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Foundation sets $9.3 million gift record
by Jennifer Schneider
Staff Writer
The Appalachian State University Foundation set a record in gift amounts made to the university this past year.
The foundation raised $9.38 million in cash and gifts throughout the 2003- 2004 fiscal year, greatly exceeding the $8.25 million goal set by the Foundation Board of Directors, Interim Vice Chancellor of University Advancement Jerry L. Hutchens said.
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Construction employees take a break from their work on the Solarium to eat lunch last semester. |
Faulty caulking delays Solarium opening
by Justin Boulmay
Senior Staff Writer
The earliest possible opening date for the Solarium, the addition to Plemmons Student Union, would be at the end of October, Project Manager W. Kelley Ingram said.
Ingram said two weeks ago the building could be done by the first of October but since then problems have been unearthed.
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Governor visits Watauga to assess damage
by Jason Secrest
Staff Writer
North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley visited the High Country via the air last week taking a look at damage done by Hurricane Ivan and Hurricane Frances.
Easley met with Watauga County Commissioners James Coffey and Jimmy Hodges to discuss damage done in the area and what can be done to clean up.
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Peacock Plan calls for increased acceptance
by Stephanie Marshall
Staff Writer
Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock in his first hundred days is striving to boost Appalachian State University’s diversity levels to create a more accepting environment.
Peacock said his plan is to increase diversity on campus starting with students, faculty and staff.
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Drug, alcohol citations rise
by Lori Fox
Staff Writer
Students charged in underage drinking and drug activities are subject to different penalties established by Appalachian State University, North Carolina and federal law.
With the number of judicial referrals for liquor law violations and drug violations on-campus increasing, the consequences of these actions may vary.
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Freshmen flock to business, education
by Amy Burnette
Intern Writer
The past few years have yielded a growing interest in the majors of business, accounting and education at Appalachian State University.
These majors are the most popular among the new freshman class.
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Catalina Enciso (r), a junior pre-law major from Colombia, dances with Luis Lazaballet (l) from Lees-McRae College during B-GLAAD's first social event last Thursday. |
B-GLAAD opens arms, year with dance
by Crystal Genes
Staff Writer
Bisexuals, Gays, Lesbians and Allies Associated for Diversity (B-GLAAD) kicked off the semester last Thursday night with their first social event of the year, a salsa party in I.G. Greer’s Equity Office.
Several students from Spectrum, a newly formed diversity group at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, were in attendance, including the salsa instructor, sophomore sports medicine major Luis Lazaballet said
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Appalachian State rocks the vote
by Andrea Garner
Intern Writer
In one of the most contentious elections in American history, political organizations on the campus of Appalachian State University are doing their part to encourage student voters.
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