March. 18, 2004 Online Since 1996 Vol 78 No. 41

The Appalachian | News
ASG-SGA 'cowboy up' for tuition protest Friday
by Justin Boulmay
Staff Writer

Two years ago Appalachian State University student John C. Barefoot attended a protest at a Board of Governors meeting to show he was against a proposed tuition increase.

He said he believes the protest played a part in the proposal’s reduction.

“I think some people were really feeling the pressure because we were literally standing over their shoulders while they were [voting],” Barefoot, a junior political science major from Thomasville, said.

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Community council: Boone groups have meeting of minds
by Anna Oakes
Staff Writer

Members of the Town of Boone, Watauga County, Boone Area Chamber of Commerce and Appalachian State University will join together to form a new community council.

“There are issues common to all stakeholders, including Watauga County, the Town of Boone, ASU and the business community,” Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Chair Joedy E. Eller said. “[The community council] is a forum to discuss issues, gain understanding and move forward with issues as a community.”

Eller, along with three others, will represent the Chamber of Commerce on the community council. Each of the four parties involved will be represented by four members of the council.

There has been no formal decision about how often the community council will meet, but Eller said he anticipates that it will meet monthly.

“We want to raise a level of understanding of community issues and how it affects each party coming to the table as a stakeholder, and work on areas common to all,” Eller said.

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ASA brings Asian food, cultures to area with Asian Fair
by Elizabeth Ashford
Staff Writer

The first Asian Fair will come to Appalachian State University and the Boone community tomorrow.

The fair is sponsored by Appalachian’s Asian Student Association and will represent different Asian cultures, ASA President Serah E. Chavda said.

“The multicultural community at ASU is being expanded right now and we want people to be aware of our club, and aware of the cultures that are already here at ASU, and to give those cultures an outlet to express themselves,” Chavda said.

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Everglades adventure turns fiery
by Jennifer Schneider
Staff Writer

Appalachian State University Outdoor Programs faces a $500 fine and possible further civil action after an Outdoor Programs sea kayaking trip participant allegedly started a wildfire accidentally March 9 in the Everglades National Park, Fla.

The 1 and half mile by 1 mile coastal prairie fire allegedly started as a result of a trip participant attempting to burn toilet paper in a “cathole” in accordance with park regulations.

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Music therapy director honored by AMTA
McKinney receives 'prestigious' Award of Merit from American Music Therapy Association
by Jennifer Schneider
Staff Writer

Dr. Cathy H. McKinney, director of Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music music therapy program, received the American Music Therapy Association Award of Merit.

The award was presented at the association's annual conference in November in Minneapolis, Minn.

“I am honored and humbled by the award,” McKinney said. “I have many fine colleagues in this work.”

“The Award of Merit is the most prestigious recognition one can receive from the American Music Therapy Association,” Hayes School of Music Dean William Harbinson said.

“The annual recipient must demonstrate excellence in the areas of teaching, research and service to the profession,” he said.

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Passing on wool weaving tradition
The Looking Glass Gallery will showcase the lost tradition of wool weaving until April 2. The exhibit, “Pass It ON,” features an interactive performance where student can learn from Appalachian art students the process of wool weaving. The performance hours are Monday and Wednesday from 1-3 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Looking Glass Gallery is located in Plemmons Student Union.

"A Hope Unseen"
selected for SRP
A Hope Unseen: An American Odyssey from the Inner City to the Ivy League,” by Pulitzer Prize winning author Ron Suskind has been chosen for Appalachian State University’s 2004 summer reading program.

The book tells the story of Cedric Johnson, a graduate of Ballou High School in Washington, D. C., and his first two years as a student at Brown University.

10k Run for the Crystic Fibrosis Foundation
There will a 10K Run/Walk at the Greenway April 3 at 8 a.m. All runners, walkers, wheelchairs, strollers and pets are invited to be a part of the event. Hosted by Health Promotion and Recreation Management, they are hoping to raise $5,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. There is no entry fee, but participants will be asked to collect donations on behalf of the foundation.

ASU Bookstore to return unused books
The University Bookstore has begun returning books to publishers. Books that will not be used for the summer and fall terms will be returned. Students who have any supplemental textbooks required for this semester need to purchase them soon.

Homecoming Logo Contest
The Appalachian State University Homecoming Committee needs help in designing Homecoming 2004’s logo. The theme is “Mountaineer Mardi Gras” and all entries must be received by March 26. The winning logo will receive $200. For more information call Roslyn Howard at 262-2092.
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