Unessential spending frozen as state orders more budget cuts

John T. Bennett - Editor-in-Chief

Appalachian State University officials said Thursday all unessential-spending measures will remain frozen for two weeks after North Carolina lawmakers ordered the state-supported institution to slash 4 percent from its 2001-2002 base budget.

Dr. Harvey Durham, vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, said during the 14-day spending moratorium, the university will only release dollars for measures in which an invoice already exists to pay utility bills and to purchase classroom and laboratory equipment.

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Paul Sherar - Chief Photographer

Members of the ASU Greek community shuffle through the tailgate buffet line prior to the Mountaineers’ 27-18 loss to GSU Saturday.

Game day measures fail to affect Greek events

Carrie Baker - Greek Beat

Appalachian State University’s enforcement of the no-drinking policy at home football games did not greatly affect the Greek tailgating events Saturday.

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Recreation center awaiting approval

Robyn Dailey - Business Affairs Beat

Appalachian State University officials plan to build a new recreation center with total costs currently approximated at $20 million, said Joe Carter, director of University Recreation.

It will be built on Bodenheimer Drive below Mountaineer Apartments, a site that is currently occupied by tennis courts.

Josh Brown - The Appalachian

Dr. Andrew Koch, professor of political science and criminal justice, speaks during the International Relations Association-sponsored “War on Terror” forum held Thursday evening in Plemmons Student Union.

Assault on America: One month later

Kristin Davis - Academic Affairs Beat

Differences of opinion arose among several of the seven panelists who discussed issues of terrorism, religion and United States foreign policy in an International Relations Association-sponsored “War on Terror” forum Thursday night.