Two Boone locals discussed their new grassroots advocacy group focused on connecting community members and speaking out for Appalachia in a meeting Saturday.  The organization, Appalachian Reclamation Alliance, held its introductory meeting at Crop & Trade Co-Op at 5 p.m.  The creators, Caleb Hignite and Ashlynd Scavotto, are two App State graduates who found each other while doing supply...

Madalyn Edwards curated this story published in the special “Orientation ‘82 Edition” of The Appalachian on Aug. 21, 1982. Editor’s Note: Upon reviewing Chancellor Thomas’ vita one is struck by the many hats he has worn over the years. The Chancellor has degrees in engineering, law, and two degrees in business. He has been a business professor, a chairman of a general business department,...

The Museum of Ashe County History hosted a lecture presented by Doris Stam, a researcher and descendant of the founders of App State, Friday at 6 p.m. The lecture, which was free to attend, focused on Stam’s studies on the early history of App State, its founders and the influence of education in rural Appalachia regions. Stam presented her findings, which were included in her most recent book,...

A subcommittee of the App State board of trustees met Thursday to discuss campus operations related to the UNC System’s equality policy, which was adopted May 23, 2024. The meeting was held in response to a memo issued by the UNC System on June 17. The memo directed university board chairs to establish a subcommittee to assess and verify that their university’s “realignments” of offices...

On Grandfather Mountain, six bears live: Carolina, Yonnie, Kody, Smokey, Flower and Fanny May. Whether it’s a tablespoon of honey water, a refreshing dip in the pool or long day sunbathing, the bears are always busy. But who takes care of them?  Keepers Alyssa Iampietro and Skylar Walker are ready to face whatever bear necessities come their way.  Iampietro, App State class of 2022 alumna,...

From swiping IDs to hauling storm debris, App State students stay busy not only with classes or club meetings, but also with jobs that keep the campus and community running. With thousands of roles to fill each year, student employment is baked into the university’s ecosystem. Holly Benson McQueen, the assistant director of student employment at the Career Development Center, said student employment...