VP: 'The Senate has spoken' 
John T. Bennett Adminsitration Beat 
Gerald Witt Copy Editor 

“The Senate has spoken,” said a dejected Student Body Vice president-elect Preston Powell after a 39-11-2 vote that killed a proposed Section Three referendum. 

After a lengthy, tension-filled debate, the Bolick-Powell administration got off to a rocky start as the duo saw their number two platform goal take a major blow at the hands of the SGA senate. 

Section Three would have reformed SGA by creating 19 senate seats elected directly from student organizations. 

“There were several ways this could have gone, one was a petition, but we wanted to work from within (SGA),” said Powell. 

Powell and Student Body President-elect Ryan Bolick shared in the disappointment of the outcome of Tuesday’s vote, and both were concerned by the rationale of the Senate. 

“Some of the senators need to separate the election from the issue,” said Powell. 

The Vice President-elect expressed dismay because in his opinion, a number of the senators possibly felt threatened by any changes to the current structure of the SGA. 

That threat could be real under the Section Three amendment proposal, which calls for the elimination of 21 current seats within the Senate.  That threat could be real under the Section III proposal, which calls for the elimination of 21 current seats within the senate. 

Despite the setback, Powell pointed to the extensive vision that he and Bolick have for SGA and Appalachian State University  as a whole for years to come. 

“We did not waste any time working on the vision,” Powell said, “they can’t fault us for trying.” 

Powell said the next move would be to incorporate the student body into the fate of Section III.  As early as next fall, a petition could be brought before the student body in an attempt to pass the legislation. 

“All is not lost...if the students want it bad enough, it will happen.” 
 

Community service embodies Greeks 
Zaneta Wood Student Organization Beat 

“There is no question that the Greek community at ASU puts a lot of heart into the greater community of Boone,” said Jenny Koehn, Appalachian and the Community Together (ACT) community service coordinator. 

Community service is one of the most important purposes of Greek Week, which was April 8-13. 

Beginning on Saturday, April 8, members from 13 Greek organizations participated in the 5K Walk/Run for the Hunger Coalition. 

Diapers were collected from each sorority and fraternity to be donated to the Hunger Coalition on Monday. 12 chapters donated a total of 10,327 diapers. 

April 11 was the day to hand out apples to professors to thank them for their hard work. Members from 13 Greek organizations participated. 

On Tuesday, 11 chapters participated in a campus cleanup. 

On April 12, members from 16 Greek organizations donated blood to the Red Cross. 

Throughout the entire week, members collected pennies for the Penny Sabotage to be donated to the Watauga Youth Network. Participants raised $483 in pennies. 

The price for each lip sync ticket was $2. A total of $2,152 in ticket sales was donated to the Watauga Youth Network. 
 

Junior wins science award 
Compiled from News Bureau 

A black belt is not required to be a chemist, but for one Appalachian State University junior, science is a fighting matter. 

Fighting to be the first in her family to attend college, to pay for school and to succeed inside and outside the classroom, Tammy Lindsey said her black belt has come in handy. 

“By taking taekwondo, I have gained extensive self-discipline and confidence,” said the chemistry major from Rocky Mount. 
Self-discipline has helped her balance three jobs and a laundry list of extracurricular activities, all while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average. Confidence has helped her rack up awards and honors as she prepares for her next fight in a career as a medical researcher. 
Others are fighting for her dreams, too. 

The Excellence in Education Foundation awarded Lindsey a $7,500 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. She is one of only 309 across the nation and seven in North Carolina to receive the award. 

The scholarship program honors Senator Barry Goldwater and was designed to foster and encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in mathematics, natural sciences and engineering. More than 1,100 students competed for the awards this year. 
The scholarship will allow Lindsey to focus on her senior research next year in chemistry, a science she fell in love with in high school and which became a life calling at Appalachian. 

Being the first in a family to attend college is an accomplishment. Lindsey’s plans even extend to seeking a doctorate in chemistry. 

“I would like to be involved in the development of more effective medication for individuals with mental disorders,” said Lindsey. “I would like to work for either a pharmaceutical company or at the university level conducting research.” 

Lindsey worked three jobs including one as a waitress to finance her first two years at Appalachian. Lindsey still holds two jobs, but both are in Appalachian’s chemistry department: one as a lab technician and the other as a teaching assistant. 

She has developed her leadership skills outside the classroom through involvement with Kappa Delta sorority and the Appalachian Chemical Society, and by participating in leadership conferences. 

Last summer Lindsey applied for and was accepted to the prestigious National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for a paid internship. There she studied with leading scientists in one of the government’s premier laboratories researching ways to improve wireless communication. 

She will return to NIST this summer to continue her research. “I was totally more focused on my research last summer, but this summer I want to take time out to see Washington and for a weekend trip to New York,” said Lindsey. “One thing I’ve learned is you have to have balance in your life between academics, work, study and fun.” 

In addition to her other accomplishments, Lindsey was named a Glaxo-Wellcome Woman in Science Scholar. 

“Being a Glaxo-Wellcome Woman in Science Scholar has given me the opportunity to visit that company numerous times to learn more about how the pharmaceutical world works,” said Lindsey. “All these experiences at Appalachian have prepared me for my senior research project which will be in organic chemistry.” 

“I love the career path I am choosing. As a chemistry major with a certified chemist concentration, I know that I will be well prepared for graduate school academically.” 
 

Com Ball 2000 Approaches 
Department of Communications 

ASU’s Department of Communication will be holding its annual Com Ball Monday, May 1 at 8 p.m. in the Alpine Lounge of the Plemmons Student Union. 

Filled with skits put on by the faculty and students for all to enjoy, the Com Ball is an opportunity for the faculty and students to come together and look back at the achievements of the past year. 

Highlighting the evening will be the popular faculty superlatives are also going to highlight the evening. 

Tickets are $6 in advance and $7 at the door, so put your party clothes on and plan to join the fun at the Com Ball 2000. 
 

Greeks contribute to community service 
Zaneta Wood Student Organization Beat 

Greek Week is not the only time Greek organization members participate in community service. 

Each fraternity and sorority raises money for specific organizations throughout the year. 

“The Greeks have certainly made my first year on the job much easier ... if there is ever a community emergency, the Greeks are quick and happy to respond,” said Appalachian and the Community Together (ACT) community service coordinator Jenny Koehn. 

Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity raises money for the Freshman Scholarship for Leaders.  Projects the fraternity has organized include the Alpha and Sigma Cookout, Miss Black and Gold Pageant, the Teddy Bear Project, Salvation Army, Oratorical Contest, after-school programs, Adopt-a-Highway and Exam Pack Project. 

Sigma Kappa sorority raised $300 for the Alzheimer’s Association with the Memory Walk and gave $600 to the Sigma Kappa Foundation. 

Sigma Kappa members have participated in a children’s carnival for a local elementary school, a senior prom and Valentine’s Day party for residents at Ivy Terrace Apartments and adopted grandparents by spending time with Ivy Terrace residents. 

In November of 1999, the members participated in a Week of Giving in which they gave various gifts to faculty and other Greek organizations to thank them for their hard work and encourage more community involvement. 

Alpha Delta Pi sorority raised $3,500 for the Ronald McDonald House in Winston-Salem by participating in Laps for Apps and organizing Casino Night. 

Members also visit the Ronald McDonald House to clean, rake leaves and give goodie bags and household items to the families that stay at the house. 

Alpha Delta Pi raised $10,000 to help blood type over 100 people for the Bone Marrow Drive in December. They also donated over $1,000 to charities in the community throughout the year. 

Kappa Alpha fraternity and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity have sung Christmas carols at Bryan Estates and participated in the community’s special education dance for teenagers and adults. 

Phi Mu fraternity organized an art show for National Philanthropy Day on Oct. 18 to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network. Members raised $3,400 for CMN by working at the University Bookstore with Delta Zeta sorority and organizing a golf tournament with Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. 

Pi Kappa Phi fraternity raises money for PUSH, a program to benefit people with disabilities and March of Dimes. The fraternity sponsored “Boone Bowling for Babies” and held an Empathy Dinner to benefit PUSH with guest speakers. 

Alpha Phi sorority raises money for the Alpha Phi Foundation which helps fund research for cardiac care.  $2,000 is raised annually for the Alpha Phi Foundation. 

Members participate in Laps for Apps and “Alphatraz,” in which students are “arrested” and have to work to raise their bail with donations from other students. 

Members volunteer at Ram’s Rack, the Humane Society and donate food and clothing. 

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority participate in many events throughout the year such as the Mississippi Health Project, Sing-a-grams and Candy-grams, Martin Luther King Challenge, Black History Month, Resume workshops, Career Symposium and sessions on Rape Prevention and Personal Safety. All money raised goes to the Angie Blackman Academic and Merit Award. 

Kappa Delta sorority raises money for the prevention of child abuse. The most beneficial event is the annual Shamrock all you can eat Pancake Dinner through which the organization raised $6,200. 

Kappa Delta Sorority also sponsors three girl scout troops, participate in the Children’s Carnival for Watauga children, helped raise money for the Watauga Youth Network and the Disney World trip. 

Chi Omega sorority organized a luau at Brian Estates, walks dogs every Friday, bakes cookies for police officers, takes potted plants to hospitals, homeless shelters and women’s shelters, volunteers at the Hospitality House, Habitat for Humanity, and campus cleanup. 

Along with Delta Chi Fraternity, Chi Omega co-sponsored an Easter Egg Hunt last week at Hardin Park Elementary School. Delta Chi also worked with the Hunger Coalition on a variety of projects and read to children on Dr. Seuss Day. 

Alpha Tau Omega fraternity participated in National Youth Service Day, the Cove Creek Restoration Project, Kindred of the Wild and trail maintenance of the Blue Ridge Parkway. 

The fraternity is also sponsoring Battle of the DJs at Mike and Willy’s Sports Cafe on April 26. All benefits from admission go to the Children’s Miracle Network. 

Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity responded to an emergency request from the Hospitality House to assist a woman who needed to be moved. 

Zeta Phi Beta sorority raises money for the American Cancer Society and Samaritan’s Purse. Members work with Habitat for Humanity, the Fall Festival at Boone Mennonite Church and donate books to Hardin Park Elementary School. 

Theta Chi fraternity supports Blazing Saddles, which uses horseback riding as therapy for cancer patients. They also organized Lids 4 Kids, a program in which members visit a hospital in Raleigh and hand out hats to children in the cancer treatment units. 

Members also assisted with the Doc Watson Festival, Green Park Elementary School Fall Festival, sponsor a youth soccer team and volunteer at a pumpkin patch. They also raised $1,000 with a quarter drive to aid flood victims. The members were also top contributor to the Polar Plunge in 1999. 

Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity raises money and volunteers for Special Olympics.  Members work at Charlotte Motor Speedway during car shows and help supervise Special Olympics skiiers in the late fall semester.  They also clean an adopted street once a semester. 
 

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