| Lack of communication intensifies September staff
payroll delays |
by Leslie
Rasimas
Staff Writer |
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| Sue Friley swipes a student’s AppCard
in Welborn Hall. Friley has worked for Appalachian Food Services
for 14 years. “Mistakes happen,” she said in light
of recent payroll delays. “ I just hope it didn’t
hurt anyone with bounced checks.” |
An alleged lack of communication worsened the
one-day delay of Appalachian State University staff members’
monthly paychecks.
“My concern is there was no communication from administration
down to the people who are directly affected by this error,”
Jenny P. Ware, vice president of Staff Council, said Thursday. “Human
error happens. I don’t think anyone is really worked up about
that.”
The university did not contact staff members about the late paychecks
until approximately noon on Sept. 30.
“A quick e-mail in the morning would have meant so much more
to the staff of this university than the administration holding
the cards close to their chest, not wanting to send information
out until they have all the facts,” she said.
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| Stadium back entrance creates traffic concerns |
by Ryan Richards
Intern Writer |
Boone residents expressed
growing concerns about increased traffic violations occurring on
Stadium Drive and the Boone Town Council meeting last week.
Residents of both Stadium Drive and Dogwood Road,
which connects NC Highway 105 to Stadium Drive, asked for more police
patrol of the neighborhood.
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| ACS, ITC prepare for viruses |
by David Forbes
Senior Staff Writer |
Almost two months
after the “Blaster” and “Nachi” viruses infected
the Appalachian State University network, Academic Computing Services
and the Information Technology Center said they have taken precautions
to make sure that problem doesn’t happen again.
“Were a new virus to come out, we could probably
handle it on a piecemeal basis without shutting down the entire
network,” Douglas B. May, director of Academic Computing Services,
said Friday. “The problem we had was the sudden influx of students
bringing computers up all at one time. I can’t imagine a problem
like that again until next fall.”
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| ASU RA’s pay makes up for lack of benefits |
by Tiffany
King
Intern Writer |
Resident assistants
on Appalachian State University’s campus would like to see
benefits that are more comparable to other University of North Carolina
system schools.
Other RAs at North Carolina universities receive
benefits such as free meal plans and single rooms at double occupancy
rates.
“I love my job as an RA, but it is very stressful
to deal with certain situations as an RA when you have a roommate,”
Lindsay K. Lewis, a second-year RA in Newland Residence Hall, said.
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| ‘Master Harold’ tackles adolescence,
apartheid |
by Bill Cutler
Staff Writer |
Racial prejudices
and the struggles of apartheid hit center stage when Athol Fugard’s
“Master Harold and the Boys” comes to IG Greer Arena Theatre
tomorrow.
Directed by Joel Williams, the play tackles issues
of family and society centering on a young boy coming into adulthood.
The backdrop: 1950s South Africa in the midst of apartheid and racial
segregation.
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| WASU DJs mix heavy metal music, banter |
by Kevin DeLury
Senior Staff Writer |
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| Noah Hauber (left) and Ryan Osbourne (right)
host a heavy metal show at Appalachian State’s 90.5 WASU
Sunday nights from 10 p.m. to midnight in Wey Hall. The duo
entertains late-night listeners with music commentary, the
latest news, rumors and tour dates. |
For most students at Appalachian State University,
Sunday is a time to get adjusted for the challenges of the next
week.
Especially after Homecoming weekend, there’s sleep to catch
up on, homework that has been neglected and a need for overall recuperation.
Just don’t expect Ryan Osbourne and Noah Hauber to be a part
of it.
Every Sunday night from 10 p.m. to midnight, the duo hosts “Untitled”
on 90.5 WASU, a two-hour tour de force that showcases the best in
heavy metal from all over the globe.
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| LYRIC Poetry Slam remixes freestyle rap, artistic
expression, poetry |
by Elizabeth
Ashford
Staff Writer |
Some of them talked
about adversity and how hard life can be at times, some spoke of
love, gained and lost. Some simply vented, speaking their frustration
about the government, trying to survive, or wanting somebody in
their life.
All of these were spoken at LYRIC’s Freestyle
Rap and Spoken Word Poetry Slam held in Calloway Peak in Plemmons
Student Union. The words flowed this past Wednesday and will continue
if all goes as planned, Sabriya Miller, LYRIC’s president said.
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