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In Focus: One Staff Member's Struggle

Monica Geraci - The Appalachian

ASU staffer Peggy Ellis embraces her son, Allen. Doctors found a hole in the teenager’s heart last summer.

N.C.’s insurance switch creates financial
dilemma for Ellis family

April Klaassen - Staff Writer

While students may be worried about pre-spring break exams and due projects, Peggy Ellis, a staff member in the political science and criminal justice department, worries whether or not her 14-year-old son will make it to the age of 30.


Academic Affairs Beat
Shorter academic calender OKed

Chris Bohle - Staff Writer

The University Registration and Calendar Committee wasted no time in changing Appalachian State University’s academic calendar to comply with the University of North Carolina system’s recently passed shorter semester legislation.


Police Beat

Raising student awareness focal point
of jaywalking effort
Over 350 verbal warnings have been given in 10 days

Becky DiVerniero - Staff Writer

Law enforcement officers are still looking to raise awareness about jaywalking, said University Police Chief Gunther Doerr during the department’s monthly crime awareness meeting last Wednesday.

 

 

 

Proposed Tuition Increase
Anti-tuition hike campaign delayed
due to BOT-chancellor link

SGA opted to save ammunition for UNC BOG vote

Sarah Newell - Staff Writer

Student Government Association President Xan Harrington said his decision to push back an anti-tuition increase proposal campaign until this week was based on his feeling it would have more effect on the University of North Carolina Board of Governors.


SGA Affairs Beat
Protection for student publications omitted from original proposal
Specific language protecting press added late Monday

Kristin Davis - Special Correspondent

A specific anti-censorship protection clause cited in the existing Students’ Bill of Rights was originally omitted in a new proposal that may be voted on by the Student Government Assocation senate tonight.



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