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Members of the Climate Action Collaborative chant and hold signs during their parade on Blowing Rock Road toward Highway 105 January 19, 2019.
“We will no longer be ignored": Climate Action Collaborative beckons board of trustees for immediate climate justice
Jake Markland, Associate News Editor • April 28, 2021

The Climate Action Collaborative, a local climate justice and environmental advocacy group, sent a list of demands to the App State Board of Trustees, calling on them to take bold and immediate action to resolve the climate crisis.  “We are writing to inform you that we will no longer be ignored,” ClimACT wrote in the email. “The question...

Gardin, Evans sworn in as SGA president and vice president
April 28, 2021

LGBTQ+ students at App State: A Timeline of their history and progress made
April 25, 2021

LGBTQ+ students first saw an official safe space on App State's campus in 1972 with Human Sexuality Day. Oct. 25 of that year was filled with...

"Dear COVID" project helps community voice pandemic thoughts
April 25, 2021

App State students, faculty and community members can anticipate seeing fabric displaying experiences throughout the pandemic on Sanford Mall...

Women's Center program fosters discussions about body image
April 24, 2021

https://youtu.be/_OucnsaJIxE The Women’s Center is bringing a program to campus to provide a safe space for body image discussions. Called...

Say Cheese: Jean-Charles’ potential fit in Green Bay
Two App State disc golf duos place in top 25 at 2021 college national championship

April 29, 2021

App State has many club sports available for students to take part in during their time at App State, and one of these clubs is the recently-formed  disc...

Pre Stanley signs first WNBA contract in program history

April 28, 2021

The WNBA’s Washington Mystics have invited former Mountaineer guard Pre Stanley to training camp, earning the first WNBA contract in App State history.  "I...

Freshman Lindsay looks to continue strong OL tradition at App State

April 28, 2021

After committing to the Mountaineers back in May of 2020, freshman offensive lineman Jaden Lindsay enrolled at App State for the spring semester and has...

“I want to be the first to win it all for App State”

April 22, 2021

When App State junior wrestler Jonathan Millner walked off the mat at this year’s NCAA championship after earning prestigious All-American honors, he...

Local family fundraises for furry friend
Recipe Corner: Rice So Nice

April 23, 2021

Risotto is the intermediate between rice and a creamy pasta dish. Although risotto is billed as difficult, it’s more easily achieved than it gets credit...

BSA spotlights Black Arts Movement in gallery walk

April 22, 2021

Students can now participate in a gallery walk located in the Plemmons Student Union that allows them to explore art from famous Black artists, such as...

From tip-off to T-shirts: basketball player finds passion in business

April 21, 2021

After a long day on the basketball court dribbling, shooting and passing, one App State women’s basketball player then goes home to plan, design and...