ASU student shot; investigation underway
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Jonathan Williams | The Appalachian
Joseph W. McClure's body was found near Crocker Road Thursday night. |
by Brian Dekle
Staff Writer
The Watauga County Sheriff Department and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation are investigating the homicide of an Appalachian State University student.
Sheriff deputies were called to Crocker Road around 11 p.m. last Thursday night in reference to a white male being found on the roadside.
When deputies arrived they found the body of Joseph W. McClure, senior recreation management major, lying face up on the shoulder of a gravel road. Watauga County Sheriff Shook said the murder occurred at this location and the body was not moved or dumped there.
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Homecoming 2004 Slideshow
Photos by Peter Larkins, Jonathan Williams, John Bethune, Daniel Hood, Jessica Hines and Trey Allman
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Erosion eats into ASU checkbook
Hardin Street parking may bring fines
by Anna Oakes
Staff Writer
Appalachian State University is subject to thousands of dollars in fines due to violation of its erosion control plan for the future Hardin Street parking lot.North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) Environmental Technician Tim D. Garrett discovered the violation during an inspection Oct. 21.
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Jonathan Williams | The Appalachian
|Dancing group "Origins of Ecstasy" demonstrate belly dancing Tuesday night in the Blue Ridge Ballroom. |
Search to replace Durham continues
by Justin Boulmay
Senior Staff Writer
A search committee was charged last Wednesday with finding a provost, a search that, at the earliest, will not be done until next semester.
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Registered voters increase 10 percent
by Jason Secrest
Staff Writer
Watauga County saw a 10 percent increase in voter registration this presidential election compared to the 2000 election.
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Alcohol awareness events this week
by Jennifer schneider
Staff Writer
This week marks Alcohol Awareness Week on the Appalachian State University campus.
Throughout the week the Wellness and Counseling Centers have set up a variety of programs to educate students of the risks of careless drinking.
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iMovie fest lets students take bite out of filmmaking
by Clair Baxter
intern Writer
This year will be the second annual Appal iMovie Fest at Appalachian State University.
This new program was presented by an Apple Representative to Appalachian State last year and is based on similar programs that are available on other college campuses, such as Emory University, Georgia Tech and Duke University.
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Small business ownership has benefits
by Lindsay Craven
intern Writer
Financial freedom. It’s a wonderful thought isn’t it? Owning your own business and making all the decisions about your career.
That’s the exact idea that inspired senior management major David B. Desourdy to start his own business.
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