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Farewell, Jerry

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Vol. 87, No. 23

After 24 seasons, head coach Jerry Moore leaves Appalachian football program

by ANNE BUIE

Managing Editor

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ess than 24 hours after the Mountaineers’ loss to Illinois State, the team gathered for a meeting Sund a y .

It was then t h a t h e a d coach Jerry

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Moore announced the 2012 season was his last one as head football coach for Appalachian.

“It’s been a long day today,” Athletics Director Charlie Cobb said Sunday.

“We obviously had to meet with the coaches and meet with Coach [Moore] and meet with the players. That’s always an emotional time and a lot of angst in that meeting, and deservedly so.”

The decision that the 2012 season would be Moore’s last was made over the 2011 holiday season.

“Coach and I spent a lot of time over the Christmas holidays, talking about the vision for the future for Appalachian football,” Cobb said. “Certainly others were involved in that discussion, including [Chancellor] Peacock, and really came to the decision that the 2012 season would be Coach’s final season as head coach at Appalachian. I really feel like today’s announce-

Write-in candidate, student sworn into county position

by LINDSAY BOOKOUT News Reporter

Senior marketing and economics major Christopher Stevens was sworn in as the Watauga County soil and water conservation district specialist Monday, Dec. 3.

“No one was actually running for the position, really, so I decided I wanted to take the opportunity myself and do it,” Stevens said.

“So I started a little writein campaign and it ended up working.”

Stevens received approximately 179 votes and said that second place received approximately 57 votes during the November election.

Stevens had not planned to run for this position, but he has always been interested in environmental issues, he said. Stevens’ biggest goal as soil and water conservation district specialist is to get more education involved.

“First of all, I want to get more involved with Appalachian, which they aren’t at all right now, so I want to open up dialogue with them, see what we can do with the office of sustainability,” Stevens said. “And then, another big thing I would like to do is get in contact with the elementary and middle schools around the county and see if we can’t get something going with them to get the kids involved as far as

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Senior marketing and economics major Chris Stevens was sworn into public office Monday morning as soil and water conservation supervisor for Watauga County.

having outdoor programs with them so they can learn about farming and environmental information.”

Stevens has met with the members of the board at their last meeting. He said they are all really nice and

glad to have him.

Stevens said he was really excited about the opportunity.

“This is an opportunity to serve the community and do something good and make a difference,” he said.

ment was made in January.”

But 11 months later, when it came time for the decision to be announced, it looked as if Moore had second thoughts.

Following Saturday’s game, Moore was quoted in the Winston-Salem Journal that he hadn’t “thought about anything but coming back.”

But Cobb said he would not call Moore’s departure a result of being fired.

“I really think a more accurate depiction… is the fact that we sat down and analyzed where we where and looking at a long-term vision of where we want the football program to go and felt like the proper thing to do for coach was give him the ability to go out a champion, and that’s what he’s done,” Cobb said.

The national search for a new head coach is underway, but in the meantime, former assistant head coach Scott Satterfield will serve as the interim head coach.

“It was clear with Scott that when he came back, we hoped he would be part of the long-term future at Appalachian,” Cobb said. “He’ll be a candidate for the job and certainly has as good a shot as anybody.”

Satterfield was the quarterback for Appalachian from 1992 to 1995 and was coached

by Moore during that time.

“I was fortunate enough to play for him and to coach for

him,” Satterfield said during Sunday’s press conference.

Satterfield returned to coach this year at Appalachian, but said he did not know this would be Moore’s final season.

But the coaches weren’t the only people caught off guard by the announcement.

“It was a surprise,” quarterback Jamal Jackson said during the press conference. “We didn’t see it coming. He was a great coach...”

Moore is the winningest coach at Appalachian and in SoCon history.

He took over the football program in 1989, but it wasn’t until the famous 34-32 win over the University of Michigan in 2007 that Appalachian’s football program, and consequently the university, were put on the map.

During his time at Appalachian, Moore had a 215-87 record in his 24 seasons.

Among those wins, he achieved 10 SoCon championships, 18 postseason appearances and three straight NCAA Division I FCS/IAA national titles from 2005 to 2007.

A few years ago, the university’s Board of Trustees approved a contract to keep Moore until June 2013.

Cobb said the contract would be honored.

Moore is currently out of town, and did not release a statement.

University police officers retire

by JOSHUA FARMER Senior News Reporter

Capt. Doug Dugger and Lt. Sandy Moretz of the Appalachian State University Police Department will celebrate their retirements Friday.

The two have a combined 54-year tenure serving the university’s community, according to a press release.

Dugger has been with the ASU Police Department since 1986, and has been a Captain with the department since 2007.

Moretz graduated from Appalachian State in 1984 with degrees in criminal justice and psychology, and began working for the ASU Police Department the same year.

Dugger said that he is looking forward to retirement.

“Like most officers who have reached retirement, I wish that I would have written [my experiences] down and published a book,” Dugger said. “Some of the things that I feel are my favorite memories are seeing some of the students return after many years and asking, ‘Are you still here? I remember you when I went to school here.’ I enjoy having them share with me their accomplishments and having them introduce me to their families.”

Moretz said that she enjoys working with college students.

“A lot of them are away from home for the first time and this can present unique challenges. I enjoy helping people. I know that sounds like a cliché, but that is honestly why I entered the police field,” Moretz said.

“Working at ASU is like working with family. I’m going to miss working at ASU, but I am looking forward to new experiences and challenges. ” Moretz will be working part-time with the Appalachian Regional Healthcare Hospital Police as well as taking classes on the side.

“It will be a new chapter in my life, but I will miss the people that I work with. I could not have asked to work with such a great group of people. I have made many friends throughout the community of Appalachian State University,” Dugger said.

Chief of Police Gunther Doerr said that both Dugger and Moretz are “outstanding, excellent” officers.

“I hate to lose them, but that’s the way things go,” Doerr said.

Photos Courtesy of Marie Freeman

Capt. Doug Dugger and Lt. Sandy Moretz have retired from ASU police.

Dugger has been with the university since 1986 and Moretz since 1984.

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SGA to hold vote on representation reform

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Consignment shop resells outdoor equipment

by LOGAN HUFF

Intern News Reporter

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a similar bill.

The bill passed SGA with overwhelming support, but A vote will be held Tues- failed to be implemented. day on a constitutional Smith said that last year’s amendment that would re- bill was “very poorly done.” form Student Government “We only had two senaAssociation representation tors doing the research,” formatting.

Smith said.

Should the reform be inThis year is different. stituted, it would be the first Smith said a committee of change in representation SGA members and leadsince 1967, ers from said Director c l u b s of Campus have been “The individuals who m e e t Outreach Dylan Rus- have worked on this leg- ing “most sell. islation this fall have done S u n d a y s The bill a great job of being inclu- since late focuses on Septeml e s s e n i n g sive and soliciting feed- ber.” double rep- back for many groups.”

V i c e resentation, ChanRussell said. cellor of Vice Chancellor of Student It would Student Development Cindy Wallace allow SGA Devel80 senate opment seats and C i n d y adds a new Wa l l a c e cabinet member to address said she supports the bill’s spring elections. “attempt to increase student Those seats include 12 for representation and involveeach undergraduate class, ment.” two for each of the seven “There is no one right academic colleges, as well model among universities to as 18 other seats for com- do this,” she said. “The indimunities such as Greek life, viduals who have worked on Club Council and transfer this legislation this fall have students. done a great job of being Cone Residence Hall inclusive and soliciting feedRepresentative Nicholas back for many groups.”

Smith was a sponsor of the Wallace said there is work bill. to be done before the bill Last year, Smith was a could be officially implemember of a two-person mented, but said she is open committee that put together to reform.

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Rio Sawhill, co-owner of Regear Outdoors Co. sets routes on the instore bouldering wall. Regear will offer outdoor gear and clothing on consignment and open its doors Tuesday.

A new outdoor consignment shop opened Tuesday on Rivers Street.

The shop, known as Regear Outdoors Co., will allow customers to buy and sell gently used outdoor gear and equipment, such as clothes, bikes and backpacks, co-owner of Regear Rio Sawhill said.

Regear will sell high quality gear at discounted prices and include a small indoor bouldering wall inside, he said.

Regear is a consignment shop, so customers consign, or hand over, an item to the store and are paid when the item is sold.

Each business quarter, Regear will partner with a local non-profit and donate three percent of their profits to that organization.

Appalachian alumna Claire McRoberts-Dean learned about Regear through a packet she received at the Black Saturday 5k and decided to consign with the store. She said consigning was easy and efficient and she was actually surprised to find that one of her items was expected to sell for higher than she thought.

“In Boone, if you can support great people and local businesses while getting great prices on outdoor gear, why wouldn’t you go,” Dean said.

Students can also donate money online to Regear at regearnc.com.

Each donation gets customers a special perk that ranges from a bumper sticker and water bottle all the way up to a climbing trip in Linville Gorge, Sawhill said.

Regear is located on 967 Rivers Street and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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The Appalachian State University bookstore has implemented a change to its textbook return system that will allow students to check out electronically without a card.

“Basically what we’ve done is automated what we had before,” said Steve Jepson, business manager of the university bookstore.

In the past, students would line up with their books and card and em-

ployees would check off the books that were returned, Jepson said. Now, it is going to be electronic, so students will line up and employees will scan the barcodes on all of the books brought back.

If someone steals another person’s book and returns the book, the person it originally belonged to will get credit for the return, Jepson said.

An employee could scan the barcode on any one of a student’s books and see the student’s name, banner ID and what books they

have rented, Jepson said.

“That is something that is unique to Appalachian,” Jepson said. “I don’t know of any other school in the country that does that.”

The biggest reason for this change is savings and resources.

“We think it’s going to be faster,” Jepson said. “It takes out the human error and it’s going to be much, much greener.”

“There are about 15,000 students at the university,” Director of the Bookstore Mike Coston said. “That’s about 30,000 cards that

we’re not having to print every year.”

After returning their books, students will get a receipt listing the books that have been returned, which they will sign, Jepson said.

“That way if there’s any questions down the road… if we bill someone and they say, ‘Wait a minute, I returned that book – here’s my receipt,’ then that’s proof for them,” Jepson said.

Jepson said he hopes this system is faster for the students.

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A capella groups host fifth annual Acappellagedon

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Editor’s Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author This holiday season, there are a lot of movies coming out, and with a college budget, you simply cannot see them all.

Here are some early impressions of a few to help you decide what to watch: “The Hobbit” Dec 14, 2012

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Sophomore undecided major Olivia Easly sings a solo with Enharmonix during Monday night’s Acapallagedon. The event, which took place at Legends and featured campus a cappella groups, dedicated all proceeds to the Mountain Alliance charity.

the a cappella season on campus.

For all of the past week, a cappella groups have been performing their final shows, which usually feature songs groups plan to perform at Acappellageddon.

“It’s an awesome way to have a community with people, and the best part is you get to sing,”

said Caleb Smith, a member of Higher Ground.

Higher Ground performed for the last time this semester Saturday night in the Blue Ridge Ballroom in Plemmons Student Union.

Higher Ground Director Daniel Hight is responsible for

the vast majority of the arrangements sung by the group. He has held the title of Best Beatboxer for the past two years.

For Hight, a cappella is about friendships and good times.

“For me, it’s about the bonding that we do in the group at every practice,” Hight said.

Annual Fall Boone Handmade Market hosted Sunday

by LOVEY COOPER A&E Reporter

The Arts Management Organization hosted a Fall Boone Handmade Market, featuring handmade goods and crafts made by student, faculty and community artists from around the High Country Sunday in the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts.

The Arts Management Organization is a student-run organization that focuses on promoting arts in the community and across campus. The market is held every year as a fundraiser for the club.

“This market in particular is smaller than previous years, as we only have 36 vendors, as opposed to in the past when we’ve had 50 and closer to 90, but we still have a wide variety,” said Lauren Jordan, president of the Arts Management Organization.

Honey, candles, scarves, instruments and jewelry have been popular with crowds in past years, Jordan said.

Senior studio art major Adam Mackay exhibited utilitarian pottery, including cups, bowls and vases for the first time after attending the event for the past two years.

“I know from previous years that there is a high volume of traffic,” Mackay said.

“I’m really interested in the idea of my pots being invited into the intimate space of people’s homes.”

Freshman apparel design and merchandising major Savannah Davis owns a personal business of handmade bowties through an online store and participated in this year’s market.

“Moving to Boone, I was so thrilled with the emphasis of local, handmade products,” Davis said. “It is so refreshing to live in a community so rich in culture.”

The Arts Management Organization offers a student discount to encourage participation on the part of art students developing their craft.

“As a craftsperson, it is important to begin getting your name and work out into the public sphere in order to build a reputation and a customer base,” Mackay said. “The end goal with this is being able to sustain your lifestyle by selling your work.”

The Arts Management Organization has meetings every other Thursday of the month in room 204 of Wey Hall from 7 to 8 p.m.

“This is 40” Dec 21, 2012 The self-described “sort-of sequel” to 2007’s “Knocked Up” stars Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann in their previous roles as the parents of two kids, but without the larger cast of Katherine Heigl, Seth Rogen and his bizarre friends, it’s unclear how well these side characters will stand on their own. The film, which stars Mann and her husband Director Judd Apatow’s children, is sure to be funny, but may not be cohesive or really even have a point for existing. Hopefully it proves those sentiments false.

The verdict: RENT IT

Once again, Tom Cruise plays Tom Cruise, although for some reason everyone in the trailer keeps calling him Jack Reacher, which I’m pretty sure is not even a real last name. Though there were a few funny moments in the trailer, it looked exactly like every renegade cop/vigilante movie ever combined with Tom Cruise-level special effects and set pieces. I’m sure there’s a story in there somewhere, but I’m just as sure that it’s entirely a vehicle for Tom Cruise to blow up cars, punch people and take off his shirt.

The verdict: SKIP IT

Patrons browse through art, fashion, jewelry and other crafts Sunday afternoon at the Boone Handmade Market held at Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. The event, sponsored by the Arts Management Organization, featured work by students and regional artists.

“Les Miserables” Dec 25, 2012 Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

by ANNE BUIE

Managing Editor

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Sophomore accounting major Katelin Fox (third from left) stands with her sister, Nicole (right) and their parents, Ben and Annette, on their family-run Christmas tree farm. The Fox family has been growing Christmas trees in Boone since the early 1990s.

ever,” Katelin Fox said. “So, I guess as I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned to appreciate it more. It is kind of cool that I can just walk to my backyard and chop down any Christmas tree I want.”

The family pushes the “no frills experience,” which sets them apart from the bigger Christmas tree

This film is the first of a new trilogy of “Lord of the Rings” movies, starring Martin Freeman as the eponymous hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. The movie details the first part of his journey with the wizard Gandalf and a group of dwarves to go slay the dragon Smaug. Even if you weren’t already geeking out as much as I am, director Peter Jackson and screenplay co-writer Guillermo del Toro’s reputations alone should be enough to make you expect great things from this movie.

The verdict: SEE IT

“Jack Reacher” Dec 21, 2012

For Appalachian student, Christmas tree farming is a family affair Enjoying the sight of fresh Christmas trees is something that only happens in December for some people.

But for sophomore accounting major Katelin Fox, she’s been seeing Christmas trees outside of her window since she was born.

Katelin Fox’s family has owned Fox Farms ever since her dad, Ben Fox, switched from growing tobacco to Christmas trees in the 1990s. “[Nicole Fox] and I have always grown up with Christmas trees, so it’s never been weird for us,” Katelin Fox said. “Like I said, I remember growing up and running through the trees with the cats and dogs. It’s been a really good experience, even if the market isn’t what it used to be.

I’m glad we have Christmas trees because it sets us apart.”

But as Katelin Fox continued growing up, she realized how unique her situation was.

“I didn’t think it was anything special, but when I tell people I live on a Christmas tree farm, they think it’s the coolest thing

Review: Films to see over break

Senior A&E Reporter

ombining all the hype of Revelations’ Armageddon and the musical flair of Glee, Appalachian State University’s fifth annual Acappellageddon showcase was held Monday in Legends.

Acappellageddon is a charity showcase involving the entire university a cappella community. The proceeds this year go to benefit Mountain Alliance.

“Mountain Alliance is a community of individuals committed to providing Watauga County high school-aged youth with opportunities to explore and develop their leadership potential through experiential learning,” according to Mountain Alliance’s official website.

All eight campus a cappella groups were involved in the showcase and prizes were awarded for Best Female Group, Best Male Group, Best Pop Song, Best Beatboxer and Best Overall.

“I’m always really excited to see the other groups perform,” said Higher Ground President Eric Barnes. “We take it seriously, but this semester we haven’t stressed out as much. It’s about having a good time.”

Higher Ground is the oldest a cappella group on campus and started in 2000. Acappellageddon was started in 2007 with Higher Ground and Ear Candy, an all-female a capella group. Over the last five years, Acappellageddon has grown into a much larger event than expected.

“Last year there was about 500 people,” Barnes said. “They didn’t expect 500.”

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farms.

“In the last 10 to eight years, small farmers are getting choked out by the big farmers and there’s nothing you can do about that,” Ben Fox said. “It’s harder to find buyers.”

And the industry has gotten even tougher.

“It’s been tough the

last three or four years,” he said. “And it’s nothing against the big growers.

Big growers have contracts with Lowe’s, Home Depot, Food Lion or Walmart.

There’s no way I can provide them with a 100,000 trees.”

But the family has continued to work together to

keep the farm going.

“We do it all together, and the girls help when they can,” Ben Fox said.

“After Thanksgiving, we were out here bailing trees together.”

The Christmas tree farm isn’t the family’s only source of income, but rather a way to get “the kids through college.”

But Katelin Fox said she thought that was part of the farm’s success.

“I think the family experience, like the fact that we’ve done this together for so long and it’s kind of a side business for us, whereas all these other big growers, they have yearround to plant it,” Katelin Fox said. “But all of us have so much going on… we’re not trying to price gouge people. We just want everyone to have a Christmas tree for Christmas.”

Ben Fox said prices can range from $20 to $35, but he works to accommodate people.

“If somebody comes up and says, ‘I’ve don’t have $25, $30 bucks for a tree,’ then I say ‘well, what do you have,’ and if they say ‘$10 dollars,’ then I’ll give them one,” Ben Fox said.

The farm is now open and is located on 1386 Old Bristol Road in Boone.

The story of bread thief Jean Valjean and his quest for redemption looks incredibly well-done and features an incredible ensemble cast, including Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe.

By the trailer alone, it’s clear that this movie is a shoe-in for at least a few Oscar nominations, and the natural way the songs have been incorporated into the movie – the actors actually sing during the filming, as opposed to recording it months before – should lead to one of the most affective musicals of the decade.

The verdict: SEE IT “Django Unchained” Dec 25, 2012 Every time Quentin Tarantino gets into a new genre, he completely deconstructs it and turns it into something brutal, bloody and above all, epic. With “Django Unchained,” he’s trying his hand at the spaghetti Western, and his usual all-star cast is there in spades, with Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio and Christoph Waltz. I’m especially interested to see Leonardo DiCaprio’s performance, who was originally considered for the part of the self-proclaimed “Jew Hunter” Hans Landa in Tarantino’s last release, “Inglourious Basterds.” If you see any film this December, it had better be this latest Tarantino film.

The verdict: SEE IT

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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.

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.

New tool to aid students to plan

DegreeWorks, a web-based academic advising and degree audit tool, is now available to students at Appalachian State University. It is an academic planning tool with real-time counseling capabilities, giving students meaningful and consistent direction and providing advisors and student records managers with up-to-date curriculum information.

With a theme of “Finish in Four,” the Division of Academic Affairs has implemented the degree audit tool for students in response to a request from the Student Government Association to help students navigate curriculum requirements and keep them on track towards completing their college degree in four years.

“We believe DegreeWorks will empower students to assume more responsibility for taking the appropriate classes required in their intended major,” said Susan Davies, associate vice chancellor for enrollment management at Appalachian.

“This online tool makes degree requirements more transparent for the student, which will free up time in their advising appointments to focus on career aspiration rather than asking ‘What classes do I need to take,’” she said.

DegreeWorks allows students to explore “what if” scenarios, such as how a change in their major will impact the number of additional courses that will be required to graduate in four years.

Freshmen who entered Appalachian this fall learned about DegreeWorks during summer orientation. Rather than keeping up with paper degree checklists used in the past, they and other students will have access to their program of study 24 hours a day through the web-based program.

In the next year, additional options will be added to DegreeWorks. Students will have an opportunity to create a fouryear plan using a curriculum planning tool, and academic departments will be able to use that information to better understand demand for certain classes when they are creating departmental class schedules.

More information about DegreeWorks is available at http:// degreeworks.appstate.edu.

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King Commemoration set for Jan. 22 An Evening with Maya Angelou: The 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration, will be held Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at 7 p.m. at the Holmes Center. The event is free and open to the public.

During the 1950s and 60s, Civil Rights Movement leaders like the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. inspired millions to stand up against social injustice. The Movement’s message of nonviolence and civil disobedience would inspire pivotal events like the lunch counter sit-in in Greensboro; the bus boycott in Montgomery, Ala.; the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Ark.; the freedom rides throughout the South; the march to Montgomery; and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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. She has the unique ability to shatter the opaque prisms of race and class between reader and subject throughout her books of poetry and her autobiographies.

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.

She has authored twelve best-selling books and numerous magazine articles earning her Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award nominations. In 1993, Angelou became the second poet in US History to have the honor of writing and reciting original work at the Presidential Inauguration. On the Pulse of Morning, at Bill Clinton’s presidential inauguration, was an occasion that gave her wide recognition for which she was awarded a Grammy award (best spoken word).

Dr. Angelou’s visit to Appalachian is made possible by the Office of Multicultural Student Development with generous support from the Performing Arts Series, the Office of Equity Diversity and Compliance and the Women’s Studies Program.

URec offers Red Cross swim session

Appalachian State University Recreation is getting ready for its American Red Cross Learn to Swim Session. The program offers children of Boone and the surrounding community the opportunity to learn the basics of swimming, or improve their existing swimming skills in a safe environment. All of the classes are taught by qualified and experienced instructors. Group lessons are offered for all skill levels and ages six months and up. Classes are small so that your child can receive individual attention when needed, while still having fun with other children of similar age and ability. Register for sessions now. Session I is from Feb. 18 to March 20. Session II is from April 8 to May 2. Courses offered include: Infant/Toddler Swim; Preschool Swim; School Age Swim (shallow and deep water). Classes will be held in the Appalachian State University Student rEcreation Center Natatorium. Class days and times vary depending on the level of your swimmer: see website.

For registration forms, fee information, and class times, please visit us online at www.aquatics.appstate.edu.

It’s that time of year again!

The Appalachian State University Staff Senate’s annual “Give A Family A Coat” drive began Nov. 19, and will run through Friday, Dec. 14. “Gently used” coats of all sizes (infants, toddlers, children, teens, men, women) are being collected for distribution to area families that need winter clothing. Donated coats will be delivered to the Hunger & Health Coalition of Boone, as well as other area non-profits, where they will be distributed free of charge to local families in need.

And, in support of the Watauga Humane Society, we’re running the “Give A Dog A Blanket” drive during the same period.

We’re collecting blankets for the local adoption center. Fleece works best as it washes well and dries quickly, but WHS will gratefully accept any kind and any size. Please deposit them in the same collection boxes as the coats and we will sort.

Help us keep all those lonely dogs, cats and bunnies warm!

Collection Site locations and contacts are: Conference & Camp Services - Andrea Mitchell; NCACHE - Kerri Wolfe; Hayes School of Music - Sydney Dehus; University Housing - Shelia Burleson; Founders Hall - Courtney Gainey; Registrar’s Office, 1st Floor - Patty Dale; New College of Education Building, 6th Floor - Lynn Church, Kathy Thomas & Jamy Lambert; Sanford Hall, 2nd Floor (Languages Location) - Cindy Trivette; Rankin, 2nd Floor (Biology) - Debi Tibbett; Business Affairs Annex - Vickie Young; BB Dougherty - Jackie McInturff & Kathy Tester; Edwin Duncan - Dee Pelliccio; Belk Library - Russell Paige; CIS (Raley Hall) - Chelsie Eldreth; ASU Bookstore - Betsy Craft; TSS - Greg Ragan & Kevin Snook; Art (Wey Hall) - Teresa Bentley.

Who’s Who nominations underway Chili Fest offers unlimited tastings Each year, Appalachian State University participates in the Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges Program.

This program recognizes students for academic and leadership excellence. Students are selected for this honor based on the following criteria: scholarship abilities, participation and leadership in academic and extracurricular activities, citizenship and service to the community and Appalachian State University, and potential for future achievement.

Currently enrolled undergraduate students who have earned at least 75 semester hours prior to fall semester, 2012; have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50; and have not been previously elected to Who’s Who are eligible for nomination. The selection procedure offers students the opportunity to nominate themselves.

The nomination form is located at www.studentdev.appstate. edu by choosing Leadership and Service Awards, and then selecting Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges.

All nominations must be submitted electronically.

Nominations close at 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 30. If you have questions, please contact Micki Early, rggsbmg@appstate. edu, or 262-2060 in the Office of Student Development.

Pay attention to spring bill dates

Planning on attending ASU in the spring? As you register for classes for the spring 2013 semester here are some dates to mark on your calendar. The initial spring bills were emailed on Nov. 20 with a due date of Jan. 3, 2013. Cancellation for non-payment will occur on Jan. 4, 2013. For payment options visit the Student Accounts website at www.studentaccounts.

The Appalachian State University ACT Chili Fest will be held Wednesday at Legends from 4-7 p.m. Cost is $3 for students and $5 for ASU faculty and staff. The Chilli Fest includes: unlimited chili tastings, beverage, and dessert. There will also be a Silent Auction for various gift cards, App Ski Mtn and Grandfather Mountain tickets, and more! All proceeds support international service schlarships.

Appalachian Allies training Dec. 7

The LGBT Center announces the Fall 2012 Appalachian Allies training sessions Friday, Dec. 7, at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the student union. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis until each session is full. Appalachian State University is committed to fostering a learning community where the value and dignity of all persons is celebrated. Through education, advocacy programs and networking, the Appalachian Allies program exists to promote an open and affirming environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons by establishing a recognizable network of trained allies who provide support and information to the community. Any person, regardless of orientation, can be an Appalachian Ally.

App Allies training is open to all faculty, staff and students.

Additional training sessions will be offered in Spring 2013. For more information go to http://glbt.appstate.edu/.

BFA Senior Studio exhibition

The Catherine J. Smith Gallery (CSG) at Appalachian State University will present the BFA Senior Studio Fall 2012 exhibition Dec. 7 – Jan. 12, 2013, at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts on campus.

Artists represented will be Molly L. Belada, Alexandra B. Cirulis, Randall Dameron, Jessi Galloway, Tia Nicole, Katherine J. Haugen, Lauren Jordan, Rachel Kirk, Adam Hamilton Mackay, Emily Parrish, Savella C. Smeraski and Caroline Tippette.

For the past year, these students have worked with Christopher Curtin, professor in the Department of Art. “The Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition at the Turchin Center for Visual Arts provides the Department of Art, the Boone community, family and friends an opportunity to view works created to earn this degree and celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating BFA Studio students,” Curtin said. “The works of these young artists address a wide range of their artistic concerns in diverse media and processes. I am very confident that this show will be an exciting group exhibition and a moment of pride for participating artists and the art department.”

A reception for the BFA Senior Studio Fall 2012 exhibition will be Saturday, Dec. 15, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Turchin Center located on King Street in downtown Boone.

Catherine J. Smith Gallery is closed for renovations through August 2013. Exhibitions and programs will take place during this time at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, Belk Library and Information Commons, Plemmons Student Union and other locations on campus unless otherwise noted.

Nominations for Plemmons Medallion

The W. H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion, named in honor of Dr. William H. Plemmons who served as the second president of the University from 1955 to 1969, was established by an action of the Appalachian State University Board of Trustees in 1996. The award was created to recognize the time, energy, skills, and commitment of students, faculty, student development educators and staff who exceed their peers in providing leadership that enriches the quality of student life and advances the education of students.

Students and university employees are invited to nominate a student or university employee for this award. Nominations may be made in the following categories: 1) A student leader who has provided distinguished leadership above that of other student leaders. 2) A Student Development Educator within the Division of Student Development for meritorious leadership in his or her work to enrich the quality of student life and learning. 3) A member of the faculty who has provided meritorious leadership through his or her work with student clubs or organizations, or work that enriches the quality of student life and learning outside the classroom. 4) An employee of Appalachian State University who has provided meritorious leadership that has significantly enriched the quality of student life and learning outside of the classroom. 5) Nominations for this award will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 14.

Nominations may be submitted electronically at http:// plemmonsmedallion.appstate.edu/nominate. For additional information, please contact Dino DiBernardi, Chair of the W. H. Plemmons Medallion Committee, at 262-2060 or visit our website at http://plemmonsmedallion.appstate.edu/info.

Holiday shopping in Plemmons

Spend your money locally this holiday season and support local organizations by shopping for unique handmade gifts at ACT’s 3rd annual Socially Aware Holiday Fair on Wednesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the International Hallway of Plemmons Student Union. Holiday refrreshmenets will be available.

Handmade greeting cards, jewelry, clothing, and much more by the Hospitality House, Western Youth Network, the Humane Society, and many others. Cash or check accepted.

Alternative gift wrapping available in the Multicultural Center.

Feeling hungry from all that shopping? Join ACT in Legends later that same day (Wednesday) from 4 to 7 p.m. for our 2nd Annual Chilifest and Silent Auction. Event questions should be directed to Kelsie Nuessmeier, nuessmeierk@email.appstate.edu.

Adopt an Angel for Santa’s Toy Box

Give a Watauga County child a Christmas to remember and Adopt an Angel off the Santa’s Toy Box tree in the Plemmons Student Union. The APPS Annual Santa’s Toy Box tree is up and full of angels for which to shop. You can pick up an angel and shop until Dec. 14. APPS and SGA are also hosting Pictures with Santa Wednesday, from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. beside the Angel Tree in the PSU. Donations will be accepted with all proceeds benefiting Santa’s Toy Box. Don’t miss out on your chance to make a child smile this holiday season.

Writing outdoor resume different

Did you know that an outdoor resume can be very different from a resume that you would write for a business, education or nursing job? This workshop will show you how to write a resume and trip log for a job in the outdoor industry. If you already have a resume, bring it so you can begin sprucing it up, if not no worries you’ll leave with the foundations of a great resume. For more info vist Outdoor Programs at http://op.appstate.edu/pagesmith/234, or join our Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/appstateop. The workshop is Wednesday, 4-5:30 p.m. The workshop is sponsored by Outdoor Programs at Appalachian State University. Contact Outdoor Programs at asuoutdoorprograms@gmail.com, or call 828-262-4077. Admission is free.

“Hook” offers treat at Greenbriar

When Capt. Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy. “Hook,” directed by Steven Spielberg, is based on books by J.M. Barrie. Starring Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams and Julia Roberts. Films are brought to you by the student-run APPS Films Council, see APPS. Appstate.edu for more information on the volunteer entertainment councils open to ASU students. Films start promptly at listed time, please be courteous and arrive prior to the start time. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Greenbriar Theater, 2nd Floor of Plemmons Student Union. Sponsored by the Department. of Student Programs. Admission is $1.

2013 Multicultural Programming 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.

OPINION

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Tragic murder may spark political change

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KENT VASHAW

A 17-year-old AfricanAmerican named Russell Davis was murdered in Florida late November.

The Atlantic reported that 45-year-old Michael Dunn shot him after Davis refused to turn down his loud music in a gas station parking lot.

The incident shares many similarities with the Trayvon Martin case – the reportedly unarmed 17-year-old who was also killed in Florida.

Both Dunn and George Zimmerman were charged with their respective murders, and both chose to use the Stand Your Ground law.

The law allows citizens to use deadly force in self-defense if they feel their life is threatened.

But at what point during an argument for loud music causes Dunn to fear for his life? Since when does that justify homicide?

If Dunn does not have the support of the law, does this event say anything at all about

Stand Your Ground? Perhaps.

What this case may indicate, although not proven conclusively, is that the culture that is promoted by Stand Your Ground laws may encourage this kind of aggressive self-defense when it’s unnecessary.

If a person knows that they can claim “self-defense” with a reasonable chance of success, they’re naturally going to be more likely to turn to violence to solve problems and disputes.

The Stand Your Ground laws may have the unintended side effect of encouraging a culture of violence, but this doesn’t mean we should necessarily repeal them, at least not solely on the

basis of this case or similar ones.

But what it does mean is that we should take a hard look at these laws, and, preferably through comparative studies, determine whether they do more harm than good. It could be that they promote more violence than they prevent; it also could be the opposite.

What happened to Davis and Martin was tragic, and, while it may be indicative of a larger problem with the Stand Your Ground law, we shouldn’t jump to conclusions.

Vashaw, a sophomore mathematics and creative writing major from Apex, is an opinion writer.

EDITORIAL CARTOON

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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.

STAFF OPINION

Budget plans are not ideal

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STAFF OPINION

UN’s Palestine decision could cause fallout RYAN SCOTT I once wrote that proposed tuition and fee hikes were warranted to maintain this university’s excellence.

I assumed that the Chancellor would not increase tuition and fees unless it was absolutely necessary.

Now that I know where some of the money will go, I see the increases as completely unnecessary.

According to Student Government Association President Jake Cox in a Nov. 29 article of The Appalachian, “‘...one main thing that was added...was three athletic advisor positions.’”

Though there might be good reasons for the proposed increase, making students pay for something that only a small group can use is absurd.

The administration also rejected SGA’s idea of keeping the library open all day five days a week because it “didn’t serve enough students.”

Making non-athletes pay for athletic advisers is ridiculous. I understand the cuts were made during a recession, but maybe they were cut for a reason.

Meanwhile, the 24/5 plan could potentially benefit all students, even though not every student will use it.

We are struggling with academic facilities as it is; students should not have to pay for athletes when their own needs remain unmet.

Scott, a sophomore computer science major from Huntersville, is an opinion writer.

AUSTIN MANN The United Nations voted, 138 to nine, with 41 abstentions, to recognize Palestine as a non-member state Thursday.

While this can be seen as a victory for Palestine, we have to ask: what’s next?

While any recognition

of Palestine as a legitimate autonomous sovereign state is positive, those who think that this actually changes very much are deluding themselves.

The U.N. is not a Congress of the world and the General Assembly has little power.

The General Assembly was designed as a place for nations to engage in discussion with each other, according to un.org, and resolve their differences peacefully, not as a place to decide what is a state and what is not.

The real power resides

with the U.N. Security Council, which includes all of the world’s most powerful and influential nations.

Any attempt to bring Palestine out from under Israel’s grip will be met with resistance by the United States and its allies on the Security Council.

Of course everyone seems to be forgetting the fallout from this U.N. decision. Do you think Israel will sit idly by while its hegemony is being threatened? This decision could spur Israel to action.

The BBC reported that Israel approved 3,000 new

settler homes and is speeding up the processing of 1,000 more. This is a prelude to possibly more aggressive actions by Israel.

However, if we can say that Israel was spurred by the decision, then this victory reinvigorated Palestine and its supporters, giving them energy to campaign for independence.

From here on out, it is a dangerous game. The stakes are higher and each side must be prepared for and potentially anticipate more aggressive actions. If the Israelis continue their

campaign of settler-colonialism and the Palestinians continue their push for statehood, then I don’t see how this issue can be settled peacefully.

The Palestinians can celebrate this U.N. decision because they deserve to. If they want statehood, then they must prepare themselves for further conflict with Israel, because these two sides are building up momentum and will collide sooner or later.

Mann, a freshman computer science major from Raleigh, is an opinion writer.

STAFF OPINION

Disheartening to admit, but ‘#1reasonwhy’ is needed

RYAN SCOTT When people think about video games and those who create or play them, their mental image is usually of a male.

But this assumption could not be further from the truth.

According to the Entertainment Software Association, 47 percent of all game players are women.

If nearly half of those who play

games are female, why are the such as Rhianna Pratchett, writer overwhelming majority of games for the game “Mirrors Edge.” made with only male gamers in “#1reasonwhy because I still mind? have to keep saying: ‘But what if This is because women involved the player is female?’” Pratchett in video game creation have an tweeted Tuesday, Nov. 27. incredibly difficult Pratchett’s tweet time getting their symbolizes the fact voices and perspecthat women are Why are the overtives heard in the rarely considered whelming majority in the development development process. of games made with process.

This issue has While the moveonly male game sparked the crement is getting a players in mind? ation of the Twitter lot of support, there hashtag “#1reasonare those who feel why,” which aims to there is no issue raise awareness of women’s expe- with the way things are in gamriences in the gaming industry. ing.

The hashtag on Twitter has What those people do not ungotten a lot of support from high- derstand is if you don’t see this as profile women in the industry, an issue, then you’ve had the priv-

ilege to never have to experience it. That is how privilege works – it’s invisible to those who have it.

Luckily though, there are other men that understand the gravity of this issue, such as Patrick Klepek, news editor of Giantbomb. com, a prominent gaming website. “#1reasonwhy is, as men, most of us can’t, won’t or don’t understand,” Klepek tweeted, “and we don’t try nearly enough to. Because it’s hard. We can do better.”

Men, instead of denying the issue or meeting it with vitriol, let’s make gaming a better place for women. After all, we all share a passion for video games.

Scott, a sophomore computer science major from Huntersville, is an opinion writer.

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FOOTBALL

Mountaineers’ season finishes in overtime with 38-37 loss

by JORDAN DAVIS

gives them a final record of 8-4.

“I never thought that my last game would come down to an t took over four quarters of extra point, and it’s tough,” said football, but ASU’s season senior linebacker Jeremy Kimcame to an abrupt end on just brough. “It’s just a bitter end to one play. a season after all that we’ve been After the Mountaineers through going in game after scored a touchdown on their game, and day after day in pracfirst possession of tice. It is tough overtime, punter to see it end like Sam Martin’s game- “I never thought that that and you tying extra point atfeel helpless, my last game would just tempt was blocked there is nothing come down to an

by Illinois State, you can do about extra point, and it’s it now.” which guaranteed tough.” a 38-37 victory for The offense the Redbirds. struggled to put Jeremy Kimbrough, senior “We had a good up points early linebacker. season,” said head in the game, coach Jerry Moore. but fought back “We accomplished from an 11-point a lot, this is just a tough way to fourth quarter deficit to force end it. Sometimes the things the overtime. that you think are the simplest Quarterback Jamal Jackson come up pretty tough.” managed to throw for 373 yards The loss knocks the Moun- while playing through a nagging taineers out of the FCS Cham- knee injury. pionship in the second round Jackson could barely walk by for the third straight year and the end of the fourth quarter

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Illinois State defensive back Mike Banks forces Appalachian wide receiver Tony Washington out of bounds at the five-yard line. The Mountaineers forced the Redbirds into overtime, but a blocked kick led to a 38-37 win for Illinois State.

and was being held up by teammates before the game went to overtime.

But it was worth it for Jackson to continue playing through the pain.

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“I would rather play with it and continue to compete,” Jackson said. “I can get another knee, but I’ll never get to play with these seniors out on that field again, so I didn’t care how

bad it was hurting. I was not going to come off that field. I can’t use the injury as an excuse.”

Freshman receiver Sean Price hauled in 167 of those yards to cap off a record-breaking season in a bittersweet fashion. Price finished the year with 81 receptions and 1,196 yards, both of which are NCAA single season freshman records.

“I’m proud of this football team,” Moore said. “They’ve done a lot of really special things and they don’t realize sometimes all of the things they’ve done. I think that if we would have won, we could’ve made a real run at this thing.”

The season comes to a heartbreaking end for all the seniors, but many players have another chance to continue playing next year.

“I’m just going to instill in them that it starts tomorrow,” Jackson said. “Whatever we have to do, on and off the field, to no repeat what happened this year.”

Petition created to rename Kidd Brewer and honor Moore

by ANNE BUIE

Managing Editor

Around two hours after former head coach Jerry Moore’s announcement that he was stepping down from his coaching position, an online petition was created to rename Kidd Brewer Stadium to Jerry Moore Stadium.

“We proudly urge Chancellor Peacock and Appalachian State’s Board of Trustees to consider honoring this legendary coach.

We recommend changing the name of Kidd Brewer Stadium to Jerry Moore Stadium or something similar.

If the naming rights to the stadium are not available, please consider renaming the field, or other prominent road or building in honor of Jerry Moore,” states the

petition, which was signed “Fans of Coach Jerry Moore and Appalachian State.”

The petition was the brainchild of Appalachian alumnus John Miller, who is in charge of the Twitter account @appstatenation to “entertain fellow Mountaineers” and keep followers updated on sports at Appalachian State.

“I check goasu.com more than any sane person should, so I heard about [Moore’s resignation] that way,” Miller said. “Honestly, my stomach dropped when I heard the news. I’m an App State fan always, but I was also a Jerry Moore fan in particular. He’s just a good human being and an excellent model for success.”

As of press time, the petition had already gained 375 signatures out of the 500

requested, although Miller did not seem too concerned about the actual number. He said he just plans to send it to Chancellor Peacock once it reaches its peak.

“I’m not sure if we’ll actually get the stadium renamed,” Miller said. “Obviously everything comes back to money. But I hope that we at least get something major named after him or maybe a statue. I don’t think that’s too much to ask considering what he did for our university. I also want Jerry Moore to know that he has a lot of fans. Frankly, I’m going to start calling it Jerry Moore Stadium whether it’s official or not.”

To garner attention for the petition, Miller posted it on the Twitter account, which is how junior exercise science major Elizabeth Lear

found the petition.

“I choose to sign the petition because of how much Coach Moore has put into the football program and into the university as a whole,” Lear said. “He is the reason our football program is where it is today and he deserves to have his named engraved on the very facility that he coached in.”

But the petition was circulated through more social media sites than just Twitter, including Facebook, which is how senior music education major Brad Beamon found the petition after a friend posted it on his Facebook wall.

“I had just mentioned to him how I always thought Kidd Brewer Stadium would eventually be renamed after all that Moore has done for the university,”

Beamon said. “...Brewer has a better winning percentage... than Moore, but Moore put ASU on the map and greatly improved the university’s image. We’ve become a national power thanks to him, and the least we could do is dedicate the stadium to the work he’s done. If it hadn’t been for Moore, Kidd Brewer Stadium would not look that much different than Conrad Stadium from way back when.”

App alumnus Doug Keel said Moore would be “missed on the sidelines,” but he chose not to sign the petition.

“Kidd Brewer was an icon,” Keel said. “Coach Moore, obviously, is too. To generationally scrub a name off a stadium seems shortsighted.

He certainly should be hon-

ored, I just question completely erasing the past for the present. Brewer-Moore Stadium sounds good to me.

But I’m only one voice in the conversation.”

Kidd Brewer Stadium has only had one other name: Conrad Stadium. That name stuck for 26 years until it was changed to its current name to honor former head coach Kidd Brewer in 1988.

Brewer had a 30-5-3 record during his time at Appalachian from 1935-38.

Sports Information Director Mike Flynn said there are many options to honor Moore and that renaming the stadium in his honor is one of them.

However, Flynn said renaming a campus facility is something that can not be changed immediately overnight.

TRACK AND FIELD

Appalachian track team sets records, starts season on the right foot

by MATTHEW SMITH

Intern Sports Reporter

Appalachian State University’s track team performed strong on Saturday during the Appalachian Open Invitational, managing to break four Appalachian State records along the way.

Junior Cassie Crawford broke her own record and finished first in the pole vault with a 3.85m jump.

The Mountaineers rounded out the top three in the pole vault as freshman Audrey Diener finished second with a 3.70m jump and sophomore Chelsea Farr placed third with a 3.55m jump.

Sophomore Raphael Rojas earned first place in the 800m with a record time of 1:53.60, breaking the record held by teammate Alex Taylor.

Senior Chris Moen finished at 8:26.34 in the men’s 3,000m, establishing a new record. Senior

Amanda Hamilton broke another record for the women’s 3,000m after running a 10:06.45 and earning first place overall.

“The team and I are very happy for Chris and Amanda breaking the Holmes Center records,” coach Michael Curcio said. “Chris redshirted during the cross country season and this was his first meet since last outdoor season, so it was great to see him set a record.

Amanda was also able to come out and showcase her ability in the first indoor meet of the season.”

In other field events, junior Branna Alston finished first in the long jump with a 5.69m jump.

Sophomore Tatyana Bryant took third place in the long jump with a 5.50m jump.

Freshman Henry Bustle finished first in the long jump with a 7.17m jump and freshman Cole Finch finished second in the high jump with a 1.96m jump

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Freshman industrial design major Chase Helton competes in the men's 4 by 4 race Saturday afternoon.

“Our field event performers were very impressive,” said head coach John Weaver. “We posted great running times shown by our record-breaking performances, but

we were also able to display our depth and progress in field event areas.”

The Mountaineers took the top two spots in the 200m dash as se-

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nior Justin Thomas finished first with a 22.44 and freshman Marshall McRae finished close behind with a 22.67.

Junior Breahna Morrison showed off her talents in multiple events, including finishing first in the 200m dash and third in the 400m dash.

The Mountaineers finished second in the 4x300m relay, posting a time of 2:22.80 and second in the 4x400m relay with a time of 3:24.38.

“This meet was a great way to start the indoor track season for both of the men’s and women’s teams,” Weaver said. “We’re determined to win every event we can and be the best in the Southern Conference.”

Appalachian State will continue the indoor track season Friday, Jan. 18 when they host the Mountaineer Open Meet at the Holmes Convocation Center.

David Jackson provides voice for Mountaineers

by CHASE ERICKSON Sports Reporter

David Jackson is the voice behind the Mountaineers.

Jackson graduated from Appalachian State with a bachelor of science in communication, and has been the radio play-by-play announcer for Appalachian State football, men’s basketball and baseball ever since.

“I’ve been to every Appalachian football game except for one since 1997,” Jackson said. “It’s been a long adventure, but luckily I’ve seen a lot of wins along the way.”

Jackson’s upbeat, fastpaced delivery and spontaneity brings Appalachian’s games right to the listener, making it easy for the listener to imagine what’s happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or the Holmes Convocation Center.

And with great radio

calls, such as the final call in game, he will make sure the ASU-Michigan game, that the audience recognizes and the Miracle on the teams’ effort.

Mountain call, Jackson has Despite the fact that he become an important part has called all three of Apof Appalachian State sports palachian State football’s history. championship games, he His approach toward call- said his favorite moment in ing the games is focused on the press box was when ASU h o n e s t y. baseball He said defeated that his V irginia “I’ve been to every Apgoal is in the palachian football game to make NCAA sure fans except for one since 1997. t o u r n a listening It’s been a long adventure, ment last to the spring. but luckily I’ve seen a lot games “That of wins along the way.” are given was one a realistic I’d never David Jackson, radio announcer for the Mountaineers underthought standing I’d see a b o u t because how the App has games are being played. If been so far behind in basean Appalachian State team ball for so long” Jackson said. isn’t playing its best, he will “To watch them whip Oklalet the audience know. homa the night before and But if ASU plays a solid then beat Virginia, and then

basically be on the brink of going to a super regional was one of those moments that I sat there and realized that this doesn’t happen all of the time. For that baseball team to have accomplished what they did last year and get to that stage, I have never enjoyed my job more than I did that week.

That was like Michigan, except it lasted a week rather than just one afternoon.”

And with most of Appalachians’ sports games not being televised, Jackson has the opportunity to tap into world of ASU’s most passionate fans.

Ultimately, whether he’s screaming about Appalachian State defeating the Michigan Wolverines or delivering dismay about ASU’s recent playoff loss, Jackson provides a theatrical performance that is one of the best in the country.

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Moore concludes his time at Appalachian as head coach

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1989 - Coach Moore began coaching at ASU. 2005 - First FCS National 1957 Championship won.

The Mountaineers beat Northern Iowa 21-16.

2006- Moore won the Eddie Robinson award.

2007 - Third FCS National Championship won. The Mountaineers beat Delaware 49-21.

2011 - Moore gets 200th win as head coach at ASU.

Appalachian’s head football coach Jerry Moore finished his final season at Appalachian.

Moore had coached at Appalachian for 24 seasons.

Throughout his time at ASU, Moore was nominated for four different awards that honored his work as a coach, including the American Football Coaches Association National Coach of the Year, Eddie Robinson Award from The Sports Network and the AFCA Regional Coach of the Year.

But Moore’s time at Appalachian was just as valuable off the field as it was on the field.

Moore’s philosophy is “never say no,” which is exemplified through his activities in various church and civic groups. Moore has been known to attend as many engagements as he possibly can throughout the week across the Carolinas.

Moore is known as a “devoted family man,” and is married to Margaret Moore. They have three children: Chris, Scott and Elizabeth, and six grandchildren, including redshirt freshman wide receiver Trey Kavanaugh.

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Led the Mountaineers to 10 total SoCon championships

AFCA National Coach of the Year: 2005, 2006 and 2007 AFCA Regional Coach of the Year: 1994, 1995, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 SoCon Coach of the Year: 1991, 1994, 1995, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Led ASU to sixstraight SoCon titles (2005-10)

Has coached 65 players that have earned all-American recognition 95 times Won 215 games as head coach

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1991 - The Mountaineers won their first SoCon title with Moore as head coach.

2006 - Second FCS National Championship won.

The Mountaineers beat Massachusetts 28-17.

Sept. 2007 - The Mountaineers beat No. 5 Michigan 3432.

2009 - Moore wins Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year.

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