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SGA opposes tuition hike

Thursday, November 10, 2011

24/5 back for exams, atrium to close for spring by ANNE BUIE

Senior News Reporter

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SGA President Lauren Estes listens in as representatives from across campus defend tuition increases. SGA voted to oppose the proposed raise in cost.

Increase would raise costs 12.3 percent, $389.26 for in-state undergraduates by HANK SHELL News Editor

by ANNE BUIE Senior News Reporter

he Student Government Association (SGA) voted unanimously Tuesday to oppose a proposed 12.3 percent increase in tuition for the 2012-13 school year. The SGA bill will be used as a recommendation to the Board of Trustees for their consideration of the fee proposal. Sophomore John Secrest, off-campus senator, wrote the bill. “Tuition has always been really important to me,” Secrest said. “Even though I’m a senator, I’m a student just like everybody else with bills to pay and I don’t exactly have $389 laying around.”

In its current state, the tuition proposal would mean a $389.26 increase in yearly tuition for all Appalachian State University students, said Tim Burwell, vice provost for resource management and chair of the tuition committee. The bill also reaffirmed SGA’s counter-proposal of a 6.5 percent tuition increase, which was introduced during the committee’s discussion phase. The 15-person committee – made up of Student Government Association representatives, faculty and administrators – passed the proposal nine to four with two abstentions. SGA Vice President Mattie Hardin, who sat on the committee, said “students were outnumbered” in the tuition debate. “They’re using tuition to

overcompensate for their loss from the budget cuts,” she said. Hardin also sat on a separate fees committee that passed a general fee increase proposal – $525.26 for undergraduate resident students. SGA approved that recommendation. “The money they asked for and everything we found – that is justifiable and it would positively impact the students’ lives,” Hardin said. “They’d definitely see the benefits.” Currently, the proposals exceed the UNC system Board of Governors’ tuition and fees increase cap by 5.8 percent, but Burwell said there was some “wiggle room” for universities that can justify their needs. “We gave up almost $23 million in appropriation going into this year, so we decided that we needed to try to go above the 6.5 percent or at least

request it, in order to make up for that loss of appropriation,” Burwell said. If approved by the Board of Governors, the move would raise approximately $5,950,228, 33 percent of which would go toward financial aid, Burwell said. The remaining balance would go toward restoring a little over 18 faculty positions, supplementing Belk Library’s crippled budget and bandaging general funding that has seen 30 to 40 percent cuts in some areas. The chancellor will present his revised version to the Appalachian Board of Trustees at their Dec. 9 meeting. The Board of Trustees will then send its approved version to UNC system President Thomas Ross, who will then present it to the UNC Board of Governors for final approval.

Candidates get results of sluggish election by MIKE RUTLEDGE

Intern News Reporter

Eager anticipation hung in the air of the crowded courthouse basement Tuesday night as the Boone Town Council candidates, their families and supporters waited for the results. When the dust settled, re-elect Andy Ball received the highest number of votes with 456, or 32 percent, of the total. Re-elect Lynne Mason was second with 406 votes, or 29 percent, and newcomer Allen Scherlen was third with 388 votes, or 28 percent of the vote. Anne Rasheed appeared on the ballot and received 121 votes, despite dropping out of the race in October. The candidates were competing for two four-year terms, with the third place Margaret Cozens | The Appalachian candidate getting a two-year (From L - R) Re-elect Lynne Mason, newcomer Allen Scherlen and re-elect Andy Ball celebrate and term. “I’m excited about my next speak with supporters in the basement of the Watauga County Courthouse after learning election four years on the council results Tuesday, Nov. 8. Mason and Ball earned four-year terms, while Scherlen will serve a twoand moved by the response year term. of the community to the “I’m honored that so many people came issues and the platform that I had this term, and it’s been an honor to serve our cycle, which is the same one I had last time community and be re-elected by the citizens out and voted for me and that the race was – environment and sustainable growth,” of Boone,” she said. “I really look forward so close,” he said. “This is an exciting time in said Ball, the second Appalachian State to continuing to serve residents. We have a Boone and I look forward to working with number of pressing issues that we have and the other council members to complete the University student to serve on the council. projects that we ran our campaigns on.” Upon learning the results, Mason will continue to be working on.” Scherlen, an Appalachian librarian, was thanked her supporters. see Election Results , page 2 “This is actually going to be my fourth happy with his first election experience.

Correction

A Nov. 8 story in The Appalachian contained a quote attributed to sophomore hospitality and tourism major and Belk Hall Resident Assistant (RA) Molly Brown. That quote was misattributed. The quote read, “I understand the need to always be able to change the responsibilities in our positions, but at the same time going back and always quoting the same part of the contract is somewhat demeaning.” The quote should have been attributed to senior sustainable development major Kaitland Finkle, senior RA of Belk Hall. Additionally, a paraphrase in the same story attributed to RA Council President Vonté McKenith did not communicate McKenith’s point clearly. McKenith never said the discussion was over. He said a clearer way to phrase his point would be, “The time for discussion about the changes is not yet over. RAs are continuing to make their voice heard, but it feels as if they are only getting so far.”

The Library Services Committee has decided to cut 24/5 service to the Belk Library Atrium, effective in December, University Librarian Mary Reichel said. “This semester we’re finishing having one security guard 24/5 for the atrium,” Reichel said. “There hasn’t been very high usage of it but we will be open two weeks around finals.” The recent loss of $1,942,000 from the library budget, and the ensuing loss of 24/5 library service, prompted the Student Government Association (SGA) to pass a bill supporting the loss of 24/5 atrium service in exchange for 24/5 library hours during the fall 2011 exam week. Mattie Hardin, SGA vice president, and Alex McPherson, SGA director of academic affairs, had proposed this idea at the beginning of the year, said Ken Johnson, coordinator of learning and research services for the library. “Once they passed the bill, the timing was perfect,” Reichel said. “The library has what is called a library services committee that’s made up of faculty, staff and students. Alex is a member of the academic affairs committee and the bill was passed within the past ten days before that and she came to that committee with the recommendation, so we got the input from that committee that helps us make decisions about policies and procedures of faculty and staff and we all agreed.” Originally Reichel wanted the atrium to be open 24/5 for the duration of the school year, but SGA-conducted surveys showed students wanted the 24/5 service during the fall 2011 exam week instead. The library plans to be open 24/5 during spring 2012 exam week but confirmation has not been finalized. “That’s just slightly hinging on making sure the private security firm accepts our contract,” Johnson said.

Alpha Tau Omega returns to ASU by ANNE BUIE

Senior News Reporter

Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) is bringing its Iota Pi chapter back to Appalachian State University, according to greeks.appstate.edu. “ATO strives to recruit the highest caliber men, and in turn become one of the most pre-eminent, respected organizations on every college campus,” said Jordan Fischette, leadership consultant for ATO. ATO took a hiatus from Appalachian in 2008 after failing to recruit enough men, Fischette said. “We have been working closely with the university and with the office of Greek life ever since we left,” Fischette said. “When we received an invitation to return to App State we couldn’t have been happier.” Jamar Banks, director of Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, believes that the return of ATO will have a positive impact on fraternity and sorority life at Appalachian. “I think any time you have a new group that comes back with a new energy and enthusiasm - that is contagious and could impact the community in a very positive manner just from being excited about being in a fraternity and sorority environment,” Banks said. Appalachian students who join ATO now have the opportunity to be founding fathers and make the fraternity their own. “I think starting a fraternity is going to be life-changing,” said Jay Brennan, an ATO founding father and sophomore business and economics major. “You’re not just following in the footsteps – you’re making the trail.” Brennan didn’t get a bid from other fraternities at Appalachian, but he said that he’s so much happier to have this opportunity. “There’s something about these guys,” Brennan said. “They’re different. There’s something more than your average fraternity.” Brennan says he is looking forward to gaining the leadership skills that ATO teaches. ATO offers a number of leadership programs like Altitude, LeaderShape, Presidents Retreat and Emerging Leaders conferences, according to ato.org. The fraternity has already recruited Appalachian leaders from the Student Government Association, Eagle Scouts and Appalachian Ambassadors. ATO will begin colonization on Nov. 11.

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Split Rail Records offers real-world industry experience for music majors by WILL GREENE Intern Lifestyles Reporter

Few colleges can say their music program boasts a fully functioning recording studio – but Appalachian State University can. Split Rail Records is a program supported by the Hayes School of Music, meant to enhance knowledge of the music business and offer opportunities to students studying music and business. “It’s a great program,” said Ben Salisbury, senior music industry studies major and Split Rail president. “You learn what is required of your major when you graduate and you are put in real-life situations.” Offered alongside the record company administrations course, Split Rail gives music and business majors a chance to gain hands-on experience with recording and production equipment. The course is only offered for music and business students in the fall but is open to all students in the spring semester. Split Rail makes Appalachian unique among university music programs – and it’s often looked to as an example. “Other schools have contacted Split Rail and Appalachian State asking for advice on how to start something similar,” Salisbury said. “We’ve had invites to go to Richmond, Virginia and other places up north to help them establish their own student-run record company.” Eleven artists are currently signed to Split Rail, including senior music industry studies major Alexis Worthington – also a member of the studio’s board of administration. “I want to help establish Appalachian State’s student music scene,” Worthington said. “Boone has a really great music scene and reputation and I want to show the students they can be a

Want to listen to Split Rail’s signed artists? Stop by Alexis Worthington’s Galileo’s show Thursday, Nov. 17 at 10 p.m. Check out Matt Dixon’s production work at youtube. com/mobbsquadmusicepe Visit Dreaming in Color on Facebook at facebook.com/ dreamingincolorband Sources: Alexis Worthington, Matt Dixon, Facebook.com

part of it as well.” Although it often serves as a springboard for music majors, Split Rail often signs groups outside the program as well. Local hardcore band Dreaming in Color signed to the label in 2010. The band has since released their first EP, “Friendships and Fatalities,” and plans to release another in late 2011 or early 2012. Sophomore undecided major Matt Dixon said he hopes to enter the Hayes School of Music and work for Split Rail. “I’ve been producing for local acts for a couple of months, but I hope to become associated with Split Rail to learn more about production,” Dixon said. Salisbury said he thinks his experience with Split Rail will help him land a job after graduation. “I think the time I’ve spent with Split Rail will help me when I get out of school,” he said. “It looks great on a résumé and the practical experience is second to none.”

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Though the candidates were looking ahead to their terms, the 2011 Watauga Municipal Elections will be tough to forget. The election had very low voter turnout countywide, with 9.03 percent of registered voters in Watauga County attending the poles, according to unofficial results released by the Watauga County Board of Elections Tuesday evening. Boone was slightly higher with a 10.2 percent voter turnout. “When people think about politics they tend to think of the highest of offices,” College Democrats President Lia Poteet said. “Local politics may affect them just as much, if not more.”

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Galileo’s offers free beer for life by RYAN NAGY Senior Lifestyles Reporter

alileo’s Bar and Café fills each Monday night with trivia teams competing for a hefty grand prize – free beer for a lifetime. Owner Mark Dixon said the prize was a spur of the moment decision. “It was the last night of the first semester and I didn’t have a prize,” Dixon said. “So I just said, ‘Free beer for life.’”

Galileo’s has offered the prize since Dixon purchased the bar in 2009, and there’s a new competition each spring and fall semester, along with a smaller one in the summer. Previous members of winning teams are entitled to one free beer per day. A number of students fill the bar on Mondays at 8:30 p.m., vying to be the next winners of the trivia competition. Each night consists of a six-round game, and Dixon shows up for

each one. “I could pay someone else to do it instead, but it’s too much fun for me,” he said. “It’s also a great way to get a crowd in here.” Senior religious studies major Alex Wilson participates in trivia night each week. His team bears the moniker T3am 3arnhardt – a tribute to the members’ favorite NASCAR driver. T3am 3arnhardt won trivia night on Halloween and is currently second in

the overall competition. Wilson said the key to success is simple: you just have to show up. “Coming every week is critical,” he said. “The teams we are playing come every week, so you have to show up all the time to be a top competitor.” Throughout the experience, the Halloween night win has been one of the most unique, Wilson said. “It was kind of like clash of the titans out there

tonight,” he said. “There was a three-way tie going into the last round. I don’t think that has ever happened to us before. About 90 percent of the attendees at a typical Galileo’s trivia night are regulars, Dixon said. The other 10 percent are newcomers like senior criminal justice major Mitchell Volpe, who attended trivia night for the first time Halloween night. “I think we came in last because it was our first time experiencing it,” Volpe said

of his team’s low finishing score. “As I do it more and more, I feel like I will be more prepared for the style of questions.” Volpe said he and his team enjoyed the atmosphere of the event and plan to return soon – all in hopes of winning the grand prize, of course. “We’re going to use the last couple weeks of this semester to practice, so we can come back next semester and win the free beer for life,” he said.

Bulldog Beer OP hosts Photography Contest and Wine hosts pet food drive by MEGAN WRAPPE

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When customers enter Bulldog Beer and Wine, they’re welcomed by employees – and English bulldogs. “I certainly have a soft spot for animals,” owner Rob Johnson said. “I think everyone else does too.” This month, the King Street establishment is partnering with the Watauga Humane Society to sponsor the “Give a Dog a Bone” pet food drive to support the society’s Pet Food Pantry, which relies entirely on donations. Johnson said he hopes to collect 1,000 cans of pet food and will accept donations of dry and canned food throughout the month of November, along with monetary donations – which will be used solely for purchasing pet food. “I’ve thought about doing something from a philanthropy standpoint – giving back to a community that has been very supportive of us,” he said. The store is also working with a public relations practices class at Appalachian State University to promote the event. “This event gives an outlet for anyone – either college students or community members who have a soft spot for animals – a chance to give back,” said Kristin Riley, a senior public relations major who’s helping out with the project. The food raised will not be used to feed animals in shelters – it will be distributed to pet owners experiencing financial troubles, Johnson said. “Many times when families are faced with financial burdens, the animals are the ones who suffer the most,” said Lindsey Glover, a senior exercise science major who will attend in the event. “It’s important to raise awareness for hungry animals, because they’re susceptible to starvation or malnutrition when their owners suffer financially.” Throughout the month, Bulldog Beer and Wine will cosponsor other events to support animal welfare in Boone, including a pet food benefit with Blowing Rock Ale and a beer tasting with Sweetwater Brewing Company. Dates for the events are yet to be announced. For more information, visit bulldogbeerandwine.com or call (828) 865-9663.

In celebration of the aesthetic beauty of the Southern Appalachians, Outdoor Programs, the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts will sponsor the ninth annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition (AMPC). The AMPC gained inspiration from the BANFF Photography Competition, which happens in conjunction with the BANFF Film Festival and is also sponsored by Outdoor Programs (OP). “Since Outdoor Programs is a major host of the film festival, they sought to get participants of our region involved,” said Brook Bower, assistant curator at the Turchin Center. “Within the first year the competition was held, it was extremely successful.” The AMPC invites both student and professional photographers to submit photos that celebrate different qualities of the area. “The competition is open to anyone, whether you’re a professional photographer or not,” Keith Crawford, OP graduate assistant, said. The AMPC is broken up into multiple categories. These categories include Adventure, Culture, Flora and Fauna and Landscape. Two new categories, The Blue Ridge Parkway-A Ribbon of Road and Our Ecological Footprint, were added this year. Individuals are invited to submit as many high quality photos as they wish to any of the six categories. A panel of jurors who have a background in photography will review all submissions and select 46 photos to be displayed in an exhibition at the Turchin Center. The panel will then select the final winners from the display.

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“The contest offers prizes in the different photo categories totaling $4,000,” said Rich Campbell, AMPC associate director. “The grand prize is $1,000 and the other categories offer smaller prizes.” The winning image from the Blue Ridge Parkway-A Ribbon of Road category will receive a $500 cash prize given by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. The Ecological Footprint section winner will receive a $500 package of both cash and prizes. Other categories, such as Best In Show, offer a $1,000 prize. The Adventure, Culture, Flora and Fauna and Landscape category winners, sponsored by the Mast General Store, will receive $250 prize packages. In the nine years the contest has been held, the AMPC has seen a significant amount of growth in interest.

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Submission totals for last year’s contest came close to 1,000 and over 10,000 people viewed submissions at the Turchin Center, “making the contest the most prestigious photography contest in the region,” according to virtualblueridge.com/contests. “Over the nine year history, the competition has grown and evolved with quality jurors, the online submission system, the number of submissions and works selected and an increase in support from local businesses and engaged participants,” Bower said. “The AMPC has been a huge draw in terms of visitors to the Turchin Center, many of whom have never set foot in a contemporary art gallery.” The deadline for photo submissions is Friday, Nov. 18 and each photo entry is $6. For more information, visit virtualblueridge.com/contests.

The Movement brings ‘reggae funk’ to Legends by CASEY SUGLIA Intern Lifestyles Reporter

Reggae-funk act The Movement will bring their self-described “Yanni meets Def Leppard” sound back to the Legends main stage Thursday night. The band – Jordan Miller, Jay Schmidt, John Bowling and Gary Jackson – is currently touring the east coast. Legends is the second-to-last stop. Hailing from Philadelphia, the band members said they’re excited to be back at Legends. “We always have fun in Boone,” Miller, vocalist and guitarist, said. “We like Boone a lot and we are looking forward to the concert.” Miller described the band’s sound as “a little bit of everything.” “We have a lot of reggae influence, we have a little bit of rock, a lot of hip hop and we like to think that all of our influences kind of mirror the band,” he said. “We put them together and we sort of see what comes out.” It was an “easy decision” to bring the group to Legends for a second time, said Megan Ternes, Stage Shows chairperson for Appalachian Popular Programming Society (APPS). “Not only does the Movement have a great reggae, hip-hop and rock sound,” Ternes said. “They’ve gained a lot of recognition for their 2008 album ‘Set Sail.’” Opening for the Movement is Corporate Fandango, a group with members from all across the state of North Carolina. The N.C. natives played Legends recently, opening for Holy Ghost Tent Revival in September. “The last time we played Legends was easily one of the best shows of our entire career, so we are definitely excited to be coming back so soon,” said Luke Nelson, sophomore electronic media broadcasting major and Corporate Fandango drummer. Nelson describes the group’s sound as “third-wave” ska and said he loves the “engaging” and “energetic crowds of Boone. “People aren’t afraid to dance and jump around and just be silly for a little while,” Nelson said. “I think last time we played here, we ended up getting girls with light-up hula hoops on stage with us for a song or two and I’m pretty sure that would only happen in Boone.” Miller said he’s most concerned with putting on an entertaining show Thursday night. “It’s really all about the fans,” he said. “We don’t do what we do except for the specific reason of entertaining our audience. That’s our biggest thing we kind of thrive on – reaching to the fans and the crowd and that’s kind of our philosophy.” Tickets for the show are $5 in advance for students and $7 at the door. Doors open at 9 p.m. and this is a BYOB event with proper identification.

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Leadership Forum for all students

The Appalachian Leadership Forum is a 1/2 day leadership conference open to all students and members of the community. A wide variety of topics will be covered. The forum will be held Saturday. Visit the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership for more information. (www.csil.appstate. edu. 262-6252. Room #219 Plemmons Student Union). Registration will open in October. ASU student participants will receive credit on their Student Development Record.

Visiting Writers sets schedule

The Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series is named in honor of Hughlene Bostian Frank, class of 1968, trustee and generous supporter of Appalachian State University. Admission to all events is free. For further information on the Fall season, call 262-2871 or see www. visitingwriters.appstate.edu. To receive Appalachian’s “This Week in the Arts” announcements by email, please contact arts-events@appstate.edu. Writers scheduled are: Novelist Mary Doria Russell, “The Sparrow,” “A Thread of Grace,” and “Doc,” will speak at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Table Rock Room of Plemmons Student Union. A Craft Talk: Writing Historical Fiction will be held from 3:30 until 4:45 p.m. in the Table Rock Room.

International Fair set for Nov. 16

The 7th Annual International Fiair at Appalachian State University is set for 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Grandfather Mountain Ballroom of Plemmons Student Union. If you want to travel and study abroad this year, come to the fair and you will be introduced to over 60 international faculty-led programs offered this year. Meet one-on-one with faculty leaders and learn about other study abroad and international venture opportunities. Enjoy free food and refreshments. Mark your calendars now. For more information contact the Office of International Education and Development (OIED) at 262-8034 and ask for Nathalie Turner, or email her at turnernm@appstate.edu.

2011 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. This can be a good time to get peers’ perspectives on various issues, and to recognize that you are not alone. Four groups are available: Mondays 1:00-2:30; Tuesdays 2:00-3:30; Tuesdays 2-3:30 (Freshmen/Transfer Students only) Tuesdays 3:30-5:00; Wednesdays 3:00-4:30.

Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Therapy Group: This group will present an opportunity for gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals to explore life challenges. It will provide a safe environment in which to address a variety of issues (e.g., coming out, spirituality, family relationships, depression, selfesteem, abuse, etc.). Goals of the group include: reducing isolation, finding support and making changes. Two groups are available: Time/Day to be determined (Contact Carol O’Saben or Sheri Clark: 262-3180 or osabencl@appstate. edu or clarksl@appstate.edu).

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. Members will learn how their past experiences and their biology are affecting their lives now. More importantly, they will learn what to do about it! Members will learn important insights about their patterns in relationships and skills to better manage their emotions and relationships. Thursdays 3:30-5:00. (Contact Amber Lyda for more information: lydaam@appstate.edu). 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. Some of the issues will be unique to gender-variant students. Goals of the group include: reducing isolation, finding support and making changes. Time/Day to be determined (Contact Sheri Clark for more information: 262-3180 or clarksl@appstate.edu).

WISE Women, Image, & Self Esteem: This group is designed for any woman interested in changing how she values herself. If you’d like to feel better about yourself and less controlled by appearance, food and what others think, this group may be for you. Thursdays 1-2:30 p.m. (Contact Denise Lovin: 262-3180 or lovindm@appstate.edu).

An Introduction to Mindfulness Group: Mindfulness involves stepping out of “auto-pilot” reactions and learning to pay more attention to our present experiences. Activities in this group will help participants cultivate a mindful approach to their lives, which can decrease stress, create emotional balance, and allow a person to take actions more in line with their values. Thursdays 3:30-5:00 (Contact Chris Hogan: 262-3180 or hogancj@appstate.edu). To get started with a Counseling Center group, come to the Counseling Center during Walk-In Clinic, call 262-3180 or visit the website for more information at 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.

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Come explore the resources on campus here to assist you with your career planning and job searching needs. Is choosing a major causing you stress? The Peer Career Center can help! Choosing a major is one of the many decisions you will have to make during your college career. Do not take it lightly. The average person spends 86,000 hours working in his/her lifetime. How many hours are you going to spend choosing your career? We offer assistance in finding a major and career that matches your interests, abilities, values and experiences. Call 262-2029 to schedule an appointment or drop by our office located on the 2nd floor of the Student

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Parents and students with financial aid questions are encouraged to visit our website at financialaid.appstate.edu and their AppalNet account. The Office of Student Financial Aid is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., except for University observed holidays.

Find Yosef A Holiday!

It’s almost time to Find Yosef A Holiday! The Office of Multicultural Student Development invites you to once again join in celebrating the many cultural traditions that are observed around the world during the winter season. To sign up as a holiday sponsor, please complete and submit the registration form by Friday. Go to http://multicultural.appstate.edu/ events-programs/multicultural-events/find-yosef-holiday-fair to find the registration form. Classes, clubs, athletic teams, offices, and departments are all eligible and invited to submit forms. This can be an excellent way to enhance multicultural awareness or inspire those in your lives to spread their holiday cheer with others. The Find Yosef a Holiday Festival is Dec. 2 in the Blue Ridge Ballroom of Plemmons Student Union, 5-7 p.m.

Run the Gobbler!

“Run the Gobbler, Eat the Cobbler!” What: ACT’s first annual 5K, The Gobbler. Runners and walkers welcome! All money raised will benefit ACT’s scholarship for international service-learning in honor of Leigh Lane Edwards. After the race, fresh cobbler will be available for all runners and spectators! The Gobbler will be the last event for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. When: The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 19. Day-of registration will begin at 7 a.m. Once the race is completed, wipe your sweat away and enjoy fresh cobbler on Duck Pond Field! Where: The Gobbler will begin and end at Duck Pond Field on Stadium Drive. Register online today at http://thegobblerboone. wordpress.com/registration/. Questions can be directed to Emily Brown at brownei@appstate.edu.

Get ready for 2012 fall housing

Did you know that most students begin considering their options NOW for Fall 2012 housing? In order to get your preferences (location, cost, roommates, amenities, etc.) you should begin now, too. University Housing, the Office of OffCampus Community Relations, and the Student Legal Clinic have partnered to help explain the process and timeline by offering a 60-minute program called “Find Your Match!” to walk students through the process of exploring housing options and securing housing for Fall 2012. The program will include issues related to both on- and off-campus housing, including timelines and procedures for obtaining housing, cost, location, utilities, contracts, roommate choices, etc. To register for “Find Your Match,” go to www.offcampus. appstate.edu. All programs take place in the Watauga River Room in Plemmons Student Union, from Noon to 1 p.m. on the following dates: Nov. 9, 11, 15, 17, 29, Dec. 1, Jan. 18, 19, 23, 24, Feb. 1 and 3. For more information about on-campus housing, contact University Housing at 828-2626111 or visit housing.appstate.edu. For more information about off-campus housing resources, contact the Office of Off-Campus Community Relations at 828-262-8284 or visit offcampus.appstate.edu.

18 Days of Giving begins at ASU

The National Society of Scabbard and Blade and the Department of Military Science and Leadership is sponsoring the non-perishable food drive, 18 Days of Giving through Nov. 18 at Appalachian State University. All canned, boxed, or sealed non-perishable food items will be appreciated. All items donated benefit the Hospitality House of Boone. The small act of giving one item will go to help a family in need this holiday seson. Specialty items needed include: green beans, peanut butter, syrup, jelly or jam, salad dressing, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, sugar, flour, corn muffin mix, chicken stock, basic spices (pepper, garlic pepper, etc.), powdered creamer, children’s snacks. Please call 828-262-2996 for questions, comments or large donations. Clearly marked collection boxes will be located in many commonly used buildings across campus through Nov.18. If you would like to sponsor a box for your department or area, please contact the above number to make arrangements for delivery.

Meth labs, public safety topics

Patrick Anderson from the Special Operations Unit with Watauga County Sheriff’s Office will speak on “Meth Labs: Law Enforcement & Public Safety Issues” today at 5:30 p.m. in Room 011 Anne Belk Hall. His talk is sponsored by the Appalachian Student Chapter of the American Correctional Association. Everyone is welcome to attend.

‘How I Learned to Drive’ begins

Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “How I Learned to Drive”in the intimate I.G. Greer Studio Theatre on campus. This thought-provoking tale for mature audiences only continues with performances today through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with matinee on Sunday at 2 p.m. Ticket prices start at $6 for Appalachian students. For more information visit www.theatre.appstate.edu or call the box office at 828-262-3063. Tickets are available in person at the Valborg Theatre box office Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2-5 p.m. and

Tuesday/Thursday from 12:30-5 p.m., or by phone at 828262-3063. Prices are $6 for students and youth (ages 6-18), $8 for faculty/staff and seniors, and $10 for adults. More information is available online at www.theatre.appstate.edu. The Department of Theatre and Dance is housed in the College of Fine and Applied Arts. Its mission is to provide liberal arts educations for the B.S. degree in teaching theatre arts and B.A. degrees in dance studies or theatre arts. The department also values the opportunity to offer coursework for integrated learning through the arts to the general university student population.

Plemmons nominations sought

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: A student leader who has provided distinguished leadership above that of other student leaders; 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; 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; and 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. The process for selecting recipients will be as follows: A seven person committee appointed by the Chancellor will solicit and review nominations and recommend recipients of the W. H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion to the Chancellor who will submit the recommendations to the Board of Trustees for their review and approval; the committee will screen the nominations and seek relevant supporting information concerning nominees chosen for further consideration; this process will take place annually and leadership medallions will be awarded during the Fall Semester Convocation. It is understood that the medallion is intended to recognize meritorious leadership and may not be awarded each year; nominations for this award will be accepted through Wednesday, Dec. 14, by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Development. Nominations should be submitted electronically by using this link http://plemmonsmedallion. appstate.edu/index.php?module=plm. For additional information, please contact Dino DiBernardi, Chair of the W. H. Plemmons Medallion Committee, at 262-2060 or visit our website at www.plemmonsmedallion.appstate.edu.

Toy, clothing drive underway

A service-learning class is sponsoring a toy and clothing drive for the non-profit organization Farmworker Health Program of Watauga, Avery, Caldwell, & Wilkes. What is needed: men, women, and children (ages 0-14) clothing; warm accessories (scarves, hats, gloves, coats); new or lightly used toys for children; monetary donations (given directly to Farmworker families); gift cards (will be given directly to Farmworker families); Monetary donations are tax deductible. Drop-off donations in the ACT Outreach office located by McAlister’s Deli! Contact Amanda Moore at mooreaa@appstate.edu or 252.229.2922, or Hillary Heath at heathhj@appstate.edu for more information.

Abigail Adams Dinner on for Friday

The Women’s Center at Appalachian State University will host its annual Abigail Adams Event: a free dinner, silent auction, and scholarship fundraiser for a non-traditional, female, undergraduate student. It will take place Friday at 7 p.m. in the Blue Ridge Ballroom of Plemmons Student Union. While the focus of this event is to support an Appalachian State University student, this is a great opportunity to enjoy free food, network with other organizations, meet members of your community, and bid for items such as tickets for Tweetsie, gift certificates, a year-long pass at the dog park, and more! Students, staff, and faculty can donate a food dish, help gather items such as gift certificates or t-shirts for the silent auction, and/or attend the event this Friday at 7 p.m.

Diversity Series continues

The Office of Multicultural Student Development is pleased to announce the third installment of the 2011-2012 Diversity Lecture Series. All Diversity Lecture Series events are free and open to the public. “Religious Intolerance in America and the Challenge of Pluralism” is the topic Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the Blue Ridge Ballroom at 7 p.m. Can’t we all just get along? America is a “sweet land of liberty,” isn’t it? American narratives often celebrate the nation’s rich heritage of religious freedom. There is, however, a less told and often ignored part of the story: the ways that intolerance and cultures of hate have manifested themselves within American religious history and culture. Examining religious intolerance in America’s past, reminds us that this story has not disappeared as people continue to grapple with religious diversity and theological differences. Looking at this past can offer us some important insights into the challenge of pluralism. Lynn S. Neal earned her Ph.D. in Religious Studies from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She teaches courses in American religious history, religion and popular culture, and religious intolerance. She is the author of Romancing God: Evangelical Women and Inspirational Fiction (2006), and “Evangelical Love Stories: The Triumphs and Temptations of Romantic Fiction.” She is also the co-editor, with John Corrigan, of Religious Intolerance in America: A Documentary History (2010), and has published other works on this topic, including “Intolerance and American Religious History,” and “They’re Freaks!: The Cults Stereotype in Fictional TV Shows, 1958-2008.”

Humanities Series continues today

The 2011-12 Humanities Thematic Series: A Sense of Place continues today with a session entitled, “The Role of Place in Chinese Cinema and Chinese American Literature.” Speakers are: Holly E. Martin (ENG), “Manmade Spaces and Bicultural Identities: Maxine Hong Kingston’s The Woman Warrior and Tripmaster Monkey” and Kin-Yan Szeto (T&D), “Between Place and Trauma: A Study of Contemporary Chinese Cinema.” The session is at 5-6:30 p.m., Table Rock Room, Plemmons Student Union.

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Sustainability crucial in world of 7 billion 7 Billion: A Reality

October 31, 2011 marked the day the seven billionth baby was born on earth. With 70 percent of the planet covered in oceans, where are all these people living? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the majority of people - 1.3 billion, to be exact - live in China. The runner-up is India with 1.2 billion people, but India’s population is expected to surpass China’s by 2025. If you took seven billion steps along Earth’s equator, at two feet per step, you could walk around the world at least 106 times. How many of those 7 billion people would you pass along your way? Not everyone is celebrating this milestone. According to the Population Reference Bureau, the path to seven billion looks like this: The planet didn’t reach the one billion mark until 1800. It reached two billion in 1930 and from there, it took 44 more years to reach four billion and 17 years to reach both six and seven billion. No matter where you stand on population growth, one question remains - how can this planet sustain all these people? There’s that word again - “sustain.” One aspect of sustainability that doesn’t get as much attention is the social aspect. At the heart of sustainability is the fulfillment of human needs. Of those seven billion people, an estimated one billion go hungry every day - nearly one in seven people. Experts believe there’s enough food on the planet to feed everyone, but resources aren’t distributed evenly. Did you know that nearly half the world lives on $2 or less per day? That’s the cost of one cup of coffee at one of those name-brand coffee houses. According to the 2007 Consumer Expenditure Report, the average American spends almost $7 per day on food alone, which doesn’t account for housing or transportation costs. Think Global, Act Local - Think Local, Act Global November 13-19 is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week at Appalachian. This is a great chance to learn about two important issues that affect us both locally and globally. As the holiday season approaches, learn more about our interconnected global environment and how you can make a positive contribution. What would it be like if your access to food depended on random chance? On Tuesday, Nov. 15, guests to the Oxfam Hunger Banquet will enjoy a meal based on a randomly selected income level. This event is a great way to gain perspective on the challenges that 1 in 7 people around the world experience every day. In Watauga County alone, there are between 10 and 11,000 people living below the poverty level. How did we get here? Learn more about the events that plunge people into challenging economic levels at the Poverty Simulation Wednesday, Nov. 16. These are just two of several great events creating awareness. For detailed information on each event happening throughout the week, visit act.appstate. edu/hungerandhomelessness or sustain.appstate.edu/ events/945.

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Meghan Frick As of next year, in-state undergraduate students will be paying a lot more for something that’s worth a lot less. Tuition and fees at Appalachian State University will go up 12.3 percent, almost twice the UNC system’s recommended 6.5 percent cap. It’ll be reflected in an increase of about $914.52 per student. The thing is, the university is making a pretty common decision – they’re raising the price of a service they offer. And I’d be completely fine with that if the value of that service was going up, but it’s not. Not at all. Every day, the value of my college education drops exponentially. When I graduate in May, I’ll be lucky if I land a parttime paid internship, much less a full-time job that fits my skills and qualifications. And if I do manage to nail down a job in my major, I’ll be an exception to the rule – living a different life than most of the recent alumni I know, who are living with their parents and waiting tables and barely scraping a life together at a time when the whole world should be open to them. This isn’t happening because I chose an impractical major. If I was whining because my dual degree in ancient Russian literature and interpretive ice carving rendered me unemployable, I’d welcome you to laugh in my face. But I’m not. I’ll graduate with a degree in public relations – a booming, multibillion-dollar industry. But to give my degree any meaning whatsoever – to

have the slightest chance at gaining post-graduate employment – I’ve had to supplement with internships and freelancing and hours and hours clocked here, at the student newspaper. That’s really not something to complain about. I wouldn’t trade the hours I’ve spent in this office – or the hours I’ve spent downtown at the High Country Press, or the hours I’ve spent sending pitch letters and freelance invoices – for anything in the world. But it shouldn’t be necessary. My degree should have its own merit and its own worth, in and of itself. We can say that we came to college for education and enrichment and experiences – and I did, I really did. But ultimately, I came here to study a profession I could one day work in. It was a step on my path to being a productive – and yes, decently compensated – member of society. Right now, students are paying for a service that isn’t producing its intended results. And until that starts happening consistently, the university needs to find a way to make up for budget losses without relying on tuition and fees. There have been some attempts to save money creatively and become more efficient, like the decision to stop printing tuition bills and transmit them electronically. But in my opinion, there haven’t been nearly enough. The bottom line is simple. The university is simultaneously offering me a degree than means less than it ever has and charging me more for that degree than they ever have. Until they’ve exhausted every other avenue – and I don’t believe they have – I’m not okay with paying more. Frick, a senior public relations major from Columbia, S.C., is the associate editor for editorial content.

Hank Shell Our economy still hasn’t reached pre-9/11 levels of growth, unemployment was 9 percent in October and on top of it all undergraduate resident students at Appalachian State University may see their tuition rise almost $400 next year. That Sucks. The difficulty of getting a job right out of college has many of us wondering why the price of higher education is rising for North Carolinians. My opinion? It’s because the world isn’t what it used to be. Thanks to a little thing called globalization, North Carolinians aren’t just competing with other Americans. Most of us are now competing globally, but you don’t even have to look outside our borders to see that competition for graduate-level jobs has been rising. The Pew Research Center reported that the percentage of 18 to 24 year olds in the U. S. attending college reached an all-time high in October of 2008. Now many argue that the value of higher education is dropping. I don’t agree. Having a college education is more important than ever. The disparity in employment opportunities between those with degrees and those without will only continue to grow. So a college degree doesn’t mean what it used to? Of course it doesn’t. It’s not as exclusive as it used to be, so we can’t look at a degree as a one-way ticket to employment anymore. Grades alone aren’t a college education, and grades alone won’t pay for one, because being part of a university like Appalachian means

so much more than that. I don’t agree with a 12.3 percent increase in tuition, but with people like Virginia Foxx making decisions for us, students can’t expect many handouts. Rather, we as students in N.C. need to realize that as access to higher education grows elsewhere, we need to change our perception of the college degree. The college degree now requires more initiative. If you want to get a job out of college, find a career that’s actually in demand, and while you’re in college, get your money’s worth. The slumdog with an advanced engineering degree from IIT isn’t posting Asher Roth lyrics on his Facebook. He’s getting paid. Today the student is what makes the degree valuable, not the other way around, so take advantage of the resources that are only available to students on this campus. Oh wait – resources are dwindling you say? No overnight library? Tutoring shortages? Class sizes growing? Well there’s an answer. Rising tuition and fees. It’s hard to stomach an increase like the one recently proposed, and in a perfect world education would be free and everyone would have a job and I’d be a communist, but reality is what it is. The money that may or may not be gained by this tuition increase would be used to bolster the ranks of faculty that have been pared down by budget cuts, supplement the library budget that was absolutely raped in the name of austerity and revive the services that give an education from Appalachian so much potential. If you’re only going to college to make good grades, don’t expect to get your money’s worth. Shell, a senior journalsim major from Morganton, is the news editor.

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LGBT vigil a vehicle for change, remembrance

Appalachian State University’s campus will mark, for the second time, the tragedy of teen suicide this Monday. When the LGBT Center held its first Community Candlelight Vigil one year ago, it directly followed the suicide of 18-year-old Tyler Clementi, a Rutgers University freshman. This event sparked a nationwide conversation about the bullying of LGBT youth and the tragedy of related teen suicides. Clementi was not the first or the last teen to succumb to the awful pressure of his peers’ scrutiny and heartless cruelty - four more LGBT

teens committed suicide within weeks of his death. The Appalachian commends the LGBT Center for taking the initiative to commemorate a tragedy and recognize a problem - but more than that, it applauds the decision to continue the tradition this year. The second annual vigil will honor the lives of 14-year-old Jamey Rodemeyer and 15-year-old Jamie Hubley, both of whom committed suicide this year. And it will pay respects to teens whose tragic deaths never made headlines. It is commendable that this event will continue and it is crucial that we continue

to dedicate time and attention to the problem it highlights. Without public support and awareness of this issue facing millions of youth, their plight will not change. Appalachian’s campus is one that prides itself on inclusivity and diversity, in all of the ways these differences manifest themselves. The issue of LGBT teen suicides is not going to go away until our society makes serious changes. All young people deserve to live in a world where their sexuality is just one aspect of their lives - not a source of anguish or conflict. Until everyone can come

to terms with every aspect of their personality without being harassed or disrespected, it is our duty as humans and citizens to keep drawing attention to these tragedies. What happened to Clementi, Rodemeyer, Hubley and so many more is absolutely unacceptable - and it is equally unacceptable for us to stand silently by while it continues to occur. We have to speak up for people who desperately need our alliance and support - and the Candlelight Vigil is a place to start. The Appalachian strongly urges students to attend on Monday.

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WCU’s Catamounts vs. ASU’s Mountaineers

The matchup If consistency is a requirement for success, ASU hasn’t measured up. After defeating a Georgia Southern team that has dominated the SoCon, ASU fell to Furman last weekend - effectively squelching their chance at a seventh-straight conference title. One question remains: how will the Mountaineers react to an emotional victory and an emotional loss backto-back? Thankfully, Western Carolina has the worst record in the conference. They’re in the middle of a 1-8 season with only one victory, over DivisionII Mars Hill, and rank last in nearly every statistical category. The Catamounts have little to fight for. That being said, Western never shies away from an opportunity to play spoiler - especially against Appalachian State.

How ASU can win In the Furman loss, QB Jamal Jackson threw two interceptions and zero touchdowns. Though ASU had 399 total offensive yards to the Paladins’ 365, the two turnovers proved - as they often do - crucial in the outcome of the game. The fact that ASU only managed to put up 10 points is, with the offensive firepower they possess, far more troubling than their defensive miscues. On the season, the Mountaineers haven’t won a game when they’ve scored less than 14 points. This indicates that ASU isn’t defined as a defensive team and must rely heavily on offense - not a surprising fact for fans of Appalachian football over the past decade. ASU can and will defeat Western even if they play at 50 percent, but they do need a dominant performance if they want to return to the playoffs.

How WCU can win Western’s season has been marred by subpar performances. Polishing off the Catamounts has been a cakewalk for nearly every opponent. The team played Elon close in Cullowhee, but ultimately let a halftime lead slip and lost by a touchdown. Though Appalachian is more talented at almost every position, the Mountaineers are young and have proven that they are prone to make mistakes. Western will look for ways to exploit ASU’s inconsistency. If the Catamounts hold the Mountaineers under 20 points, who knows what could happen?

Mountaineers hope to send seniors off with a win against rival Western by JAKE AMBERG Sports Editor

ollowing a shocking second Southern Conference loss last weekend, a final home game against SoCon-worst Western Carolina (1-8, 0-7) appears to be just what the doctor ordered for the Mountaineers. The Catamounts rank last or nearly last in every statistical category except passing offense. They’ll enter Saturday’s game against a confident Appalachian team fighting for a home field advantage through the first few rounds of the playoffs. In what is often referred to as a rivalry, Appalachian has won six straight games against Western. The Mountaineers will honor their seniors during Saturday’s game and want to give one of the most talented senior classes in ASU history a proper farewell gift - a seventh defeat of the Catamounts. “It might be some of these guys’ last home games,” quarterback Jamal Jackson said. “We want to send them off the right way.” For senior running back Travaris Cadet, his last regular season home game marks a serious turning point in his life. When Cadet transferred in, the reality of someday leaving Appalachian State never felt real to him - he said he felt like his senior year would never come. “And look where I am today,” he said. “It’s November and I only have one month of school left and my senior year is here. I can say that I didn’t take advantage of all my opportunities, but I took advantage of most of my opportunities. But like Coach Moore says, ‘Almost right will get you killed,’ so I want to go out this year and win a national championship.” Appalachian will have to rely on Cadet Saturday. He was held in check last weekend along with wide receiver Brian Quick, who stands just eight yards away from breaking DaVon Fowlke’s career receiving yards record. “I never thought I would break any records here,” Quick said. “When you work hard, things like that happen.” As always, turnovers are a critical facet of the game. Western ranks second to last in SoCon turnover differential, having turned the ball over 23 times, but the Mountaineers still need to improve to avoid another upsetting loss. “Take care of the ball, plain and simple,” Jackson said. “[Last week], we didn’t take care of the ball and we didn’t score in the red zone.” Appalachian will face off against Western Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and the team’s conference title hopes are looking extremely slim. The Mountaineers will have to win their last two home games, then get a little help from the FCS playoffs selection committee, if they want to play another game at Kidd Brewer this year.

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Senior running back Travaris Cadet plows through Georgia Southern during their stellar game against the formerly No. 1 ranked team. Appalachian is looking for another win at Kidd Brewer stadium against Western Carolina Saturday.

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Senior right cornerback DeAndre Presley high-fives young Mountaineer fans on the field before Appalachian’s Oct. 29 game against Georgia Southern.

Around the Southern Conference Georgia Southern at Wofford

Elon at Furman

Samford at The Citadel

The Eagles (8-1, 6-1) will travel to Spartanburg to face the Terriers (7-2, 5-1) in a match-up that will almost certainly decide who will take the SoCon crown at the end of the year. Ga. Southern is coming off a less than impressive effort that saw them defeat the Citadel 14-12 last weekend in Statesboro, Ga. The Eagles were sloppy all game long, leading to nine penalties and three turnovers, which almost cost them the chance to control their own destiny for the SoCon Championship. Wofford is coming off a 42-24 win at Western Carolina. The game featured the top two scoring offenses in the SoCon, and Ga. Southern also leads the SoCon in scoring defense at 18.8 points allowed per game.

Coming off their bye week, the struggling Phoenix (4-5, 2-4) head to Greenville, S.C. to face the Furman Paladins (6-3, 5-2) arguably the hottest team in the SoCon. Elon has lost four of its last five games and its schedule won’t get any easier with just Furman and Appalachian State remaining. Furman is playing its best football of the season, coming off a 20-10 victory over App State. Senior quarterback Chris Forcier is coming into his own in his senior season and, after engineering impressive wins over Wofford, Chattanooga and App State, is making a strong late-season push for SoCon Offensive Player of the Year. Furman has only given up 12.6 points per game during its three-game winning streak.

The Samford Bulldogs (5-4, 3-4) will travel to Charleston to face The Citadel (2-5, 4-5) in a matchup of two teams trying to find something to build on for next season. Samford suffered a 24-9 setback to Chattanooga last weekend that saw the Bulldog offense struggle to put the ball in the end zone. The Citadel almost shocked the FCS world in a 14-12 loss to Ga. Southern last weekend. Even after having two first-half extra points blocked, the Citadel had a chance to take a one point lead with a 37 yard field goal attempt, but the kick was missed by Ryan Sellers. The Citadel will look to establish a running game that ranks third in the SoCon at 297.6 yards per game. The Citadel Bulldogs’ muchmaligned defense has only given up 11.6 points per game in their last three games.

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The bottom line This year’s battle for the Mountain Jug will fail, yet again, to be much of a battle at all. Western does not have much to play for and the Mountaineers are desperate to move up in the polls, something that can only be achieved with a dominating victory. Though the Catamounts may come out with some energy in the first quarter, it will eventually wear thin and ASU will go for the jugular. This game has “good old fashioned beat down” written all over it.

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1. North Dakota State 2. Montana State 3. Ga. Southern* 4. Sam Houston State 5. Northern Iowa 6. Lehigh 7. Montana 8. Appalachian State* 9. Wofford* 10. New Hampshire 11. Old Dominion 12. Towson 13. Maine 14. Harvard 15. Liberty 16. Illinois State 17. Delaware 18. Jackson State 19. James Madison 20. Tennessee Tech 21. Furman* 22. North Dakota 23. Indiana State 24. South Dakota 25. Central Arkansas *SoCon Member Source: soconsports.com