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The Raley Photovoltaic Array, built in April 2007, outside of Peacock Hall on April 2. This solar panel display managed to offset over four tons of carbon in its first year. Courtesy of Hannah Armstrong
ASUREI celebrates 20 years at App State
Sara Jones, Reporter • January 16, 2025

App State’s commitment to sustainability is seen in many initiatives around campus; one of the first structures that comes to mind is the Broyhill Wind Turbine on Howard’s Knob.  This renewable energy installation was a part of a broader effort by a leading App State organization dedicated to helping reduce the university’s environmental impact.  The...

Mo Green’s win and what it means to future and current educators
January 15, 2025

Democrat Maurice “Mo” Green defeated Republican Michele Morrow in the race for North Carolina superintendent of public instruction in the...

Walmart’s partial reopening returns service to Boone
December 20, 2024

Boone’s Walmart Supercenter held its partial grand re-opening ceremony Friday morning at 8 a.m. after it temporarily closed due to the damage...

Academic development groups team up to host De-stress Day for students prior to exams
December 8, 2024

The App State TRIO Student Support Services and ACCESS organizations hosted the fall semester De-stress Day Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. in...

Born Again Dirt leads charge for a clean and green Boone
December 2, 2024

In the fight for a cleaner, greener Earth, Born Again Dirt Composting, also referred to as BAD, leads the charge in Boone. BAD is a cooperative...

Mountaineers dominate The Citadel 31-3 behind key freshman victories

January 13, 2025

App State’s men’s basketball team secured a strong win Saturday against the James Madison Dukes in Holmes Convocation Center.  Senior forward Jalil...

January 13, 2025

App State women’s basketball took on the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Saturday, securing a close win 63-60. Coming into the game the Chanticleers...

January 12, 2025

Wednesday night the App State men’s basketball team defeated Coastal Carolina 74-51 in the third game of their four-game home stand.  Graduate student...

January 12, 2025

App State women’s basketball took to the court Thursday, looking to continue their four-game win streak against the Troy Trojans. They ultimately failed,...

Playlist of the Week: New year, confident you

January 13, 2025

Monday, Jan. 13 Frost Festival with Black Student Association Join the Black Student Association in celebrating the winter season with Frost Festival,...

December 12, 2024

In this final episode of “Thomas Talks Games,” Nathan Durham returns to discuss his and Thomas’ predictions for what will win at this year’s annual...

December 12, 2024

Welcome back to “Long Story Short:” Exploring Taylor Swift’s Discography. With the closing of “The Eras Tour” Dec. 8, your hosts Ellie Tarlton...

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