The Appalachian – The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

AppalCart Board will hear feedback from students and passengers at March 25 meeting

March 19, 2019

The AppalCart Board will discuss preliminary recommended changes for next year and for the near future including a “Blowing Rock Summer Shuttle contract” from May until October, according to the board...

New chief financial officer for SGA wants to spread financial knowledge, create new class

March 13, 2019

The new chief financial officer for the Student Government Association wants to create a financial literacy...

SGA extends declaration period for student body president and senate positions

March 12, 2019

The Student Government Association moved to extend the presidential and senatorial declaration period...

The Cottages of Boone experiences “unexpected overuse of water and sewage”

March 12, 2019

On the evening of Feb. 22, 894 residents received an email informing them that for the next three nights,...

Program brings water resources education to county schools

March 3, 2019

A new outreach program is in its first phase of educating local teachers and students about hydrology...

Watauga County Sheriff’s office considers new pre-arrest program

March 2, 2019

In 2015, 32 percent of offenders who committed a crime in North Carolina became repeat offenders. The...

Despite uncertainty, Legends is here to stay for foreseeable future

March 1, 2019

Legends will continue to exist for the foreseeable future, director of student engagement and leadership...

Sports

Mountaineers dominate NCCU, fourth win over Eagles since 2016

Brooks Maynard, Sports Editor

March 19, 2019

For the fourth time since 2016, the App State baseball team defeated the North Carolina Central University Eagles 13-0 at home on Tuesday night. The Mountaineers controlled the game throughout, putting...

Mountaineers tie up series with Georgia State, rubber match Sunday

March 17, 2019

Starting freshman pitcher Tyler Tuthill (4-1) went seven innings on a cold and windy day allowing nine hits and two runs in a 9-3 win over Georgia State...

Fox relieved of coaching duties, 56-99 in 5 seasons

March 15, 2019

Head coach for App State men’s basketball Jim Fox was relieved of his duties after five seasons on Friday, according to App State Athletics. Men’s...

Students campaign to start club football team

March 15, 2019

*Editor's note: Earlier this story stated that there had never been a club football team at App State. This is incorrect, as there was a team from 1985-2006,...

Softball opens season 13-6, best start in over 10 years

March 14, 2019

After a 17-35 finish last season, the App State softball team looks to improve early in 2019. After an offseason in which the team had several players...

A&C

Jasper Yoke: Positive Fashion

Mericlaire Williams

March 16, 2019

Jasper Yoke dresses to reflect his positive and bright personality. Yoke, sophomore biology major, has no problem standing out in his eccentric outfits. Sustainability is important in Yoke’s...

Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble brings tap dance back to the stage

March 13, 2019

When Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble opens March 20, seven tappers will treat the audience to a “special sauce.” The Department of Theatre and Dance...

Printmaking club fosters free expression in art students

March 2, 2019

Most students don’t want their work copied, but some art students take pride in it everyday through printmaking. The App State Printmaking Club hopes...

‘Boonies’ docuseries to air on UNC-TV highlights Boone business owners

March 1, 2019

A new docuseries coming to local screens will feature Boone business owners and how they give back to the community. Boone media agency Artemis Independent...