| BMX Biking provides creative outlet for
ASU student |
by Alison Fosbenner
Intern Writer
Adam B. Hobbs began toying with BMX (Bicycle Moto Cross) bikes
in the sixth grade. In high school four years later, he became
more serious about riding. Today, he is a competition-winning
BMX rider.
Hobbs said that he initially used BMX riding, and biking in
general, as an outlet. Now a worldwide sport, BMX riding started
in the United States during the 1970’s, but was not
the broad sport it is today.
Hobbs could write a novel about why he chose BMX biking.
“Riding a little kid’s bike is one of the
best forms of exercise ever,” sophomore electronic media/broadcast
major Hobbs said.
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| Greek Week brings out best in Greeks |
by Jana K. Nordstrand
Staff Writer
Although the Greek community comprises only about 10 percent
of the student body, one common goal to make a big difference
within the community and Appalachian State University pushes
them into the future.
Through community service during Greek Week, fraternities
and sororities on the Appalachian State campus hope to demonstrate
not only the purpose of the week, but the continued commitment
to establishing a better image among faculty, staff and students.
“We are trying to not just be all about competition,
it is not about winning. It is about giving back to the community,
and that is a foundation for every Greek organization. In
the past we were starting to get away from that, but in the
future we are working to make positive changes,” InterFraternity
Council Vice President and junior public relations major Ralph
J. Jodice said.
With the departure of the former Greek advisor shortly after
2004 Recruitment, the Greek community has been working closely
with the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (CSIL)
to help Greek Week and the Greek community obtain a more positive
image.
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