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Governor Perdue announces Solar Homestead Day by KELLI STRAKA Senior News Reporter

Governor Beverly Perdue attended a reception at the Appalachian House Friday, signing a proclamation declaring Oct. 28 as Appalachian State University Solar Homestead Day in North Carolina. “I was amazed and proud back in July when I saw what our ASU students were working on,” Perdue said during the reception. “So it didn’t come as a surprise to me when you beat both American and international universities as the People’s Choice in the Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon, or that your Solar

Homestead was a top contender, winning second place in the communications contest and third for architecture.” Dave Lee, Appalachian graduate and Solar Homestead communications coordinator, attended the ceremony as well. “I gave her a big hug,” Lee said. “This was the second time I met her. I got to show her around the headquarters and give her a tour when she first came to visit but yeah, I was nervous. It was a big deal.” Perdue met with the Solar Homestead team twice before the ceremony, once at Hardin Park Elementary School and once at the Solar Decathlon Headquarters. It was

her experience at the headquarters that really attracted her attention to the team, Lee said. “I think from her being there firsthand and seeing what we were doing and seeing how it really relates to the state’s goals – I think that made her realize the importance of it,” Lee said. For the Solar Homestead team and Perdue, it wasn’t the awards that made the project worth it. Rather, they appreciated the university’s opportunity to compete and represent sustainability at Appalachian. “I’m not just proud of what you’ve accomplished – designing and constructing this project – I’m also proud of how you

demonstrated the incredible spirit of North Carolina,” Perdue said. “You made the project come together on your own. You partnered with the private sector to raise funds, while other projects depended on government sponsorship.” Lee said he hopes Solar Homestead Day’s celebration will preserve the project’s mission in the future. “Hopefully, by everybody coming out and seeing the solar homestead wherever it is, bringing attention back to the house and making sure its original mission, which is to educate and inform the public, is still going on,” he said.

F.A.R.M. Café to debut in place of Boone Drug lunch counter by ANNE BUIE

Senior News Reporter

by MEGHAN FRICK Associate Editor, Editorial Content

fter 92 years on King Street, the Boone Drug lunch counter will close in December, making room for the Feeding All Regardless of Means (F.A.R.M.)

Café. The café is part of One World Everybody Eats, a national organization designed to relieve hunger at the local level. Under the nonprofit’s business model, diners can pay for their meal via donations or volunteer time at the restaurant, or they can choose not to pay for their meal. “Essentially it’s called a community kitchen, which is not a soup kitchen,” board member Linda Coutant said. “A soup kitchen might just be where you hand out free food to indigent people. But a community kitchen, on the other hand, is where everybody eats together.” Staffing and support for the café will be mostly volunteerbased, according to a press release. The organization will seek student support at an interest meeting in Plemmons Student Union’s McCrae Peak Room, to be held Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 5:30 p.m. “It’s easily accessible for students and it’s a good cause because it gives people who can’t pay for food the opportunity to give back by volunteering,” said Molly Thompson, senior public relations major and F.A.R.M. Café media relations liaison. “It’s a great way for students to help relieve hunger in Boone.” Although the closing of the lunch counter marks a new beginning for the community, it’s also an ending for its employees – including two Appalachian State University students. Junior appropriate technology major Ethan Hardin and senior history major Adam Frazier have worked at the historic drugstore’s lunch counter for over a year. Both said working at Boone Drug was a less-than-typical college work experience. “It has helped me get to know what people outside the college campus are like and see the locals and get to know them,” Hardin said. “It’s good experience to not just know the college crowd. There are a lot of opportunities to plug into the Appalachian community, but not a lot of chances to plug into the Boone community. So that’s been cool.” Although Frazier is disappointed about losing his job, he said he’s more upset for the women who have “devoted their lives” to the restaurant. “I like working with these women,” he said. “It’s a different perspective than just working with college students.” Hardin said that although the lunch counter has been consistently understaffed, it has helped him draw closer to his coworkers. “I don’t think I’ve had a work family that works as well as we do,” he said. “I’m going to miss the place, that’s for sure. I’m mostly going to miss the people I work with.”

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Junior appropriate technology major Ethan Hardin cleans tables at the Boone Drug lunch counter. Replacing the counter with the F.A.R.M. Café will cost Hardin and other employees their jobs when the space transitions in Dec.

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE F.A.R.M. CAFE? “I’m glad that something like that with a humanitarian vision of food service is going to be coming. I hope that they do well.” - Ethan Hardin, Boone Drug employee and junior appropriate technology major

“It’ll be nice for impoverished people – or the poor college students.” - Adam Frazier, Boone Drug employee and senior history major

“The concept of F.A.R.M. Café is a good one and the benefits of that will prove to be positive. The atmosphere… will prove to be similar to Boone Drug – friendly, family-type atmosphere and a sense of community.” - Scottie Prevost, Boone Drug employee

Student political involvement encouraged at Inform Yosef debate Tuesday, university political organizations square off on issues by ANNE BUIE

Senior News Reporter

Appalachian State University’s College Democrats and College Republicans clashed on a variety of topics at the Inform Yosef debate Tuesday night. Alpha Phi Alpha hosted the event, which covered topics ranging from budget cuts to Amendment One to Occupy Wall Street. “I got some new perspectives on both sides because I’ve never really paid too much attention to politics,” said Eric Eberspeaker, freshman management major. Freshman Betsy Broussard shared Eberspeaker’s opinion. “I’m learning more about the current issues that are going on right now,” Broussard said. In fact, many students said they found the debate illuminating and that, organizers said, was the point. “Making sure people are educated – that is the key, because you can’t make a vote if you’re not educated,” said senior Glenn Stedman, moderator and president of the Pi Nu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha. Another goal of the debate was to encourage students to vote in the local election next week. “We don’t care who you vote for, just go out and vote,” said Alex Stanley, a senior psychology major and College Democrats

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College Democrats President Lia Poteet (L) and College Republicans member Wes Gwinn (R) speak during Tuesday night’s debate. The event covered a range of political and social topics with the purpose of informing students and inspiring political discussion.

member. The last debate between the College Democrats and College Republicans happened during the 2008 presidential election. ”We knew we had a local election coming up a month or two after we had the idea and we thought that this would be a good way to get people involved in the politics,” Stanley said. Junior Lia Poteet agreed. “That’s why we really wanted this debate to be before elections – for exactly that reason, to encourage students to actively participate,” said the junior, a political science major and president of the College Democrats.

Poteet viewed the debate as a chance to prove that Republicans and Democrats can have civil discourse. “Politics doesn’t have to be a taboo subject filled with anger. It’s something we can talk about without animosity, it’s something we can still talk about while respecting each other’s opinions and each other,” she said. Nate Wright, junior business management and marketing major and chairman of the College Republicans, agreed with Poteet. “At the end of the day, we can still collaborate on something even though we have different philosophies,” Wright said.

Boone Brewing Company gets help from PR students by CATHERINE HAITHCOCK News Reporter

Five Appalachian State University students are working to bring a microbrewery – not currently permitted within town limits – to Boone. The students, public relations majors taking a senior capstone course, are assisting Boone Brewing Company in its attempt to relocate to the town. Todd Rice and Jeff Walker started the company – the brewery behind beers like Blowing Rock High Country Ale – in 2005. Although currently located in Vilas, they have been trying to relocate to Boone as long as they’ve had the opportunity to do so, group member Robert Wallace said. Currently, zoning restrictions and other town ordinances prohibit prospective breweries from locating within town limits. “North Carolina has more microbreweries than any state in the south,” Wallace said. “Bringing one here would just continue to help tourism, accumulate more income for the town and bring more jobs.” The group – public relations major Wallace, senior public relations and journalism major Stephen Efird, senior public relations major April Barrs and senior public relations major Emily Furfaro – meet with the brewery’s owners each Thursday morning to brainstorm ideas.

“Our whole goal as PR representatives is that there is a big misconception that people have been thinking for a long time regarding the Boone Brewing Company,” Wallace said. “I think the locals began to think that this company had no intention on bringing a microbrewery to Boone and no connection with the local area but instead were trying to exploit the name – which is far from true.” The group’s main approach involves utilizing social media. “When we started working for them, they had 64 followers on Facebook,” Efird said. “Now, we have almost 180.” Rice and Walker have been working closely with the Boone Town Council to take appropriate steps to revise the Unified Development Ordinance to accommodate microbreweries and craft breweries, Wallace said. “Zoning laws are changing now, so the company can probably locate into Boone within the next year and a half to two years,” Efird said. Wallace and the group, who anticipate working with the brewery into the spring semester, said the project has brought valuable professional experience. “Working with these guys has been great,” Wallace said. “For the first time in a job setting, I feel like our opinion as a group matters and it is the respected opinion. They actually are taking in our input and utilizing our ideas.”

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The old Presbyterian Church on Howard Street may look abandoned to passing students. The playground sits empty and untended, the surrounding fences are collapsing under their own weight and there hasn’t been a service there since last summer. But looks can be deceiving. Hidden inside the old church’s basement is a room filled with games, craft supplies, books and toys. The walls are covered with artwork and pictures of smiling children, and a large array of multicolored letters bids visitors welcome to “Kaleidoscopia” – the home of a unique program at Appalachian State University. “Kaleidoscope is an informal enrichment learning experience and it happens for five year olds to 12 year olds right now,” Program Director Bill Peacock said. For the children involved, that learning experience includes tutoring, field trips and a variety of

interdisciplinary activities. But it’s not the range of resources offered that sets Kaleidoscope apart – or even the fact that it’s completely free. “Kaleidoscope is the very latest version of what has been a pretty longstanding focus in the college of education, to provide an in-house, field lab experience,” Peacock said. Each semester, the Reich College of Education has around 350 students enrolled in its teacher preparation program, that each must be placed in field experience programs. Though multiple programs around the county help with the task, Peacock said Kaleidoscope – which began last summer – is the “homegrown” version. “It’s just this incredible array of all kinds of different experiences that kids get – that’s why we adopted the name,” Peacock said. “And of course, at the same time, the children don’t even know this is happening, really, but our future teachers are having this really rich opportunity to notice

and appreciate learning in this kaleidoscopic array of contexts.” Students are paired with an individual child and work on developing a relationship. “I love it,” said Christian Caudill, a junior art education major participating in Kaleidoscope this semester. “It’s a lot of fun and all of the kids are great.” One of her favorite parts of the program is the freedom of creativity, which she said is an important part of interacting with the children. “Not only is it beneficial to us students that are wanting to become teachers, but for the kids because they get to hang out with college students,” Caudill said. “They get to have good mentors and it’s a free program for the parents who can’t afford to have afterschool arrangements.” Zach Hypes is another aspiring art teacher in the program. “We want to provide enrichment programs, so we do a little bit of homework at the beginning – but we don’t make homework

our priority,” Hypes said. “It’s more about providing enriching experiences for the kids.” Hypes said the program teaches “intricacies” of working with children that can’t be taught in the classroom. “Hopefully this program can create a generation of teachers that’s more student-focused as opposed to teacher-focused learning – critical thinking and stuff like that, as opposed to just following directions and testtaking.” And the program also helps students grow more comfortable working in a student-focused learning environment, Hypes said. “A lot of times, when students want to go into teaching, they first want to fall back on the safety of a rigid learning environment where it’s highly structured, just because it makes it more comfortable for them,” he said. “But this makes students more comfortable working with kids in a looser environment, which I think school should ideally be.”

College of Business receives $1 million toward Center for Entrepreneurship by KELLI STRAKA Senior News Reporter

The Walker College of Business will soon add to its offerings the new Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship (TICE) thanks to a private gift of $1 million. Construction for TICE will begin in spring 2012 and be completed by fall 2012. The 1,700 square-foot space will be located in Raley Hall and features four offices, a student lounge, a meeting area and an incubator office space designed for students attempting to launch their own business, said Heather Dixon Fowler, director of the center for entrepreneurship. “We are in a very small space with temporary walls creating two offices for three people,” Dixon-Fowler said. “The gift that created the TICE will enable us to move to a full-scale facility.” The center currently receives no state funding and is supported entirely by private donations and occasional grants. The gift will provide extensive support for the next ten years of operating expenses, along with outreach services, events, programming and student travel, Dixon-Fowler said. The center is completely separate from academic entrepreneurship programs

offered by the university. It supports cocurricular programs like the Association of Student Entrepreneurs (ASE), the E-Store, community workshops, a student entrepreneur award and one-on-one consulting. “I feel like somebody’s got our back,” said Jayme Goodyear, senior management major and ASE president. “We’ve got funds that we can now push out into other departments of campus and bring in other majors into the world of entrepreneurship.” Goodyear’s organization, the ASE, will use the new TICE facilities for meetings and programming. “Hopefully having this new space will bring members in and get them more motivated about the program and hopefully bring in new students as well,” she said. Junior management major Jiris Toney is ASE’s social chair and runs a clothing line, ALTURNative Clothing Co., through the E-Store. He said the offerings due to be supported by the TICE have given him real-life management experience. “I can take something from a course and apply it and oftentimes, I’ve applied something from my business,” he said. “When it came time for me to do it in class, it was easy because I’ve done it myself.”

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DeGraw, Cook play at Farthing by MICHAEL BRAGG Lifestyles Editor

ppalachian Popular Programming Society (APPS) will host Gavin DeGraw and American Idol winner David Cook Friday, Nov. 11 at Farthing Auditorium, with Carolina Liar as the opening act. “I was a bit surprised because it has been a couple years since we have had some really big names here on campus, junior social worker major Casey Squires said. DeGraw recently released his latest studio album “Sweeter,” which he said is the “sexiest record he has ever made.” “There are songs, like the title track ‘Sweeter’ and ‘Radiation,’ those songs are just like the more aggressive, they’re rhythmic, they’re sexy and they’re massive,” he said. “I’ve never done any songs like that before in the past and put them on the record.” DeGraw said that unlike his previous album “Chariot,” he had more than one producer. In fact, he had four. “They all have a different approach, they all have different fortes and that’s one of the things that made the record. It’s very diverse,” DeGraw said. In addition to more producers, he said he had other artists write songs with him. “This record, I wrote most of the songs and I had cowriters on four of the songs,” he said. “Two of the songs were with Andrew Frampton and Natasha Bedingfield and two of the songs I wrote with Ryan [Tedder] from One Republic.” DeGraw said he and Tedder were driving through Nashville together one day and stopped at a recording studio to work on some material. The material they worked on together would later become the track “Sweeter.”

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DeGraw said he remembered this experience as the time he broke out of his usual songwriting and tried something new. He sang a random and offbeat lyric, and Tedder said he thought it should go in the song. “I was thinking to myself, but that’s so f--king rude, who says that?” DeGraw said. “We started laughing and I’m like, but it’s so damn funny.” DeGraw said the vibe backstage between himself, Cook and Carolina Liar has been good. “You got to remember, 90 percent of this gig is just hanging out backstage,” he said. “You perform for an hour and a half or whatever, but most of the gig, most of the tour, happens within the tour bus area. That’s your lifestyle, those are the people you are kicking it with. You want to make sure the vibe is good back there.” DeGraw said he has seen a good reception from each artist’s fanbase at the shows, but they’re not at the show just for that artist. “When you get out there on stage, you don’t want to feel like, oh, this part of the audience came for that artist, oh this part of the audience came for me and that part of the audience came from somebody else,” he said. Instead, Degraw said it’s best when the crowd is there for everyone performing, not just one person. “We’re not playing three different tribes up here. This is an opportunity to unify musically and have a good time and forget about the bullsh-t,” he said. “You want to get out there and just jam with everybody, because the whole purpose is to support live music.” Whitney Howard, chairperson for APPS’ Concerts Council, said there are tickets available for the show. “There was a rumor that we were sold out, but we are not,” Howard said. Tickets are still available in advance and are $18 for students and can be purchased at Farthing or at pas. appstate.edu. Tickets are $22 at the door for everyone.

Artist Information “Sweeter” by Gavin DeGraw was released Sept. 20 and is available on iTunes for $7.99. “This Loud Morning” by David Cook is the Idol winner’s second release and has a cover of “Don’t You (Forget About Me),” originally by 80s band Simple Minds and returned in “The Breakfast Club.” Sources: gavindegraw.com, davidcookofficial.com

Gavin Degraw (left) and David Cook (bottom) will perform at Farthing Auditorium Friday. Tickets are available to students in advance for $18 or $22 at the door.

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Nerd Network hosts Second Chance Prom

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Senior sustainable developement major Jessica Hustace sells tickets for the Second Chance Prom Tuesday afternoon. Second Chance Prom is this Saturday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Blue Ridge Ballroom.

App students get another shot at teen experience by KATARINA GRUSS

Intern Lifestyles Reporter

The Appalachian Nerd Network will sponsor its first Second Chance Prom Saturday, from 7 to 11 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union’s Blue Ridge Ballroom. Second Chance Prom provides an opportunity for those who missed prom – or didn’t get the experience they wanted – to try again. “I have a friend that didn’t attend our high school prom because he was gay,” said junior pre-professional biology major and LGBT Center volunteer Kevin Cortese. “He didn’t want to attend because he felt as though he would be criticized for the person he wanted to bring to prom. For that reason, he didn’t go. He missed out on prom because of the discrimination people would’ve given and Second Chance Prom is a way for people like him to have that experience he could never have.” The Nerd Network worked with the Women’s Center, LGBT Center, TransACTION and the Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) to plan Saturday’s event – and to choose a theme that could be left up to interpretation. “We didn’t want to pick a theme that would strictly reinforce traditional gender roles, gear toward one sexual orientation or have people not like the theme,” Nerd

Network President Jessica Hustace said. Students’ second chance at prom will feature all the trappings of the usual high school event – including a dessert table, photographer and free photo opportunities for couples. The Women’s Center will also host a formal wear drive as part of the event, collecting prom dresses, accessories and men’s attire to be donated to Watauga High School’s Pioneer Prom organization, which provides prom attire for Watauga students who otherwise would not be able to afford it. “The economy has hit home for everyone and Watauga is no different,” said Jennifer Whitehurst, the senior elementary education major who came up with the event. Students can donate to the collection drive at a contact table near Cascades Café from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day leading up to the event. Donations can also be brought to Second Chance prom or dropped off at the Women’s Center until Friday, Nov. 11. Tickets for Second Chance Prom are currently on sale in Plemmons Student Union, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Tickets are also available at the Women’s Center and LGBT Center. Admission is $5 in advance and $7 at the door. All proceeds benefit the Pioneer Prom organization.

Sophomore says goodbye to Appalachian, pursues country music career Jessica Schreck | The Appalachian

Sophomore communications major Kelly Seidel is leaving Appalachian to pursue her country music career in Nashville, Tenn. Seidel plans to play local shows and establish a following.

by WILL GREENE Intern Lifestyles Reporter

Kelly Seidel won’t have to worry about papers and tests much longer. The sophomore communication major, who once received a “not going to Hollywood” at an American Idol audition, will leave

Appalachian State University in thte spring to pursue a country music career in Nashville, Tenn. “I love the town of Boone and the people at Appalachian, but I don’t feel like this is the place for me to be right now,” Seidel said. “I just love music too much to not take advantage of my talents and the opportunities I have right now.” The move to Nashville isn’t the first attempt at music stardom for Seidel – she tried out for American Idol at age 16, when the Fox show was in its fifth season. “It was right after Carrie Underwood won and she’s a country artist as well,” Seidel said. “I just thought – if she can do it, then why can’t I?” Seidel made it to auditions but was not selected as a cast member. But instead of letting the setback get her down, she kept playing and writing music. “When I think of Kelly, I think of three things: passion, love and music,” friend Caitlin Roberts said. “Her music has made me laugh, cry and everything in between.” Upon arriving in Nashville, Seidel plans to play local shows and establish a following in the country music hub. She’ll also be working and performing with Appalachian graduate Chris Stevens. “Kelly has a lot of potential,” Stevens said. “If she keeps going where her heart takes her, I think the sky is the limit.”

Want to check out Seidel’s music? Find her four-song, self-titled EP at myspace.com/kellyseidel, or watch her videos at youtube.com/rascalgirl99.

For Seidel, who counts Brad Paisley and Adele as influences, music is more than a career – it’s personal. “I try to put as much thought into my lyrics as possible and if the people listen to the words and emotion I put into the performance, I think people will start to listen to my songs,” she said. “I think the idea of a stranger listening and relating to a song I wrote on my bedroom floor is awesome.” Although the choice she’s making is a big one, Seidel said she’s confident in her decision. “I think I’m doing the right thing by going to Nashville,” she said. “If the fans listen to what I have to say and bring to the music scene, there’s no limit to where I can go.”

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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 and memoirist Robert Goolrick, “A Reliable Wife,” “The End of the World As We Know It,” will speak at 7:30 p.m. today in the Table Rock Room of Plemmons Student Union. Craft Talk: Writing Memoir will be held from 2 until 3:15 p.m. at a location TBA. 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.

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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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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 Union, beside McAllister’s Deli. Visit us at www.peercareer. appstate.edu. The Career Development Center offers many resources to assist you in your job and internship search skills. Career Counselors will help you build a professional resume, cover letter, and help develop your interviewing skills. Students can utilize Career Gear, (careergear.appstate.edu), our new and improved career management system, to schedule career counseling appointments, post resumes, search for jobs and internships, sign up for on campus interviews, research employers, identify employer mentors and stay up to date with career center events and fairs. Learn about all of the great resources in the CDC at careers.appstate.edu.

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A licensed attorney is available to answer your questions, provide advice, and make referrals. This service is offered free of charge to any Appalachian State University student. Contact the Student Legal Clinic if you have a traffic ticket, a minor criminal charge, a question about your lease or the conditions in your off-campus apartment -- or any other issue or problem that you need legal help with. The Student Legal Clinis is located in Room 221of the Plemmons Student Union. Call (828) 262-2704 for an appointment. It’s fast and easy! Appointments can usually be scheduled within a few days.

Financial Aid questions?

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.

Writing scholarships offered

The competition for Appalachian State University’s Marian Coe Scholarship in Creative writing is underway. All students planning to enroll for spring 2012 may apply for the $400 scholarship in fiction, creative non-fiction and playwriting. Competition for Appalachian’s John Foster West Scholarship in poetry is underway. Students planning to enroll for spring 2012 may apply for the $500 scholarship. The deadline for submissions is 4 p.m. Nov. 7, with entries delivered to the English Department Office, second floor, Sanford Hall. Judge for the final competition is Jim Minick, author of Blueberry Years, A Memoir of Farm and Family, and winner of the SIBA Best Nonfiction Book of the Year Award. He has published numerous other works and teaches at Radford University. To apply, submit a file folder or envelope with 3 collated, stapled copies each of either a short story, or piece of creative non-fiction (memoir). If you choose to submit in the playwriting category, please limit your entry to a one-act play. Play scripts must be submitted in a standard format. You may submit in both the Poetry and Prose competitions, but please keep the applications separate. Please double-space prose; number pages and staple them. Please write your name, ASU Box, email and telephone number on the first page of each entry. The winner will be notified and results will be posted by Dec. 7. The scholarship honors the memory of fiction writer Marian Coe. Please contact Joseph Bathanti (262-2337/bathantjr@appstate.edu) with any questions.

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.

Who’s Who for 2011-2012

Each year, Appalachian State University participates in the Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges Program. This program recognizes students for academic and leadership excellence. Students are selected for this honor based on the following criteria: scholarship abilities, participation and leadership in academic and extracurricular activities, citizenship and service to the community and Appalachian State University, and potential for future achievement. Currently enrolled undergraduate students who have earned at least 75 semester hours prior to fall semester, 2011; have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50; and have not been previously elected to Who’s Who are eligible for nomination. The selection procedure offers students the opportunity to nominate themselves. The nomination packet includes: Instructions for Nomination and the Biographical Data Sheet. This packet may be downloaded from www.studentdev.appstate.edu by choosing Leadership and Service Awards, and then selecting Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges. This packet may also be picked up from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Development, 109 B. B. Dougherty Administration Building. Please return nominations to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Development, Room 109, B. B. Dougherty Building. When you submit electronically, your nomination will automatically be returned to us. Nominations close at 5 p.m., Nov. 9.

Run the Gobbler!

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“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. Please note that participants are not guaranteed a race t-shirt if registering after Oct. 31. 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. 3, 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, Nov. 1-18 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 between November 1 - 18 . If you would like to sponsor a box for your department or area, please contact the above number to make arrangements for delivery.

Retrospecitive honors Scarlata

Art Opening for “John Scarlata: Living In the Light: A Retrospective & Other Works” will be held today from 7-9 p.m. in the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, Galleries A & B This special event is dedicated to the educator and photographer, John Scarlata, in honor of his retrospective exhibition “Living in the Light”. John served as the chair of the photography program in the Department of Technology, at Appalachian State University from 1999 until 2010. Join special guest lecturers as they provide an in-depth conversation about the life and work of this artist who dedicated his life to his art form and the teaching of others. A reception for participants will immediately follow the lecture from 8-9pm in Galleries A & B. Complimentary food and beverages will be served. This exhibition, organized by family, friends and colleagues, will feature works by distinguished Southern photographer John Scarlata (1949 - 2010).

Leadership minor interest sessions

Interest sessions will be held for students interested in learning more about the Leadership Studies Minor and the leadership courses taught out of the HPC department. Sessions will be held in the Rhododendron Room, 2nd Floor of the Plemmons Student Union on Monday, Nov. 7, 4 p.m.; Tuesday, Nov. 8, 4 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 9, 4 p.m. The sessions should last 30 minutes. For more information, contact Jim Street at streetjl@appstate.edu. You can also set up an appointment with Jim by visiting the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership in the Plemmons Student Union Room 219 or by calling 262-6252.

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” on Thursday, Nov. 10, 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.

‘Occupy’ teach-in planned

A teach-in and general assembly titled “We are the 99 Percent” will be held in room 114 Belk Library and Information Commons on Wednesday, November 9, at 6:30 pm. The session will include presentations on the causes of the current financial crisis in the U.S., the criminal nature of bank and financial institutions’ fraud, and the nature of the Occupy Wall Street Movement. There will also be ample time for audience discussion and brainstorming about the future. In the spirit of the Occupy Wall Street Movement, this session is not being sponsored by any specific organization or unit inside or outside the university, nor is it aligned with any political party or philosophy. The university and local communities are invited to this free and openly democratic event. Further information may be found on the Facebook page for Occupy Boone or by contacting Gregory Reck in the Department of Anthropology.

‘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 runs two weeks with performances Nov. 3-5 and 10-12 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees on Nov. 6 and 13 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.

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The Listening Post welcomes students to talk

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Listening Post volunteers Judith Phoenix and David Kline talk to Boone resident Susan Beasley in Plemmons Student Union Tuesday afternoon. The Listening Post sets up a table every Tuesday for those passing by to discuss any topic of interest.

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Smiles, hugs and laughter were shared at the Listening Post Tuesday afternoon in Trivette Dining Hall, when sophomore elementary education major Brittany Leadbetter stopped by to chat to Listening Post volunteers. “I feel like I can talk about anything [with them],” Leadbetter said. “It always makes me feel happier.” The Listening Post is nestled between the Looking Glass Gallery and Multi Cultural Center in the Plemmons Student Union every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and in Trivette every Wednesday at the same time.

Listening Post Volunteer Harless Wright said he recalled times when students sat down at the Listening Post not to talk, but just for a snack. “Twenty minutes or 30 minutes later, they would leave,” Wright said. Volunteers agree the free snacks attract many students, but the Listening Post is more than just a place for refreshments. “The Listening Post is a safe space for individuals to express their feelings in a respectful environment free of judgment,” according to listeningpostinc.org. Manning the Listening Post are volunteers trained to listen to students and even faculty members, volunteer David Kline said.

Many students go to the Listening Post when they feel burdened by classwork and relationships with significant others or roommates; others go just to sit and chat, Kline said. The Listening Post of Appalachian State University was initiated nearly three years ago, said Tommy Brown, Presbyterian Campus Minister of the Presbyterian and Episcopal Campus Ministry of ASU. The Presbyterian Episcopal Campus Ministry sponsors it, which is a partnership of six local Presbyterian and Episcopalian congregations in Watauga County. “We’re here because of faith, but it’s not to press faith,” Brown said.

The Listening Post is a good place for students to talk because the volunteers have age and wisdom, and are there for students without having a relational agenda, he said. Listening Post volunteer Harless Wright said the volunteers’ varied backgrounds and vast experiences enable them to relate to students. “They want people who have been there, done that and got the t-shirt,” he said. Wright and his wife have volunteered at the Listening Post for many years and said they thoroughly enjoy socializing with today’s youth every week. “I’m energized by students,” he said. “It charges my battery.”

Charles Maynard to tell ‘Stories Out of App grad will the Blue…Ridge Parkway’ to Appalachian open for High What inspires Charles Maynard Country Comedy

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High Country Comedy will hit Farthing Auditorium Thurs. Nov. 10, featuring standup acts from Comedy Central regulars Bret Ernst and Dov Davidoff. Comedians Bo Presano and Andrew Lisa will perform as well, and Appalachian graduate “Crazy Boris” will open the show. “I didn’t want to be one of the middle-aged, blank-eyed zombies with coffee stains on their shirts, shuffling to and from jobs that they hate but don’t know how to leave because they settled,” Lisa said of his decision to pursue a career onstage. “Comedy is really difficult but I can drink while I work, no one tests me for drugs and there’s no uptight human resources lady monitoring my Facebook page.” The audience can expect a certain hairraising mispronunciation “I didn’t want during his show, Lisa said. to be one of the That’s right. He’s talking about the word middle-aged, blankeyed zombies with “Appalachian.” coffee stains on “I got married in North Carolina and I know people their shirts, shuffling to and from jobs there use a soft ‘a’ sound,” Lisa said. “In New York, we that they hate but say “App-a-LACHE-in,” don’t know how to with the hard ‘a.’ No one leave because they in my neck of the woods settled.” pronounces it the way the locals do.” Andrew Lisa “Crazy Boris,” an Comedian Appalachian alumnus who chooses not to reveal his real name, is the show’s opening act. Known for his accordion-playing skills, Boris has been in the standup business for two years. “I have several personas in my comedy routine, such as Medieval, Cowboy and Jamaican,” he said. “I originally wasn’t going to use the accordion but I figured it would let me stand out from other comics.” Boris got his start performing at local businesses’ comedy nights while he was a student at Appalachian. “My first show was at the now-relocated Koncepts Hookah Bar and this will be my first comedy show with names as big as Dov and Bret,” he said. High Country Comedy was founded by Dan “Damage” Catron, also the founder of Damaged Goodz Entertainment. The concept of Damaged Goodz is to provide a performance structure for new comedians, said Catron, who initiated his comedic career in Naples, Fla. after seeing a need for a standup comedy venue in the area. “Right now, people need to laugh and they need to do it cheaply,” Catron said. “If this show sells well, we plan on having three or four shows like this in Boone every year.” Tickets are $15 for students and $20 for all others, and can be purchased online at pas.appstate.edu/tickets.

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Intern Lifestyles Reporter

Storyteller Charles Maynard will come to campus Friday, telling stories in Plemmons Student Union’s Roan Mountain Room from 7 to 9 p.m. Maynard’s stories center around the culture, community, folk and folklore of the Blue Ridge Parkway, according to a press release. “I always enjoy coming to Boone to be able to hike in the mountains and to drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway,” Maynard said. “Appalachian State offers so many opportunities for students to connect with the region, both academically and physically.” Maynard is no stranger to the Parkway – or to storytelling. As a published author, he is the author of 28 books – several of which center around national parks. On Friday, he’ll share stories and knowledge surrounding the folklore of the Parkway and surrounding mountains. “Students will meet Appalachians in a humorous and effective way,” Maynard said. “They’ll laugh and cry and most of all celebrate the region. Gee, that sounds like a reviewer wrote it – doesn’t it? Oh, well. I hope that’s what happens.” The event is sponsored by the Appalachian State University Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the first and only university chapter of the Friends organization. “The Parkway is really made up of the voices and culture of the people who have been touched by it in some way,” advisor Heather Preston said. “In some way, the Blue Ridge Parkway is part of all of our stories, whether we know it or not.” Preston said she’s looking forward to hearing Maynard’s stories at the event. “Storytelling is one of the coolest ways to connect with the people and the places that have come before us and it lets us examine who and where we are now,” she said. Senior history major and Friends member Megan Northcote said she hopes the event will help people develop a love for the Parkway.

The music, the stories, and songs of the Appalachians. The physical beauty of the mountains. The culture of the Appalachians. The incredible people. The history of the mountains. Source: Charles Maynard

Courtesy Photo | Megan Northcote

Storyteller Charles Maynard will be entertaining students on Nov. 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Roan Mountain Room in Plemmons Student Union. Admission is free.

“This region is so incredibly rich with local mountain traditions such as quilting, old-time mountain music, storytellers and many other family traditions,” Northcote said. “Hopefully, by attending local events like the Charles Maynard

storytelling, younger generations will develop a greater appreciation for the region and work to preserve these local traditions for future generations to enjoy.” The event is free and refreshments will be provided.

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Students should play part in hunger relief, lend time to F.A.R.M. Café Around seventeen percent of people in northwest North Carolina don’t know where their next meal is coming from. This is a fact we, at The Appalachian, can’t live with. But instead of giving people a handout, we encourage students to support sustainable, long-term, local solutions to the problem of hunger – and we’d like to recommend the F.A.R.M. Café. The nonprofit eatery – an acronym for Feed All Regardless of Means – recently secured the diner side of Boone Drug, and plans to open in April 2012. The café is part of a national movement known as One World Everybody Eats, which strives to feed everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The movement currently supports 17 active restaurants across the

country, along with 25 to 30 in the planning stages. What sets the F.A.R.M. Café apart from other solutions to food hardship is that it’s a hyper-local solution to an international problem. F.A.R.M. Café operates on the idea that there are no set prices – rather, each item has suggested prices. Customers can choose to pay more or less than the suggested price, to volunteer in exchange for their meal, or to pay nothing at all. In other restaurants following this business model, it’s been found that about 80 percent of customers pay regularly. The menu changes each day based on what local produce is available and portion sizes are based only on individual appetites. Composting, as well as custom portion sizes, allows for reduction in waste. There’s clearly a solid plan

in place for the operation of F.A.R.M. Café. However, there are still a few roadblocks in the way. Handicap restrooms need to be installed in the Boone Drug location, calling for more money than originally anticipated. And before the café opens, a solid volunteer base is needed to help with food prep, cooking, serving and cleaning. With only one employee – the chef – volunteers are vital the success of the operation. We’d like to encourage students to help the F.A.R.M. Café in any way they can – whether that’s donating or signing up for volunteer time once the establishment opens. An interest meeting will be held Nov. 8, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union’s McCrae Peak Room. Without at least 50 volunteers in place, the

F.A.R.M. Café won’t be able to open as scheduled. “It’s been said that the student body could make us or break us,” board member Linda Coutant said. “They’re either there to help and could really get this going with the idealism of local solutions to global problems, or they just might come from a free meal. But I believe more strongly in our student body here at Appalachian, that that is not what they’re about – that they’re about creating change and making this a better world.” The F.A.R.M. Café is a progressive idea that could have an immense impact on hunger in Watauga County. But the success of the endeavor depends on the volunteers. We urge you to be a part of the solution. Volunteer your time, talents, or funds to the new F.A.R.M. Café.

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“Politics doesn’t have to be a taboo subject filled with anger. It’s something we can talk about without animosity, it’s something we can talk about while respecting each other’s opinions and each other.”

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Cycling paradise? Not for commuters

There’s no doubt we live in a mecca for mountain biking and back road biking. But when it comes to bicycle commuting to and from campus, we have a long road (with no shoulder) ahead of us. On a map, it looks easy to snake through back roads from my apartment to campus. One try convinced me it wasn’t a good idea. Though it’s only a third of a mile to get from Old Bristol to Oak Grove on Hwy 421, it’s a few minutes of risking life and limb. Students have told me about the stress of trying to commute by bicycle. The choices seem to be – boldly assert oneself into the lane of traffic (and trigger the ire of motorists), hang tightly to the shoulder (with a greater degree of risk) or ride on a sidewalk (if there is one). None of these are very good options. Graduate student Jamie Trowbridge doesn’t have a car, so he commutes around town on a bicycle. He points out that you can tell how well a place is suited for bicycle commuting by the demographics of bicyclists in town. Look around and notice who’s biking into campus. Are they men and women of all ages or do they seem to be exclusively young, bold and confident types? “The number one way to get more people to bike is to build more bike lanes,” Trowbridge said. A few miles of bike lanes on the east and west corridors coming into Boone would have a significant impact on commuter biking. But building bike lanes and paths isn’t something Appalachian can do on its own. We’d have to work cooperatively with the town and county. What’s clear is this – as Boone is growing by leaps and bounds, there is plenty of effort taking place to create an infrastructure for more automobile traffic. Are any steps being taken to include bike travel as an option? This week I’m trying to find out whether a significant number of potential bicycle commuters choose not to bike into campus because the routes don’t feel safe. If this is important to you, let us know by commenting on this column on myfootprint.appstate.edu. And if you’d like to get involved with a group working to make Appalachian a more bicycle-friendly university, contact the Office of Sustainability at sustainability. appstate.edu. Doug Willson Appropriate technology graduate student Office of Sustainability

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Freshmen: savor independence, avoid recklessness

Casey Suglia As freshmen, we are fearless. And it scares me. Between late night Adderall benders studying for our first college exams and jumping off waterfalls for entertainment, there’s no doubt that we believe we’re invincible. The amount of people I see (and hear) running around my dorm past midnight on a Wednesday is astonishing. Gone are the bed times we once knew and loved. Now, sitting in the hallways until the wee hours of the morning and calling our hall mates at 1 a.m. demanding hugs is the norm. Believe me, it’s happened to me more than once. I understand it’s only been

two months and a few days since we got our first taste of freedom and life away from our parents’ watchful eyes and ears. This newfound freedom is liberating and intense and I have loved every minute of being my own person. But the novelty hasn’t worn off yet for many of my peers. It’s starting to get old and it’s starting to frighten me more than any Halloween haunted trail ever could. On one occasion in particular, I saw 10 people squeeze into a college beeper’s car on a Friday night. No big deal – except this beeper’s car legally sat six. As I watched my acquaintances pile into this death trap, I couldn’t help but imagine the worst. They got to the party and back to the dorm untouched, but examples like these are the kind you see in Allstate commercials. We think it will never happen to us, but at the rate we’re going, it won’t be long before these dramatizations become

reality. We need to step back and realize that all actions have consequences. Although nothing terrible has happened to us (yet), we need to be aware that we can’t always get away with everything. There will have to be that moment where we wake up from our newfound, independence-filled haze and realize that we are – shockingly – not invincible. With the lack of sleep we’re experiencing when we stay up until dawn, we aren’t doing our bodies or minds any good. There’s only so much sleep deprivation and liver damage our bodies can handle before our freespirited, wild and crazy actions begin to take their toll. “When adults say, ‘Teenagers think they are invincible’ with that sly, stupid smile on their faces, they don’t know how right they are,” young adult author John Green said in his book, Looking for Alaska. “We need never be hopeless because

we can never be irreparably broken. We think that we are invincible because we are. We cannot be born and we cannot die.” We live our new, adult, college lives without any fear and I applaud us on being headstrong and brave. This is the moment where we can be invincible and being a freshman in college is a pretty legitimate excuse for doing so. So live life to its fullest – but be aware of the effects your actions have on you and those around you, before it’s too late. Our fearlessness is slowly turning into recklessness. Become aware of your actions before we learn that hard way that immortality is something that only belongs to super humans. We aren’t immortal. We aren’t invincible. We are simply college freshmen.

Suglia, a freshman journalism major from Pinehurst, is an intern lifestyles reporter.

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Furman Paladins vs. ASU’s Mountaineers

The matchup After bringing down the No. 1 Georgia Southern Eagles, Appalachian State faces another tough challenge this weekend when they travel to Greenville, S.C. to take on Furman. Of the three conference games remaining, the Paladins appear to be the biggest threat standing between the Mountaineers and a seventh straight conference title. Appalachian played its best all-around game of the year Saturday and appears to be rounding into form just in time for the FCS playoffs. Quarterback Jamal Jackson has embraced the starting role and is utilizing his best weapon, 6’5” receiver Brian Quick. Jackson, who became the first Mountaineer ever to throw for 200 or more yards in his first three career starts, will have to be sharp against a Furman defense that allows only 151.1 passing yards per game, the third best in the SoCon.

How ASU can win

Issues the Mountaineers have faced this season: missing tackles, letting small yardage plays go for big gains and looking uninspired on defense. Last Saturday though, ASU looked like a completely different team – giving the Eagles nothing, thanks in large part to exceptional performances from cornerback Demetrius McCray and linebacker Brandon Grier. If the defense plays with the same intensity and the offense continues to grow, Appalachian should have no problem putting away the pesky Paladins. Running back Travaris Cadet, who was held in check last week, will play after being limited in practice this week.

ppalachian can give a lot of credit for its thrilling 24-17 win over Georgia Southern to its strong defensive effort, led by a talented group of linebackers. It’s been a tumultuous season, marred by Demery Brewer’s season-ending injury and Lanston Tanyi’s suspension. But juniors Jeremy Kimbrough and Brandon Grier have rallied a Mountaineer defense that appears to be playing its best football of the season. Kimbrough, Appalachian’s starting middle linebacker, is called upon to do everything for the Mountaineers. He’s considered the heart of ASU’s defense and has put together one of the best seasons of any player on the squad. Kimbrough played the game of his career earlier this season against Chattanooga, recording 11 total tackles and two sacks, and returning an interception for the game’s eventual winning touchdown. Despite being suspended during Appalachian’s loss at Wofford Oct. 1, Kimbrough has returned with a vengeance, piling on 36 total tackles since. Kimbrough is responsible for making sure App’s defense is ready for every play. “I just try to get everybody lined up and communicate to the defense what offensive plays are about to come,” Kimbrough said.

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Appalachian State junior defensive back Troy Sanders (L) and junior linebacker Jeremy Kimbrough (R)take down Georgia Southern quarterback Jaybo Shaw. Last Saturday’s game marked the first time in 12 years that the Mountaineers have beaten a top-ranked team.

Fellow starter Grier has seen improvement from the defense from week to week. “Everybody is playing real well. Each week we get better and better. Everybody knows where everybody else is at on the field, we’re just becoming one on the field,” Grier said. After giving up over 500 yards of offense in the season opener, the defense became hungry for improvement. “Everybody just got more hungrier,” Grier said. “We took

V-Tech as a sign that everybody needed to step it up. I think everybody learned from that game.” Perhaps the most impressive thing about the Mountaineers’ linebackers has been the nearly seamless transition between players when coaches sub them out. Appalachian has seen contributions from nine different linebackers this season. “We actually practice that, when a guy comes out and a guy comes in for him,” Kimbrough said. “It gives us a lot of depth. Just in case a

guy goes down, we have a guy who can come in for him who has game experience.” The Mountaineers’ rush defense seems to have turned the corner. After giving up 661 rushing yards to Wofford and The Citadel combined, ASU has limited opponents to just 219 ground yards since. With strong play from players like Kimbrough and Grier, Appalachian may just have the defense it needs to put together a championship run.

Volleyball’s Kasey Sauls leads them from day one

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Kasey Sauls has been a leader for Appalachian volleyball since she stepped on the floor. “I started my freshman year,” Sauls said. “I split time with a senior and that was just a really terrible season. We only had, like, three wins. But my sophomore year, I was the only setter on the roster and that was definitely a growing season. Definitely gained a lot of confidence that year.” Sauls was head coach Matt Ginipro’s first recruit

at ASU and he had no doubts she’d be good. “Is she the most technical setter I’ve ever coached?” Coach Ginipro said. “Absolutely not. But she’s got all those intangibles: the energy, the excitement, the leadership and she had that four years ago and that has been the biggest reason for her success.” Sauls and senior Maggie Seeds have been teammates since freshman year and roommates for three years. She said they’ve always gotten along – and have shared a lot of memories together.

“She brings a lot of experience,” Seeds said. “She’s really good with her eyes. She always knows what the other side of the court is doing, which is something not a lot of us can bring. Energy, all the time. She’s one of the most vocal people. She brings fun.” Ginipro said his funniest memory of Sauls is a time when she thought she had swine flu and came to practice in a mask – but his best is when they climbed the rankings from fifth to second her sophomore year, when she was the only setter on the roster.

The team was playing Elon and App ended up winning in five matches. “I remember her setting the ball and our outside hitter going up and hitting it off the block,” Ginipro said. “After I shook Elon’s coach’s hand, the first person I saw was Kasey and she was just bawling and she just tackled me in this big, huge hug.” But, as there usually is in athletics, there was more to the story. “What I didn’t see until I watched the video was that when you see Kasey set the ball and go and cover, as soon as the ball goes off the

block, she just collapses on the ground,” Ginipro said. “All of the pressure she had put on herself, being the only setter and getting us to second place – that all rushed out after that play.” Now a senior, the setter from Kansas just hit 3,000 assists – making her sixth in ASU volleyball history. “I’ve never really been one to look at personal goals like that, numberswise,” Sauls said. “But it’s definitely a milestone that I realize is important and have received a lot of good attention from it. It’s just neat to be a part of App history.”

Around the Southern Conference Chattanooga at Samford

The Citadel at Georgia Southern

The Mocs (4-5, 2-4) will travel to Samford looking to bounce back from a tough 14-7 loss at home to Furman last weekend. Freshman Terrell Robinson had more interceptions (2) than completions against Furman. Samford (5-3, 4-2) is coming off an easy 52-24 victory over a struggling Western Carolina. Sophomore running back Fabian Truss led a balanced rushing attack for the Bulldogs, with 99 yards on 12 carries and a touchdown. Samford was able to run for 303 yards as a team, and senior quarterback Dustin Taliaferro finished 14-25 with 160 yards and a touchdown through the air.

The Citadel (4-4, 2-4) travels down to Statesboro to face an angry Ga. Southern (7-1, 5-1) team, which just lost its first game of the season to Appalachian State. The Bulldogs head into the contest on the heels of a 41-14 blowout win over the Virginia Military Institute. The Citadel ran for 380 yards on 58 carries as a team. Ga. Southern is coming off a 24-17 loss that saw their triple option attack held in check for the first time this season. The Eagles only managed 160 yards on 51 attempts against ASU, and considering they had been routinely getting over 400 yards rushing a game this season, it shows what a great job the Mountaineer defense was able to do last weekend in Boone.

Wofford at Western Carolina

In a matchup of two teams who are heading in different directions, Western Carolina (17, 0-5) will look to stop a Wofford (6-2, 4-1) team that controls its own destiny in the SoCon Championship. Western is coming off another double-digit loss in which Samford was able to do almost anything it wanted on offense in route to its 5224 victory. Senior quarterback Zac Brandise was a bright spot for the Catamounts, finishing 16-32 for 196 yards and two touchdowns through the air. Wofford cruised to a 48-28 victory that saw the Terriers run for 465 yards on 61 carries. Junior fullback Eric Breitenstein pummeled the Phoenix defense to the tune of 217 yards on 28 carries. The junior had four rushing touchdowns last week.

How Furman can win Quarterback Chris Forcier will lead Furman’s formidable pass offense against ASU. Forcier will look to exploit a defense that has been focused on stopping the triple option for the past few weeks. Though ASU is coming off a huge victory, they cannot become complacent and let Furman catch them by surprise.

The bottom line

ASU has the talent, drive and confidence to bury a mediocre Furman team. It has taken eight games and two losses for the Mountaineers to truly discover what they are capable of – and a loss to the Paladins would be a huge setback. Ultimately, Coach Moore won’t allow his team to lose focus. The Mountaineers will defeat Furman handily.

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