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Three SGA presidential tickets declare
by Anna Oakes
Senior Staff Writer
Three tickets will campaign for the positions of Student Government Association president and vice president at Appalachian State University.
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Cuts threaten Upward Bound, GEAR UP
by Jennifer Schneider
Staff Writer
President George W. Bush’s proposed 2006-07 budget has met harsh resistance at Appalachian State University.
Bush suggested cutting a variety of programs in order to expand standardized testing through his “No Child Left Behind” Act. Two national programs proposed to go under the knife are Upward Bound and GEAR UP.
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Marching band receives invite from Queen
by Julia Merchant
Intern Writer
The Appalachian State University marching band recently received news that was music to their ears.
North Carolina’s Band of Distinction, the Marching Mountaineers, were formally invited to perform in the prestigious London New Year’s Day Parade in 2006. Groups cannot apply to take part in the parade; instead, they must be nominated by a previous parade participant and have their program reviewed by a Selection Committee.
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Students to raise voices in March
by Anna Oakes
Senior Staff Writer
The Student Government Association will host several events as part of March’s “Raise Your Voice” month.
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ASU takes plunge for Special Olympics
by Amy Burnette
Staff Writer
The Appalachian State University community and members of the Boone community are invited to jump into Appalachian’s frigid Duck Pond Thursday.
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Students charged for on-campus drugs
by Ryan Cobey
Intern Writer
Three students of Eggers Residence Hall were charged with drug violations last week and given citations by University Police.
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Conference puts women on path to success
by Millie Tolleson
Intern Writer
The Center for Student Involvement and Leadership and the Appalachian State University Women's Center will host the annual Women's Leadership Conference Feb. 26 in Plemmons Student Union.
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ASU, Caldwell ally for educational facility
by Justin Boulmay
Senior Staff Writer
Appalachian State University and Caldwell Community College will become roommates in a new educational facility in 2006.
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