Mixed Results: diversity increase at ASU
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by Elizabeth
Ashford
Staff Writer |
Appalachian State University
increased diversity for both its faculty and student body,
Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity Dr. Harry L. Williams
said.
“We are up 8.5 percent in student diversity
for this year, and are up 14.8 percent in faculty diversity
from the previous year,” Williams said.
Williams said North Carolina has done a good job in desegregating
higher education and that Appalachian and Boone have done
a great job in creating a caring climate for students that
attend the school.
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MTN to renovate, add news show, improve
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by Anna
Oakes
Staff Writer |
The Mountain Television Network,
Boone’s local television station, is making several
renovations to improve the quality and variety of its programming.
The new additions, scheduled for completion by the middle
of the month, will include upgraded digital equipment, an
improved signal and a daily evening newscast. MTN is also
affiliating with the America One network to bring more programs
to the channel.
“We’re changing the
way this station delivers its product,” General Manager
Steve Rondinaro said.
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UNC system approves health center for Appalachian
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by Leslie
Rasimas
Staff Writer
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The office of the University
of North Carolina system President Molly Broad approved a
motion last week for Appalachian State University to pursue
a health and allied services center.
Interim Provost Dr. Kenneth E. Peacock said establishing
a central health service center is important for the university.
“One of the top priorities for students applying
to Appalachian is an interest in health care programs. We
have very strong health programs, but they are scattered
throughout campus,” he said.
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| Appalachian clubs celebrate Kwanzaa in
Legends |
by Jennifer Schneider
Staff Writer |
Appalachian held its 12th annual
Kwanzaa Celebration and Feast Tuesday Dec. 2 at Legends.
The celebration was held to share the traditions that were
born on the African continent.
“We go over
the history of Kwanzaa and what is all involved,” Kwanzaa
coordinator Anwar S. Cruter said.
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Money could be saved in new energy conservation
plan
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by Justin Boulmay
Staff Writer |
 An
on-campus energy conservation team suggested new ways to
reduce Appalachian State University’s energy bill.
Last year, Appalachian State spent approximately $75 million
on state-owned buildings, Director of Budget Betsy P. Payne
said. North Carolina owns buildings such as the John E. Thomas
building and the D.D. Dougherty Administration building.
Other campus buildings, such as residence halls and Plemmons
Student Union, cost approximately $6 million.
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