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A Wonder Woman t-shirt on display in the book store. Appalachian State's bookstore has a collection of superhero items for sale.

Box office falls flat for original content, but superhero flicks hold steady

Eric Cunningham September 6, 2017

With the end of summer on the horizon, much of the entertainment media’s focus has been on the disappointing summer box office results. According to Trey Williams of MarketWatch, this summer is the...

The pit is a well-known spot for students to smoke. Cigarette butts litter the sidewalks as proof.

Cigarettes on campus raise a question of Appalachian’s true sustainability message

Moss Brennan, Reporter September 5, 2017

According to the Tobacco-Free College Campus Initiative, there are 1,757 smoke-free campuses nationwide with 1,468 of those being completely tobacco free. Appalachian State University is not one of...

Hype Beast Heaven: The story behind Supreme’s success

Hype Beast Heaven: The story behind Supreme’s success

Nate Fordyce, Staffer September 4, 2017

Perhaps the most iconic symbol in streetwear, the red box logo spelling out Supreme adds value to anything it touches. A plain white T-shirt with the red box across the chest sells for over $450, while...

A devastating scene of damages that hurricane Harvey has caused in Texas.

President Trump’s lackluster response to Hurricane Harvey

Hansen Dendinger September 4, 2017

In the last weeks of August and into September, Hurricane Harvey has devastated most of southeastern Texas and the coast of Louisiana. The Guardian reported on Thursday that “The storm has killed...

The benefits of dogs on campus

The benefits of dogs on campus

Hansen Dendinger September 4, 2017

Walking around App State, it is likely that you will meet a dog or two on your way to and from class. The cool Boone weather practically invites people and their pets outdoors, and the beauty of App’s...

What to do if you or a loved one suffer from depression

What to do if you or a loved one suffer from depression

Kayla Smith September 1, 2017

The transition between high school and college is nothing if not challenging. A new town, new faces, new stress and more responsibility, it is no wonder that some students find themselves battling...

Senior defensive back Corey Lynch pressures Michigan quarterback Chad Henne during the App-Michigan game on September 1, 2007. 
Photo courtesy: App State athletics

How the win at “The Big House” changed college football

Brooks Maynard, Reporter August 31, 2017

On Sept. 1, 2007, nearly 10 years to the day that I sit down to write this piece, the Appalachian State Mountaineers walked fearlessly into ‘The Big House” in Ann Arbor, Michigan to face the Wolverines,...

Pop 105 at the bus stop located right across from the Raley parking lot on Rivers Street.

The issues with Appalcart and why they matter

Cristian McLaughlin, Business Manager August 31, 2017

First established in 1981, with campus bus services beginning in 1982, AppalCart provides fare-free transportation to Appalachian students as well as residents of Watauga county. According to The Watauga...

The conscience of a conservative in the age of Trump

The conscience of a conservative in the age of Trump

Eric Cunningham August 30, 2017

Like many people, I didn't support Donald Trump's presidential campaign, however, unlike most of them, I'm a conservative and a registered Republican. I am not even particularly moderate either, especially...

Antifa: fighting Nazis with violence

Antifa: fighting Nazis with violence

Moss Brennan, Reporter August 29, 2017

Following the inauguration of Donald Trump on Jan. 20, violence overtook the streets of Washington D.C. Dressed head-to-toe in black, people were lighting limos on fire, throwing bricks and vandalizing...

Hate erasure at App puts students at risk

Hate erasure at App puts students at risk

Nora Smith, Reporter August 28, 2017

“I affirm that there is no place for hate on our campus. Members of our Appalachian Community will stand together against violence, discrimination, injustice and racism of any stripe,” Sheri Everts,...

The stuent body president, Anderson Clayton speaking in front of the Board of Elections about having a voting site for students on campus. Clayton was one of the many Appalachain State Students to discuss this issue during the meeting on Tuesday.

The board of elections early voting decision, a local example of voter suppression

Q August 23, 2017

On Tuesday, Aug. 22, the Watauga Board of Elections voted to determine whether the Plemmons Student Union would be made an early voting site for the 2017 municipal election. Support for its use as a...

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