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Ben Massey (center) speaks to the crowd of protestors. May 14, 2023.
Protestors rally against 12-week abortion ban law, pregnancy center
Siri Patterson, Reporter • May 16, 2023

Protestors gathered Sunday in front of The Hope Center for a protest against North Carolina Senate Bill 20, which criminalizes most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy.  Around 100 people attended the rally, which began at 1 p.m. in the pedestrian and bike lane on Howard Street and continued for over an hour.  Teresa Plaag, a resident of Boone,...

Music in motion, one professor conducts three ensembles
May 12, 2023

Over 80 voices harmonize together in one of Broyhill’s practice rooms. Standing in front of them is one professor conducting a beautiful symphony...

Retiring professors reflect upon their time at App State
May 3, 2023

As commencement approaches, students and professors alike leave and reflect upon their time at the university. Packing up books, papers and desks...

Advice from soon-to-be former mountaineers
May 3, 2023

The decisions made by Lauren Sande, Jeff Marcin and Lacey Gibbs during their time as Mountaineers are not uncommon choices for students to make....

Preserving local history through the Boone Cemetery
May 2, 2023

Less than 10 years ago, there stood a dilapidated, overgrown chain-link fence that twisted its way through the Boone Cemetery. While fences are...

App State wrestling finds another hidden gem
What we learned about the 2022-23 Mountaineers

May 3, 2023

App State men’s basketball finished this past season with a 16-16 record in what was a roller coaster of a campaign. After a disappointing end to the...

Observations from App State soccer’s spring season

May 2, 2023

The spring season ended for Mountaineer soccer with a 3-1 win over Lees McRae April 17. With the win, App State women’s soccer season is in the rearview....

Two Mountaineers selected in 2023 NFL Draft

May 1, 2023

The NFL gained two Mountaineers as outside linebacker Nick Hampton and offensive lineman Cooper Hodges were selected in the NFL Draft Saturday. This marks...

App State baseball senior sets high standard for work ethic and leadership

May 1, 2023

The 2023 Mountaineer baseball team features a pair of brothers who have played alongside each other since high school at Southern Lee in Sanford. Senior...

Graduating RA makes mountains of change at App State

May 3, 2023

Many freshmen and others living on campus know the familiar feeling of residence hall events: making stress balls with strangers, participating in ice...

First four-year grads to minor in ASL

May 2, 2023

With over 100 known minors offered at App State, it can be hard to notice when something new comes along. Four years ago, a new minor was introduced: American...

Playlist of the week: Final tunes of Boone

May 1, 2023

It’s that time of year where finals and presentations are taking over. That means countless hours studying at the library, cafe or even in the comfort...