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SGA pushes for free speech, campus zones to expand
by Anna Oakes
Staff Writer
The Appalachian State University campus community may soon enjoy the
freedom of unscheduled public speech in two new areas.
University policy is being revised to include all of Sanford Mall and
Durham Park as unscheduled public speaking areas on campus.
Currently university and community members may engage in spontaneous
free speech in three areas: the concrete area surrounding the statues
on Sanford Mall, the Duck Pond Field behind Trivette Hall and the open-air
amphitheater outside Plemmons Student Union.
Student Government Association President Miriam N. Makhyoun and Vice
President Nick V. Albu asked the administration to revisit the policy
in July.
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Junior English
Major Brad Corpening and Junior transfer student Heath Bailey show
freshmen Mike Gagin and Evan Fetty the ropes on the Sanford mall
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Robbins: Solarium completion imminent
by Justin Boulmay
Senior Staff Writer
The Solarium, the long-awaited addition to Plemmons Student
Union, should be completed within a month, Appalachian State University
officials said Friday.
What remains on the Solarium are exterior landscaping,
interior foliage and the alarm system, Director of Design & Construction
Dr. Clyde D. Robbins said.
“I’m trying to get a final inspection in the next two weeks,” Robbins
said.
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Convocation to highlight success of campus, guest
by Jennifer Schneider
Staff Writer
Classes are canceled until 12:30 p.m. Thursday for Convocation.
The traditional coming together of staff, faculty and students to celebrate
the university’s achievements will be held in the Holmes Convocation
Center at 10 a.m.
“It enriches your experiences here and makes you feel part of Appalachian.
It will give students a chance to have a sense of what is going on in
their university community and it’s a chance for us to remember
our overall mission and to come together, faculty and students both,” Associate
Professor of Communication Dr. Janice Pope said.
This year’s guest speaker will be Cedric L. Jennings, subject of
the summer reading book “A Hope in the Unseen” by Ron Suskind.
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Boone, ASU police converge for
crime prevention
by Lori Fox
Staff Writer
The Boone Police Department and the Appalachian State University Police
are teaming together to create a stronger safety and crime prevention
program.
Concerns for the Boone area consist primarily of traffic
and pedestrian safety. Within the 5.84 square miles of Boone, 13,472
residents and 14,343 total students interact together, according to the
2000 census. This fairly large population in such a small vicinity explains
the continuing traffic problems in Boone.
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Walk for Awareness prepares for
15th year
by Crystal Genes
Staff Writer
Students, faculty and community members are preparing for
Boone’s
15th annual Walk for Awareness to be held Sept. 7 at 9:00 p.m. on
Sanford Mall.
“The march was organized
15 years ago by Dean of Students Barbara Daye and other members on campus
following the abduction, rape and murder of university employee Jeni
Gray; and Lee Cooper Wallace who several weeks later was abducted and
was able to escape,” Dean of Students Susie L. Greene said. Daniel
Brian Lee, a local resident, pleaded guilty to the kidnapping and rape
of Wallace and the murder of Gray.
“[Wallace] kind of broke the silence,” said Greene, “She
was able to identify him, testify against him and was a speaker at Walk
for Awareness for many years. In my point of view she was a real hero.
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Equity Office revamps programs
for new year
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Equity Office Director Linda K. Robinson
said her staff put an emphasis on refocusing and taking the Open Door
project to a new level. |
by Stephanie Marshall
Staff Writer
The Equity Office is using the new school year at Appalachian State
University to refocus and reach out to the community with open arms.
Director of the Equity Office Linda K. Robinson said their
staff is very excited about the new year. Over the summer, they’ve placed an
emphasis on refocusing and taking the Open Door project to another level,
working on next spring’s Diversity Celebration, becoming a helpful
resource to student leaders, and proactive education.
“The primary function of the Equity Office is problem-solving for
issues of harassment and discrimination, based on protected class status.
The secondary mission, which exists in support of the first, is education
and outreach,” Staff Development Specialist for the Equity Office
Susan H. King said Saturday.
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New clubs pique campus interest
by Crystal Genes
Staff Writer
New students thinking of joining a club or organization
this year have plenty to choose from, as there are currently a total
of 272 on campus.
Student Services Coordinator Tina R. Parlier said there
are five new clubs who drew up charters last semester,
including two new fraternities, Alpha Sigma Phi and Omega Psi Phi.
The Interfraternity Council approved these fraternities.
Other new clubs include ASU National Rifle Association,
ASU United States Institute for Theatre Technology Student Chapter and
National Abortion Rights Action League.
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