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Crimes Cause Uproar
Stabbing occurs
on east side of campus
Jennifer Sharpe
Staff Writer
A 19 year-old Appalachian State University student was stabbed twice during an attempted robbery Thursday night.
Christopher Michael Charboneau was attacked in the alley between Hoey and Doughton residence halls around 11:30 pm.
University Police Officer Patty Elkins said that when Charboneau was confronted, a struggle ensued resulting in two stab wounds to Charboneau’s leg. Elkins said that Charboneau is in good condition.
Charboneau described his attacker as a white male dressed in black wearing black face paint. No arrests have been made.
Thomas Stratton, a freshman and a Hoey Hall resident, said the campus atmosphere "...makes you think you’re safe, when you’re really not."
"A lot of the guys still don’t really worry about things like that. It’s the girls who are freaking out," said freshman Grant Dula who also lives in Hoey.
Dula said that the attack has been a frequent topic of conversation among Hoey residents.
The violent nature of this robbery attempt has caused heightened concern for the safety of all Appalachian students. The Department of Housing and Residence Life issued a warning to students Friday after the attack.
Police are urging students to avoid walking alone at night and to be especially aware of suspicious individuals.
Officials in the Department of Housing are requesting that anyone with information about this attack contact the University Police at 262-2150.
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Students march against rape
Sara LeWinter
Staff Writer
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Hundreds of Boone community members participated in an anti-rape march Wednedsay. (photo by Karen Walters) |
"I can tell you that where there is silence, violence and rape fester. We are here to break that silence," said Holly Mullins at a National Organization of Women sponsored march against rape Wednesday night.
The march began with over 500 people gathered in front of Cascades Cafe. The crowd then marched toward King Street, shouting and stomping their feet along the way.
"As a woman, I have a fear of the night and a fear of being alone," Mullins said. "What can we do to end this fear? I cannot give you an answer."
A faculty member started the chant, "Break the silence! Stop the violence!"
The march ended at Whitener Hall, where participants moved indoors to hear the community speak out against the act of rape. The room where the speak-out was held, designed to hold a maximum of 400 people, overflowed with spectators
A member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity said to the crowd that he was "pro-active" against rape. A young woman claims she "...was gang raped at a KA fraternity party at (the University of North) Carolina." After her statement, she hugged the KA fraternity representative.
Another fraternity member said, "Greek men don’t tolerate rape."
"One in three women on college campuses are sexually assaulted. Men, consider your mothers, sisters, and girlfriends," said NOW member Katie Messmer.
A number of male students expressed concern for planning action until a response is given. Clancy Nolan, president of the campus chapter of the National Organization for Women, said "to expect future action."
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Campaigns target Boone
Petty runs for NC Secretary of State
Danny Sink
Staff Writer
On Saturday, The King came to Boone to campaign for Secretary.
Richard Petty, the man proclaimed by his peers and fans as "The King of NASCAR racing," is running for Secretary of State in North Carolina.
Although many people may have thought that the scene was nothing more than a celebrity autograph session, it was in fact a political rally. By the time that Bob Holton, chairman of the Watuaga County Republican Party, had a chance to announce Petty a crowd was already packed throughout the GOP headquarters.
Holton painted the picture of the candidate Richard Petty and not the race car driver, citing Petty’s 16 years as Randolph County Commissioner.
Petty then verbally attacked his opponent, Elaine Marshall, and her claims that he was not taking this campaign or the job seriously.
"I don’t think that (Marshall) can match the experience I have in business, in politics, or in public relations," said Petty. "I’m not going to be sitting in an office, I’m going out and getting things done," said Petty.
Petty also spoke on topics such as the student loan issue. "I come from the old school," said Petty. "I paid for my kids to go to college."
Petty campaign co-chairman Bill Cobey emphasized Petty’s plans to modernize the office, bringing in computers and other technologies to "speed up response to business and the people." Petty is known for a "quality job (done) quickly," said Cobey. He also said that this would be the case if Petty takes office.
"He’s a proven winner and a proven leader," said Mike Hagerty, president of the Appalachian State University chapter of the Young Republicans. "I don’t think he’s ever been in a race that he didn’t take seriously."
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When to vote: Anytime between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Where to vote: Boone Precinct 2 voters, which includes the residents of Justice, Coltrane, Gardner, Belk, Eggers, Frank and Winkler residence halls and Appalachian Heights vote at the Agricultural Conference Center on Rivers Street, 1/4 mile past the Mellow Mushroom.
Boone Precinct 3 voters, which includes residents of East, Coffey, White, Doughton, Cannon, Lovill, Cone and Hoey residence halls, vote at the Boone First Baptist Church, located at 375 W. King Street.
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SGA looks to fill vacancy
Beth Bliss
Staff Writer
Applications are now being accepted for three positions on the 1996-97 Student Government Association elections committee. According to Caroline Bumgarner, SGA rules committee chairperson, the primary duty of the committee is to oversee the SGA presidential and vice-presidential elections which will take place next semester.
Bumgarner said that in past elections, SGA has had some problems with candidates who do not comply with election rules, and that the elections committee reviews such infractions.
"The committee is also responsible for planning debates between the candidates, making and counting ballots and publicizing the election," Bumgarner said.
"Basically, the committee is there for the candidates," said Bumgarner.
She said committee members do not have to be involved with SGA in order to work on the elections committee. While she has received applications from SGA senators, Bumgarner said that she "...would like to have applicants from outside SGA as well."
"(We’re looking) for someone who wants to do the work," she said. "(This committee) takes up a lot of time. We’d like (to have) someone who is unbiased and who won’t have friends in the election, or who can separate his or her friends from the election."
If more than three applications are received for the committee it is likely that prospective members will be interviewed as part of the selection process, she said.
Bumgarner said the committee must be established before the final SGA meeting of the fall semester. Applications will be accepted through Nov. 8 in the SGA office on the second floor of the Student Union.
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Pardo, Berg speak on Natural Law
Party
Darin Glass
Reporter
Do you feel like the world and government is getting you down? Well, get in touch with your natural side and check into the Natural Law Party.
Natural Law Party candidates are on the ballot in 47 states and have other representatives in 50 countries. Thirty-four candidates will be on the ballot in North Carolina. There are 200,000 members which help to support getting in touch with nature.
The party was formed four years ago and promotes a "problem-free" government.
"If you want a better government, you must tap into the human potential," said Victor Pardo, candidate for U.S. Senate.
Victor Pardo and Craig Berg, candidate for U.S. House, spoke at a rally held on Oct. 30 in Plemmons Student Union. They answered questions about their party and what they stand for.
"We know that it will take some time for people to realize what we are about. If we don’t make a change soon, we will run out of time," said Berg of the problems in government.
Much of their focus is directed at young people because they are the key in determining what happens in the future.
Yogic Flying is a central focus in the party. Yogic Flying is the "maximum coherence of brain fuctioning," which results in "bubbling bliss" for the person, according to a party pamphlet. This is achieved through structured meditation tactics. They plan to have 7,000 Yogic Flyers to provide a powerful infuence of harmony throughout the country.
"There is not really any other way to explain it , but you get a very light feeling and it fills you up," said Pardo of the flying.
The Natural Law Party is open to all ideas and willing to look at all alternatives. They are organized and want to be heard. Watch out for flying politicians overhead.
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Alumni
leave awards
Special to the
Appalachian
A banker, a general and a retired basketball coach received top honors from the Appalachian’s Alumni Council Oct. 25.
Austin Adams of Charlotte, Gen. William W. Hartzog of Norfolk, Va. and Sam Moir of Salisbury were recognozed for their outstanding career accomplishments and presented with the 1996 Distinguished Alumni Award.
Adams is executive vice president of First Union Bank, the sixth largest banking company in the nation. He graduated from the university with a bachelor’s degree in 1965 and a master’s degree in 1966.
Adams said the education he received at Appalachian, "...enabled me to take mediocre leadership skills and develop in an environmnet I’m sure I couldn’t have developed anywhere else."
In May 1994, Adams led the largest systems conversion in U.S. banking history with the merger of First Union and First Fidelity Bancorporation. The conversion involved more than five million customer accounts. Since 1985, First Union has executed an average of one acquisition every 54 days.
Hartzog, who graduated in 1974 with a master’s degree in psychology, is one of only 12 active four-star generals in the U.S. Army.
"I was looking for the opportunity to interact with students and faculty, and I found a warmth and quality here (at Appalachian) that I haven’t found anywhere else," said Hartzog.
Hartzog has received the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Army Distinguished Service Medal, a Legion of Merit award, a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.
Moir won 58 percent of the games he coached at Catawba College, ranking him 14th in the nation all-time in victories among small college coaches. He led Catawba to the NAIA National Tournament in 1982 and 1983.
"I owe a lot to Appalachian," he said. "Without this university, I’d probably be a farmer in Stokes County," said Moir.
Moir played professional baseball in the New York Yankee farm system in the early 1950s and has a winter basketball tournament named in his honor. The coach is also a member of the Catawba College Sports Hall of Fame.
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Watauga County Sheriff "Red" Lyons is asking anyone with any information about the alleged rape after a recent fraternity party to call him at 265–7601. Confidentiality is assured. Lyons said no arrests have been made but that the on–going investigation is going, "fairly well." He reported that interviews with party–goers have been helpful thus far.
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The Appalachian Flute Choir will perform Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. Admission is free.
The program features flute ensemble music will premiere a piece written by flutist and graduate student Kenya Tillery. "Esquisses de Nature," or "Sketches of Nature," is described as rhythmically interesting and colorful because of the distinctive tones in the composition. The composition is in two movements: Sunrise and Little Bird.
For more information, call the School of Music at 262-3020.
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Hans Schwieger, a German-born musician who organized and conducted the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra and established the Southern Symphony Orchestra in Columbia, S.C., recently donated orchestral parts to more than 30 compositions to the ASU's School of Music.
Music school officials consider the gift a "first installment," as Schwieger says he plans to eventually donate his entire collection of scores and books to the music school.
"Some of these can’t be purchased anymore," Art Unsworth, dean of the School of Music said of the orchestral compositions. "Others could cost as much as $150 each if purchased."
The collection includes works by Bruckner, Beethoven, Brahams, Dvorak and others. It is currently being inventoried and will be filled in the music school’s instrumental ensemble library.
In addition to saving the school from having to purchase certain scores, Unsworth said Schwieger’s collection of conductor’s scores will offer additional benefits to students. Some scores are autographed by composers or conductors and include Schwieger’s conducting notes. The notations can be used by conducting students to learn how Schwieger interpreted a musical piece and the conducting techniques used to impart that interpretation to his orchestra members.
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The North Carolina State Board of Education will hold its next regular monthly meeting Wednesday through Thursday at the Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street in Raleigh.
Wednesday’s agenda will include a day-long session on professional educator issues. Thursday’s agenda will include discussion and voting on business, personnel and legislative items.
For more information, call (919) 715-1246.
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