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Peter Larkins | Chief Photographer
The Watauga River, just below the dam off Highway 105, surged over
its banks Friday after Hurricane Ivan passed through with its heaviest
wind and rain early Friday morning. |
Ivan, Frances leave rain, damage in Boone
by Jason Secrest
Staff Writer
Wind and rain from Hurricane Ivan, coupled with the remains of Hurricane
Frances, caused power outages, flooding and Appalachian State University
to cancel classes last Friday.
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Daniel Hood | Intern Photographer
Owens Field House was built in the 1950s. Current plans call for
demolition of the building after the 2004
football season. |
Bubble idea bursts for facilities enhancement plan
by Justin Boulmay and Brad Norman
Senior Staff Writers
Appalachian State University recently scrapped its idea for placing
a bubble over Kidd Brewer Stadium as it prepares for changes in the athletic
facilities enhancement program.
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Will climb for job
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Jonathan Williams | The Appalachian
Senior recreation management major Steve A. Simpson climbs an inflatable
rock wall on Sanford Mall Thursday. The Career Development Center
hosted the event as part of Career Action Days, a series of activities
and workshops to boost student resumes. |
SGA to host 'Political Party'
by Anna Oakes
Staff Writer
“Political Party” will wed music and politics together today
in an effort to mobilize Appalachian State University students for the
upcoming election.
Beginning at 4 p.m. at Duck Pond Field, nine political candidates will
speak and interact with students. Local musician Melissa Reaves will
perform between candidates.
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Boone, campus police work together
by Lori Fox
Staff Writer
Town of Boone Police joined forces with the Appalachian
State University Police to try to promote student safety both on and
off-campus, Maj. Larry C. Foster of the University Police said.
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Taskforce works to make gay voice
heard
by Stephanie Marshall
Staff Writer
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Taskforce (GLBT) strives to make Appalachian
State University students heard through the continuation of their Voices
Project started last spring.
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Poet Orr shares work through Visiting
Writers Series
by Amy Baxter
Intern Writer
The reputable poet Gregory Orr will be presenting
some of his award-winning works at Appalachian State University tomorrow
at 7:30 p.m.
Preceding the poetry reading, Orr will be hosting "Poetry,
Survival and Healing," a question and answer conference from 11 a.m.
until 12:15 p.m.
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Initiative, workshop put spark
in wind
by Jennifer Schneider
Staff Writer
The North Carolina Small Wind Initiative presents
a variety of informational and hands-on wind workshops for students
and the community.
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