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Peter Larkins | The Appalachian
Fans cheer
on the mountaineers at the first home game Saturday. Appalachian beat Eastern
Kentucky University 49-21.
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Fifteen seats remain after SGA Senate elections last week
by Anna Oakes
Staff Writer
Two months before a presidential election, Appalachian
State University students got a little practice in the democratic process
as they voted in Student Government Association elections last week.
During the three-day election from Sept. 7-9, 1,529 students
elected SGA senators from on and off campus. Students were able to vote
through AppalNET.
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Trespassing a rising problem
by Lori Fox
Staff Writer
Trespassing has been a continuing problem for the University Police.
Trespassing on construction sites is illegal and dangerous. Signs and
fences have been posted around most of the 30 construction sites to
keep out possible trespassers and acts of vandalism.
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Commencement not end for
graduates
December final exams scheduled after graduation
by Justin Boulmay
Senior Staff Writer
For many seniors scheduled to finish their college careers
this December, graduation will not signal the end of school.
Commencement ceremonies will be held Dec. 11, but final
examinations won’t be over until Dec. 15. Some seniors subsequently
will have to come back after graduation to take their finals.
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Boone Mall to house Republican
Party headquarters
by Jason Secrest
Staff Writer
"If
you don't vote, you're wasting your citizenship."
-Bob Synder |
The Watauga County Republican Party geared up for the upcoming election
last week by opening their headquarters in the Boone Mall.
Volunteer Karen Wilson said the headquarter’s purpose
is to promote candidates, provide information about registering to vote,
where to vote and to educate the voting public on any candidate, not
just those in national elections.
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Crutchfield named editor
of English journal
Assistant professor to department journal,
'Cold Mountain Review'
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by Jennifer Schneider
Staff Writer
Assistant Professor of English John R. Crutchfield is the
new Editor-in-Chief of Appalachian State University’s department
of English journal, the Cold Mountain Review.
“I’m very excited to have John Crutchfield as the new editor of Cold
Mountain Review,” department of English chair Dr. Dave P.
Haney said.
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Knitting craze ties students,
stars
by Crystal Genes
Staff Writer
Over 200 Appalachian State University students can
brag that they have something in common with stars like Julia Roberts,
Madonna, Tyra Banks, Russell Crowe, football star "Rosie" Grier, and
even former United States Secretary of State Madeline Albright.
What is the common thread that connects these famous faces with certain
Appalachian State students? They all have an addiction to knitting.
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Spanish Freshman Seminar links
ASU, global community
by Stephanie Marshall
Staff Writer
The Spanish-linked Freshman Seminar courses aim to provide a diverse
learning environment while teaching freshmen about Appalachian State
University.
Assistant Director of Freshman Learning Communities in General Studies
Nikki T. Crees said there are two freshmen learning communities this
year that are utilizing the Spanish language and culture.
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