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The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

Alicia Toomey teaches her American Sign Language I class in Holmes Convocation Center. AppHealthCare says that it’s too soon to see a COVID-19 related pattern among the university community with students back on campus.

Mountaineers take a new type of test to get on campus

Hollie Moore, Associate News Editor February 11, 2021

It’s been almost two weeks since students moved into their dorms with suitcases and negative COVID-19 tests in hand. With in-person classes in session as well, AppHealthCare says it’s too soon to see...

Burnout Prevention series aids aspiring and current teachers with pandemic fatigue

Burnout Prevention series aids aspiring and current teachers with pandemic fatigue

Abi Pepin, Reporter February 11, 2021

Students and professors are facing more stress than ever as they balance classes with their social life, Zoom fatigue and endless to-do lists during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a study conducted...

App State gives students additional CARES Act funding, hints at more

App State gives students additional CARES Act funding, hints at more

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Reporter January 26, 2021

Students received a surprise $186 in their bank accounts after App State identified additional CARES Act funding.  This one-time payment comes from the CARES Act, which former President Donald Trump...

Katie Knapp preps needles with the Moderna vaccine for patients.

University looking to distribute vaccines in the community

Jackie Park, Reporter January 15, 2021

App State is taking the first step to become a center for COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the High Country. Chancellor Sheri Everts announced in an email Friday that the university submitted an application...

Roughly 47% of App State students and 85% of App State employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

AppHealthCare accepting COVID-19 vaccine appointments for people 65 and older after Gov. Roy Cooper’s announcement

Emily Broyles, Reporter January 14, 2021

People aged 65 and older are now eligible for  the COVID-19 vaccine, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Thursday.  Today, NCDHHS told local health departments and providers that they can begin...

Testing was held for students in River Street parking deck on August 29, 2020 from 11am-5pm.

In-person class meetings delayed due to growing COVID-19 numbers

Mickey Hutchings, Reporter January 8, 2021

The spring semester is kicking off with a change due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., Chancellor Sheri Everts announced in an email Friday evening.  Beginning Jan. 19, all classes will...

First COVID-19 vaccine in Watauga County to be given Wednesday

First COVID-19 vaccine in Watauga County to be given Wednesday

Jackie Park, Reporter December 22, 2020

More than a year after the first discovery of the novel coronavirus, AppHealthCare will administer the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Watauga County Wednesday morning to health care providers. Melissa...

Positive COVID-19 case rides AppalCart during infectious period, AppHealthCare encourages testing

Positive COVID-19 case rides AppalCart during infectious period, AppHealthCare encourages testing

Emily Broyles, Reporter November 20, 2020

A person who tested positive for COVID-19 rode the Pop-105 route on the AppalCart during their infectious period, according to a press release from AppHealthCare.  Based on the investigation, the individual...

PHOTO GALLERY: AppalCart faces a pandemic

PHOTO GALLERY: AppalCart faces a pandemic

Max Correa, Photojournalist November 17, 2020

As App State’s campus shifted toward online learning, many off-campus students found themselves attending class on their computers rather than in person, staying at home in accordance with university...

Local universities further credit transfer relationship

Local universities further credit transfer relationship

Ethan Hunt, Reporter November 14, 2020

Choosing a four-year college is challenging and many students are not picking a four-year program at all. Instead, they may begin their education at community colleges. The reasons for this are primarily...

SGA Town Hall addresses student concerns amid pandemic, racial tension

SGA Town Hall addresses student concerns amid pandemic, racial tension

Gianna Holiday, Reporter November 14, 2020

SGA committees addressed concerns such as COVID-19, the Black at App State Collective, campus climate after the election and concerns about Greek life Thursday night during SGA’s annual town hall.  Town...

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