Oct. 1, 2002 Online Since 1996 Vol 77 No. 10
Library subscriptions, book numbers slashed Andy Ferguson
Academic Affairs Beat
   Belk Library canceled 730 journal subscriptions and decreased book purchases by 6,000 copies from the amount purchased two years ago due to the 2001-2002 budget cuts.
   After considering faculty suggestions, the library staff finalized a list of seldom-used journals and canceled the subscriptions, said John P. Abbott, coordinator of Collection Development at Belk Library.
Permit holders asked to vacate game day spaces in campus lots Hugh Kellnberger
CRSA/Houseing Beat
Josh Brown | Chief Photographer
Hampton’s Body Shop tows a car in Stadium Parking lot prior to the home football game on Saturday.
   The Appalachian Mountaineer football team held their second home game of the year on Saturday, bringing with it consequences for on-campus residents.
   All students had to remove cars from Stadium, Edwin Duncan and Raley parking lots by 9 a.m., said Barry D. Sauls, director of Parking and Traffic.
   Hampton’s Body Shop, Inc. removed 19 cars Saturday morning, said Traffic Officer Seth A. Norris.
   Twenty cars were removed from the lots before the first home football game on Sept. 14.
Cabinet members resign, replaced
Members would not reveal reasons for leaving cabinet
David Forbes
SGA Beat
   Two Student Government Association cabinet members have resigned and been replaced in less than a week.
   Tasha K. King, director of public affairs, and Andy T. Ball, director of state and national affairs, both resigned last Monday.
   Student Body President Ryan M. Eller appointed Luke Dyer and Chad C. Oakley to fill the respective positions last Thursday. The senate still has to approve the appointments.
Fraternity parties: Not an open issue Jana Nordstrand
Clubs/ Organizations Beat

Jacque Lenz | The Appalachian
Theta Chi Fraternity and others joined for traditional football tailgating activities on Duck Pond Field Saturday before the Family Day game.
   Fraternity parties will no longer be open parties, said Dino DiBernardi, the director of the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (CSIL).
   A rule that has always been a national rule for fraternities is now going to be strictly enforced mainly for safety reasons, said DiBernardi.
   There will now be a 2:1 ratio at fraternity parties, which means each brother will only be allowed to invite two guests.
Living Learning Center to offer Watauga residents partial dining
Facility to be utilized during special days, events
Chris Bohle
Business Affairs Beat
   Future residents of the Living Learning Center will have access to a new dining facility, although it will not be full-service, said W. Ron Dubberly, director of Food Services at Appalachian State University.
Wellness: Enhanced community Hugh Kellnberger
CRSA/Houseing Beat
   Gardner Residence Hall is often known around campus as one of the freshman halls and having the smallest rooms on campus. However, Gardner can also boast about housing the Wellness Floor community.
Future of classes sought by senators Jennifer Brannock
Faculty Senate Beat
   If you happen to catch any 1960s sci-fi flick about the “world of the future,” you will notice recurring themes such as flying cars, video phones and written messages transmitted in a matter of seconds. Visions like these paved the way for e-mail to be “the wave of the future.”
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