The Appalachian

Bard with the Beard and underwater archaeology: Unique fall classes

September 10, 2025

Step into the 15th century, dive underwater or pick up a calligraphy brush to expand skillsets in various areas of study. App State offers a...

This Week in History: 9/11 — ASU community responds with shock

September 10, 2025

Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of terrorist attacks and death. App State Wellness and Prevention Services provides free mental...

Local businesses reflect on Helene recovery

September 10, 2025

Four weeks into the semester, Boone enters its first peak tourism season since Hurricane Helene, with crowds returning downtown. They also encounter...

Hickory Ridge History Museum hosts colonial-themed Children’s Day

September 10, 2025

The Hickory Ridge History Museum hosted a wide variety of colonial-themed activities during their first Children’s Day event Saturday from...

Sports

The Appalachian sports desk breaks down the mountaineer football season

Sports Desk

September 10, 2025

Every year, the App State community rallies around Mountaineer football. With new coaching staff and key transfers, The Appalachian Sports Desk makes their predictions on if the Mountaineers will rise...

Fly-Fishing Club casts connections

September 10, 2025

As the leaves start to change color and summer fades to fall, App State’s Fly-Fishing Club’s season is just beginning. After the COVID-19 pandemic...

Ellie Garrison brings goals and grit to every game

September 10, 2025

Often in sports, highly talented young athletes are labeled as “superstars.” Ellie Garrison has left no doubt she is deserving of such praise, while...

Mountaineer field hockey dethrone Royals 6-0

September 10, 2025

App State field hockey defeated Queens University of Charlotte 6-0 Tuesday, to improve to a perfect 4-0 record on the season. Senior forward Hadley...

Offense shines as App State field hockey defeats Davidson

September 9, 2025

App State field hockey continued its start to the season Sunday in the High Country, defeating Davidson College 7-3 behind a combined 6 goals from senior...

A&C

Playlist of the Week: Live from the Schaefer Center

Beatrix Johnson and Keira Williamson

September 9, 2025

This upcoming school year, the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts will be hosting a mosaic of accomplished musicians. Every year, the Schaefer Center invites diverse musicians and artists to...

Boone’s newest local coffee shop run by a 19-year-old

September 8, 2025

The smell of freshly brewed coffee and warm baked pastries captivates customers’ noses as they set foot in Boone’s newest coffee burrow, Groundhog...

App at a glance: Sept. 8-14

September 8, 2025

Monday, Sept. 8 Compliment Card Exchange The Appalachian State Division of Student Affairs is hosting a complimentary card exchange in the Hickory...

2025 MTV Video Music Awards Predictions

September 6, 2025

With the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards approaching, fans have been voting for the top candidates leading up to Sunday’s premiere. Fans may debate, but...

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