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This Week in History: Undercover police arrest Batman on drug charges
This Week in History: Undercover police arrest Batman on drug charges
February 17, 2025

Matt Howe curated this story, which The Appalachian published Feb. 15, 1990. An ASU faculty member faces possible criminal prosecution after being arrested on 12 felonious drug-related charges following an undercover operation by Watauga and Avery County law enforcement officials.  English lecturer Dr. George Alexander Batman Jr., 42, of Hill...

Special Collections Archives: Appalachian author Charles Frazier
February 12, 2025

News Editor Madalyn Edwards curated this story from the “Appalachian Authors” archive collection in App State’s Special Collections Research...

Delta Zeta, Delta Tau Delta host cocoa and cookies event
February 10, 2025

Delta Zeta and Delta Tau Delta hosted a charity event Thursday on Sanford Mall, handing out hot cocoa and cookies to raise money for the Starkey...

This Week in History: App State adopts new winter weather policy
February 10, 2025

Madalyn Edwards curated this story by Ed Holzinger, which The Appalachian published Feb. 13, 1979. If Boone were to be buried under three...

Verizon coverage expands with new cell towers on campus
February 5, 2025

While watching their frosty breath float up into the mountain air, students may have noticed some small structures that weren’t there before.  From...

The Mountaineer women’s basketball team suffers loss in Atlanta

February 16, 2025

App State women’s tennis beat Queens 5-2 Friday, taking the victory thanks to wins by a pair of freshmen. The Mountaineers got off to a good start...

February 15, 2025

The App State women’s basketball team lost 61-77 against the James Madison Dukes Thursday.  The Dukes jumped out to an early 5-0 lead. Junior guard...

February 14, 2025

The App State women’s golf team opened up their spring schedule at the Advance Golf Partner Collegiate at the Hammock Creek Golf Course in Palm City,...

February 12, 2025

App State softball kicked off their 2025 campaign on the road at Auburn for the Tiger Invitational over the weekend. The Mountaineers played five games...

App at a glance: Feb. 18-23

February 17, 2025

Puerto Rican artist Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known by his stage name Bad Bunny, is paying homage to his homeland in his sixth studio album released...

February 14, 2025

The App State chapter of Alpha Delta Pi hosted their “Roses for RMHC” event to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House charity Wednesday in Plemmons...

February 14, 2025

With releases everywhere from local indie sensations to global pop stars, this week’s hottest releases will delight listeners of any genre.  Following...

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