Dave by the Bell

About Dave by the Bell

University Communication’s own Dave Blanks wanders the earth over in search of answers to all of life’s questions... great and small. Okay, so he mainly stays on Appalachian State University’s campus... he still wanders though... and he definitely wonders as he wanders. Listen for silly asides and revolutionary revelations. Priceless.

Publisher

Appalachian State University

Category

news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Nov 2014

Latest episode

30 Jul 2024

Latest episodes

57 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Jul 2024

   051 Fall Orientation 2024

   Dave Blanks from University Communications hosts an orientation edition of Dave by the Bell, where he crashes an ice cream party on Sanford Mall to interview incoming students and their parents about their expectations for the first month of college. Excitement about meeting new people, participating in clubs and sports, and experiencing independence abound! TRANSCRIPT Dave Hey folks, how's it going? I'm Dave Blanks from University Communications back with another Dave by the Bell. This is an orientation edition of Dave by the Bell. First day of fall semester is about a month away. August 19th. Students and their families have been hanging out on campus. They got in yesterday and they spent the night in some residence halls, checking things out. So we're going to talk to them a little bit about their experience and also what they're looking forward to, what they're expecting for their first month of their collegiate career. And also hopefully talk to the parents about what they think their first month with their student in school will be like. So that's the plan. Let's do it. Hey, I know that person. That's Sarah Garrow. Hey, Sarah Garrow. How's it going? Sarah It's going so well. We've got ice cream, we've got Inflatable Block A's out here on Sanford Mall, rain free, just enjoying the sun. Got a couple sessions in August, so two in Hickory, August 9th and 14th. And then our final Boone main campus session on Monday, August 12th. Dave Is there going to be ice cream again for that one? Sarah Always. It's not orientation season without ice cream. Dave I feel the same way. Thanks Sarah. I really appreciate it. Yeah, thanks for being here. I'm going to talk to some people. Trey I'm Trey Craven. So once I get my schedule together, which is probably going to be the first week, trying to get that situated, that first month is just going to be getting used to my schedule and getting used to walking around and figuring out when I need to leave my dorm. Just getting used to meeting new people because where I'm from, everyone knows me. I know everyone. It was a very small area outside of Wilmington's where I'm really from. Dave Well represent, where is it? Trey Leland, North Carolina. Dave Leland, shout out. Alright, cool. Hey, did you go to orientation? Katie I did. Dave Okay. Are you Katie Cooper? Katie Yes, I am. Katie Cooper. Dave Oh hey. How's it going? I don't know how I knew that. Maybe your name tag. So how did orientation go? Katie It was great. I am five hours away, so I was really scared because I only know one person coming here. I did the overnight orientation and last night was a lot of fun. It was also, I'm happy I got to see the dorms because I didn't get to go to open house. So it's like, okay, this is my first experience seeing the dorms. Yeah. But it was a lot of fun doing that and I'm happy I was able to meet people. So now I know. Okay. I have some people I'll know when I come here and I won't be totally alone. Dave Good. So what do you foresee your first month being like? Katie The one thing I'm trying to avoid is feeling like I'm stuck in my dorm. I really don't want to feel like I'm stuck. I want to go to the library, things like that. I am looking forward to just kind of being on my own for a little bit and seeing how that works. Dave You mean away from the fam? Katie Yeah, Michael Right. Yeah. I'm Michael Caro, and this is my son Roman. Dave Roman. What's up man? Roman How you doing? Dave Hey, I'm good. We'll talk to you first and then I want to talk to your dad. So Roman, how was orientation? Roman Orientation was fun. So I did the overnight orientation. When you got there, you had a schedule and out at the courtyard there was all these games and stuff. And all of the sophomores and juniors, they were trying to kind of forcing people to socialize, which is good Dave Because some people need urging. Roman Yeah, I need

2. 

   7 May 2024

   050 Big Summer Plans

   Dave interviews App State students to discover what their plans are for the summer. Will they study abroad? Will they work retail? Will they go to summer school? There is one sure fire way to find out. Listen to the podcast! Transcript: Dave Hey, friends, it's me, Dave Blanks, and I'm back with another Day by the Bell. I'm joined by our photographer, Kyla. Hello, Kyla. Kyla Hello, Dave. Dave And so today what we're going to talk about is, we're going to interview students, asking them, what are you doing this summer? It's reading day. There are students on Sanford Mall, so hopefully we'll find some people to talk to. Let’s do it Caroline Allred I’m Caroline Allred. So, when I go home, I'm going to be doing an internship with my church and babysitting and taking some summer classes. Becky Foley I'm Becky Foley, Dave And who do we have here? Sean I'm Sean. Becky Foley I'm going to stay in Boone. Go on a couple of vacations and swim in rivers. Dave Cool. what about you, Sean? Sean Pretty similar. Dave Also swim? Sean Yeah. Take a summer class. Dave You know what you're taking? Sean Differential equations. Dave All right. Is that something you have to take or something you want to take? Sean No. I have to take it. So, yeah. Dave Well good luck with differential equations. Abigail McDonald I'm Abigail McDonald. I am taking summer classes. Dave What!? Are you excited about the classes? Abigail McDonald I'm excited to be learning new stuff. Dave Cool. Abigail McDonald I'm kind of done with the section of classes I'm in. Abigail McDonald All right. Abigail McDonald I'm ready to pivot and learn new things. Madison Swink I'm Madison Swink. I'm going to go to Colorado for a week and then the beach and then just work and some online classes. Dave Nice. What about you? Can you tell me your name? Enid Walker Enid Walker. I'm going to work. Dave Where are you working? Enid Walker Aerie. Dave What is Aerie? Enid Walker It's like a women's athleisure store. Yeah. Dave Where's that? Enid Walker In Raleigh. Dave So are you going? Is that where you're from? Enid Walker Yes. Dave Okay. So you're going back home? Enid Walker Yeah. And I think that's all I'm doing. I might go to a concert. Dave Just working? Okay. Concert. Do you know what show? Enid Walker Hopefully the Pixies/Modest Mouse show. Fingers crossed. Dave Oh, that's. That would be amazing. I've seen Modest Mouse, but I've never seen the Pixies. I love the Pixies. Where are they playing? Enid Walker I believe Charlotte, my mom told me about it, so. Dave Yeah, right. Is your mom a Pixies fan? Enid Walker Big time. Dave Are you going with her? Enid Walker Yes. Dave Oh, that's so cool. You got a cool mom. Enid Walker Yeah, I do. I have cool parents.I Katie Rogers I'm Katie Rogers. I'm working two jobs, so... Dave Like, right now while you're in school, you're working two? Katie Rogers No. I have two jobs over the summer, so I'll be working at a shoe store and then a local coffee shop. Dave Are you doing anything fun over the summer? Because maybe your jobs are cool. Katie Rogers I was gonna try to plan to go to the beach with some friends. Emma Rogers I'm Emma Rogers. So hopefully a summer internship, and I'm hoping to work for a nonprofit and help with homelessness in Boone as well as food insecurity. Dave Nice. So you're staying up here and you're doing some good. Yeah. You know, the internship. Emma Rogers At the Hospitality House in Boone. Mefer Yzaziga I am Mefer Yzaziga. This summer, I'm going back home for 15 days, and then I'm coming back and I’m going to work in Boone and do some research. Dave Nice. Well, where's home? Mefer Yzaziga Peru. Dave Oh, cool. I've been to Peru. Mefer Yzaziga Really? Dave Yeah, I've been to Cusco and we went to the top. I went with, the geology department of Geology. Mefer Yzaziga Oh that's awesome. I study environmen

3. 

   8 Mar 2024

   049 What's in? | What's out?

   Before the start of spring break, Dave headed out to talk to Mountaineers who always seem to know what’s up, what’s in and what’s out! Listen as they discuss what they’re bringing with them into the second half of the semester and what’s getting left behind. We are talking about energies, habits and yes, you guessed it… water bottles! Transcript Dave Hey, Kyla! Kyla Hello. Dave How's it going? Kyla Pretty good! Dave That’s good. It's a beautiful day, right? Kyla Yeah. Dave Nice day for a Dave by the Bell. So we're talking to students about what's in and what's out since it's halfway through the semester. And let's talk to this group of people. Jocelyn I’m Jocelyn, what's out is those...do you know those like, Lululemon shorts that were, like, really puffy and, like, super high waisted? I hate them. They're out. Dave Yes, all right. Jocelyn They've been out. It's time to wear shorts again. And those are still they're still not. Okay. And what's in for me is probably I mean, honestly, just like tank tops, like it's time for my body to get some more sun. Dave It feels really good today. Jocelyn Yeah, it really does. Anne Carol Sheely I'm Anne Carol Sheely. What's out is social media TikTok even though I'm still on it. And then the new one this semester is hydration. Kaleb Neal I'm Kaleb Neal. Well, I would say I'm trying to change my habits so leaving out old habits and bringing in new ones. Dave Nice! Well, so what are the new ones we're bringing in then? Kaleb Neal Turning in assignments on time and staying ahead. Owen Roberson I'm Owen Roberson. Well, for me I'm trying to get out of being lazy I guess and try to be outside more. The winter season for sure is a bit of like the seasonal depression kind of thing. So trying to get back into being outside, being social a bit more. Nathan Care I'm Nathan Care. Caffeine. Dave Caffeine is in? Nathan Care Yes. Red Bull. Monster. Dave Caffeine. Don’t matter. Dave So did you did you previously not have caffeine? Nathan Care Oh! No. Dave Caffeine has been a consistent companion. Nathan Care Yes. Dave All right. Well, continue with the caffeine. Thanks, Nathan. Dave We got to stop following these babies. Kyla You should get the baby. Dave We can't interview babies. Stroller offerer Do you want to grab my stroller? Stroller denier He wasn't holding on to the stroller. Dave Okay, we got to get away from these babies. Awww no. That one's really upset. It's okay. Little babies. Abby Van Kula I'm Abby Van Kula Dave Let's start with what's out. Abby Van Kula The cold, the snow. I'm over that. I love how everybody's sitting outside. Dave I know, Right? So many people on Sanford. Abby Van Kula It's nice. What's in? Hanging out outside. Going on hikes. Going to the parkway. Jack Scales I'm Jack Scales. What's in? Jack Scales Ummm staying hydrated. Dave Where's your water, man? Jack Scales I got to go get one I guess! Dave Hydration…so important, right? Kyla Got two water bottles on my desk right now. Dave Oh, do you really? Well, you're on it. Sierra Focazio I'm Sierra Focazio. Dave And what is your name? Apprecia Lassiter Apprecia Lassiter. Dave So we'll start with Sierra and then go to Apprecia. What is out and what is in? Sierra Focazio Bad weather. Dave Yeah ok! Sierra Focazio Thirty degrees and wind. Dave What is in for you? Sierra Focazio This weather. It’s so nice out. Dave All right. Dave Apprecia, what is out for you? Apprecia Lassiter My peace. Dave Your peace is out?! Apprecia Lassiter My peace is out. Dave What’s happening to you? Apprecia Lassiter Interior design, major. That's all I got to say about it. Dave All right. So was the previous semester peaceful or the previous half was peaceful? Apprecia Lassiter No, but I had my dignity at the very least. Dave Oh no! All right, so what's in for you, then? Apprecia Lassiter Hmmm, I guess chaos. We’ll it embrace it. Dave I'm hopeful it won't b

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