office building). After Hours Flu Vaccination Clinics will be held Today, 5 to 7 p.m., Student Union, contact tables by Cascades; Wednesday, Oct. 24, 5 to 7 p.m., Central Dining Hall, lobby area; Wednesday, Nov. 14, 5 to 7 p.m., Student Recreation Center.

Trick or Treat in residence halls

Trick or Treat for Tots will be held Thursday, Oct. 25, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Appalachian State University, east side campus residence halls (Cone, East, Cannon, Hoey, Lovill, White, Doughton, Summit). Each participating residence hall will have a fun activity and candy for the children and families of the High Country.

‘Ignite the Arts’ kicks off Oct. 30

The Appalachian State University jazz program in the Hayes School of Music will host the “Ignite the Arts Tour” featuring the award-winning Christian Tamburr Quintet for a day of music workshops and an 8 p.m. concert on Tuesday, Oct. 30. The concert, featuring trumpeter Dominick Farinacci, will be in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The “Ignite the Arts” program is spearheaded by jazz vibraphonist Tamburr, whose vision is to present high--level educational workshops and performances to schools around the nation without impacting their dwindling arts budget. This pilot program of “Ignite the Arts” is made possible by Duraflame® and The Blackwing Foundation, Pro--Mark, Courtyard Marriot and The Brubeck Institute, who all share in the vision of supporting the arts for students around the country. The partnership with “Ignite the Arts” and The Brubeck Institute provides an opportunity to feature a curriculum and selection of music inspired by jazz legend Dave Brubeck. Christian Tamburr is a multi-instrumentalist who is accomplished on the piano and trapset as well as world and orchestral percussion. However, his true talent is exhibited on his instrument of choice, the vibraphone. Over the past six years, Tamburr and his quartet have performed at such venues as the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., The Lincoln Center in New York City, The Blue Note, the Atlanta Jazz Festival, and various jazz cruises around the world. In 2008, 2009 and 2011, the quartet traveled to Japan performing at festivals and clubs throughout the country.

2012 Multicultural programming Fall Programs 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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FOOTBALL

Appalachian comes up short against Wofford by JORDAN DAVIS Sports Reporter

ppalachian’s hopes for a conference title took a hit Saturday after a 38-28 loss to the Wofford Terriers, which snapped the Mountaineer’s four-game winning streak. The game was closely matched for the first three quarters, but by the fourth quarter, App began to fall behind. Quarterback Jamal Jackson appeared to throw an incomplete forward pass, but it was ruled a fumble. “I thought my arm went forward, but they ruled it a fumble and that was that,” Jackson said. “That’s all I can say about it.” Jackson was sacked three times, but managed to complete 63 percent of his passes. “I’m behind my guys 100 percent,” Jackson said. “I’m not going to throw every ball great, some days we’ll have some drops, but we got to work on it.” A 47-yard fumble return by cornerback Joel Ross and a 99-yard-kickoff return by Tony Washington, the second longest return in school history, were two pivotal touchdowns for the Mountaineers Washington’s touchdown gave App a four point lead,

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Junior wide receiver Tony Washington races down the field with the ball during Saturday's game against Wofford. The Mountaineers lost to the Terriers 38-28.

but the offense could not gain any momentum in the fourth quarter as Wofford scored the final 14 points.

“A lot of people talk about Wofford’s offense, and it is very good, but in the past two or three years their de-

fense has gotten a lot better,” head coach Jerry Moore said. “Particularly this year, I think their defense is on par

with anybody in this league.” App has now dropped two home games in a season for the first time since 2002.

App will battle for the Old Mountain Jug at Western Carolina Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball wins match against The Citadel by ANNE BUIE

Managing Editor

Appalachian’s volleyball team won 3-1 of sets against The Citadel Saturday night at the Holmes Convocation Center. “I thought we played really well tonight on all aspects of the ball, which was really nice to see,” ASU head coach Matt Ginipro said. “It’s been a long time coming, so the win is really nice.” The team started off strong, winning their first two sets 25-13 and 25-14, but losing to the Bulldogs, 25-17, in the third set. “We were awful in third set,” Ginipro said. “Too many errors, letting too many easy balls fall. Again, only getting 10 kills and getting seven errors… just not playing to beat the team, just hanging around to score points.” But the loss didn’t deter the Mountaineers, who managed to score a point within two minutes of the fourth set. However, the Bulldogs were not willing to give in easily and the game quickly became closely matched. But the Mountaineers eventually pulled ahead and won their third set 25-19, and subsequently the game, putting ASU’s record at 6-6. “I was hoping to just hang in till the fourth and make it to the fifth because then it could have been anyone’s game,” The Citadel’s head coach Amir Khaledi said. Khaledi said both ASU and the Bulldogs have been having an offseason, although it didn’t daunt the Mountaineers.

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Sophomore middle blocker Lauren Gray prepares to hit the ball during Saturday's volleyball game against The Citadel. Appalachian emerged victorious with a final score of 3-1.

“They were ready and took advantage of it,” Khaledi said. But Ginipro was quick to give The Citadel credit, and said the team was “annoying to play.” “They never quit,” Ginipro said.

“They are annoying to play. I respect them more than any other team in league.” The team will travel to play Elon Friday. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m.

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Moore makes bold gambles, pays off by CHASE ERICKSON Sports Reporter

Editor’s Note: The following is the final part of a series about Coach Moore. The other parts can be viewed online. After a successful first year of coaching, Appalachian State became Jerry Moore’s home, and his success continued to grow. He has had 21 winning seasons out of 22 as head coach. He has three FCS championship rings. His team completed an undefeated regular season in 1995. Coach Moore said he knew that God had blessed him with an opportunity at ASU. But it wasn’t always easy. Clouds of dissatisfaction were gathering over Boone during the 2003-04 seasons. The team went a combined 13-9 and missed making the playoffs both years. Moore was starting

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to feel the déjà vu of his Texas Tech days. But Moore made a bold move by changing his team’s offensive scheme in 2004. The Mountaineers switched from the Iformation to a no-huddle, spread-option look in order to give the offense a change of pace. Moore had traveled to West Virginia, Bowling Green and Utah to scout out teams that were using the spread offense effectively, and learn how it was used at the college level. It was a gamble. In Appalachian State’s first game using the no-huddle spread offense, the Mountaineers suffered a 53-7 loss to Wyoming. However, from that game on, Appalachian’s scoring average significantly increased. Changing App State’s offensive scheme was an effective decision made by Moore as a head coach. The spread-option offense stunned Michigan’s defense

in 2007, when Appalachian State won 34-32. “Historically in the playoffs, we couldn’t outscore people,” said Scott Satterfield, who was co-offensive coordinator during Appalachian State’s championship years. “In 05’, 06’ and 07’, we were able to have success because of the change in offense.” So why will Coach Moore go down as a legend in Appalachian State sports history? Why do Appalachian State fans and players view him so fondly? How did Moore build the house that became known as The Rock? “He’s driven” Satterfield said. “He is a humble man but a driven man at the same time. He is going to do whatever it takes to get the job done and he has done it throughout his whole career. When his back is against the wall is when he really does his best.”

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