Dec. 10, 2002 Online Since 1996 Vol 77 No. 25
Appalachian staff members awarded equity-based salary increases

Jennifer Brannock
Faculty Senate Beat
    Vice Chancellor of Business Affairs Jane P. Helm and Human Resources Director Len W. Johnson met with Chancellor Francis T. Borkowski and other vice chancellors last month and awarded equity-based salary increases to several employees on campus.
   The staff equity increases were distributed based on years of service to Appalachian State University in relation to the amount of money those employees should be making.
Donation to support needs of community

Jana Nordstrand
Clubs | Organizations Beat

Josh Brown | Chief Photographer
Chris McCaw (r), representing the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, presents a $500 check to Peggy Ellis (l) for the Appalachian State University Staff Council’s “Give a Child a Christmas” project.
    Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity is showing their holiday spirit through a donation that contributes to the annual “Give a Child a Christmas Project.”
   This summer, while many Appalachian State University students were taking classes, working or taking a break from the hectic life of a college student, members of Sigma Phi Epsilon were busy trying to figure out how to make a difference in the community.
   The fraternity decided to donate money to Appalachian’s Staff Council, an organization set up to work along with the university’s administrators to better opportunities for the staff and their families.
   “Through donations from members of Sigma Phi Epsilon, our grandparents and our parents we were able to gather up about $500,” said Chris M. McCaw, a senior political science major.
Walk increases safety awareness
Lighting problems top list of campus after-dark dangers		 David Forbes
SGA Beat
   A small group of representatives from the Student Government Association, the Campus Resident Student Association and the Physical Plant conducted the second Campus Safety Walk of the semester to identify unsafe areas on campus.
   The walk took place Sunday night, with the group making its way around the campus.
Parking, police content with move Philip D. Brown
Police Beat

Josh Brown | Chief Photographer
Police Dispatcher Carolyn V. Carpenter sits in her new office located in the Rivers Street Parking Deck. The offices moved during fall break.
    The Appalachian State University Department of Parking and Traffic relocated its office to the Rivers Street parking deck over fall break.
   The offices were completed in October, after the expected date of completion was pushed back from August.
   “The move hasn’t really affected operation,” said Barry D. Sauls, director of parking and traffic. “We are basically doing the same things, only in a better location.”
   Sauls said the new building has given the department many advantages over their old facility.
Group takes holiday joy abroad Hugh Kellenberger
Chancellor | Student Development Beat

Chris Hill | The Appalachian
Junior communication major Elizabeth A. Munn from Creedmoor donates a “Winnie the Pooh” plush toy in W.H. Plemmons Student Union Monday. Donations will be accepted through the end of the week.
    The onset of the holiday season brings a rush of organizations attempting to raise funds and goods for local charities.
   The junior class of the W.H. Plemmons Leader Fellows Program is making their efforts global, raising goods for an orphanage in Chile.
   The orphanage, Casa de la Providencia, houses young girls age 2-18, senior elementary education major Caitlin M. Keeton, organizer of the drive, said Friday.
They are seeking clothes, toys, school supplies, toiletries and cash.
   The girls have just one winter and one summer outfit, junior communications major Vanessa E. Garcia, a participant, said Sunday.
   The cash is needed to cover the cost of shipping the items donated to Chile.
   New and used clothing and toys are accepted.
   The junior class is asking for toys since the children often only get necessities for Christmas, Keeton said.
Design class revamps local Sleeping House Carrie Baker
Business Affairs Beat
   While most students are struggling to finish that final paper or project, Elaine J. Oehmich’s classes are earning their final grade by dragging out the paint and ladders and giving back to the community.
   Oehmich, an adjunct art professor, gave her Design Fundamentals I classes the responsibility of revamping the interior of the Sleeping House and Rock House in lieu of a personal final project.
Appalachian a cappella group sings way to national recogition Jana Nordstrand
Clubs | Organizations Beat
   The singing sweetness of a male’s voice has made girls scream, cry and faint. Except this time it is not The Beatles, it’s not Elvis and it’s not Justin Timberlake. It is Appalachian State University’s very own male a cappella group, Higher Ground.
   With the addition of six new voices this semester, the group of 16 has evolved into something they never imagined they would become, sophomore management major Jordan B. Lee said last Tuesday.
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