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SGA Beat: Your Vote 2002

Paul Sherar - Chier Photographer

(l-r) Eller-Williams backer Allision Neal in the student union and Wussow-Bayard supporters Mary Kate Bransford and Calvin Turner talk with a student Tuesday afternoon. Voting ends today at 5 p.m.

Campaign staffers labor through runoff
Workers joined campaigns for variety of reasons

Sarah Newell - Staff Writer

With the Student Government Association election drawing to a close today, campaign workers from the two remaining sides can finally begin to relax.


Academic Affairs Beat

Brantz to receive teaching award

Chris Bohle - Staff Writer

Dr. Rennie Brantz’s love of teaching and his ability to reach out to students has earned him the Award for Excellence in Teaching, an honor given by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors annually.


Business Affairs Beat

Turchin Center to open May 2003; inaugural show set

Carrie Baker - Staff Writer

The new Turchin Center for the Visual Arts is set to open May 2003, said Hank Foreman, director for the Turchin Center for Visual Arts.

 

Budget Crisis Update

Budget reduction plans could mean larger class sizes
Nearly 50 courses, some part-time
faculty could be cut

David Forbes - Staff Writer

Appalachian State University students may soon face larger classes, fewer instructors and reduced support if state officials order the implementation of budget reduction plans ranging from 1 percent to 4 percent.


Police Beat

Josh Brown - The Appalachian

Evita pears out of a patrol car window

K9s aid departments in sniffing out local crime

Becky DiVerniero - Staff Writer

The echo of barking reverberates through the Boone Police Department garage. A head pops up from the back of a police vehicle and big brown eyes search the area to see what is taking place. With her tail wagging and what could almost be construed as a smile on her face, six-year-old Evita is eager to start the day.


clubs - organizations beat

Elite Dancers a disappointing 13th at national competition

Crystal Thompson - Staff Writer

The Appalachian State University Black and Gold Elite Dancers placed 13th in Division I at the recent national competition.


 


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