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University water test reveals chemical above 'allowable limit'
University water test reveals chemical above 'allowable limit'
Andrew Rice, Political Editor • October 19, 2024

A water test conducted at Appalachian Heights Residence Hall, the Student Recreation Center, Trivette Hall and Holmes Convocation Center found higher than the “allowable limit” of haloacetic acids in a water sample.  According to a campus-wide update, haloacetic acids or HAA5s are a “byproduct of the chlorination process.”  According...

‘That’s Politics’: App State election seasons through the decades
October 17, 2024

From President Richard Nixon to the Boone Town Council and from front-cover cartoons to interactive online graphics, The Appalachian has provided...

Student activism over the years: Where are they now?
October 17, 2024

Whether it be local to App State’s campus or Boone, or it’s a national or international issue, Sanford Mall and the pavements of App State...

Polls open for early voting in Watauga County
October 17, 2024

Polls opened at 9 a.m. today for early voting in Watauga County. Polls are open until Nov. 2 at 3 p.m.  There are six early voting locations...

Booming Boone: Thriving through change
October 16, 2024

The food scene in downtown Boone has long been a source of pride for the town. As Boone has been rocked by major changes such as the population...

App State field hockey honors seniors with a win

October 19, 2024

App State soccer traveled to Harrisonburg, Virginia, to take on James Madison Thursday coming off of a 1-1 draw against Marshall. The Mountaineers were...

October 19, 2024

In this episode of Boone (Sports) Balls, Nick and Graham try their best to cover three weeks worth of college football, NFL football and the MLB championship...

October 17, 2024

App State women’s golf wrapped up their fall schedule at the Edisto Island Invitational at The Plantation Course Tuesday at Edisto in Edisto Island,...

October 17, 2024

The App State men’s golf team wrapped up their fifth match of the season Tuesday at the Elon Phoenix Invitational at the Alamance Country Club in Burlington. The...

Playlist of the week: Honoring Liam Payne

October 21, 2024

Monday, Oct. 21 Free Monday Night Meals Visit the Appalachian Wesley Foundation on Monday at 6 p.m. for a free, home-cooked meal. Meals are available...

October 19, 2024

This week Nadia and Isaac kick off Halloween fest by talking about the cult classic “Halloween.” During this episode they discuss the origin story...

October 18, 2024

October is here, so that means it is time for pumpkin-flavored everything to get into the fall spirit. This easy recipe for pumpkin chocolate chip muffins...

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