April 29, 1997 Final Issue

Task Force Makes Recommendations
Renee Cagle
Managing Editor

The task force for student life met Friday for five and a half hours to discuss and vote on recommendations to be sent to Chancellor Francis T. Borkowski for approval.

Brad Reid, director for housing operations and chair of the task force, said the actual recommendations are still in the process of being edited and polished. There were over 40 recommendations discussed and voted on at the Friday meeting.

According to Reid, one recommendation will make coaches accountable for the behavior of their players. Steve MacDow, task force member, said if there is a repeated pattern of misconduct of players, the coaches will be held responsible.

"I can attest that [Coach Jerry Moore is] a good coach," said Bake Baker, ASU's quarterback for next year's football season. "He's handled things extremely well. Through it all he's always preached to us good morals. It seems like they're putting things on him and he's a great man." While The Watauga Democrat focused on this recommendation in an article in its Monday edition, MacDow said in the task force spent about ten minutes looking at it.

Visitation will remain the same as it has in the last few years. "Dorms will still be allowed to vote (on visitation)," said Reid. He also said the 24 hour visitation policy will still remain an option. The residence hall will keep the visitation policy it had the prior year on the opening day of the school year.

Reid also stressed that residents will be required to attend an educational program about their rights and responsibilities as it pertains to visitation in the residence halls. Students will be taught about the policies they have to choose from as well as the regulations of each policy. Reid also stated that the task force recommended that a certain percentage of residents vote before visitation can be change.

Reid said that even though the task force makes these recommendations the ultimate power lies with Borkowski. "He may still change visitation," said Reid. The chancellor can approve the recommendations or ask for changes in policies if he chooses.

Another issue the task force discussed was Appalachian's annual block party. Reid said the task force recommends that no one be allowed to enter the block party after midnight. They also recommended that there be three locations featuring different forms of entertainment. This is to ensure that all students have a chance to have fun. "This will help students remember the message of the block party," said Reid.

Outside law enforcement would be notified about the block party. Reid also said the task force is also looking at changing the name of the block party.

Another recommendation is publicizing the guidelines of the party to all people who will be attending. The task force would also like there to be strict guideline enforcement at the party.

Reid also said anyone who leaves the party cannot get back in with more alcohol. Another recommendation is to provide close monitoring for underage drinking during the party.

Another recommendation is scheduling more morning classes and classes on Fridays. The task force wishes to reinstate the public damage policy, which would bill the residents of a floor for any damages incurred for the year. Another recommendation is the development of a Phase Three during orientation during a freshman's first year and a more extensive orientation process.

In the residence halls, the task force calls for full-time patrol of the dorms. Reid stressed that these officers will have no power to enforce law and will not replace the security assistants in the residence halls. "They will compliment those (SAs)," said Reid.

Reid also said that freshmen seminar will be required for freshmen but not for another four years because it is still in the works.

Reid said the task force does not want to change any rules or policies already on the book, but they do want better enforcement at the university.

According to Reid, the Chancellor should have a complete copy of the recommendations for review by Thursday.

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SGA cabinet set for '97-'98 year
Renee Cagle
Managing Editor

Fernando Little and Jake Parker, the new student government president and vice-president, are getting a head start for the 1997-98. Little and Parker have already named their SGA cabinet for the upcoming year.

The cabinet is made up of 11 students who are in charge of specific committees. The cabinet members are not allowed to vote on legislation, but they are expected to help the president and vice president carry out their goals for Appalachian State.

Dwayne Elliot will serve as chief of staff. He will assist the president and vice president and will also coordinate administrative responsibilities.

Lindsay Phipps will be next year's secretary and the assistant secretary is Stephani Lilly. Phipps and Lilly will be responsible for all written correspondence and the minutes of all minutes.

David Bowling is SGA's new treasurer . He will be in charge of the financial records and will serve as co–chair of the student development budget council.

The director of state affairs is Nick Shuster; he is responsible for current issues at the state and local level and represents the students on these levels.

Jamie Wicker will head up public affairs for SGA. Wicker will be responsible for public relations.

The rules committee will be chaired by Krista Whitt. She will be assisted by Dan Edison. The rules committee reviews all legislation brought before the senate.

Stacey Bern will be in charge of the academic affairs committee, which addresses issues related to the quality of student life.

The academic affairs committee will be chaired by Antonio Roberts. He will be responsible for all issues affecting students.

Rounding out the cabinet will be Erhen Meister, who will serve as external affairs chair. This committee will concentrate on issues affecting the off–campus student population of Appalachian.

Little said he was "tremendously pleased" about his and Parker's selections.

"The applicant pool was of a very high caliber," Little said. "Jake and I did our best to put together the best possible team."

The '97-'98 cabinet has met twice this year and will meet again Wednesday before assuming their responsibilities at 5 p.m. April 30.

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SAVE cleans up to create awareness
Darin Glass
Staff Writer

Members of SAVE tried to make a point to ASU students about recycling last Thursday on Sanford Mall.

Brian Revell, John Ward and Donna Risteen of SAVE helped to further the education of students about their trash as they took 15 trash cans around the Mall and dumped the trash on a tarp to sort out the mess.

The trash was sorted into piles for cans, bottles, styrofoam and just plain trash.

"We are trying to show what is being wasted," said Revell about what he hoped the students would get from the example.

The exercise was just two days after Earth Day, April 22. SAVE wanted to celebrate the event by an awareness demo to show what we as students could do to help the environment.

"All this stuff we can recycle. We just want the students and faculty to be aware of what they can do to help the earth," said Revell as he looked at all the trash.

Students are encouraged to recycle their cans and bottles in their halls or apartments.

SAVE wants us all to be aware and for the students to realize what they can do to help.

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Glass to be new editor
Vanessa Urruela
Editor-in-Chief

It's official. Darin Glass, a rising senior from Greensboro will be next year's Editor-in-Chief of The Appalachian. Mike Daniels, a rising junior from Pittman, New Jersey will become The Appalachian's Managing Editor.

Glass, a first-year staffer, was a staff writer this year. Daniels spent his second year on the staff as Sports Editor.

"I am looking forward to working with the staff I've chosen for next year," said Glass. "Everybody seems enthusiastic about working for the paper and many have several creative ideas about what they can bring to it."

The new News Editor will be rising sophomore Beth Bliss who has worked for The Appalachian this year as a staff writer. Bliss, a first-year staffer, covered the Student Government Association for The Appalachian.

Editorials Editor will be John Starling, a rising senior from Fayetteville. Starling was Features Editor this year. "We're looking forward to expanding our perspectives as far as diversity's concerned. Don't expect the same old jaded white-bread opinions," said Starling.

Jeremy Ball, a rising junior from Winston-Salem will be next year's Features Editor. Ball was Assistant Features Editor this year.

Justin Griffin, a rising junior from Kernersville will be The Appalachian's new Sports Editor. He has worked with The Appalachian this year as the Assistant Sports Editor.

Bethany Parrish, a rising junior, will return to the staff in her second year as Photography Editor.

Glass said that next year's staff is motivated and professional. "This year set a good foundation for us and we're looking forward to improving tenfold," he said.

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In the News...

Dorgan elected president of ASA

Dr. Howard Dorgan, professor of communication, has been elected president of the Appalachian Studies Association.

The association is a multi-state organization of historians, anthropologists, sociologists, folklorists, community activists and nonfiction writers from all areas of southern and central Appalachia and portions of the Appalachian range's northern tier.

Dorgan is an established authority on Appalachian religious traditions, especially the numerous subdenominations of Appalachian "Old Time" Baptists. He recently published his fourth book on these traditions, "In the Hands of a Happy God: The ‘No Hellers' of central Appalachia."

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Students design tourism program

Students in Appalachian's Walker College of Business have developed a training program to improve the service abilities of tourism industry employees who deal directly with visitors.

Business students did much of the groundwork and wrote a great deal of the 67-page workbook that is part of the Appalachian hospitality and tourism management program's "Achieving Service Excellence" project.

The workbook deals with such topics as understanding customer service, improving communication skills and dealing with guests with special needs. It also addresses "forbidden phrases," those that can generate negative customer relations, such as "I don't know," "We can't do that," or "I'll be right back."

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Chorale sings Handel's "Messiah"

The Appalachian Chorale, directed by Brian Bailey, will perform parts two and three of Handel's well-known oratorio, "Messiah," Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Rosen Concert Hall.

The 85-voice chorale is comprised of community members, as well as Appalachian faculty, staff and students. The chorale will be joined by faculty members Julia Pedigo, Priscilla Peebles, Randall Outland and Joseph Amaya.

The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 262-3020.

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Free kids soccer clinic

Ben Popoola, Appalachian's new women's soccer coach, will give a soccer clinic on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon in Kidd Brewer Stadium.

The clinic is free and is open to boys and girls of all ages. The clinic will include sessions on the basics of soccer along with some fun games.

For more information, contact Popoola at 262-2563.

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