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| Spending back on, cut not as deep
as expected |
David Forbes
Staff Writer
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The North Carolina
General Assembly passed a 3 percent budget cut for the UNC
system, ending months of uncertainty for university officials
and students.
“I think it’s actually less than
I expected,” said Jane P. Helm, vice chancellor for business
affairs. “I think we’re still going to have to move
in a very cautious way. It’s still quite likely we will
receive another cut.”
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| Outage played number on servers |
Chris Bohle
Senior Staff Writer
Business Affairs Beat |
Jacque Lenz | The Appalachian
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The unusually long
power outage that occurred on campus last Wednesday temporarily
rendered university computer servers out of operation, confusing
both students and faculty.
Dr. Doug B. May, director of Academic Computing
Services, said the servers did not necessarily go down, but merely
lost contact long enough to have to “re-learn” how to
perform some tasks.
“When the server thinks it is talking to
you, but is not, such as the case with the blackout, that’s
when it takes a little time to warm it up again,” said May.
“It took about 30 minutes after the power came on to get things
back to normal.”
Some of the downstream networking in some buildings
went down for a while, causing the servers to be a little slow in
the re-learning process, said May.
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| COB introduces international business
major |
Carrie Baker
Senior Staff Writer
Chancellor/ Student Development Beat |
The John A. Walker
College of Business introduced a new major in international business
(IB) in August.
“[The IB major] will prepare students for
a job in the growing global environment of today,” said Dr.
Ken E. Peacock, dean of the College of Business. Barring any changes,
the first degree will be awarded in four years, he said.
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| Thomas to motivate students at BSA |
Jana Nordstrand
Staff Writer
Clubs / Organizations Beat |
Believe it or not,
it is the fifth week of school and some students are still trying
to get into the swing of things.
The Black Students Association (BSA) will sponsor
a motivational speaker, Dr. Debyii Thomas to ignite those ambitious
drives of students that still may still be in summer mode Wed.,
Sept 25.
Thomas, a Professor of Communications at Howard
University in Washington, D.C. will be visiting Appalachian State
University to conduct a workshop entitled “Heart of a Leader.”
The workshop will begin 4 p.m. in the Attic Window
room located on the first floor of Plemmons Student Union.
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| Alleged campus rape |
Tyler Finnerty
Staff Writer
Police Beat |
An Appalachian State
University student was arrested in connection with an alleged sexual
assault Tuesday, according to University Police records.
The suspect turned himself in on Wednesday to
police and is charged with second-degree rape.
The incident allegedly happened in a female Appalachian
student’s residence hall room.
This alleged sexual assault is apparently an acquaintance
situation, said University Police Chief Gunther E. Doerr.
Doerr said the incident happened around 4 p.m.
on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Police Reports indicate the incident was not
reported until eight hours later.
Bond was set at $25,000 with an Oct. 9 court date.
The University Police are still investigating
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| Class to instill financial success |
Andy Ferguson
Staff Writer
Academic Affairs Beat |
Through an investment-management
class, finance majors in the John A.Walker College of Business at
Appalachian State University can manage a real-dollar investment
portfolio, offering a rare opportunity many students never experience
in college.
The Bowden Student Managed Investment Fund (BSMIF)
provides money for stock market investments made by students in
the class. BSMIF gives finance students real investment management
experience, according to the annual report of the class.
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| Student dies of gunshot wound |
Jeremy Morehouse
Contributing Writer
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An Appalachian
State University student died of a gunshot wound in his home
on Aug. 23.
Jay Benjamin Perry, 21, was a part-time
student at Appalachian State University and Caldwell Community
College.
Perry grew up in Watauga County and graduated from Watauga
High School.
Perry was committed to the ROTC program,
and also enjoyed boating and water skiing, said Mother Diana
Perry.
“He was very softhearted, although
he didn’t always show it,” said Perry. “He
would help anyone, give someone a ride, or loan money.”
“A friend came over and talked about
how Jay never disliked anyone or created a problem. He always
got along with everyone and was very helpful,” said Perry.
According to the Watauga Democrat, survivors
include his father and mother, Troy and Diana Perry; brother
Barry Dean Perry, U.S. Marine Corps, Quantico, Va.; two half-sisters,
Monica White and husband Howard of Riverside, N.J., and Kathy
Perry of Delran, N.J.; and his maternal grandfather Ben Hicks
of Banner Elk. He is also survived by a number of aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services were conducted at Hampton Funeral
Home Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Carl Wilson and Dr. Arlie
Cole. Burial followed in the Hicks Family Cemetery in the
Matney community.
A memorial book will be available for students,
faculty and staff to sign in early October in Plemmons Student
Union. |
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Look out below
Josh Brown | Chief Photographer
Construction workers a top a snorkle lift
install insulation on the new solarium addition to Plemmons Student
Union. The 8,000 sq. ft. solarium, as well as the University Bookstore
addition is anticipated to be completed by the latter part of
next semester. |
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