Feb. 20, 2003 Online Since 1996 Vol 77 No. 36
Our Perspective... Basketball gives fans something to cheer for
Mountaineers look towards the ‘Big Dance’
   A new phenomenon has taken hold at Appalachian State University. It’s called basketball.
    The men’s basketball team is drawing record crowds at the George M. Holmes Convocation Center this year and has a 12-1 home record to show for it.
    The Mountaineers have a 10-3 overall record in the Southern Conference and are currently ranked at the top of the North Division.
    On top of all that, Appalachian, who is averaging 86 points per game, is the top-ranked scoring offense in the nation. That’s right—the nation.
    The team has averaged more points per game than the University of Kansas, the University of Arizona and even Duke University.
Diamond in the rough: Appalachian’s faculty

COMMENTARY

Bethel Barefoot
Associate Editor
    Appalachian State University depresses me.
   Let me just say first I love this school. This campus, despite the mud of construction, makes me smile every time I step outside because of the beauty of the surrounding mountains.
   But I work for the newspaper, and naturally I’ve become cynical.
Housing complications could cause transfers

COMMENTARY

Jessica Sellers
Clubs | Organizations Beat
    Recently I got up on a day when classes were cancelled and trekked across campus to the John E. Thomas Hall (JET). I waded through the snow, slush and ice that was bad enough to cancel classes for the day.
   The only reason I arose from bed that morning was to try and get into Newland Residence Hall for next year. So three friends and I met in the lobby of the JET building.

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