The Appalachian – The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

Construction starts on West Campus, Duck Pond Field closed off
February 15, 2019
Jackie Park, Associate News Editor
Matt Dull, assistant vice chancellor for finance and operations was interviewed by Dave Blanks of University Communications Feb. 11 about the changes that will come with construction...
Financial difficulties rise as salaries fall for faculty
February 14, 2019
Anna Muckenfuss, News Reporter
As the cost of living rises and faculty salaries stagnate, some App State faculty are considering a part-time retail job while others can no longer afford proper health care....
App State’s relationship with Google raises concerns over data privacy
February 14, 2019
Mack Foley, A&C Reporter
In late January, Google briefly saw its license to internally distribute apps on iOS revoked after Apple discovered it was sharing them with non-employee personnel. The app,...
New hotel in downtown Boone offers jobs and internships to App State students
February 14, 2019
Anna Muckenfuss, News Reporter
After being under construction for a year, the 15-room hotel located on King Street called the Horton Hotel will open on Feb. 13. Denise Lovin, owner of the Horton Hotel,...
App State alumnus Brock Long resigns as FEMA administrator
February 13, 2019
Moss Brennan, News Editor
Federal Emergency Management Administration administrator and App State alumnus Brock Long announced his resignation Wednesday. Long graduated from App State in 1997 with...
Voter fraud a priority for newly appointed Board of Elections member Stella Anderson
February 13, 2019
Jackie Park, Associate News Editor
Stella Anderson, App State management professor, was appointed to the North Carolina State Board of Elections Jan. 31 and plans to tackle accusations of voter fraud in the...
Glitter on the Mainstage: Kesha comes to App State
January 31, 2019
Christine Dudley, A&C Reporter
For everyone who’s been “praying,” Appalachian Popular Programming Society announced Thursday that Kesha will perform at Holmes Convocation Center on March 29 at 8 p.m....
P3 Project to begin in earnest in February
January 31, 2019
Anna Dollar, News Reporter
Dave Blanks from University Communications interviewed Matt Dull, assistant vice chancellor for finance and operations, on Jan. 22 for the first episode of the podcast series...
OPINION: Covington Catholic High School’s history proves racism in capitol standoff
January 31, 2019
Q Russell, Opinion Editor
If a large group of students from Covington Catholic High School surrounding an elderly Native American man and taunting and jeering at him seems racist, it’s probably racist. A...
The Appalachian Theatre restoration continues with interior renovations
January 31, 2019
Christina Beals, WASU News Correspondent
The theater with tinted windows on King Street is undergoing more changes than meets the eye. The historic Appalachian Theatre of the High Country is undergoing the second...

Stacy Eggers: Lawyer, Boone native and Board of Visitors member

Jackie Park, Associate News Editor

February 9, 2019

Stacy “Four” Eggers IV firmly believed as a teenager that if he ever got into trouble or arrested, the bars in the jail would be for his protection from his disappointed lawyer relatives. Eggers has...

Local grocery store stays in business for students despite losing money
February 8, 2019

App State Police rely on neighboring counties for bomb threats
February 7, 2019

ASC Center helps local schools talk about mental health
February 6, 2019

Faculty Senate sends survey to evaluate Chancellor Everts
February 5, 2019

WE COACH provides peer-to-peer help for students
February 3, 2019

Wellness and Prevention Services help students by teaching spirituality
February 2, 2019

Sports

The team behind your favorite team

Jackie Park, Associate News Editor

February 15, 2019

Some of the most valuable members of every team never get any time on the field. Christina Biddle, athletic trainer for the App State baseball team, got her start in athletic training in high school. Biddle...

Shaver sets new school record with vault of over 17 feet

February 15, 2019

Senior pole vaulter Tristan Shaver has won the pole vault in each of the team’s four meets this season. He also broke a school record at the Buccaneer...

Story helps build culture for App State women’s basketball

February 14, 2019

There has been a serious culture change for the App State women’s basketball team in recent years. Last season the team made it to the quarterfinals...

Story’s 18 points not enough as Mountaineers fall to Mavericks

February 10, 2019

Coming off of a 21-point victory over Texas State Feb. 7, the App State women’s basketball team came up short against UT Arlington, losing 72-65 in the...

Softball scholars form relationships on and off the field

February 8, 2019

Along with the warm weather that comes with spring comes new seasons for many App State teams including the softball team. After a 17-35 finish in the...

A&C

New indie pop band uses youthful nostalgia and life experiences to write songs

Marbeth Salinas, A&C Reporter

February 16, 2019

So So and Much More is an indie-pop influenced band filled with spirit and emotion that conveys feelings of melancholy, happiness and heartbreak with their album “What a Time,” which was released this...

Cast of “Eurydice” use personal experiences to hone character development

February 15, 2019

Just as Orpheus looks back at Eurydice, the cast of the upcoming Department of Theatre and Dance show, “Eurydice,” looks back at personal experiences...

App State alumnus to open Howard Street barbecue restaurant

February 15, 2019

Boone’s newest barbecue joint is the best of both worlds: close enough to App State to see its campus from the rooftop patio, while still a part of Boone...

Veronika Cloutier: Feminine Fashion

February 15, 2019

The last few years of Veronika Cloutier’s life have opened up exploration to help redefine what womanhood means to her. Influence from television,...