Businesses report drop in discount card use

Sarah Newell - Staff Writer

The majority of the businesses listed on the Student Discount Card this academic year have seen a decline in its use as compared to previous years. The restaurants listed on the Student Government Association-complied card have also noticed this drop.

Nate Grubbs - The Appalachian

Junior Sammy Summers takes advantage of his Student Discount Card at Expressions Tuesday evening. Senior Meghan Watterworth works the cash register. Expressions is one of the few businesses participating in the program that reported an increase in discount card use.

Setzer: Increase in applications expected next year

Kristina Egger - Staff Writer

The Office of Admissions at Appalachian State University hopes to receive 10,000 applications for the 2002-03 academic year, said Patrick Setzer, associate director for the Office of Admissions.

Becky DiVerniero - Staff Writer

The Appalachian State University Crime Prevention Department will be holding Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) classes for female students starting Monday.

Paul Sherar - Chief Photographer

Convocation Center officials announced late last week the track inside the Holmes Center will be accessible Mon.-Fri. from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Officials open Holmes Center track

Carrie Baker - Staff Writer

For the first time since the opening of the George M. Holmes Convocation Center, faculty, staff and students are being allowed to use the indoor track facilities.

Departments operating with sizeable cut already

Kristin Davis - Special Correspondent

With faculty salaries and positions a top priority for Appalachian State University officials, colleges and departments have had to absorb an approximate 15 percent cut in operating funds this year, said Dr. Harvey Durham, vice chancellor for Academic Affairs.