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“My Autism Journey: Various Perspectives” educates Boone community on autism

“My Autism Journey: Various Perspectives” educates Boone community on autism

Michael Lillywhite, Reporter September 25, 2019

Hub for Autism and Neurodiversity, has worked with the Boone community for two years, ensuring families and individuals get the services, resources and advocacy to help them better understand autism and...

The Barker Family stands on site as their future home is built by volunteers. The family was chosen by the Watauga Habitat for Humanity to receive this new home as apart of the Blitz Build.

Hard hats and hammers lend a helping hand to local family in Blitz Build

Harley Nefe, Reporter September 25, 2019

People carrying wooden beams and metal scaffolding were on the move. The pounding of hammers and the scissoring of saws were consistent sounds. One worker broke at least three hammers at the construction...

Movie Review: The Goldfinch

Ebony Foster, Columnist September 25, 2019

Loss, duality, guilt, art, preservation and atonement. These themes make up “The Goldfinch,” a film centered around Theodore Decker, a 13-year-old boy who lost his mother in a tragic terrorist bombing...

Second Amendment panel discusses gun rights, safety

Second Amendment panel discusses gun rights, safety

Gianna Holiday, Reporter September 24, 2019

Discussion on campus regarding the Second Amendment provided students, faculty and staff with an opportunity to analyze the amendment in terms of how it relates to gun safety, gun laws as well as the history...

Children’s Advocacy Club teams up with organizations for children’s rights

Camryn Collier, Reporter September 24, 2019

An App State club is devoted to advocating for and educating the public on children’s rights in the High Country through service projects, ranging from diaper drives to Homecoming festivities.  Children...

Theatre consulting group leads on-stage consent training for students and faculty

Erin O’Neill, Reporter September 24, 2019

Theatrical Intimacy Education, a consulting group, came to App State for the first time to teach students and faculty about an up-and-coming practice in the theatrical community known as intimacy training,...

Navigating campus IRL: App State Women’s Center helps new students acclimate

Navigating campus IRL: App State Women’s Center helps new students acclimate

Michael Lillywhite, Reporter September 19, 2019

Orientation slams freshmen and transfer students with a great deal of information that can easily get lost in the first frantic weeks of school. To provide students information above and beyond orientation,...

University Forum Committee celebrates women’s suffrage through film and speaker series

University Forum Committee celebrates women’s suffrage through film and speaker series

Gianna Holiday, Reporter September 19, 2019

Throughout the 2019-20 academic year, the University Forum Committee is hosting a series of lectures and films to enlighten community members on women’s issues, honoring the 100th anniversary of women’s...

Passing on a legacy: Harmonia Baroque concert showcases historical pieces

Sydney Iannelli September 19, 2019

The warm, low light of Rosen Concert Hall brought tranquility and quietness on Sept. 12 in the audience. At 8 p.m. there were around 30 people in the audience who came to listen to the Harmonia Baroque...

Felix Noel: Street Cosplay Fashion

Felix Noel: Street Cosplay Fashion

Georgia Privott, A&C Reporter September 18, 2019

Felix Noel, a senior East Asian language and culture major, challenges gender presentation in their fashion as an inspiration for queer community and cosplay fans.  Noel said they refused to wear pink...

Curt Bridgers, a sophomore computer science major, scales across a popular slacklining spot on Sanford Mall.

Sanford Mall provides a community space for sunny days

Camryn Collier and Elaina Woodlief September 18, 2019

One of the biggest green spaces at App State is a hub of action. Hundreds of students, faculty and visitors pass by Sanford Mall, located in the center of campus, everyday, which serves as an open space...

RaQuon D. Haynes is the new Graduate assistant for the LGBT+ Center. Haynes is a first year graduate student majoring in marriage and family therapy.

New LGBT Center graduate assistant seeks to create inclusive environment

Laura Boaggio, Reporter September 18, 2019

The Henderson Springs LGBT Center is identifiable in Plemmons Student Union by the rainbow painted on its doorway wall, leading students into the center. At the end of this rainbow, ready to welcome students...

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