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The AppalachianThursday, September 22, 2011

Trivette Dining Hall to be renovatedby KELLI STRAKASenior Lifestyles Reporter

Trivette Dining Hall on the west side of campus will undergo renovations next

semester, said Kelley W. Ingram, project manager and Appalachian State University planning, design and construction engineer.

“The building will be expanded to enhance the dining experience,” he said.

“Renovations to the building will upgrade the building systems and interior finishes as well as kitchen equipment,”

The university cites enrollment growth, building code requirements and changing expectations of the hall’s patrons, Ingram said.

The renovation will include upgrades to mechanical,

electrical and plumbing systems, replacement of kitchen equipment and some furniture, adding an estimated 1,000 square feet to expand the kitchen area as well as site work, and should bring the building to a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating of silver, according to northcarolina.edu.

“Dining Services, who oversees dining on campus, saw the need a while ago and this project has been in planning for over a year,” Ingram said. “Planning and design will begin as soon as an architect is selected, which is in process.”

The project, to be completed by April 2014, is estimated to cost $5,000,000 and would be funded with dining receipts, according to northcarolina.edu.

Planning and design will begin as soon as an architect is selected,

which is in progress.The design is expected to take

about a year and the construction is tentatively scheduled to start in 2013, Ingram said.

The dining room will stay the same as far as the number of seats, Food Services director F. Kessler said, but Park Place Cafe and McAlister’s Select will both have square footage added.

“We’re going to see if we can’t do some of the outside stuff early while the building is still open, and then that will shorten the amount of time it takes to actually do renovations on the inside. So they’re going to do as much as they can while we’re still open,” Kessler said.

Park Place Café and McAlister’s Select Assistant Director Sam A. Mooney said she supports the upcoming renovations.

“It’s definitely in need of an overhaul. If you look at the other units on campus, they have more concepts,” she said. “It’s something I’ve always wanted.”

Senior advertising major Joseph W. Cox said he likes the current setup of Trivette Dining Hall.

“I think it’s fine the way it is. I’ve never really seen it too crowded.” Cox said. “But I’m never opposed to more food.”

Freshman hospitality and tourism management major Emily S. McFadden said she likes the space within the dining area but not the service area.

“I like how small it is. I can come to lunch with somebody and it’s not too loud, I like the intimacy,” McFadden said. “It is hard to move around, [though]. You have to awkwardly bump into people.”

by ANNE BUIESenior News Reporter

Stuart B. Moore, a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, replaced Marc A. Gmuca as Interfraternity Council (IFC) president Wednesday, September 14, after the one-year suspension of Gmuca’s fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi.

Gmuca stepped down from his role as IFC presi-dent after his fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi, was suspended for SOE (Standards of Ex-cellence) violations.

Gmuca, a senior history – secondary education major, said the IFC will still “be progressive and achieve great things regardless of who is in charge.”

“I have my whole commu-nity to thank for the prog-ress that we have made. I’m excited and I think we’ll be able to continue on with the new president,” Gmuca said.

Moore, a senior exercise science major, said he wanted to be a part of the IFC after seeing what it could offer.

“I’m a guy of leadership,” he said.

Moore said he plans to focus on opening communi-cation within the fraternity and sorority community and the campus.

“I want to bring back that almost ‘open door’ policy to the council, so if someone has issues or problems they will not hesitate to contact us … I want to give them the confidence back to approach us at any time. That’s what we are in this position for,” he said during his election speech.

Moore said he will focus on unity between Greek life and the campus as the frater-nity and sorority community grows.

“With us being in the growing process, we’re about to boom. We need everyone’s support behind us,” Moore said.

Moore presided over his first meeting as IFC presi-dent Wednesday night.

“He kept his head on his shoulders,” said Kevin W. Cunningham, a sophomore political science member and member of Tau Kappa Epsi-lon (TKE).

Gmuca has accepted a po-sition as an undergraduate intern for the Office of Fra-ternity and Sorority Life.

“I’m appreciative. Al-though it was an unfortunate situation, another opportu-nity opened up and I’m still able to be an active mem-ber within the community,” Gmuca said.

by BRANDI CROSMERSenior News Reporter

Twenty-two English teachers from 10 different countries will begin a six-week program at Appalachian Monday, due to the Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) grant.

The Office of International Education and Development (OIED) will partner with the Reich College of Education to give the teachers the opportunity to learn about American education.

“There are faculty members who are going to be teaching them how to teach English – approaches and methodology,” said Jesse L. Lutabingwa, associate vice chancellor of International Programs. “There will be another component on how to incorporate technology into their teaching. We are going to help them develop lesson plans. They are also going to do internships.”

Lutabingwa likened the program to an English – secondary education major, helping to train teachers in curriculum development, student-centered learning, lesson planning and leadership.

The teachers will be partnered with high school English teachers from Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Caldwell, Watauga and Wilkes counties for the last two weeks of their stay.

“Any time you have people from

IFC votes on a new president

Students prepare for OASIS training Grant brings 22 international teachers to Appalachian State

different cultures interacting, you are bound to have some cross-cultural communication issues and it is important that if they are going to happen, to address them before they happen,” Lutabingwa said. “We’re going to be working with the teachers who are going to be hosting, for them also to understand that they may have issues, but it is important to be aware of those issues and not let those things hinder the learning experience.”

Charles R. Duke, dean of the College of Education, said the grant is a “wonderful opportunity” for all involved.

“There are 10 different countries being represented in this group of 22 and most of those are countries that we have not had contact with before, so this is really an opportunity for us to learn about those countries and to lay a foundation for other activities with them,” Duke, said.

Amanda Wallace, an English teacher at Watauga High School who will partner with Tatyana Pak from Kyrgyzstan, said she thinks the most beneficial part of the program is “the idea of education from international perspectives.”

OIED and the College of Education will hold a reception for the 22 teachers, as well as 10 South African students from the University of the Free State, Sept. 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the Summit Trail Solarium.

by CATHERINE HAITHCOCKIntern News Reporter

Thirteen students will begin their training as crisis line operators for Opposing Abuse with Service, Information and Shelter (OASIS) tomorrow.

OASIS is a private non-profit based in Watauga County. The organization provides a variety of services for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault.

One such service is a 24/7 crisis line providing free and confidential help, advice and resources regarding assault and abuse.

“The crisis line was created so those who feel they are in a potentially dangerous situation or those who know someone they believe is in a harmful relationship or environment can call for support,” said Rebecca Gummere, associate director of OASIS. “We are here to give them the best information possible.”

Last year, OASIS received 414 crisis line calls. With about 25 volunteers on staff, each is expected to take one

to two shifts per month. Sophomore Beth M.

Payment, a biology pre-med major, was chosen to become a volunteer.

To become a crisis line operator, applicants must be screened and interviewed by OASIS staff.

Payment said she was asked why she wanted to volunteer, what previous experience she had and whether anything would prevent her from performing her duties.

Interviewer and coordinator Connie Carringer said the interviewing process helps determine who is most able to perform the often stressful and emotional duties involved with being a volunteer.

“We look for passion and interest in stopping violence against women, good interpersonal skills, a good self-awareness and good self-care,” Carringer said.

Out of nearly 50 applicants, 17 volunteers will begin their three-day, 18-hour training process tomorrow at 5:30 p.m.

Junior social work major

and crisis line volunteer Christopher Daniel Icenhour said he is one of the few males manning the crisis line.

“I think it’s just as important for men as well as women to be aware and involved in supporting victims of sexual assault and preventing it from happening further,” Icenhour said. “Men are often the perpetrators and it is important that other men stand up and hold their peers accountable. Gender and sex shouldn’t be the issue here.”

Carringer said it is not uncommon for applicants to decide that they are not in the position to become an operator once training is complete.

“It’s stressful,” Carringer said. “It is a huge honor to hear people’s stories, but it’s also difficult to carry these things around. You can’t unlearn the things you learn about the world and about what people go through. It can be a big paradigm shift to do this work.”

For more information about volunteering for OASIS, contact Carringer at 828-264-1532.

LEIGH ROBERTSSenior Sports Writer

After nine matches away, Appalachian State University’s women’s volleyball team finally returned home. With stars Courtney and Kelly Rhein, Maggie Seeds and Anna Wagner, the volleyballers kicked off their home weekend with a win over ACC opponent Wake Forest.

Senior Ashley Wagner was dominant throughout the evening, con-sistently scoring on Wake Forest.

“We passed really well and we executed the game plan really well. We wanted to shut down their outside hitter, and we did,” head coach Matt Ginipro said.

Wake Forest came ready and confident after just beating no. 23 Duke. However, the Mountaineers pulled together to topple the Dea-cons.

“We just played like a team,” junior outside hitter Meghann For-shey said. “We weren’t scared like you would think, we were all just so hyped up to play them and we knew it was going to be a huge win.”

In the first set, at point 15, Appalachian lost their small lead to er-rors, as Wake took the lead 17 to 19.

App would need a time out and a couple of magic Wagner-kills before igniting again and pulling away 24-22.

The set ended with an ace from senior outside hitter, Anna Wagner, as App took the first set, 25-23.

Appalachian separated the score quickly in the second set, pulling ahead 8-3.

After a four-point serving stretch from freshman middle-blocker Lauren Gray, the Mountaineers pulled ahead 14-8.

ASU kept Wake at arm’s length for the remainder of the match and pulled as far as 25- 16 as Forshey put down what seemed like kill after kill as App secured set no. 2.

The team managed a combined kill count of 33 in the first two sets and an impressive .444 hitting percentage. Kelly Rhein and Alison Blasingame were each close behind with five.

“Our focus tonight was just execution. “ said Courtney Rhein. “I feel like we could’ve come out with more energy, but after being up 2-0 [sets] our thing was ‘shut the door and end the third game.’ We didn’t want to go into the fourth or fifth game and let them feel like they were still in it.”

Set three started with Wake quickly taking the lead. App had to fight back and pull ahead, 9-5, forcing Wake Forest to take a time-out.

Wake caught up as close as 11-10 before Appalachian took off again.

Appalachian built an impressive lead, and Wake never got within than five points, winning the match 25-18.

Appalachian had 54 combined kills and an overall hitting average of.323, with Wagner leading with 18 kills. Senior setter Kasey Sauls had 29 assists and Courtney Rhein had a total of 19 digs.

“Our focus for the beginning of the season was to put our name out there and beating State in the beginning of the season was probably our first step. This win was just another big win against the ACC to get our name out there, and them beating Duke only helps us more,” Courtney Rhein said.

The Mountaineers will play at home this weekend for two confer-ence matches, with Samford at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Chattanooga at 4 p.m. Sunday.

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SDR helps you with involvementEach student at Appalachian State University has an official co-curricular transcript. Involvement, leadership positions, on-campus employment, awards, leadership programs etc. can be listed on the transcript. Visit www.sdr.appstate.edu to see what your options are for involvement. Start building your experiences today.Need help getting involved?The Center for Student Involvement and Leadership is avail-able for advising appointments. Schedule a time today to talk with a professional in the office to determine your best plan of action. Get out, meet people and make a difference. Call 262-6252, or visit the CSIL website at www.csil.appstate.edu, drop by Room #219 for more information.Leadership Forum for all studentsThe Appalachian Leadership Forum is a 1/2 day leadership conference open to all students and members of the com-munity. A wide variety of topics will be covered. The forum will be held Saturday Nov. 5. Visit the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership for more information. (www.csil.appstate.edu. 262-6252. Room #219 Plemmons Stu-dent Union). Registration will open in October. ASU student participants will receive credit on their Student Development Record.Visiting Writers sets scheduleThe Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series is named in honor of Hughlene Bostian Frank, class of 1968, trustee and generous supporter of Appalachian State Uni-versity. Admission to all events is free. For further information on the Fall season, call 262-2871 or see www.visitingwriters.appstate.edu. To receive Appa-lachian’s “This Week in the Arts” announcements by email, please contact arts-events@appstate.edu. Writers scheduled are:Poet Jeff Daniel Marion, “Ebbing & Flowing Springs,” “Let-ters Home,” and “Father,” will speak today in the Belk Library Lecture Hall, Room 114, at 7:30 p.m. Craft Talk: Letterpress Printing and Poetry will be held in the Table Rock Room, Plemmons Student Union, from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.The Rachel Rivers-Coffey Distinguished Professor of Cre-ative Writing fiction writer, David Madden, “The Suicide’s Wife,” “The New Orleans of Possibility,” and “Abducted by Circumstance,” will speak Thursday, Oct. 6, in the Table Rock Room of Plemmons Student Union at 7:30 p.m.A pre-reading reception will be held in the Multicultural Center of Plemmons Student Union from 6 until 7:15 p.m.Novelist and memoirist Robert Goolrick, “A Reliable Wife,” “The End of the World As We Know It,” will speak Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Table Rock Room of Plemmons Student Union. Craft Talk: Writing Memoir will be held from 2 until 3:15 p.m. at a location TBA.Novelist Mary Doria Russell, “The Sparrow,” “A Thread of Grace,” and “Doc,” will speak Thursday, Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Table Rock Room of Plemmons Student Union. A Craft Talk: Writing Historical Fiction will be held from 3:30 until 4:45 p.m. in the Table Rock Room.International Fair set for Nov. 16The 7th Annual International Fiair at Appalachian State University is set for Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Grandfather Mountain Ballroom of Plemmons Student Union. If you want to travel and study abroad this year, come to the fair and you will be introduced to over 60 international faculty-led programs offered this year. Meet one-on-one with faculty leaders and learn about other study abroad and international venture opportunities. Enjoy free food and refreshments. Mark your calendars now. For more information contact the Office of International Education and Development (OIED) at 262-8034 and ask for Nathalie Turner, or email her at turnernm@appstate.edu.African Culture Symposium setAppalachian State University will host the South Atlantic States Association for Asian & African Studies [SASASAAS] annual meeting Sept. 30-Oct.1. The Topic this year is African Culture in multi-and cross-disciplinary contexts. The keynote speaker will be professor Grey Gundaker from the College of William & Mary. “Getting back to the Garden- the Sub-Saharan Landscape in Civilzational Context” will start off the program at 3 p.m. on Sept. 30 in the Table Rock Room of the Plemmons Student Union. Following her talk, the ASU African Dance Troupe, directed by professor Sharone Price from the Department of Theatre & Dance will perform on Sanford Mall. At 7:30 p.m. there will be a screening and discussion of “When China Met Africa” in the Table Rock Room in the Student Union. The keynote address , Dance and Film are free to ASU students. Faculty who wish to additionally participate in the dinner Friday night and the pedagogy sessions on Saturday morning, dealing with literature and art, also in the Table Rock Room, must pay a registration fee of $25. For more information contact Dr. Dorothea Martin at martinda@appstate.edu; Dr. Jeremiah Kitunda at kitundajm@appstate.edu; or Dr. Tony Bly blyat@appstate.edu, all from the Depaartment of History. This event is sponsored and supported by the Office of Interna-tional Education and Development.Register your organization NOW!To register you club or organization for Fall 2011, you will ned to log into the Student Development Record (SDR) program at http://sdr.appstate.edu. Registration deadline is Friday. If you have questions or need more information, contact Terri Miller at millertl@appstate.edu or call 262-6252.2011 Counseling Center groupsUnderstanding Self and Others Group: Issues commonly addressed vary from depression, anxiety, relationship con-cerns, self-esteem, issues of family conflict or abuse, etc. Students who want to resolve specific concerns as well as those seeking personal growth are welcome. This can be a good time to get peers’ perspectives on various issues, and to recognize that you are not alone. Four groups are available: Mondays 1:00-2:30; Tuesdays 2:00-3:30; Tues-days 2-3:30 (Freshmen/Transfer Students only) Tuesdays 3:30-5:00; Wednesdays 3:00-4:30.Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Therapy Group: This group will present an opportunity for gay, lesbian, and bisexual in-dividuals to explore life challenges. It will provide a safe environment in which to address a variety of issues (e.g., coming out, spirituality, family relationships, depression, self-esteem, abuse, etc.). Goals of the group include: reducing isolation, finding support and making changes. Two groups are available: Time/Day to be determined (Contact Carol

O’Saben or Sheri Clark: 262-3180 or osabencl@appstate.edu or clarksl@appstate.edu).Painful Pasts, Promising Futures Group: This group is designed for those who have experienced traumatic events in their lives or who come from backgrounds in which they did not feel safe. Members will learn how their past experi-ences and their biology are affecting their lives now. More importantly, they will learn what to do about it! Members will learn important insights about their patterns in relationships and skills to better manage their emotions and relationships. Thursdays 3:30-5:00. (Contact Amber Lyda for more infor-mation: lydaam@appstate.edu).Transgender Therapy Group: This group is similar to the “Understanding Self and Others” group in that a variety of issues will be explored in a safe and supportive environ-ment. Some of the issues will be unique to gender-variant students. Goals of the group include: reducing isolation, finding support and making changes. Time/Day to be deter-mined (Contact Sheri Clark for more information: 262-3180 or clarksl@appstate.edu).WISE Women, Image, & Self Esteem: This group is designed for any woman interested in changing how she values herself. If you’d like to feel better about yourself and less controlled by appearance, food and what others think, this group may be for you. Thursdays 1-2:30 p.m. (Contact Denise Lovin: 262-3180 or lovindm@appstate.edu).An Introduction to Mindfulness Group: Mindfulness involves stepping out of “auto-pilot” reactions and learning to pay more attention to our present experiences. Activi-ties in this group will help participants cultivate a mindful approach to their lives, which can decrease stress, create emotional balance, and allow a person to take actions more in line with their values. Thursdays 3:30-5:00 (Contact Chris Hogan: 262-3180 or hogancj@appstate.edu). To get started with a Counseling Center group, come to the Counseling Center during Walk-In Clinic, call 262-3180 or visit the website for more information at www.counseling.appstate.edu. If you are interested in group but these times do not work for you, please get in touch with Chris Carden at 262-3180 or cardendc@appstate.edu.RMI Career Fair set for Oct. 19The RMI Career Fair, scheduled for Oct. 19, from 1 until 5 p.m., will feature 30 companies that will meet with students to talk about jobs and internship opportunities. The fair will be held in the 2nd floor lobby of Raley Hall. Dress to impress and bring a resume. Students will also have an opportunity to sign up for Oct. 20 interviews. For more information, check out careers.appstate.edu or insurance.appstate.edu.Self-defense class for womenThe Rape Aggression Defense System is dedicated to teaching women defensive concepts and techniques against various types of assault by utilizing easy, effective and proven self-defense/martial arts tactics. This system of realistic defense will provide a woman with the knowledge to make an educated decision about resistance.The class schedule for fall semester second session classes are Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m., Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, and 8. The classes will be held at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center in the Bernhardt Room. You must be pre-registered to attend. To register for one of the sessions, come to ASU Police Department anytime Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The police department is located at the Rivers Street Parking Deck at 461 Rivers Street.There is a $20 registration fee that includes the 12-hour course, student manual, R.A.D. t-shirt, and a lifetime re-turn and practice policy. The registration fee is to be paid at time of registration and is non-refundable. If for some reason you are unable to attend the session for which you have registered and paid, you will be able to attend another session. Certified R.A.D. instructors teach this course. For Information, please contact: Sgt. Darrin Tolbert, tolbertld1@appstate.edu, call 262-2150 (Leave message); Lt. Johnny Brown, brownjm@appstate.edu, call 262-2150 (Leave message); and Stacy Sears, searssr@appstate.edu, call 262-6111.Career resources available at ASUCome explore the resources on campus here to assist you with your career planning and job searching needs. Is choosing a major causing you stress? The Peer Career Center can help! Choosing a major is one of the many de-cisions you will have to make during your college career. Do not take it lightly. The average person spends 86,000 hours working in his/her lifetime. How many hours are you going to spend choosing your career? We offer assistance in finding a major and career that matches your interests, abilities, values and experiences. Call 262-2029 to schedule an appointment or drop by our office located on the 2nd floor of the Student Union, beside McAllister’s Deli. Visit us at www.peercareer.appstate.edu.The Career Development Center offers many resources to assist you in your job and internship search skills. Career Counselors will help you build a professional resume, cover letter, and help develop your interviewing skills. Students can utilize Career Gear, (careergear.appstate.edu), our new and improved career management system, to schedule career counseling appointments, post resumes, search for jobs and internships, sign up for on campus interviews, research employers, identify employer mentors and stay up to date with career center events and fairs. Learn about all of the great resources in the CDC at careers.appstate.edu.Free, confidential legal adviceA licensed attorney is available to answer your questions, provide advice, and make referrals. This service is offered free of charge to any Appalachian State University student. Contact the Student Legal Clinic if you have a traffic ticket, a minor criminal charge, a question about your lease or the conditions in your off-campus apartment -- or any other issue or problem that you need legal help with. The Stu-dent Legal Clinis is located in Room 221of the Plemmons Student Union. Call (828) 262-2704 for an appointment. It’s fast and easy! Appointments can usually be scheduled within a few days.Gardening series on SaturdayThe High County Gardening series presents Variegated Shrubs and Hardy Perennials for Your Landscape on Satur-day. Join fellow gardeners and plant lovers for a discussion on ways to add drama to your gardens by using variegated, hardy perennials, deciduous and evergreen shrubs. The class “Variegated Shrubs and Hardy Perennials for Your Landscape” from 9-11:30 a.m. at the biology greenhouse

located at 333 Dale St. off State Farm Road. This class is part of Appalachian’s High Country Gardening program taught by Jerry Meyer, greenhouse manager for the Depart-ment of Biology. Meyer will also discuss several variegated evergreens with which he’s had success across several climate zones. Classes are free, but an optional registration fee is accepted and helps support outreach and education efforts at the greenhouse. Space in the class is limited. To reserve a space, email meyerja@apptate.edu.Financial Aid questions?Parents and students with financial aid questions are en-couraged to visit our website at financialaid.appstate.edu and their AppalNet account. The Office of Student Financial Aid is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., except for Uni-versity observed holidays.Science, Math seminars beginThe Mathematics and Science Education Center’s Science Seminars begin today with “Are Dinosaurs Extinct, and if so, Why?” presented by Dr. Andy Heckert from the Department of Geology. The program begins at 6 p.m. with refreshments in Room 124A in the new College of Education building fol-lowed by the program at 7 p.m.URec offers swim, lifeguard trainingUniversity Recreation is getting ready for its American Red Cross Learn to Swim Session for children of Boone and the surrounding community to learn the basics of swimming, or improve their existing swimming skills in a safe environment. All of the classes are taught by qualified and experienced instructors. Group lessons are offered for all skill levels and ages six months and up. Classes are small so that your child can receive individual attention when needed, while still having fun with other children of similar age and ability. Register now. Classes include eight sessions from Oct. 3-Nov. 3 at the Student Recreation Center. For registra-tion forms, fee information, and class times, please visit us online at www.aquatics.appstate.edu.Do you need to get recertified to be a lifeguard? University Recreation and the American Red Cross are now accepting registration forms for this semester’s lifeguard challenge. The challenge is open to all community members including ASU students who have a current lifeguard training certifi-cate. This course will recertify you in the areas of Lifeguard-ing, First Aid and CRR/AED. Be sure to renew before it’s too late. Recertification to be held Sept. 26, Oct. 3, and Oct. 10 from 6-8 p.m. For registration forms and fee information please visit us online at www.aquatics.appstate.edu. Internation Fair this ThursdayThe Office of International Education & Development at Appalachian State University invites all students to the 2011 International Student Exchange & Study Abroad Fair. The fair is today until 2 p.m. in the Grandfather Mountain Ballroom, Plemmons Student Union. Admission is free. The fair will help you enhance your eductaion through study abroad, increase your knowledge of th world, learn about other cultures and yourself, and to know no boundaries by diving into adventure. Come and learn about he wonderful opportunities to take part in an exchange or study abroad program through ASU. The possibilities are endless, and there’s free food.Banned Books Week celebrationFight censorship and make your favorite banned book be heard! Join Belk Library in celebrating Banned Books Week by volunteering to be recorded reading a banned book. We welcome all ASU students, faculty and staff! Each participant will read from their choice of book for around two minutes.Belk Library will record the reading and post the video to both the ASU iTunesU channel as well as the American Library Association’s YouTube channel. Your video will appear with videos of people from across the country. Recordings will be done in Belk Library Room 156 on Sept. 27, between 2 and 4 p.m. For a list of banned books, see the library’s website at www.library.appstate.edu. Contact Geri Purpur at 262-6903 or Amanda Bird at 262-2085 for more information. Writing scholarships offeredThe competition for Appalachian State University’s Mar-ian Coe Scholarship in Creative writing is underway. All students planning to enroll for spring 2012 may apply for the $400 scholarship in fiction, creative non-fiction and playwriting. Competition for Appalachian’s John Foster West Scholarship in poetry is underway. Students planning to enroll for spring 2012 may apply for the $500 scholar-ship. The deadline for submissions is 4 p.m. Nov. 7, with entries delivered to the English Department Office, second floor, Sanford Hall. Judge for the final competition is Jim Minick, author of Blueberry Years, A Memoir of Farm and Family, and winner of the SIBA Best Nonfiction Book of the Year Award. He has published numerous other works and teaches at Radford University. To apply, submit a file folder or envelope with 3 collated, stapled copies each of either a short story, or piece of creative non-fiction (memoir). If you choose to submit in the playwriting category, please limit your entry to a one-act play. Play scripts must be submitted in a standard format. You may submit in both the Poetry and Prose competitions, but please keep the applications separate. Please double-space prose; number pages and staple them. Please write your name, ASU Box, email and telephone number on the first page of each entry. The win-ner will be notified and results will be posted by Dec. 7. The scholarship honors the memory of fiction writer Marian Coe. Please contact Joseph Bathanti (262-2337/bathantjr@ap-pstate.edu) with any questions.Queer Film Series begins Sept. 27Appalachian State University’s 12th Annual Queer Film Series begins Sept. 27 with the film, “I Am,” (2011, US. English and Hindi, 71 minutes) This documentary chronicles the journey of an Indian lesbian filmmaker who returns to Delhi, eleven years later, to re-open what was once home, and finally confronts the loss of her mother whom she never came out to. As she meets and speaks to parents of other gay and lesbian Indians, she pieces together the fabric of what family truly means, in a landscape where being gay was until recently a criminal and punishable offense. All films to be shown on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m., Library 114, free and open to the public. Discussion to follow the film. For more information please visit www.qfs.appstate.edu. Other films are: “Gun Hill Road,” Oct. 4; “The Real Anne Lister,” Oct. 11; “A Single Man,” Oct. 25; “I Love You Phillip Morris, Nov. 1. The Queer Film Series thanks the College of Arts and Sciences, Library Collections Development, The Multicultural Center, the LGBT Center, SAGA, The English Department, The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, and private donors.

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by MICHAEL BRAGGLifestyles Editor

Justin H. Swick is a sophomore psychol-ogy major, an ROTC cadet and a North Carolina native.

As of May 15, he’s also a Muslim.“My interests in Islam started around

sophomore year [of high school] when a couple of my friends went off to Iraq and I started learning and seeing their different views on Islam and Muslim communities,” Swick said. “I started talking to a couple Muslim friends that I met at my high school and just started seeing how different things are than what my comrades were saying about Islam.”

Swick said he became more interested in converting after joining the Muslim Student Association (MSA).

“I wanted to straighten myself out, espe-cially in college, keep myself on the right path and out of trouble. And I got deeper into it when I came here, because of the MSA, and it just kind of grew and snowballed,” he said.

It was at an MSA meeting that Swick met Abdullah Mahmud, a member of a Char-lotte mosque who helped mentor him during his conversion.

Swick officially converted to Islam May 15 in Charlotte.

Swick said Mahmud gave him rides to the mosque, which his parents refused to offer.

Swick’s parents were not supportive of his conversion, he said.

“Abdullah came over and we were discuss-ing what happened at the mosque and differ-ent aspects of the Quran,” Swick said. “[My father] would say, ‘Get out of the house if

Student, ROTC cadet converts to Islam you’re going to discuss those things because that does not belong in my house.’”

Swick, who as a Muslim now abstains from pork, said his parents cooked babyback ribs on the night of his conversion.

“Just the smell is cruel,” he said.Members of MSA described being proud

and inspired as a result of Swick’s conversion.“It really makes me happy to know that

not only can somebody of his background accept Islam but also be convinced enough by it that they would convert,” said Sherouk A. Ahmed, sophomore global studies major and MSA member.

Ahmed said Swick’s story encouraged her to share her thoughts on Islam with others.

“I hated talking about religion,” she said. “I just didn’t want to talk about it because ev-erything just turned into, in my mind, some fight that I was never going to win and I see now that I was wrong,” she said.

MSA President Nadareh M. Naseri, a sophomore Spanish major, said she is proud of Swick’s dedication to Islam.

“I think it’s great. He didn’t do this on a whim. He put a lot of time in it and he’s a very committed guy. He’s in ROTC, so he’s got a very dedicated character,” she said.

Swick said his religious lifestyle and his commitment to ROTC have conflicted to an extent.

“[Islam] is not really accepted by people in ROTC,” Swick said. “Some of my friends there…they honor it but others who have had prior service kind of look down at it.”

Naseri said she does not agree with any military disdain toward Islam.

“If you are going to have disdain toward Islam in the military, I think you should have

disdain for all religions in the military, be-cause everyone should be able and should have the right to defend their country no matter what god they pray to,” she said.

“If they are praying to Allah, or they are praying to Jesus Christ or to whatever god that they may have, if they are willing to sac-

Nathan Cullitan | The Appalachian

Sophomore psychology major Justin H. Swick is a recent convert to Islam and a cadet in Appalachian State University’s ROTC program. Justin said he is easing into the aspects of the religion that differ from his old life, such as eating pork, but he is also encountering fierce resistance from his family.

rifice their lives so that we can have a better life, why would you criticize that person?”

Swick said he adheres to the teachings of Allah in the Quran, performs his dai-ly prayers from his dorm room and does his best day in and day out to stay on the “straight and narrow path.”

by EMMALEE ZUPOIntern Lifestyles Reporter

Appalachian State University stu-dents might notice a particular slogan showing up around campus soon – and even on students themselves.

Appalachian State University’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgen-der (LGBT) Center will host a table on Sanford Mall at noon Monday, to spread information about the Center’s “Gay? Fine by Me” campaign.

“[The campaign] really is to show that, despite how people in the LGBT community may feel at times, there is a quiet majority that is there to support

LGBT hosts second annual ‘Gay? Fine by Me’ campaign

by MICHAEL BRAGGLifestyles Editor

Jonas Sees In Color, a modern rock band from Greensboro, will play Legends Wednesday at 9 p.m. and Boone-based band Vertigo will open.

“We love Legends. It is one of our favorite places to play not just in North Carolina, but in the country,” said Ryan Downing, Jonas Sees In Color vocalist.

Downing’s band is currently on a tour that started in Ohio, made its way through New York City, and is now in Wilmington.

“It’s completely f--king nuts,” Downing said, about the tour.

The band has been busy lately, recording two albums at the same time and releasing a new music video with-in a matter of days.

“The video is called ‘Mary’ and it’s about Franken-stein, sex and murder,” Downing said.

Downing said the band expects to release a new EP within two weeks entitled “Harvest.” Downing said it will have “more energy” and sound more like a live per-formance.

The band has already released another EP, “Ava-lanche,” and a self-titled album.

“With the EP, we discovered the art of recording,” Downing said. “The studio is an instrument in itself.”

The band’s name is derived from the book The Giver, by Lois Lowry. In the book, the main character, Jo-nas, lives in a black and white world.

“When he is chosen to take on the respon-sibility of the hopes, thoughts, and feelings of his entire village, he finally begins to see in color,” the band wrote on their Facebook page.

Downing said the name is a metaphor for all the “things inside, the thoughts, stories and feelings” we all have.

“So we write great music that is beyond relatable,” he said.

The opening band, Vertigo, is Boone-based and com-posed of three Appalachian State University members and guitarist Connor G. Royals, a Greensboro native who made the High Country his permanent home this past summer.

Royals was in a band prior to Vertigo for three years called the Kitchen Sink Fiasco before meeting up with bassist Stefano R. Romano, junior music industry ma-jor.

“We started jamming together earlier this summer and got it all together,” Royals said.

All the members of Vertigo have some experience playing live prior to forming the band.

This is Vertigo’s first show together as a group. Jonas Sees in Color personally selected the band as an opener.

Royals said he knows the members of Jonas Sees In Color on a personal level.

“I’ve known these guys since I was 11 or 12,” Royal said.

Romano said he really appreciates how lucky the band is to have their debut performance at Legends.

“[Legends] is kind of one of those make it or break it kind of deals, because it is not like your first show is at a bar or a hookah or a place where you would expect 30 people to come out and just be there, but this is actually a show where people show up to see a band,” he said.

Even with the show being on a Wednesday night, Downing said he is excited to return to Legends.

“App has a culture that is identifiable,” he said. “Ev-erybody is ready to party and have a good time.”

Doors open at 9 p.m. on Wednesday and tickets are $4 in advance for students and $6 at the door for every-one. This event is BYOB with proper ID.

“We love Leg-ends. It is one of

our favorite places to play not just in

North Carolina, but in the country.”

Ryan DowningJonas Sees In Color Vocalist

Legends veterans Jonas Sees In Color return to the stage

them,” said Mark E. Rasdorf, clinical mental health graduate student and LGBT Center graduate assistant.

Sophomore international business major and LGBT Center volunteer Matthew T. Coons said the event gets the word out about the campaign.

“The event is to help increase aware-ness and show that we have a really great, accepting community here,” he said.

The center will hold a drawing for free “Gay? Fine by Me” t-shirts. Students who read, sign, and sub-mit pledges identifying themselves as LGBT allies are entered into the drawing.

Emilee C. Gribben, sophomore sociology major, said anyone can be an ally. She’s been one for about six years.

“Being an ally means that I may not fit into the umbrella of the LGBT community, but I support gay rights and try to promote awareness,” Grib-ben said.

The “Gay? Fine by Me” campaign is geared toward allies, Rasdorf said.

For more information on the histo-ry of the campaign, visit atticuscircle.org/gay-fine-by-me-faq.

For more information about the LGBT community at Appalachian, visit glbt.appstate.edu.

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This summer, I interned at the Spartanburg Art Museum. It was one of the best experiences I’ve had so far in my college career.

I was able to work in a professional writing setting, doing a variety of work in both the art history and English fields. Being able to write about something I love and put my writing skills to use to advocate the arts was what I signed up for, and I got that and more.

Was there a day or two that I felt I didn’t have quite as much to do as I hoped? Yes, but every other day I was working hard and lov-ing every minute of it.

The degree to which my internship experi-ence influenced my career plans is pro-found. Although I was only there for six weeks, I was able to do a variety of work in both the art history and English fields.

I loved being around artwork, writing about that artwork (or programs associated with art), and helping the arts in the Spartanburg, S.C. community.

It was very satisfying, very exciting, and I loved it.The fact that I was able to use a skill I possess to

encourage and further something that may be fading in importance in the minds of funders, but that has not faded in the minds of everyday people, is something that astonishes me.

It makes me feel like I can do something in the world, and in this case, with words.

This kind of professional writing workplace is one of concern and passion and a constant striving to make things better. Working for a non-profit museum made me pay attention to every detail when I was writing. It made me reevaluate things I would have before thought to be small and insignificant but ended up be-ing very important.

The assignments and what they were for made me understand that I was not only writing for the Spar-tanburg Art Museum, but for a greater purpose. It made me more concerned over what I was writing, more than I ever had been in any assignment in school.

This did not only affect me, but others that may have been counting on what the impact from the article would be, big or small.

From my internship, I learned that everyone can ac-tually make a difference. As cliché as that sounds, you can’t really know the truth of it until you experience it firsthand. Everyone at my internship tried their hard-est every single day to make the artistic community better.

Being an intern opened my eyes to all the possi-bilities that are actually out in the world. I met some fantastic people, wrote some important documents (at least I hope they will end up making a difference), and had a wonderful time doing what I love – being around art and writing.

Being outside of the classroom was an important step to take into the “real world,” as it is so often called, and this experience has given me hope for the time when it comes for me to step out into it.

Andrea IngleSenior art major

Student finds value in internship experience

Greetings! As you can tell from our weekly graphics, the Office of Sustainability is a warehouse of information on how we live our lives at ASU. The numbers can be a bit overwhelming, when what you really want to know are answers to questions like whether we at Appalachian really do things sustainably, whether we are improving and becoming more sustainable, and how much you should care.

While the answers to these questions are not simple, the Office of Sustainability was created to help our community respond to these questions. Each Thursday we will try to package some of the work being done at the university and pass this along to you. There is a lot going on behind the scenes! We hope you will join in the discussion of what it means for us to live sustainably. After all, living sustainably is mostly about the choices we make together.

I kick off this year’s discussion with the topic of sustainability icons. When you enter a town, what signs give the impression of sustainability? Wind turbines, bicycle lanes, bike paths, green space, solar collectors, PV panels, farmers markets, natural food stores and recycling bins all come

Office of Sustainability offers information, answersto mind. But these things may be misleading. We might feel good if we have them, but they don’t guarantee a sustainable future.

Take a couple who builds their own home totally off grid. PV panels and a wind turbine provide their energy needs for the house. They raise ducks and chickens. Sounds green, right? In many ways it is. On the other hand, they live 40 miles on back roads from the city where they work and where their kids go to school. In the household, the family uses 25 gallons of gas each week to commute. That comes out to 1300 gallons of gasoline a year, which translates into 12.7 tons of CO2 equivalents emitted into the atmosphere. Compare this to the 9.1 tons of CO2 emissions that come from the generation of electricity for the average on-grid U.S. household. All their electricity gains using renewables were offset by the long commute. We haven’t even accounted for many other aspects of this commute, including the wear and tear on the vehicles.

The point is to look under the

surface and deepen our consciousness. The Office of Sustainability was established to help us look deeper at how we live. It is not as interested in the surface impression as it is in the bottom line of resource consumption, carbon emissions, air and water quality, social, physical and cultural health of the community, and sustainable local economies.

We have gathered a lot of data about life on our campus. The university has committed itself to transparency of this data. Once we share it, look at it and discuss it, we can start to get a clearer picture of how we can head in a more sustainable direction.

Each week we will invite you to respond to

a question. This first week we want to know: What information would you find helpful in framing sustainability issues at ASU? Let us know by commenting on the article posted on myfootprint.appstate.edu.

Doug Willson Technology graduate studentOffice of Sustainability

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Last night, the Supreme Court of the United States temporarily delayed the ex-ecution of Troy Anthony Davis as it considered is-suing a stay of execution. Davis is currently on death row for the 1989 murder of Georgia police officer Mark Allen MacPhail.

The Supreme Court’s ac-tion, though admirable, was unnecessarily delayed, and should result in nothing less than a stay.

If the execution contin-ues, it will irreparably soil our country’s justice system.

Davis was convicted and sentenced to death in 1991 for shooting MacPhail in a Burger King parking lot. MacPhail was working as a security guard at the time.

Despite a lack of sub-stantial physical evidence, including a murder weapon, prosecutors were able to convict Davis on the testi-mony of nine witnesses.

In a 2010 evidentiary hearing, held in a federal district court in Savan-nah, Ga., seven of those witnesses recanted their original testimony or cited forceful coercion by police. Three additional witnesses implicated someone else in MacPhail’s murder.

Judge William Moore dismissed the new evidence as “smoke and mirrors,” and Davis was refused another trial.

Today Davis’ life hangs by a thread, and though I try, I can find no words to ef-fectively describe the com-bined incompetence of the Georgia State and Federal Judicial Systems.

In no way am I arguing for Davis’ innocence.

Rather, I’m arguing for the humanity of any person who is repulsed by the state-sponsored murder of a man whose guilt is, at the very least, questionable.

I’m arguing for the con-science of any person who thinks that a citizen of the United States should be giv-en every resource to prove their innocence, rather than be stymied by government at every turn.

It is true that the Su-preme Court granted Davis an evidentiary hearing, but even this was met by criti-cism.

Justice Antonin Scalia, in his dis-sent to the deci-sion, stat-ed, “This court has never held that the Constitu-tion for-bids the execution of a con-victed de-f e n d a n t who had a full and fair trial but is later able to convince a habeas court that he is ‘actually’ innocent.”

So now, a prominent member of the highest court in the country can ar-gue that a “full and fair trial” precludes innocence?

Scalia’s statement is ex-emplary of the warped logic and self-righteous dogma that, every so often, use American jurisprudence to s--t on the disadvantaged.

Without support, Davis

would have been executed three years ago.

Today, though again at the mercy of the Supreme Court, he may get the chance to a fair trial.

A s of press time, the S upreme Court had made no d e c i s i o n concern-ing Davis’ e x e c u -tion, so I e n c o u r -age you to make your voice h e a r d . P r o t e s t .

Write letters. Get involved. Davis at least deserves

the chance to prove his in-nocence.

Too many like him have been unfairly victimized by an unchecked government and criminal justice system.

It’s time that we stop these travesties of justice.

Together we can craft a country where citizens, re-gardless of race or socioeco-nomic status, can be judged fairly, yet sensibly.

“I’m arguing for the conscience of any person who thinks

that a citizen of the United States should be given every resource to prove their

innocence, rather than be stymied

by government at every turn.”

United States Supreme Court should issue stay of execution for Troy Davis

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Around the Southern ConferenCe Samford at

WoffordThe Citadel at

ElonPresbyterian at

FurmanWestern Carolina atGeorgia Southern

FCS Media Poll Week 4

1. Ga. Southern*2. Northern Iowa 3. Appalachian State* 4. Montana State5. William & Mary6. Delaware7. Richmond8. Wofford*9. Montana10. James Madison11. New Hampshire12. North Dakota State13. Southern Illinois14. Chattanooga*15. Jacksonville State16. Lehigh17. Stephen F. Austin18. McNeese State19. Massachusetts20. South Dakota21. North Dakota22. East. Washington23. Liberty24. Youngstown State25. S.C. State*SoCon Member

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ASU 34UTC 31

The matchup

How UTC can win

The bottom line

The Wofford Terriers (1-1)and Samford Bulldogs (1-1) will each look for their first SoCon win of the year when they face off in Spartanburg, S.C. Satur-day at 7 p.m. Wofford suffered a hard-fought 35-27 loss to Clem-son in their last contest, and will be looking to get back on track in their home opener. Samford has a step up in competition af-ter beating Stillman College 48-7 last week. Furman will need big games from senior quarterback Dustin Taliaferro and sophomore running back Fabian Truss to get their first conference win.

Elon (2-1) enters their first So-Con contest on the heels of de-feating North Carolina Central 23-22 in a back and forth game that was competitive until the fi-nal seconds. Junior receiver Aar-on Mellette hauled in 16 passes against Central, finishing with 237 yards and a touchdown on the day. The Citadel (1-1) comes off their bye week in search of their first SoCon win, after falling to Furman 16-6 in the conference opener. Sophomore quarterback Ben Dupree will need a big game if the Bulldog offense is going to be successful

The Big South’s Presbyterian Blue Hose will go head to head with the Furman Paladins in Greenville, S.C. Saturday at 1 p.m. The Big South’s Blue Hose (1-2) gained only 48 yards dur-ing a rough 63-12 loss to Cali-fornia last weekend, while the Southern Conference’s Paladins are coming fresh out of an off week. Their last game was Sept. 10 against the Citadel Bulldogs. Furman won 16-6. Despite last weekend’s setback, Presbyterian is averaging 26 points a game. Furman is averaging 19.5.

The No. 1 Georgia Southern Ea-gles will host the Western Carolina Catamounts Saturday for a South-ern Conference battle starting at 6 p.m. The Eagles played two weeks ago against the Tusculum Pioneers with a score of 62-21. Two weeks ago, Western saw the Mars Hill Lions and won 52-31. The Cata-mounts’ quarterback, sophomore Brandon Pechloff, passed for 285 yards. Georgia Southern goes into Saturday’s play with a 1-0 confer-ence record and 2-0 record overall. Western Carolina is 1-1 overall, and this weekend will be their first conference game.

TSU’s Mocs vs. ASU’s Mountaineers

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The No. 3 ranked Moun-taineers open Southern Conference play this week-end when No. 13 Chat-tanooga visits Boone. This pivotal matchup has large ramifications for each team – especially for ASU, whose team identity is still some-what unknown, as they have only played vastly su-perior and inferior teams.

This Saturday’s oppo-nent, Chattanooga, enters the game with the exact same record as ASU and has had an almost identical schedule thus far. The Mocs were beaten handily by FBS powerhouse Nebras-ka in their season opener, but have since managed to string together two victo-ries over Jacksonville State and Eastern Kentucky. Though each team looks the same in the win-loss columns, it is hard to ignore the convincing fashion in which ASU has defeated its opponents.

How ASU can win

The Mountaineers have improved since their season opening loss. With wide receiver Brian Quick one touchdown shy of tying the ASU record for career receiving touchdowns, De-Andre Presley should target him often, while allowing his running backs to open up the passing game.

This game will be decided defensively. Chattanooga quarterback B.J. Coleman, a transfer from the Univer-sity of Tennessee, is talented and will be key for UT-C. If ASU cornerbacks are able to funnel opposing wide outs to the center of the field, al-lowing the safeties to make plays, they can create turn-overs to help win the game.

The Mocs’ QB can flat-out throw the football. A four star recruit out of high school, Coleman never got a chance at Tennes-see, but continues to make the most of the one he has been given at Chattanooga. In a riveting showdown between these two teams a year ago, Coleman torched the Mountaineer defense, throwing for 340 yards and three touchdowns. Though his team ultimately finished just short, losing the game 42–41, Coleman’s talent was evident.

If the Mountaineers are unable to pressure Cole-man, look for him to sit in the pocket and pick apart the ASU secondary, who has been up and down up to this point. If the Mocs’ defense is able to win the time of possession battle, the Mountaineers will be digging themselves out of a tough hole.

If last year’s game is in any way indicative of what to expect this year, the fans will finally get to witness a close and competitive Ap-palachian game.

Given the offensive abil-ity of both teams, look for the first half to be full of back and forth scoring, with each team unable to stop the other. In the end, the Mountaineers will put up large offensive numbers and get a couple big plays from the defense to withstand a late Chattanooga rally.

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by JAKE AMBERGSports Editor

The Mountaineers will open Southern Conference play with a big early season test, the No. 14 ranked Chattanooga

Mocs. After last season’s 42-41 shootout win on the

road, the Mountaineers know Chattanooga can play the Mountaineers tough - especially the Mocs’ senior quarterback BJ Coleman, a transfer from Tennessee and a former four star recruit out of high school.

“He’s one of the top quarterbacks in our con-ference,” head coach Jerry Moore said. “He’s one of the leaders on their ball club, and I know I have great respect for him.”

App’s defense will be key against the Mocs. While ASU has allowed only 12 points in their previous two games, the secondary has looked

Mountaineers open conference playwith tough test against Chattanooga

susceptible, allowing over 400 total passing yards combined in each of their wins.

Sophomore cornerback Roger Walker ex-plains how the Mountaineers’ Cover 2 defense can improve and shut down Coleman, one of the premier FCS players.

“Last week in the Cover 2 they kept hitting that soft spot and it was really hard for the safe-ties to come up over to help in the coverage, be-cause I’m trying to get anything coming down low, so this week we kind of changed it corners are going to come up and jam the receivers to not let them get off [the line of scrimmage] easily,” Walker said.

Last year against Chattanooga, both DeAndre Presley and Coleman threw for 340 yards, and combined for nine touchdowns through both passing and rushing. While both players are drawing consideration for top SoCon and FCS awards, Presley doesn’t want any comparisons

drawn and wants to focus on winning. “I don’t compare myself to anybody in the

league, and I mean that all humbly. I don’t go out to try to be like anybody else, I can’t be anybody else,” Presley said. “Both of us are really good quarterbacks.”

With three other SoCon teams ranked in the top 15 of the FCS coaches poll, dropping the first game in conference play could be seriously detrimental to the Mountaineers’ quest to win a seventh straight SoCon championship. Pres-ley understands the pressure of this game, and hopes a win against Chattanooga could propel Appalachian towards that goal.

“It’ll mean a lot. It’ll give us the momentum we need going into the other SoCon games,” Presley said.

Appalachian will kick off their third straight home game at Kidd Brewer Stadium Saturday at 3:30 p.m.

Presley, Coleman go head-to-head in early-season battle Appalachian senior quarterback DeAndre Presley dives for a touchdown early in the Mountaineers’ 58-6 win over NC A&T at Kidd Brewer Stadium.

Adam Jennings | The Appalachian