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A group of masked students gather on Sanford Mall. Individuals no longer need to wear a mask except in certain situations.

“A return to pre-pandemic operations”: App State, Town of Boone lift mask mandates

Ethan Hunt, Associate News Editor
May 22, 2021
Gov. Roy Cooper declares state of emergency as state, East Coast faces fuel shortage

Gov. Roy Cooper declares state of emergency as state, East Coast faces fuel shortage

Ansley Puckett, Managing Editor
May 11, 2021
‘Building the plane as we fly it’

‘Building the plane as we fly it’

Jackie Park and Mickey Hutchings
May 7, 2021
The North Carolina Troopers Association Caisson Unit assisted in the procession on Thursday afternoon for Sgt. Chris Ward and K-9 Deputy Logan Fox.

“It’s not supposed to happen in our small town”: University, local community honors deputies killed in April 28 standoff

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Visual Managing Editor
May 6, 2021
A member of the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team leads App State Police officers in a prayer circle at the Watauga County Sheriff's Office April 29.

Watauga County Sheriff standoff leaves five dead, including two deputies

Emily Broyles, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2021
Members of the Climate Action Collaborative chant and hold signs during their parade on Blowing Rock Road toward Highway 105 January 19, 2019.

“We will no longer be ignored”: Climate Action Collaborative beckons board of trustees for immediate climate justice

Jake Markland, News Editor
April 28, 2021
UPDATE: Two officers, suspected gunman among five dead following lengthy standoff

UPDATE: Two officers, suspected gunman among five dead following lengthy standoff

Jake Markland, News Editor
April 28, 2021
Students share their COVID-19 experience through a display on Sanford Mall. Small pieces of cloth voice student reflections.

“Dear COVID” project helps community voice pandemic thoughts

Abi Pepin, Senior Reporter
April 25, 2021
Cooper anticipates to lift most COVID-19 restrictions by June 1

Cooper anticipates to lift most COVID-19 restrictions by June 1

Jake Markland, News Editor
April 21, 2021
Maddie Armstrong, an App State alumna, now attends the University of Arizona. She is the author of a gun violence op-ed in the New York Times after studying mass shootings.

Alumna co-authors New York Times op-ed on gun violence

Hollie Moore, Reporter
April 21, 2021
On Friday, App State football led a protest on racial injustice through the streets of Boone and the campus.

Chancellor reaches out to campus after Derek Chauvin found guilty on all counts in the murder of George Floyd

Hollie Moore, Reporter
April 20, 2021
George, a graduating senior, is running for Boone Town Council. He is the founder of the Boone Fair Housing Task Force and a member of the Boone County Board of Adjustment.

App State senior announces candidacy for Boone Town Council

Ethan Hunt, Associate News Editor
April 19, 2021
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