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AUTISIM SOCIETY ART SHOW Pages 8-9

SUICIDE PREVENTION WALK Page 4

BOONE MUSIC FESTIVALS Page 7

BEATING ALABAMA Pages 10

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CRIME LOG CAMPUS APR. 15

11:28 p.m. | Drug Violation Justice Hall A student was arrested for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.

APR. 14 3:18 p.m. | Drug Violation Greenwood Parking Lot A student was arrested for possession of marijuana.

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APR. 12 6:21 p.m. | Vandalism Anne Belk Hall Leads exhausted

APR. 10 1:38 a.m. | Drug Violation Coltrane Hall Three students were arrested for underage posession of alcohol and paraphernalia.

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11:40 p.m. | Vandalism Sanford Mall Victim refused to cooperate.

2:22 a.m. | DWI Rivers Street A man was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

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10:51 p.m. | Drug Violation Newland Hall A student was arrested for possession of marijuana.

1:58 a.m. | DWI Hill Street A man was arrested for driving while intoxicated

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11:48 p.m. | Underage Consumption of Alcohol Cannon Hall A student was arrested for underage consumption of alcohol.

1:30 a.m. | Drug Violation Durham Park A student was arrested for possession of marijuana.

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Dean of Students and Associate Vice Chancellor J.J. Brown speaks at the Out of the Darkness Walk on Saturday morning on Sanford Mall.

Supporters and participants sit and listen to speakers on Sanford Mall before the Out of the Darkness walk on Saturday.

APPALACHIAN HOLDS SECOND ANNUAL WALK FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS

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ppalachian State University held its second annual Out of the Darkness Walk on Saturday to raise awareness of suicide and to destigmatize depression.

There were 144 students, faculty and community members who walked.

Before the walk began, speakers addressed the participants. Many shared personal stories about their own experiences with suicide and offered advice to people who are battling depression and suicidal thoughts.

Maria Salazar, a junior English major, told the listeners that they are not alone.

“Please do not hesitate to seek help from family and friends, even if you feel like they won’t understand,” Salazar said. “And if you truly feel like there is no one you can turn to, there are resources you can go to that have people that care about you.”

Elisabeth Cavallaro, the suicide prevention coordinator at Appalachian, and Dean of Students J.J. Brown also spoke.

Cavallaro told attendees about the potential warning signs of suicide and how to approach somebody who you

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think might be considering it.

Cavallaro said warning signs of suicide include talking about what it would be like to die, talking about being a burden to others, increasing usage of alcohol or drugs, acting recklessly, and displaying extreme mood swings.

Brown spoke to the importance of creating a safe and accepting environment for people who might be thinking about suicide.

“We all have a part to play,” Brown said. “It truly takes all of us to be beacons and lights of hope and be vigilant for one another.”

Jodi Clouser, a senior education major who attended the walk, said she appreciated that none of the speakers resorted to overused cliches.

“So often, when people are offering advice about suicide, they tend to say these cliche things that don’t really do anything for someone actually struggling with depression and suicide,” Clouser said. “When you say something like, ‘There’s a dawn after the night,’ that’s nice and all, but it’s the middle of the night for the person going through it.”

Additionally, a number of orga-

nizations set up tables at the event, including the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Appalachian State’s Counseling Center, Smoky Mountain Center, Daymark Recovery Services, the National Alliance on Mental Illness and Boone Healing Arts Center.

Murray Hawkins, the director of Daymark Recovery Services, said that depression is often viewed as the victim’s fault, but it shouldn’t be thought of any differently than a physical ailment.

“It’s been a misconception for a long time, that if you suffer from depression, it’s a failure of yourself, your beliefs, or your mental or moral fortitude,” Hawkins said. “If someone breaks their ankle, we’re so quick to feel bad for them and offer them support, but if someone is depressed, many people are uncomfortable and don’t want to help.”

Olivia Sanders, a participant in this year’s and last year’s walk, said that the tones of the walks were very different.

Last year, Sanders said emotions were very high and the atmosphere was raw, because the walk was held in the wake of a number of student deaths.

This year, Sanders said the overall feeling was much more contemplative.

“Now that we’re a year removed from all that, we can be more reflective,” Sanders said. “Last year, we were all just so emotional, but now hopefully we can talk about it.”

By Friday night, the event had raised close to $7,000 for local support and preventative measures.

One of the things the money will go towards is implementing an online risk assessment training, Sami Damsky, the event’s coordinator said.

“Suicide is obviously a huge problem that isn’t going away,” Damsky said. “Working to reduce the rates of suicide is incredibly important, so to have something like this, which makes it much easier for people to get help anonymously from their computer is a big step.”

In Salazar’s speech, she stressed to everyone just how precious human life is.

“My experience, which no one should have to go through, taught me that everyone is here for a reason, and to never take your precious time on this planet for granted,” Salazar said. “Everyone is so different and special, and there’s only one you.”

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EVERTS MEETING WITH STUDENTS: WHAT HAPPENED D

BY TOMMY CULKIN SENIOR NEWS REPORTER

uring the student occupation of BB Dougherty Administration Building in protest against House Bill 2, Chancellor Sheri N. Everts met with student leaders to discuss what steps Appalachian State University can take moving forward to make the school a safer, more inclusive place.

Everts met with Carson Rich, the current president of the Student Government Association; Jalyn Howard, next year’s Student Government Association president; and Tori Walters, one of the organizers of the HB2 protest.

One of the main issues raised was that Everts needed to be more outspoken against the bill, because many of the protesters felt like she was too neutral in her initial statements regarding HB2.

“We felt like she could have done a lot more to speak out against it, and assure students that the bigotry represented in the bill would not be tolerated at App State,” Walters said. “When you are neutral in situations of injustice, you are tacitly taking the side of the oppressor.”

Following the meeting, Everts apologized to the student body, and assured them that although it was not her intent to appear neutral, she understood how her words could have been construed as such.

Rich believes that the misunderstand-

ing about Everts’ position results from a failure to understand intentionality.

“Students really need to hear from the chancellor, and that’s what we stressed to her,” Rich said. “She can send out an email, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the students are going to believe her or even know if she cares if they can’t put a face to the name.”

Another thing that was discussed in the meeting was granting amnesty for the students and faculty who were a part of the occupation.

Walters said a big priority was making sure that there wouldn’t be penalties for the students who occupied BB Dougherty or the faculty who assisted them.

Everts agreed.

Another thing that was decided upon was that Everts would have regular meetings with minority groups on campus to better understand their experiences and perspective.

Everts has already met with members of the LGBT community.

Another topic during the meeting was improving the diversity of Appalachian’s faculty.

According to Howard, there are currently no counselors in Appalachian’s Counseling Center who are persons of color. Howard said Everts assured them that she is currently looking to rectify that problem.

Senior art education major Mary Lyons speaks to fellow HB2 protestors about their plans of occupying BB Dougherty Administration Building and what they want to hear from Chancellor Everts.

Also addressed in the meeting was the gender neutral bathrooms. Restrooms which were originally designated as being for disabled people have recently been relabelled as “gender neutral,” which Howard said messes up intersectionality.

“What she’s basically doing is going along with whatever issue is trendy at the moment, and that’s not okay,” Howard said.

Howard hopes that opening up dialogue with the chancellor was a positive first step that will lead to positive changes at Appalachian State. “[Everts] said that she’s going to do these things, and we believe her,” Howard said. “That’s why it’s so important that we will have these follow up meetings, so we can continue working to make App a better place.”

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hree Appalachian State University students were recently honored at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association Conference in Washington, D.C. Clay Nelson, a senior technology education major, received the Outstanding Chapter Service Award.

The award, which recognizes outstanding leadership and service in the recipient’s school’s community, is only given to one student each year.

Even though he received the honor, Nelson said he was surprised because he didn’t know that he was nominated for the award.

“I do always try my best to help other people and to set a good example for App State,” Nelson said. “That being said, I was completely surprised to win this award, which, quite frankly, I didn’t even know existed. It feels Dallas Linger

nice to be honored for just doing what I naturally always do.”

This is the second time in three years that an Appalachian student has won the distinction.

Dan Blakeley, a graduate student studying appropriate technology, received the Donald Maley Spirit of Excellence Outstanding Graduate Citation at the conference. The award is given to graduate students who exhibit high levels of scholarship, dedication and leadership.

Blakeley said only three of the awards were given out and that it was humbling to be recognized for his work.

“It means a lot that [the judges] see me doing a lot, not only for the club, but for the program and university,” Blakeley said. “Because I’m doing a lot for the solar vehicle team and outreach programs, and it’s nice to be recognized

for all the extra stuff.”

William Miner, a senior technology education major, won the Donald Maley Spirit of Excellence Outstanding Undergraduate Citation. Miner is a member of the Technology and Engineering Education Collegiate Association and is a student teacher at West Wilkes High School.

Appalachian students also came in first place in the transportation challenge at the conference.

The competition required teams to customize a quadricopter drone to pick up and carry objects.

Blakeley said Appalachian’s team won by not overcomplicating things, and taking a more straightforward approach.

While most of the teams attempted to outfit the drone with complex robotics, Appalachian’s team simply attached a giant paper clip to their drone

and used it to hook the objects.

Nelson said Appalachian fielded a far smaller team than most of the other schools. While most teams consist of approximately 20 students, Appalachian only had five students.

“We have to do a lot more work per person than any of the other schools have to do for the same output,” Nelson said. “It really exemplifies the dedication and work ethic of every one of us.”

Appalachian has developed a reputation of doing well at ITEEA conferences, which Nelson said is indicative of their drive to succeed.

“We’ve always had the attitude that we want to win everything,” Nelson said. “We have high expectations for one another, and don’t want to let our teammates down. Not only that, but when we do poorly, it reflects on App State, and we want to put forth a culture of success and winning.”

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DESIGN STUDENTS STRUT THEIR STUFF AT THE APPAREL DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING SPRING SHOWCASE

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very spring, apparel design and merchandising students at Appalachian State host the Spring Showcase. The showcase is a fashion show that provides apparel students with an opportunity to debut their designs publicly amid other student designers. This year, student designers who participated in the Reebok sponsored studio will also showcase their finished prototypes on the runway.

Apparel design and merchandising professor Mitzi Cook said anyone affiliated with the apparel program, whether a major or minor, can participate in designing for the showcase.

Richard Prisco, interim department chair of applied design, said that this will be a great opportunity for the Reebok students to showcase their final prototypes that were professionally assembled

by Reebok Future Divisions.

Lyndsay Moore, senior apparel design and merchandising major, is enrolled in the apparel production class, which is a senior level class preparing students for the showcase throughout the semester. “[The showcase] is drilled into our heads from the moment you declare your major,” Moore said.

Moore said she created three pieces that incorporated braid detailing for the pre-show last year.

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BY RACHEL BRUNNER MARKETING DESK “Our professors really encourage us to submit something into pre-show before we take apparel production,” Moore said.

“I’m so glad I did it last year because it gave me a little more insight into how it all works.”

While last year her focus was the integration of braiding, this year her theme is lingerie.

“I really love the intricacy and delicacy of lace and chiffon, that was my inspiration,” Moore said. “I wanted to bring a modern twist by embracing the comfort of sleepwear while still painting the intimacy associated with lingerie.”

She has four complete looks, three for women and one for men.

“My models are some of my really good friends,” Moore said. “It’s been really fun to be able to work on this with them this semester.”

A model call is organized by the visual merchandising class within the apparel department, but the designers are responsible for finding their own models in the end, Cook said.

Gissela Teran, sophomore interior design major, is one of Moore’s models participating in the showcase. Teran said that she is really excited to experience a fashion show and to be a part of it.

“I’ve never been to a fashion show, let alone model in one, so I’m just really ex-

cited to do something new,” Teran said.

“Lyndsay has worked so hard on her lingerie line and I’m excited for everyone to see it.”

Moore said the collection started as an idea in her head a few months ago, and that she is exhilarated for her final work to walk down the runway.

“It’ll be the perfect end to my four years at Appalachian,” Moore said. “I can’t think of a better way to describe the feeling than bittersweet.”

Cook said preparation and anticipation for the show is stressful, and sometimes the designers are displaying very personal inspirations through their work. Most apparel design students begin preparation for the showcase in the prior fall.

“Preparation includes research, sketching ideas, researching and locating materials, engaging models, attending showcase review sessions or in-class critiques, creating garment patterns either manually or by draping or with the CAD patterning software, constructing mockups for pattern test fit, making changes, then cutting and constructing in final fabrics,” Cook said.

In addition to each student’s individual preparation, faculty members within the apparel department assist in guiding students throughout the design and construction process. By aiding students

in their efforts, Cook said she recognizes progress.

“Completing this process usually leads to a noticeable maturing effect and a new level of understanding, no matter the age of the student,” Cook said. “It builds confidence to successfully navigate this complex process.”

For about two or three years, professionals from the apparel industry and usually one graduate student from the ADM program judge the showcase.

Cook said several prizes have been given in the past. Some of these include best of show, second place prizes and third place prizes. The other winners are chosen based off various classes. A student designer is chosen from the apparel construction level, flat pattern level and designers who are not currently enrolled in an apparel class.

“Fashion shows are always exciting,” Cook said. “Fashion, music, lighting, choreography, creativity, surprises, adrenaline, emotional reaction of the audience, it's all there in a live fashion show.”

The showcase will take place in the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts on April 24 at 4 p.m. Admission is $8 for students and $10 for general admission.

Proceeds support the development of the show.

Photos Courtesy of Sarah Weiffenbach and Amanda Sisti

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THE SOUNDS OF SUMMER

MUSIC FESTIVALS IN THE HIGH COUNTRY TO CELEBRATE THE END OF THE SEMESTER

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BY ADRIENNE FOUTS A&E SENIOR REPORTER

he end of the semester is approaching, and with it warmer weather is finally gracing the High Country. What better way to celebrate the beginning of summer than by enjoying a music festival?

Aside from the main attraction of live music, festivals offer a wide variety of entertainment, food and shopping.

There are three music festivals within an hour drive from Boone, featuring local, regional and national artists in the High Country.

“The private and hidden part makes for an intimate, unique festival experience, and allows us to provide things and shape the event in ways we couldn’t otherwise,” Reilly said. “The capacity of our hidden location is small, but we wanted to provide top-notch entertainment, bringing bigger groups each year but keeping the crowd small.”

The lineup for Hidden in the Hollow this year includes Dumpstaphunk, Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, Consider the Source, The Mantras, Supatight and Unaka Prong. To request an invite and learn more about the festival, visit the Hidden in the Hollow website.

BOONE IN BLOSSOM Set on grounds just 20 minutes away from Boone and with views of the surrounding mountains, Boone in Blossom is a unique festival with the purpose of bringing the community together, according to its website.

The festival is hosted by Gati Productions, which also hosts the Harvest Boone festival in the fall, and is partnered with the Hunger and Health Coalition. Participants have the option of paying $50 at the gate or $20 with 20 canned food items. Over the past five years, Gati Productions’ festivals have raised over 10 tons of food.

Boone in Blossom features both local and regional musicians from a wide range of genres. This year’s lineup includes Travers Brothership, Fat Cheek Kat, Rims & Keys, Unaka Prong, Metaphonia and Alexa Rose. There is even a band traveling all the way from Maryland for the festival: Deaf Scene.

In addition to live music, Boone in Blossom holds a variety of workshops for festival-goers to participate in, including outdoor living skills, yoga, fermentation, hula hooping and more.

Kaitlin Iversen and Jeremiah Brown of Gati Productions describe the event as “one big classroom.”

“There really is something for everybody,” Iversen said. “When you arrive in front of the stage to dance or when you participate in a workshop, you are automatically among like-minded people. It’s a very beautiful thing.”

Boone in Blossom 2016 will take place at the Sugar Hollow Retreat grounds in Butler, Tennessee from April 29 to May 1. Camping is included in the admission fee, but participants can upgrade to an indoor camping option with warm showers, bathrooms a communal kitchen and sleeping area for an additional $25. The full lineup and other information about Boone in Blossom can be found at Gati Productions website.

HIDDEN IN THE HOLLOW Hidden in the Hollow is a private, hidden music festival where all guests are VIP and receive their tickets by invitation only. It takes place on May 20 and May 21 in Butler, Tennessee. The specific address will be sent to ticketholders in

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the week before the festival in order to keep the event hidden.

The idea for the festival came out of Brendan and Valentine Reilly’s wedding, which had five bands and about 400 people in attendance. The couple named it “Hitched in the Hollow Festival” and after requests from friends to do it again,

Hidden in the Hollow was born.

Those who want to attend the festival need to request a ticket invitation. Tickets are limited and priced at $120, but all tickets are VIP, which means festival-goers will receive a T-shirt or poster, camping, giveaways from sponsors and more.

MERLEFEST The largest roots and Americana festival in the nation, MerleFest was formed in 1988 in memory of the late Eddy Merle Watson, musician and son of Doc Watson. It also serves as a fundraiser for Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, where the festival will take place from April 28 to May 1.

MerleFest serves as an annual homecoming for musicians and music fans, according to its website, and celebrates “traditional plus” music: a mix of genres rooted in traditional Appalachian music styles such as bluegrass and old-time music, and expanded to include country, blues, rock and more.

This year’s headliners include Steep Canyon Rangers, Old Crow Medicine Show, Dave Rawlings Machine and Brandi Carlile. Many other artists, ranging from nationally-known musicians to local bands, play multiple sets over the weekend.

Festival goers can wander between the 13 stages throughout the day, stopping at vendors’ tents along the way to buy merchandise, handmade crafts or a wide variety of food provided by local organizations and nonprofits. A large dance tent provides a space for learning how to square dance or line dance, and multiple jam tents invite those who brought instruments to sit and play music with others.

Tickets can be bought at the gate in four-day, three-day or single-day passes; they can also be bought online until April 27 for a slightly reduced price. Special parking and camping tickets, as well as tickets for reserved seating at the main stage, are sold separately. Single day passes range from $45-70 depending on the day.

There are also multiple volunteer opportunities at MerleFest, from providing assistance at different stages to selling raffle tickets. Volunteer shifts are typically three to five hours long, and volunteers receive free entry to the festival on the day of their shift.

Applications are open until April 22.

To see the full lineup and list of events, and to receive other information about MerleFest, visit their website.

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AUTISM SOCIETY CHAPTER HOLDS FIRST ART SHOW

The ASNC Appalachian State Executive Board holds signs that were signed during the ASNC Appalachian State Artist Showcase on Saturday in Parkway Ballroom.

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n intimate gathering of about 20 people came to the Parkway Ballroom to view and discuss the wide array of multimedia pieces created by artists with developmental disabilities for the Autism Society of North Carolina’s Artist Showcase on April 16. There were about 10 different exhibits showcasing everything from drawings to wirework.

This was the first major event that Appalachian State’s chapter of the Autism Society of North Carolina has hosted. The club was started last semester by sophomore psychology major Hailey Pister and junior psychology major Anna Reeves. The two worked together at Camp Royall, a camp sponsored by the ASNC, this past summer. After working at the camp, the two were approached by their camp director Sara Gage about starting a chapter of ASNC in Boone.

Pister and Reeves said that ASNC’s mission is to serve people with autism in the Boone area with whatever they may need. The club is hoping in the future to raise money to send people to camp and train others to work with people who have autism.

“We are really focused on serving the Boone community of people with autism,” Pister said. “We hope to bring some autism acceptance here in any way we can.”

Most of the exhibits were unmanned. Each exhibit had the artists’ work on display using either an easel or a table, and some had information about the artist or the program they were in where they created the art.

There were four artists, however, that engaged with the gallery’s patrons about their art. One of them was Moriah McKinney, an ASU scholar with diverse abilities graduate who still volunteers on campus.

She had four pieces laid out on an easel that she had drawn and painted over the years. Most of her pieces

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BY CELIA CALHOUN A&E REPORTER were abstract and colorful and showcased a wide variety of shapes and patterns. She said that her favorite piece was a butterfly that she traced from her computer screen and colored in.

Local artist Melody Haven’s table was covered with red velvet cloth. She had her intricately fashioned wire jewelry spread out along with a tray of business cards.

Some pieces were in a large, wooden box with a glass lid, others were laid directly on the velvet cloth and one of her necklaces was on a mannequin.

Haven has been doing wire work since her freshman year of high school. She said that someone taught her how to work with wire, and that she is still learning today. Haven said that she is not really sure how she gets the inspiration for her work, but that she just visualizes some of it and then begins crafting it. Each piece of jewelry takes her several days to a week to craft.

Stephen Graham was also present at the art show to discuss his work with patrons. He is a senior at Watauga High School and was showing a collection of drawings that one of his teachers helped him bind into a book.

Each page of the book had a character he drew, most of them robots, with the names written underneath.

Graham said he was inspired by movies, television shows and things he saw on the internet. Each character was drawn the way he interpreted them to be, instead of how they were originally created to look.

Graham’s favorite picture that he drew was one called “Benjamin.” He said that Benjamin was his favorite because it includes several of his different personalities. Graham said that he is a risk taker, a bit reckless and helpful, and all of these characteristics are seen in the robot, Benjamin.

The goal of the show was to demonstrate that everyone is different, but also that they all share common

interests, Pister said.

“We all still have talents, dreams and hopes,” Pister said. “I hope we can all just gather around our community and be more accepting of everyone who is different than us.”

Reeves hopes that the show was a way for people in the community to be more comfortable talking to and about people with autism and other diverse abilities.

Judging from the reactions of the crowd, that goal was achieved.

Alumna Jasmine Henderson graduated in December 2015 with a degree in psychology. She said that she thought that the art was very beautiful and inspiring.

Junior public relations major Dustin Moss agreed that the art was inspiring. He also said that all of the artists at the showcase were better than him. It made both of them more aware of what people with diverse abilities can do.

Junior psychology major Sydney Messer is the treasurer of ASNC and is in charge of the fundraising.

She hopes that the art show promoted awareness about autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.

“I hope that it promotes a little bit of awareness and helps to remove the stigmatization that there is surrounding people with autism spectrum disorders,” Messer said. “They’re not pitying themselves for how they are and we shouldn’t either because they have their own special traits.”

ASNC hopes to put on more events like this in the future and continue to assist and spread awareness about people with autism. For more information about the club and future events, students can visit their Facebook page, ASNC Appalachian State.

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MOUNTAINEERS WIN THE APPALACHIAN STATE BASEBALL WINS WEEKEND SERIES

BY BRYANT BARBERY SENIOR SPORTS REPORTER

GAME 1 App State baseball (9-25, 4-12) hosted a nationally ranked team for the first time since 2013, when Sun Belt Conference foe South Alabama visited Boone for a three game weekend series. South Alabama came into game one undefeated in Sun Belt conference play this season at 15-0 while being ranked No. 23 by Baseball America.

Looking to make a statement against one of the nation’s best, App State found magic in the ninth inning to put the Jaguars away in game one.

The Mountaineers found themselves in a 3-1 hole in the bottom of the ninth inning. The Jaguars put in senior relief pitcher Shane McKinley as starter Kevin Hill finished the night with eight innings pitched. Senior infielder Grayson Atwood, first up in the order for the Mountaineers, was walked by McKinley.

Freshman infielder Jason Curtis was brought out to run for Atwood. McKinley then went on to walk sophomore catcher Chandler Seagle to put the tying run on the base. Sophomore infielder Drake Zupcic was brought on by Mountaineer head coach Billy Jones for the next at bat in which Zupcic laid down a well-executed sacrifice bunt down the first base line to advance Curtis and Seagle to second and third respectively.

Junior shortstop Matt Vernon then came up big with a hit to center field for a single that brought in both Curtis and Seagle to knot the game up at three runs apiece, which brought life back into the 10

Mountaineer dugout. McKinley then proceeded to help App State’s cause, walking junior right-fielder Brian Bauk and sophomore first baseman Connor Leonard to load the bases with only one out.

Sophomore left-fielder Tyler Stroup struck out to bring freshman second baseman Beau Myers up to bat with two outs, bases loaded and a chance to complete the come-from-behind upset.

McKinley, struggling to throw strikes, walked Myers, bringing in Vernon to score, giving the Mountaineers the 4-3 come-from-behind win against the favored Jaguars.

“It was great for our confidence to get a win over a team that’s 23rd in the country,” Vernon said.

App State was first on the board as Myers bounded off a hit and was thrown out at first. This brought in Leonard to score after he hit a single up the middle earlier to give App State an early 1-0 lead in the second.

The Jaguars regained the lead in the top of the seventh as senior first baseman Danny Martinez smacked a two-run home run over the right field wall with two outs in the inning that put South Alabama up 2-1. South Alabama gained their third run in the top of the eighth.

App State freshman southpaw Bobby Hampton got the start for the Mountaineers and out-dueled potential All-American Hill for the majority of the game as he pitched seven solid innings only giving up two runs on three hits, two walks

and four strikeouts on the night.

“Hampton settled in and attacked him,” Jones said. “He is a true freshman who was going up against a veteran today. He was outstanding and did a good job tonight.”

Sophomore relief pitcher Reed Howell came in to pitch in the eighth and ended up with the win pitching two shutout innings to improve to 3-1 on the year.

Hill for South Alabama pitched eight innings on the night giving up six hits, one run, three walks and struck out eight batters. His three walks give him only 14 walks on the year and most surrendered in a game this season.

Leonard went 3-for-4 batting on the night scoring one run. Vernon and Myers each had two runs-batted-in for the Mountaineers.

The win was the first over a top-25 team since the Apps beat Maryland during the 2015 season and gave South Alabama (26-9, 15-1) their first conference loss of the season.

“Our confidence level throughout the team is really going up right now,” Myers said. “I didn’t want Hill to come off the mound tonight. I was ready to go back out and face him again.”

GAME 2 Taking game one of their series against ranked conference rival South Alabama (27-9. 16-1) in a walk-off win on Friday night, the Mountaineers (9-26, 4-13) were unable to get their offense going on Saturday, falling in the second

game 8-1 to the Jaguars.

A beautiful day for baseball, freshman pitcher Breydan Gorham took the mound for the Mountaineers knowing that South Alabama would be determined to make up for their loss the night prior.

“The confidence was high but at the same time as a ranked team, they are still pretty solid so we had to do as best as we can,” Gorham said.

Gorham and opposing pitcher Hunter Soleymani both started off strong through the first three innings giving up zero runs.

In the top of fourth, Gorham hit Jaguars' Drew LaBounty, getting him on first. This led to an error, giving South Alabama a double and LaBounty drove all the way home for an unearned run and a 1-0 lead.

“There was no fear coming out, but I knew they could hit and I expected that,” Gorham said.

Things became a little shaky for Gorham in the fifth inning as he gave up two runs to give the Jaguars a 3-0 lead.

"We came out a little slow today and were kind of lethargic,” Leonard said.

“We had the big win and wanted to come out and get it today, but it just wasn’t our day.”

The Mountaineers had a chance to get back in it in the bottom of the fifth, loading the bases with two outs, but just weren’t able to execute.

“I think we had a chance there and it was 3-0 when we loaded the bases.

We just needed to get one there and we

Photos Courtesy of DC Mayo; App State Athletics

Freshman left-handed pitcher Bobby Hampton celebrates a successful defensive inning with his teamates during last weekend’s series against South Alabama.

WEEKEND

AGAINST #23 ALABAMA

BY JASON HUBER SENIOR SPORTS REPORTER needed a big knock,” Jones said.

Infielder Atwood almost gave the Mountaineers the big knock they needed, hitting a long ball towards left field, which for a brief moment seemed like it would be a three-run homer but barely went foul.

“We had a few chances to get back in the game to get the momentum back, but we weren’t able to execute it,” Jones said.

Unable to execute, Gorham’s day came to an end in the sixth inning when he gave up two more runs. He finished the day with 5.2 innings pitched, two strikeouts, and four earned runs.

“We made a few defensive miscues for about two innings in a row and he got off his game,” Jones said. “When Breydan pitches we know we can handle the baseball and be able to make the plays we got to make, we just have to help him offensively.”

App would get on the board in the eighth inning when Atwood hit his first homerun of the season and first homer for the Mountaineers at home this season to make it 8-1, but that would be all the damage App State could do.

Soleymani was the big story for the day though, throwing 102 pitches in a complete game giving up only four hits and one run.

“He had a good breaking ball and his fastball was a little overpowering, but we just couldn’t hit today,” Leonard said.

“He did a good job. He kept us off balance and was able to change his high

and fastballs. He pitched his game,” Jones said.

South Alabama had 11 hits on the night to the Mountaineers four and tied the three game weekend series 1-1.

“The sun is going to come out and we will get to play a new game of baseball,” Jones said.

GAME 3 App State faced No. 23 South Alabama in the rubber match of the series, winning the third game by the same score they won the first game of the series at 4-3. The series clinching win gave App State only their second series win over a top-25 team in school history. The last series win was in 2012 when the Mountaineers took two of three from nationally ranked Louisiana State University.

“It’s a big series win for us, hats off to my guys,” Jones said. “We were fortunate to take away two of three from these guys. We beat a top-25 team, it is what it is, I hope we can build off of it.”

Just like in the first game of the series, the Mountaineers put the first run on the board for either team. In the bottom of the first inning South Alabama senior starting pitcher Austin Bembnowski walked left-fielder Stroup. Bembnowski then struck out junior shortstop Vernon to bring right-fielder Bauk up to the plate. Bauk singled to right field to move Stroup to second base. Leonard singled to left field to reach base for his 15th straight game.

With bases loaded, freshman center-

fielder Tanner Mann-Fix hit one to second base that brought in Stroup to score and put the Apps up 1-0 early on.

App State added more runs in the next inning. With two outs and senior second baseman Caleb McCann on base, Stroup launched his third home run of the season over the right field bull-pin to score two runs and put App up 3-0.

Starting pitcher for App State, freshman Colin Schmid found himself in trouble in the top of the third inning.

With bases loaded and no outs South Alabama’s junior left-fielder Adam Wolfe hit a single to shortstop that was mishandled bring in one run for the Jaguars and make it 3-1.

The defensive play of the weekend came during the play of the inning for the Mountaineers as USA’s senior third baseman Ben Gann flied out to deep centerfield and App State’s Mann-Fix launched the ball directly to catcher Seagle who was tackled by USA’s catcher Jared Barnes who was attempting to score on the play. Seagle held onto the ball and got the tag for the second out in the inning and brought momentum back to the Mountaineer defense.

“Tanner is always going to make a play on the ball in the outfield,” Seagle said. “I knew he was going to put a good throw on the ball and give me a chance to make the tag.”

In the sixth inning McCann picked up an RBI smacking a hit off the left field wall for a double that brought in Seagle who had a double during the first at bat

of the inning to put App back up by three runs at 4-1.

USA fired back in the eighth inning as Wolfe was walked by App State sophomore relief pitcher Reed Howell with one out. USA freshman third baseman Brendan Donovan was brought in to hit during the eighth inning for Gann. Donovan came in at the right time as he hit two run homer over the right-field wall to cut the deficit down to one run at 4-3.

Jones moved Bauk to the pitching mound in the ninth inning, where Bauk excelled in the late game situation striking out an unusual four batters in the inning. Seagle dropped one of the strikeouts that allowed a runner to advance to first base. Bauk came up with the save despite defensive miscues by the Mountaineer defense in the ninth inning Schmid excelled in the rubber match as the starting pitcher. Schmid pitched seven innings, gave up only one run off six hits, and struck out nine batters while only giving up one walk in his first career win at App State. His nine strikeouts were also a career high for Schmid.

“It feels really good to get up there and only give one run,” Schmid said. “I think this is the best I’ve thrown. There were a lot of really good hitters up there.

I just wanted to attack hitters and not look timid and make it look like I’m not a freshman.”

App State improved to (10-26, 5-13) with the win, while South Alabama fell to (27-10, 16-2) in their second series loss of the season.

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S P O R T S

Patrick Moriarty strikes an iron shot during the Irish Creek Intercollegiate.

ALL SYSTEMS GO MEN’S GOLF IS READY FOR THE SUN BELT CHAMPIONSHIP

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ppalachian State University men's golf had an eventful start to their weekend after finishing 13th in the Irish Creek Collegiate on Sunday and tying for 10th place in the Coca-Cola Wofford Intercollegiate on Tuesday.

The Mountaineers began their weekend on Saturday at Irish Creek and ended the tournament on Sunday in 13th place out of 16 teams. Irish Creek posed a huge challenge for the Apps, where they faced off against nationally ranked opponents including No. 21 UNC, No. 18 FSU and champion No. 13 Wake Forest.

The Apps struggled with playing consistently and scoring pars, for which they placed last. Senior Caleb Keck and junior Patrick Moriarty led the Apps with 62 pars between them out of the team’s overall 143 pars.

In comparison, second place finisher Kennesaw State recorded 38 more pars.

Moriarty tied for fourth overall with 10 birdies, and Appalachian scored 19 less birdies than the champion Demon Deacons.

Junior Kyle Austin shot his lowest spring season score in the final round with a 73 (+2) but ended up posting the App’s highest final individual total of 234, thanks to an 82 in the first round and a 79 in the second.

“The conditions were a lot easier," Austin said after his final round play. "The wind wasn’t really blowing as much. I actually got to play with one of my friends from UNC-Greensboro, [Taylor Coalson], so that kind of helped. It was a relaxed group.”

The night before the final round, Austin said he spoke to his father about his poor play in the first two

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rounds and his father responded with words of encouragement telling his son that “every shot is a bonus.”

The cold, windy weather got the best of the Mountaineers in the first two rounds and it showed in Saturday’s scores.

“This was the best field we had all year and even those guys were struggling,” Austin said.

Freshman Alex Burris scored one stroke behind sophomore Jake Smith’s high of 231 strokes.

Smith began the tournament strong, shooting 1-over in the first round, but then shot an 82 in his final round, which was the Mountaineer’s highest individual round, to finish out Irish Creek. Smith posted 231 for the tournament.

Smith returned to his hometown of Spartanburg, South Carolina, for the Apps next tournament of the week but his struggles continued placing tied for 67th and finishing with a 226.

Burris was not far ahead of Smith, finishing a shot ahead and finishing tied for 64th.

Freshman Thomas Hodges, who according to Keck played because of the shortness of the course and sophomore Chance Watson being out with mono, trailed the rest of his team in his first start since the Cape Fear Intercollegiate. At Cape Fear, Hodges set aside his rookie mentality and helped the Apps go on to place fifth in the tournament and 45th individually. Unfortunately for Hodges, he struggled at Wofford, placing 85th in the tournament.

“The best way to learn is to just be thrown into the situation and see how you handle it,” Keck said in response to how he and Moriarty helped guide the young

players. “With golf it’s just the more you put yourself in the situation, the more you’re comfortable.”

Again in South Carolina, Keck and Moriarty recorded over 60 pars, and Moriarty scored two eagles.

“For those two courses, it’s experience,” Moriarty said. “You learn where to hit the ball, you learn where your birdie opportunities are and you learn what holes are just par holes. You just take par and be happy with them and not be too aggressive.”

Keck placed tied for 15th and Moriarty, with three under par rounds, tied for sixth.

This is the sixth time Moriarty has placed in the top-10 all year, the first since the Bash at the Beach in early March.

Irish Creek and Wofford were Moriarty’s first tournaments since the Kingsmill Intercollegiate, where he placed 51st and shot his highest overall tournament score all year. Moriarty was looking to bounce back and that’s exactly what he did this long weekend.

During his long break from competitive golf between Kingsmill and the past two tournaments, Moriarty said he focused a lot on the short game, because that’s the “heart and soul” of his game. “[At Kingsmill] I didn’t really play that smart of golf, I made a lot of dumb mistakes,” Moriarty said.

“Just a combination of making a couple of more putts and playing smarter golf easily got me back into the top-10.”

Moriarty is currently ranked ninth in the Sun Belt going into the conference championship where the Mountaineers look to finish out the season strong on April 24-26 at Raven Golf Club in Sandestin, Florida.

Photos Courtesy of DC Mayo; App State Athletics

S P O R T S

STILL GRINDING CALEB KECK HAS REACHED THE END OF THE ROAD

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onsistent and even-keeled are the best ways to describe Caleb Keck, a senior and captain of the men's golf team.

He has spent the past four years showcasing his abilities while representing the Mountaineers. Keck has also spent time helping his younger teammates make the adjustment from high school to Division I golf.

"The juniors, they've been here for three years so they know what they're doing, but the sophomores and the freshmen, I try to give them a heads up on the different golf courses we play, the different greens and their slope," Keck said. "For the most part I'm big on people learning for themselves and going through different situations themselves and learning how to handle it."

Keck's personal learning curve wasn't a large one, as he experienced success from the start at App State. In his freshman season, Keck won the Coca-Cola Wofford Invitational with a 7-under total.

The win, along with other strong finishes, helped solidify a solid year for Keck as he along with former teammate Lee Mitchell were named the 2013 SoCon All-Freshman team. Both players were the first to win the award in App State history.

Keck's sophomore and junior seasons were much of the same. While he didn't win an event, he did have a scoring average below 76 for all three seasons, highlighting the consistency that has come to define Keck's game.

"We will definitely miss Caleb, his presence on the team and just what he can bring as a golfer," head coach Bill Dicus said. "Caleb was great to have for these four years and he was a big help with the young guys thanks to his maturity."

Filling Keck's shoes seems like a tough task for the Mountaineers, but junior Patrick Moriarty is ready for the task.

"He's always really positive on the golf course, he picks you up and that's a good trait to have for the oldest player on the team," Moriarty said. "Going forward we have to make sure that the younger guys pick up quickly. We play almost the same schedule every year so experience is key and we try to make sure the younger guys are ready."

Keck is just glad that the grind of practicing and competing while trying to earn a degree is almost at a close.

"These four years have flown by and it's definitely been a grind. Playing golf and school, I never realized how hard it would be coming into college," Keck said. "It's definitely difficult balancing school, work, practice, meetings, workouts, all that kind of stuff. It's been a great experience for sure."

As a finance major, Keck's choice of Appalachian State wasn't primarily athletics related either.

"For me, I was open to a lot of places.

Photo Courtesy of Tim Crowie

BY LEE SANDERLIN SPORTS EDITOR

Senior Caleb Keck lines up an approach shot during the Irish Creek Intercollegiate.

I know I wanted to go somewhere with a good football team that you could have a good time and I also wanted a school where if golf wasn't in the picture I would still like to go," Keck said. "With App offering a good business school and me majoring in finance, that was the kicker

for me."

Despite the grind being nearly complete, Keck still has his sights on the Sun Belt Conference tournament as a chance to finish his career in style.

"I'm going out there to win, that's what I've got my mind set on," Keck said. "I

had a good last tournament in Spartanburg, and I'm feeling confident headed into the championship."

The Sun Belt Conference Championship will be held in Sandestin, Florida at Raven Golf Club April 24-26.

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O P I N I O N

VIDEO GAMES ARE AN ART FORM W hen people think about art, what usually comes to mind are things like painting and sculpt-

ing.

These things are called art because of the way they are supposed to make the viewer feel. Each painting is made to evoke a particular emotion in the audience or make them understand something that the creator wants to explain.

Using that concept of art, we can clearly say that video games are an art form. They have the power to emotionally engage people in a way that is unique to the medium.

The classic example that defenders of video games as art use is a game called “Shadow of the Colossus.”

Released in 2005, SOTC tasks players with hunting down and killing 16 giant colossi to save a girl named Mono. There are no other missions, enemies or stories other than hunting these creatures down. In the game world, the colossi have some great power that is needed to save the girl and the only way to access this power is to kill them.

Yet at the same time, the game suggests to its players that these colossi play an important role in the world and that harming them would have a negative impact on the general welfare.

Still, it is necessary to save the life of

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a junior journalism major from Greensboro, is an A&E reporter.

this girl, raising important questions about individual gain versus the overall social good.

The player and the main character begin to roam the world and butcher the creatures without hesitation or warning. These creatures, by the way, are minding their own business and attending to their own problems when the player begins to kill them.

This design choice emphasizes the brutality of each kill. Each colossus taken down is one less required to save Mono, but it is also one more senseless murder. The issue here is that the player is killing seemingly innocent creatures for personal gain, a selfish act.

What’s more interesting is that the game never has to sell the player on killing the colossi, the player just does.

There is no hesitation about the killing on the part of the players.

Why is the act of killing innocent creatures not elaborated on? What does this say about the nature of helping others? Does it always require violence?

These issues are raised in the game, but never fully addressed.

Rather, players are left to ponder it.

It is the nature of the game, the way

it is designed and the way the plot is constructed, that can allow the player to become invested and think about these things in a way they might not do otherwise.

SOTC is an example of a game that is very heavy and intense. It isn’t meant to be taken lightly. But there are games that do have senseless killing that can be taken lightly or seen as a joke. Like all art forms, not all video games are as heavy and meaningful as SOTC. This is fine. I wouldn’t want to live in a world that takes itself too seriously.

Sometimes players need the mindless escapism granted by video games or movies.

This doesn’t diminish their value as an art form, nor does it take away from the sophistication and impact of more serious games.

SOTC fits our definition of art perfectly. The game developers force the player to question their objectives and engage emotionally in the story, discovering more about themselves as they play the game.

This idea of self-discovery is not unique to only SOTC. “Journey,” released in 2012, is perhaps the best example of a game that makes players look inward for answers about the game.

“Journey” allows players to control a robed figure through its adventure across a vast desert with the goal of

reaching a mountain in the far distance.

The closest thing to a plot comes in a series of abstract cut scenes and hidden murals featuring other robed figures seemingly interacting with each other. The ways these figures interact and the story that the game features is left largely up to the player.

This allows players to project themselves and their own identities onto the game. There is left ambigiuous for that reason.

The natural counterargument to this game being considered art is the distinct lack of any plot or story.

Instead, games are mostly player driven.

Of course, not all video games lack plots. Indeed, the power of video games to combine player participation with compelling stories enhances video games as an art form.

This is perhaps the greatest strength of “Journey.”

In order to play the game, the player must engage with the story and interpret the meaning for themselves. This makes the game a unique experience for every person that plays.

The fact is that video games have the capacity to affect people in profound emotional and personal ways, a key factor of human expression and art.

They should be treated with the same respect afforded to paintings and movies.

Emily Howard

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WHAT TO DO HEALTH AND WELLNESS TOWN HALL Presented by the Department of Wellness and Prevention Services, the Health and Wellness Town Hall will be held 2:30-4:30 p.m. April 19, Linville Falls Room, PSU. The event is being conducted in collaboration with the Office of the Dean of Students, Counseling and Psychological Services, the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Compliance, as well as Student Health Services.

Information regarding services rendered to students, types of cases managed in each of the collaborating units, and health-related behaviors of students attending Appalachian will be discussed.

FILM SCREENING ACT (Appalachian & the Community Together) is sponsoring a special screening of “Tyke Elephant Outlaw,” followed by a discussion panel with this year’s ASE participants to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. The screening will take place at 6:30 p.m. April 21, Greenbriar Theater, PSU. Faculty is welcome to offer extra credit for students attending this event.

CUTTING TIES WITH THE TAG The Cutting Ties with the Tag event is a no numbers, no sizes, and no stress shopping event. Hosted by APP-SI (Advocates Promoting Positive Self-Image), the event will be held 3-7 p.m. April 21, Blue Ridge Ballroom, PSU. The group wants to allow attendees to experience shopping in a completely different way.

By removing the sizes and numbers, the experi-

ence of choosing clothes instead becomes about style, personality, and what feels good.

VEGAN TALK Dr. Laura Wright, ASU English Department graduate and Professor of English at Western Carolina University, will present her talk “Imagining Vegan Studies: English, Activism, and Animals” at 5:30 p.m. April 21 in room 421, Belk Library. She is the author of the recently published “The Vegan Studies Project” (U of Georgia Press, 2015).

VISITING WRITERS SERIES The Hughlene Bostian Frank Spring Visiting Writers Series Events will take place with craft talks and readings in Plemmons Student Union.

Book sales and signings will follow each event.

• April 28 (with the Diversity Speakers Series): Poet, Memoirist, and Social Justice Activist Luis Rodriguez, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Craft Talk in Table Rock, PSU; 7:30-9 p.m. Reading in Blue Ridge Ballroom, PSU

INDOOR PLANT CLINIC A free plant clinic will be held 7 a.m.-noon April 29-20, ASU Biology Department Greenhouse, 211 Dale St. The ‘plant doctor’ and capable, gentle nursing staff will help diagnose any problems with indoor plants, and provide counsel on grooming and propagation techniques.

For a small fee, the staff can repot plants if it seems prudent, fertilize, etc., as necessary. Attendees may bring their own pots if they’d like.

No appointment is necessary. For more information, call 828-262-4025 or email meyerja@ appstate.edu.

FREE LEGAL ADVICE

WRITING CENTER

The Student Legal Clinic, in suite 324 in Plemmons Student Union, offers confidential advice, information, and referrals provided by a licensed attorney. The attorney can meet with any currently enrolled Appalachian State student and can advise students on any issue that is not directly adverse to the university.

Call 828-262-8284 for an appointment.

Information at legalclinic.appstate.edu.

The University Writing Center (room 008 in Belk Library) will be open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, during spring semester.

Both appointments and walk-ins are accepted. Appointments can be made by calling 828262-3144 or by visiting writingcenter.appstate. edu.

NAVIGATING COLLEGE The group will explore healthy lifestyle choices and the impact of alcohol and other drug use in college. Students are invited to the Wellness and Prevention Services office to join a mindfulness-based group focused on the impact of alcohol and other drug use while in college, incorporating resilience building, high risk substance use prevention and harm reduction strategies by way of stress reduction, healthy decision-making and group support to assist in personal growth and success as a college student.

The group will meet 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays, room 306, Reich College of Education.

Email asmabt@appstate.edu.

TUTORING CENTER Visit room 208 in D.D. Dougherty and fill out a tutor request form. The tutoring lab is open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday. Call 828-262-3060 or email apputs@appstate.edu. For more information about the services offered, go to lap.appstate. edu/tutoring.

FREE GUIDED MEDITATION Held noon-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Attic Window (room 137C), PSU. Hosted by Wellness and Prevention Services.

No meditation experience necessary. Dropins welcome.

Benefits of meditation can include a decrease in anxiety and stress, an increase in emotional stability and creativity, increased ability to focus and concentrate, lower blood pressure, a decrease in tension related pain, and improved immune system.

STUDY ABROAD IN ITALY Outdoor Programs and Recreation Management is presenting a study abroad program in Italy this summer.

A course in Commercial Recreation and Outdoor Recreation will be offered, along with immersion in the language, local cuisine, and distinct cultures found along the way.

The trip dates are June 7 to 27, and the cost of $4,100 covers everything.To learn more, visit www.op.appstate.edu.

TUESDAY, APRIL 19

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20

THURSDAY, APRIL 21

FRIDAY, APRIL 22

Ice Cream Sundae Day

“Back to the Future” Screening

“Zoolander 2” Screening

“Back to the Future” Screening

National Science Foundation Overview and Panel Discussion

HIV Testing with ALFA

Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors

“Zoolander 2” Screening

Begins at Noon Sanford Commons, Roess Dining Hall Free While Supplies Last

10:30 a.m.

Room 387, JET Building Free

Health and Wellness Town Hall Meeting 2:30 p.m.

Linville Falls, Room 226, PSU Free

7 p.m.

Greenbriar, PSU $1

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

MacRae Peak, PSU Free

Clothing and Supplies Drive for OASIS 2-4 p.m.

PSU Free

7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

I.G. Greer Auditorium $2

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

4th Floor, PSU Free

Mipso Concert with Kate Rhudy 9:30 p.m.

Legends $6-$8

7 p.m.

Greenbriar, PSU $1

7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

I.G. Greer Auditorium $2

Food Services Behind the Scenes Tour 9 a.m.

Roess Dining Hall Free

Spring Fling Noon Sanford Mall Free

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

SUNDAY, APRIL 24

MONDAY, APRIL 25

TUESDAY, APRIL 26

“Zoolander 2” Screening

Apparal Design & Merchandising Showcase

Mellow Monday: Art in Meditation

Coffee and Consent with Red Flag Educators

7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

I.G. Greer Auditorium $2

Women’s Soccer 5K & Fun Run

9 a.m.

Begins at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex $10-$20

InTAPP Coffee Buzz 5K 8 a.m.

Duck Pond Field $$15-$20

Choral Alumni Concert 8 p.m.

Rosen Concert Hall

4-6 p.m.

Schaefer Center $8-$10

AMTSA Benefit Concert 2 p.m.

Rosen Concert Hall Donation Requested

5:30 p.m.

Room 3200, Turchin Center Free to App State Students

Begins 9 a.m.

Belk Library Free