The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian
The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian
The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian
A pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6 while Congress certified the election. Liberal and conservative members of the App State community have condemned the violence and mourn lives lost.

University community responds to riot on U.S. Capitol

Jackie Park and Emily Broyles
January 15, 2021
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
App State chancellor condemns Capitol Hill violence, calls on university community to sustain democracy

App State chancellor condemns Capitol Hill violence, calls on university community to sustain democracy

Jake Markland, Reporter
January 7, 2021
App State football players lead a march protesting racial injustice Aug. 28, 2020.

2020 in photos: The year we shared

Jesse Barber, Photojournalist
December 31, 2020
Chad Dorrill was a sophomore at App State before he died of COVID-19 complications. He was 19-years-old.

App State student who died from COVID-19 memorialized with scholarship fund

Moss Brennan, Reporter
December 29, 2020
App State students charged in connection to drug ring across three UNC campuses

App State students charged in connection to drug ring across three UNC campuses

Mickey Hutchings, Reporter
December 17, 2020
As COVID-19 cases dwindle, App State looks to spring semester

As COVID-19 cases dwindle, App State looks to spring semester

Moss Brennan and Kat Fast
December 3, 2020
Pre Stanley brings the ball down court against Charlotte Nov. 25. Stanley's court presence became more critical for the Mountaineers this season after the graduation of Ashley Polacek this spring.

Five reach double-digits, App State women’s basketball opens season with 74-68 win over Charlotte

Silas Albright, Reporter
November 26, 2020
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
Jane Goodall, known for her research on primates over the last 60 years, spoke with App State students Nov. 18 via Zoom.

Jane Goodall discusses climate change, activism with App State students in special presentation

Gianna Holiday, Reporter
November 20, 2020
The Black At App State Collective at the "Wake the Chancellor" march against injustice Aug. 31, a month after releasing their initial demands to the university.

University makes progress on Black At App State demands, chancellor engaged in diversity recruitment and retention

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Reporter
November 20, 2020
Students, professors, and High Country locals gather in downtown Boone to protest, Sept. 20, 2019.

Student-led climate advocacy group calls for more urgent climate action plan from university

Jake Markland, Reporter
November 19, 2020
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