Athletic dept. releases ASU vs. UNC ticket information

Chris Boyce - Sports Beat

According to Assistant Athletics Director Mark Dreibelbis, a total of 2,405 tickets for the Appalachian State University versus University of North Carolina basketball game at the George C. Holmes Convocation Center have been allocated for students out of 8,157 available seats.

The first in line for basketball tickets for the Nov. 17 matchup will be returning Mountaineer Maniacs.

Those students that have previously been Maniacs were allowed to pick up tickets Sunday in the lobby of Varsity Gym from 3-7 p.m.

Then today through Thursday, the first 1,000 students wishing to become Maniacs will be given tickets from 3-6 p.m. The students will receive their Maniac T-shirt as well and will pay the $7 membership fee.

The remaining 1,400 tickets for students will then be distributed Oct. 8. Students will be allowed to wait as early as 3 p.m. to get in line for the tickets that will be dispersed from 6-10 p.m. at Varsity Gym.

The students who are unable to get tickets Oct. 8 must get tickets through the ticket office on Oct. 23 at Varsity Gym.

The tickets available will be general public tickets, priced at $20 each.

Living Learning Center underway

Dual facility expected to open Spring 2001

Sarah Sparks - Police Beat

Construction started this summer on the new Living Learning Center Residence Hall according to Jane Helm, vice chancellor for business affairs.

The new facility will be located at the site of the chancellor's old residence. It will be co-ed and have 320 beds in suite-style rooms with both single and double occupancy.

Helm predicts the Center will be open for students in the spring of 2002.

"We're excited about it," said Helm. "It's going to be a great residence hall."

Originally thought to hold the Watauga College, Honors Program and International students, it now appears as though only the Watauga program will be relocating for certain.

Karen Pardue, coordinator for International Student Services, says it is still unclear whether international students will be housed in the new facility or remain in East Hall.

"It's so convenient to have international students so close to I.G. Greer [the location of the International Programs offices]. There is a possibility they'll move there, but they may stay in East," said Pardue.

David Huntley, assistant program director of Watauga College, speculates that the Honors Program wishes to stay in its central location in Coffey Hall.

Administrators are hoping the living and learning portions will be constructed at the same time, but because of funding this may not be possible.

According to Helm and Huntley, the state will pay for the academic portion, while student fees and housing costs will pay for the living portion.

"We are excited about the facilities provided for us," said Huntley. He added, however, that there are mixed feelings about moving from East Hall, since the program has been there since the mid-seventies.

"The building is like a home. It'll be hard to move," said Huntley.

Plans show the new residence hall to include a courtyard and its own dining facility, or some type of common gathering area. Instructors' offices will be located in the building, but most likely they will be substantially smaller than the current offices in East Hall, which are the same size as residential rooms.

Although the residence hall will be co-ed, freshmen entering the program will probably not live on sex-integrated halls.

"Freshmen aren't quite ready for that," said Huntley. "We were allowed to have a pretty big portion of that planning."

Several administrators toured Oxford University in England a few years ago, a trip that gave them many ideas about designs for a new residence hall.

However, Appalachian did not have the appropriate funds at the time.

Huntley said Chancellor Borkowski supports living-learning communities.

"The chancellor has been very positive about Watauga," said Huntley.

Huntley also added that all freshmen may soon be involved in various forms of a living-learning community because of their benefits.

Despite the new building, Huntley hopes to preserve the "old flavor of Watauga." The enrollment of students will neither increase nor decrease. And he says the curriculum will remain the same, but they always like to experiment with classes and instruction.

"The move to the new building will certainly start a shift to a new direction," said Huntley.

Kathryn Booze - Organizations Beat

One of the more controversial clubs on campus, the Appalachian State University chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) keeps proving itself a force to be reckoned with.

Last spring, campus NOW sent a group of its members to Baltimore, Md. for the International Feminist Expo. Speakers at the conference included pioneer feminists such as Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinham; and political figures such as Senator Barbra Boxer and Carol Mosely Brown, the United States Ambassador to New Zealand.

"I've never been at a conference where there were so many resources," said Dr. Eva Hyatt, NOW's faculty advisor and long-time feminist. "It just totally rocked."

This semester, NOW put on a masturbation and menstruation workshop Sept. 20 in the New River Room of Plemmons Student Union. Topics that were discussed included the history of masturbation, societyÕs double standard towards the act, and healthier, more ecologically sound alternatives to tampons and maxis.

NOW also plans to head to Washington D.C. the weekend during Fall Break to go to the World March of Women. This is a national march that lets women speak their minds about finding solutions to poverty and violence. For those who are interested there is a virtual march Oct. 17 on the national NOW website at www.now.org.

"This is a way to tell legislators that we intend to vote and will support only the best candidate who represents our interests," said Hyatt. "George W. has passed 18 bills in his term as governor preventing women in Texas from being able to get abortions." Hyatt believes that if he is elected there is a strong possibility that he and the Supreme Court justices he selects will overturn Roe v. Wade.

"Last time the vote was 5-3, it's scary to think what could happen," said Hyatt.

President Keri Strand and other members of NOW were not available for comment.

More recently, NOW is planning something to recognize National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11. NOW is also holding many voter registration drives before the election.

NOW meets Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. in room B-4 of East Hall. Information on NOW programs and other issues concerning women is available at the Appalachian State University WomenÕs Center.

Ai Lin Loh - Multicultural Beat

The Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM) went through several changes this semester. There are two new priests, Father John Schneider and Father Shawn O'Neal, and a new campus minister, Salvatore Santo Mariano Inglese, known as Sal.

"I grew up in an Italian ghetto in New York," said Inglese. He has traveled to places all over Europe and North Africa.

Inglese was the campus minister at Lenoir-Rhyne College (LRC) for two years. "Ever since I've become a campus minister, I've been praying to come to Boone," said Inglese.

This is the first time the CCM has had a full-time campus minister. Inglese has several projects already in progress. He leads a bread ministry, where he gives students and local Hispanics bread that he gets at a bakery.

At LRC, Inglese would get the bread every day, and would sometimes get 60 or 70 loaves each day.

Now, Inglese picks up the bread Saturdays and most Tuesdays.

There will be a Taize service, which is an interdenominational worship service, started by a French protestant monk. It is a service with songs, chants and meditations.

"It's short, we light candles, and there will be a crucifix. ... Mostly, people are sitting on the floor," said Inglese.

There will be trips planned to go to Highlands (near Brevard), South Carolina and some hiking trips.

This is the first time that St. Elizabeth Catholic Church has had two priests. The two have taken the place of Father Conrad Hoover, who is now in Charlotte.

Fr. John Schneider has been a priest for 17 and a half years. He was teaching high school in Greensboro when he decided to become a priest.

"I felt there was more I could do for the students," said Schneider.

He went to St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, Md. He has been the associate pastor in Hendersonville, High Point and North Wilkesboro. Also, he was the director of youth ministry for the Charlotte diocese for two and half years.

"I have had the opportunity of seeing God working in people's lives," said Schneider.

He wanted to come to Boone because of the communities in the parish. "There are some unique things that are happening within our parish community.

"I see us continuing to grow on what has happened before. We try to figure how we can best support what Sal has planned, and continue to build what we have here," said Schneider.

Fr. Shawn O'Neal was ordained June 3 of this year, and is an alumnus of Appalachian State University.

He first decided to become a priest while he was a student. "It is very weird to be back here, and walking around campus, knowing I used to hang out at this place. To have it start here is a wonderful gift," said O'Neal.

The Charlotte diocese sent O'Neal to St. Meinrad Seminary in Southern Indiana.

He went to the Kentucky Derby sometimes when he wanted to go into a larger city.

"I'm in a learning stage, myself," said O'Neal. "I'm trying to get used to life as an ordained priest."

The CCM has dinners every Wednesday at 7 p.m. and mass is held Sundays at 7:30 p.m. Students are welcome to stop by the CCM at anytime during the day.

Prospective students, families invade ASU campus

Malcolm Smith - SGA Beat

Braving an early afternoon shower and an arduous bus ride, prospective students from across the Carolinas visited the Appalachian State University campus Friday with the potential of being a part of the Appalachian family.

Three high school seniors, Courtney Roseman, Morris Whitaker, II, and Heather Arnder, along with other seniors from Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools were hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Development. The students had a chance to experience life at Appalachian State University for the next 24 hours.

Friday, Roan Mountain Ballroom 2:38 p.m.

The students were welcomed by administration officials, including the Appalachian State University chancellor, Dr. Francis T. Borkowski. While speaking to the prospective students, Borkowski addressed the need for more diversity at Appalachian and the steps that are being taken to resolve the issue in the future.

The five-and-a-half-percent minority population at Appalachian is initially an issue of importance to the students who are accustomed to more diversity on their campuses and communities. The students were asked about the small percentage and whether it really matters in 2000.

Roseman, who intends to major in political science, does not see the small percentage as a major problem and sees herself attending a school where she can explore all her academic options.

Whitaker was skeptical at first but was impressed by the U.S. News and World Report article ranking Appalachian among the top universities in the South. The senior from Vance High School will use the ranking as a deciding factor in his choice of colleges.

"A main goal of mine is attending an academically accredited school," said Whitaker.

Arnder understands the need for diversity in the dawn of the new millenium. As the workforce becomes more varied with different hues of co-workers and colleagues, Arnder feels the interaction of different cultures is important for her future.

Saturday, Plemmons Student Union 11: 05 a.m.

Engulfed by the chatter of her friends, Roseman, an honor roll student, displays rare leadership qualities among her peers. After a day of attending seminars concerning financial aid, residential life and scholarship opportunities, the senior from Butler High School was struck by the "mellow" atmosphere of the campus. The small-town environment is noticably different from the hustle and bustle of her native Queen City. She was impressed, however, by the charm of the community.

"It's a little community," she said, "but the scenery is beautiful and the people are really friendly."

Belk Library 11: 25 a.m.

The small dose of college life proved to be more frantic than initially expected by Whitaker; he is understandably fatigued from the previous day's events. After staying with host Charles Davis in Frank Hall, Whitaker is thoroughly impressed by the dorms and residential life Appalachian has to offer.

"The dorm rooms are really nice ... There is a lot of space to organize your stuff and I like how some of the residents share a bathroom."

Sanford Mall 11:49 a.m.

Heather Arnder is mature beyond her 17 years. Throughout the weekend, the senior from West Charlotte High School upholds a business-like approach. The education program proved to be the most attractive program to Arnder.

"(Appalachian) has one of the best departments of education in the state," said Arnder. "When I first came here I was (hesitant); now it's an option I will consider."

Multicultural Prospective Student Weekend proved to be useful to the Appalachian community as well as to prospective students. It gave the community the chance to shine despite a cloudy forecast Saturday Student Government Association President Ryan Bolick was optimistic of the weekend and said, "Hopefully, the experience (the students) gain from this weekend will be something they see as benefcial to them and consider enrolling (at Appalachian)."

Centennial Park 12:08 p.m.

As the weekend drew to a close for the prospective students, attitudes and opinions changed. The issue of cultural diversity has subsided to the importance of an education.

"I feel that I could get a good education with the programs offered and the small classes allow for good student/professor interaction," said Whitaker. "I would definitely consider (Appalachian)," said Roseman.

"The beautiful campus and friendly peopleÑthis is where I'd like to be." Arnder concluded her weekend by saying, "I realize to make (Appalachian) more diverse, I can (attend in order) to promote more diversity on campus."

Sarah Sparks - Police Beat

Violence on college campuses has become a pertinent issue at both private and public universities throughout the country over the past few years.

In the wake of an especially violent crime at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania in 1986, Congress passed the Clery Act in 1990, requiring campus security and police departments to provide crime statistics and other appropriate warnings to all students.

More officially known as the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act, the law was renamed the Clery Act in 1998 in memory of Jeanne Ann Clery.

Clery was sexually assaulted and murdered in her dorm room by a fellow student during her freshman year in college.

The law was amended to include more rights for sexual assault victims in 1992, and then amended again in 1998 requiring more detailed crime reports to be made available to students.

The creation of the Clery Act started with CleryÕs parents, Connie and Howard Clery, after their daughterÕs death. The Clerys discovered that 38 violent crimes had been reported on the Lehigh campus in the previous three years, yet none of them had been made known to the students.

The Clerys began the campaign for a law that required schools to provide students with information concerning safety on campus.

The Clery Act contains many stipulations for higher institutions, including an annual crime statistic report that must contain three years worth of statistics. This crime report must be available to students by Oct. 1 of every year.

University security must also report any ongoing crimes that pose an impending danger to the students. In addition, campus security must maintain a crime log of all reported crimes and make it available to the public.

The seven major categories that campus security is required to report are murder and non-neglient manslaughter, sex offenses, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson.

The United States Department of Education oversees the enforcement of the Clery Act and may punish universities that are not compliant with a fine of up to $25,000.

The Appalachian State University Police Department is working hard to make all crime statistics available to any concerned students. Daily, weekly and monthly crime statistics are issued for the convenience of students and faculty.

According to Sergeant Stacy Sears of the universtiy police department, the department has made awareness a focus this year and they are very concerned with being available to students.

"We want students to know what is going on in the community and we want them to trust our police officers. We are here to help them," said Sears.

More information concerning the Clery Act as it pertains to Appalachian is available from the police department or can be found at http://campussafety.org/publicpolicy/cleryact/faq.html.

Kathryn Booze - Organizations Beat

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run the school for a day? How about to have the Appalachian State University faculty and staff at your beck and call?

For all undergraduate students, here is your chance! Appalachian Student Ambassadors, in cooperation with Appalachian Popular Programming Society (A.P.P.S.), is hosting its annual service project, "Chancellor for a Day."

On Tuesday, Nov. 14, Chancellor Francis T. Borkowski will switch schedules with one lucky Appalachian student. While the student gets to attend the chancellor's meeting and appointments, Chancellor Borkowski will go to that student's classes and job. "It was really funny last year," said Mirian Candido, the Student Ambassador in charge of this year's contest. "

he student who won worked at Cascades, so on the appointed day, the chancellor was in Cascades serving ice cream." Ambassadors will be collecting food for Hunger Coalition at a contact table in the student union and in front of The Market throughout the week of Oct. 23-27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Students who contribute money or canned or dry food will be added to the lottery of people eligible to switch schedules with the chancellor.

Only undergrad students will be allowed to switch, but donations from graduate students, faculty and staff will be appreciated. The winner will be announced the following week by the Ambassadors.