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The Appalachian

Students stand outside BB Dougherty Administration Building, where protesters were issued warnings of arrests and citations for refusing to leave the interior of the building after 5 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2020.

Student activism over the years: Where are they now?

Jenna Guzman, Editor-in-Chief October 17, 2024

Whether it be local to App State’s campus or Boone, or it’s a national or international issue, Sanford Mall and the pavements of App State have beared witness to dozens of marches, hundreds of chants...

 A sign directs voters to the polls in Plemmons Student Union on Oct. 17. Early voting is open until 3 p.m. on Nov. 2.

Polls open for early voting in Watauga County

Andrew Rice, Political Editor October 17, 2024

Polls opened at 9 a.m. today for early voting in Watauga County. Polls are open until Nov. 2 at 3 p.m.  There are six early voting locations across Watauga County. The Blue Ridge Ballroom in the Plemmons...

Macado’s restaurant on King Street on Sept. 21. Macado’s serves sandwiches, burgers, wings and more.

Booming Boone: Thriving through change

Colin Wishneski, Reporter October 16, 2024

The food scene in downtown Boone has long been a source of pride for the town. As Boone has been rocked by major changes such as the population growth of the town, the rapid growth of App State and the...

 App State anthropology professors and Mountain Pathways parents Jon Carter and Christina Sornito stand in front of a pile of debris from the school on Oct. 5. The couple volunteered their time to rebuild their 4-year-old’s school.

Community unites, rebuilds Mountain Pathways School after Helene

Ryan Rudow and Ella Adams October 16, 2024

When Hurricane Helene descended on western North Carolina, the Mountain Pathways School was filled with water and mud. The storm washed away books, furniture, toys and school supplies from the small school...

Director of University Housing Brandon Nelson in his office in John E. Thomas Hall on Sept. 20.

App State’s history of hotel housing

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor October 16, 2024

App State began placing students who applied for on-campus housing in the Sleep Inn Hotel, located about half a mile from campus, in 2023. But this is not the first time App State has utilized hotels and...

How to vote early in Watauga County

How to vote early in Watauga County

Andrew Rice, Political Editor October 16, 2024

Early voting in North Carolina begins on Thursday. All 100 counties in North Carolina have sites open for early voting until Nov. 2.  Where do I vote early? In Watauga County, early voting will...

BREAKING: Board of Elections changes early voting hours after Helene

BREAKING: Board of Elections changes early voting hours after Helene

Andrew Rice, Political Editor October 10, 2024

The Watauga County Board of Elections voted 4-1 Thursday in favor of changing the hours of early voting in Watauga County. The new hours will be as follows: Oct. 17-19: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Oct....

The west side of App State’s Boone campus is pictured above. Photo courtesy of Chase Reynolds

Classes set to resume Oct. 16 after cancelation

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor October 9, 2024

Updated at 11:50 p.m. According to an update sent by Interim Chancellor Heather Norris Tuesday, App State classes are set to resume after Fall Break on Oct. 16. This comes after cancellation for more...

How to register to vote in Boone

How to register to vote in Boone

Andrew Rice, Political Editor October 7, 2024

The deadline to register to vote in North Carolina is 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11. Voters who do not register by this deadline must use same-day registration during the early voting period. Voters cannot...

Board of Elections shares operations updates after Hurricane Helene

Board of Elections shares operations updates after Hurricane Helene

Andrew Rice, Political Editor October 3, 2024

The Watauga County Board of Elections gave an update Thursday morning about election operations in the county after the impact of Hurricane Helene.  “Though the hurricane has caused significant disruptions,...

Gov. Roy Cooper answers questions about his response efforts after Hurricane Helene in western N.C. on Oct. 3.

Gov. Roy Cooper speaks to hurricane victims: ‘This is a team effort’

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor October 3, 2024

Gov. Roy Cooper visited Boone Oct. 3 at 2:30 p.m. to speak with citizens, business owners and local representatives about hurricane response efforts by the state government.  Walking along King Street,...

BREAKING: App State announces cancellation of classes through fall break

BREAKING: App State announces cancellation of classes through fall break

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor October 2, 2024

In an email sent Oct. 2, App State announced all classes on the Boone and Hickory campuses have been canceled due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene and will resume no earlier than the end of fall break...

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