Tyson, the Ultimate Warrior 
Mike Boteilho Managing Editor 

After this weekend, there is no doubt in anyone’s mind who is the best player in the Southern Conference. Senior guard Tyson Patterson squarely put the load of his whole team on his 5-foot-9-inch shoulders and carried the Appalachian State University Mountaineers to their first tournament title since 1979. 

“As you all can see that the man sitting beside me to my left (Patterson) was not going to be denied,” said Appalachian State head coach Buzz Peterson.  

Patterson scored 19, 28 and 21 points, respectively, in the three tournament games, leading the team in scoring in all three. 

“It feels so good right now, it feels like five times better than last year,” said Patterson, “I am just glad we got a victory today.” 

All tournament long, Tyson was the quickest player on the court and that speed led to easy breaks and key steals along the way. 

“Right before the game, we left about 11:10, so about 11 o’clock I was putting all my stuff on, I went to my big box of gummi bears and grabbed a whole big handful,” said Patterson.  “I threw them in my mouth and started running down the hallway and got into the elevator.” 

Probably in his most important game of the year, Patterson willed the Mountaineers to the win over the hottest team in the Southern Conference, the Furman Paladins. 

“I told the guys that we weren’t going to lose this game,” said Patterson, whose jumper with 56 seconds left tied the game at 56, and then 26 seconds later hit the lay-up to put the Mountaineers up by two, 58-56. 

Patterson’s 22.6 points per game scoring average was good enough to be named to the first team all-tournament team, and most valuable player honors by the media and sportswriters. 
“I was about 13 when I quit football, and watching the big teams in the final four, and you look at them, and see how important it was to them,” said Patterson.  “It took me three years to get it, but now that I got it, it is very sweet.” 

His heroic performance was dedicated to his grandmother, who passed away earlier last week. “I was happy to receive the MVP trophy, but when I was pointing to the sky, I was pointing at my grandmother who passed away after my senior game,” said Patterson.  “I worked so hard so I could dedicate this whole tournament to her.” 

After Patterson’s career is over at Appalachian State, the next time one may see him is in a Washington Wizards uniform. 

“I know the guy sitting right here to my left will be at the Washington Wizard tryout camp,” said Peterson. “Michael (Jordan) can expect that phone call right now, he will be there, even if I have to walk him in there by myself.” 

Wherever Tyson may end up, ASU will undoubtedly lose the greatest player ever to embrace the black and gold. 
 
 

18 dorm rooms robbed 
Kathryn Booze Police Beat 

Residents of 18 Hoey Residence Hall rooms woke up on the morning of Feb. 29 to find their wallets and other possessions missing. 

According to the Appalachian State University Police Department, between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. several rooms in Hoey Dorm were broken into, whereupon an unestimated amount of money, wallets and other valuable items were taken. 

A few of the wallets were later found in the building’s trash chute with cash missing. 

The suspect is still at large, and is described as a white male, 5 feet 8 inches to 6 feet tall, 135 to 150 pounds, small build, with shoulder length brown hair,  wearing a white long-sleeve shirt and baggy jeans at the time of the crime. 

The ASU Police Department is not sure if the suspect is a student or not. 

If you have any information regarding this or any other crimes, you are urged to call the ASU Police Department at 262-2150. 
 

Crime prevention tips from police 
Kathryn Booze Police Beat 

In light of the break-ins in Hoey Residence Hall, Sergeant Stacy Sears recommends on-campus students to do the following to ensure their possessions’ safety: 

•Lock your dorm room door at all times — no matter how long you are gone. 

•Lock your door while sleeping. 

•Report any suspicious activity or person as soon as the incident occurs. 

•Do not allow someone else to use your ID to get into a residence hall or hold the door open for someone who is without entry access.  Ask them to call their escort. 

•Do not prop open outer doors at any time. 

You can report all crimes that occur on campus to the ASU Police Department by calling 262-2150. 

If you have any information about any criminal activity call either the ASU Police Department at 262-2150 or the anonymous tip telephone line at 262-BARK (2275). 
 

Help decide the new Yosef 
Leslie Hitchcock Editor-in-Chief 

After a vote on Wednesday and Thursday, the Yosef saga will have a storybook ending. After an unwelcome new Yosef was ousted by unhappy Appalachian fans, the university opened the process up again. 

Now, voting via the Appalachian State University webpage (www.appstate.edu), students can let their voices be heard and help choose the new Yosef. 
 
The three options were narrowed down from four based on feedback from alumni who commented on the GoASU.com homepage, said Dino Dibernardi, director of CSIL. 

Yosef’s pants, boots, hat and suspenders will be black, his shirt will be black and gold and his undershirt will be cream. His beard will be salt and pepper, Dibernardi said. 

After the vote has been tallied, the winning choice will be sent to be fabricated. According to Dibernardi, Yosef’s hands, even though they appear to be disproportionate, will be scaled down so he will be able to carry objects like a shotgun. 
 

ASU Strudents try on the cat's hat 

Appalachian State University was well represented on March 2, Read Across America Day, in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. 

Twenty-one members of the Delta Chi fraternity and ten athletes, representing women’s soccer and volleyball, football and track came out to Fleetwood Elementary School in Ashe County to volunteer to read to the children and share about the importance of reading. 

The school’s celebration events began with DEAR time: Drop Everything and Read. Everyone in the school was asked to stop what they were doing and pick up a book to read. 
Lunch specialties included the traditional green eggs and ham. The story was also read over the intercom in an effort to help break a world record nationwide.  

Faculty and staff were decked out in black clothing and red and white hats, just as the Cat in the Hat would. 

Volunteers found themselves signing autographs and giving numerous hugs from pre-kindergarten to sixth graders. The excitement and energy of the kids could be seen on the faces of all the volunteers. 

After 180 students reached their reading goals, principal Keith McClure was required to sit on the school’s roof for 180 minutes. He was decked out with a lawn chair, hat and Dr. Seuss book, of course. 

-Amy Cromwell 
 

Alpha Delta Pi holds third annual 'Casino Night' 
Zaneta Wood Student Organizations Beat 

Alpha Delta Pi Sorority will host its third annual Casino Night on Friday, March 24, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. 

All proceeds will go the Ronald McDonald House in Winston-Salem.  The Ronald McDonald House is a home where parents can stay free-of-charge while their children are in the hospital, even for weeks at a time if necessary. 

Casino Night costs $5 per person.  Each participant is given fake money, which can be betted on blackjack, craps, lucky seven wheel, roulette and wheel of fortune.  A DJ will be present to provide music for those interested in dancing. 

After playing the casino games, a silent auction will be held for prizes such as televisions, stereos, VCRs and gift certificates from restaurants and local businesses.  The prizes total over $2,000. 

Last year the sorority raised $700 with 220 participants. 

“We hope to get more of the community involved this year and increase our attendance to 350 in order to raise at least $1,000,” said Julia Sherrill, Alpha Delta Pi philanthropy chair. “It will be fun, with tons of prizes, but all the profit will go to help families at a tragic time in their lives.” 

In the past, Alpha Delta Pi has sponsored Laps for Apps, raked leaves in the fall, and decorated boxes full of needed items for the families and children at the Ronald McDonald House. 

For more information, contact Julia Sherrill at 266-7821. 
 

SGA approves skateboards 
Caitlyn Payne SGA Beat 

A bill changing the current skateboarding policy at Appalachian State University was passed at last Tuesday’s Student Government Association meeting. 

Currently, skateboards and rollerblades are not allowed on campus due to recent reports of vandalism from skateboarders. The new bill proposes to allow Appalachian students with a valid student ID to rollerblade or skateboard on campus. 

According to a rules report presented to the senate by Senators Alison Shockely, Whitney Hull and Allison Redd,  a majority of the students they polled (300) on the issue supported allowing skateboards on campus. Students were polled in the student union and surrounding area. ASU police were also consulted and approved of the new policy. 

Skateboarding in the town of Boone is illegal. According to Senator Shockely, however, “If a person is using their skateboard as a means of transportation from dorm to dorm, under this policy there shouldn’t be a problem (with the town).” 

There was a resolution of the policy before the senate passed the legislation. 
 

Appications Due for Thuman Capote scholarship 
Amy Wadsworth Contributing Writer 

The English department is holding its fourth annual Truman Capote Literary Trust Scholarship in Creative Writing. 

Junior and senior English majors can apply for the scholarship, which covers a full year’s instate tuition. 

Applicants must submit a file folder with two copies each of two short stories or five poems. 

The final judge in this process is John Holman, a fiction writer and is also the Director of Creative Writing at Georgia State University. He is the author of the novel, “Luminous Mysteries,” and “The Squabble.” He is the recipient of a Whiting Writer’s Award and has had fiction published in “The New Yorker,” and “The Mississippi Review.” 

Holman was born in Durham, N.C., and currently lives in Atlanta with his wife and two children. 

Susan Weinberg who has worked with the competition for the four successive years is excited to have Holman this year. “We are fortunate to have a well known outside author as the final judge,” Weinberg said. 

According to Weinberg, as well as choosing the winner, they will also list the runners-up and post those for students to see. The names will also be included in press releases. 

The winner will be announced during the April 27 reading and the scholarship award will be presented during the Honors Day ceremony of the College of Arts and Sciences. The winner must pursue an English major and have a concentration in creative writing. 

The deadline is Thursday, March 9, by 4 p.m. Take submissions to the second floor of Sanford. 
 

SGA Seeks Advisor Award Nominations 

 The Student Government Association is seeking nominations for the outstanding advisor award. Letters have been sent to Appalachian clubs and organizations, asking each club to nominate an advisor. One advisor per college can be nominated for the award.  
  
The awards will be presented on March 28, 2000 at an awards ceremony for Outstanding Teacher and Advisor award recipients.  
 
  

Proposed Revision of Housing Questionaire 

 A proposal to revise the housing questionaire was screened Monday night and received a favorable recommendation, according to a report made to the Student Government Association on Tuesday.  
  
The questions on the survey are determined by the needs of the students. Students have recommended placing more in-depth questions on the survey, according to Senator Katherine Allen.  

 Some suggestions for questions include music preference, defining an "early preferred bedtime" (with a specific  
hour), quiet hours in the room, study habits, a guest policy, and the hours of sleep desired by each person in the room.  

 The housing questionairre ideas also came from ideas compiled at other universities. "We contacted sixteen universities in the North Carolina system and asked them to send us copies of their housing questionnaires" Allen said.   

 The bill was passed by the Senate. 
 

Phi Mu and CMN Golf Tournament
Press Release    Gina Glenn

Phi Mu Fraternity is hosting a golf tournament on Friday, Apr. 7 at Blue Ridge Country Club in Linville to raise money for its philanthropy, the Children's Miracle Network (CMN).

An international, non-profit organization, CMN Champions is  dedicated to raising funds for 170 affiliated children's hospitals.  Each year, CMN hospitals help more than 14 million children who suffer from diseases and injuries, including cancer, AIDS, birth defects, accidents and trauma.  CMN children's hospitals help more children each year than any other organization.

Money raised by the Phi Mu tournament goes to the Charlotte CMN hospital, located in Carolinas' Medical Center.  The funds raised help CMN pay for medical equipment to aid in the treatment of children at the hospital.

Tournament entry fees are $100 for each player, which includes  lunch, greens and cart fees.  Four-player teams will play for prizes on certain holes that are sponsored by local businesses.  Business sponsorships for each hole are $250. 

Personal donations are welcome, and both players and teams can be sponsored by having their entry fee paid for them.

Prizes will at the event include a car from Armstrong Ford Inc. of Hickory will, an all-expenses-paid vacation and a new set of golf clubs to any player that gets a hole-in-one.  Prizes will be awarded to the top-placeing teams, as well as winners of closest-to-pin and longest drive contests.  Door prizes and goodie-bags will be rewarded to all players through donations from local businesses. 

A maximum of 30 teams will be allowed.  All teams will tee off at the same time, but at different holes. 

Phi Mu has sponsors from all around North Carolina, but personal and group sponsors are still needed.

Any information concerning registration, sponsoring or donation can be found through Jessica Dingess at 266-7555 or jessiebob@netscape.net.

For more information about CMN, visit www.cmn.org or www.phimu.org.

Registration and Sponsorship Forms are due Mar. 23.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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