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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

Students pile into an Appalcart at Peacock Circle.

AppalCart introduces new mobile app, changes to routes

Madalyn Edwards, Associate News Editor August 26, 2023

On Aug. 14, AppalCart transitioned to a new passenger information service called ETA SPOT.  The mobile app offers new features to its users, including the ability for passengers to receive push notifications...

Ashlynn Caudill, a first-year App State Hickory student, speaks to the crowd at the opening ceremony. (Courtesy of Chase Reynolds)

App State Hickory Campus celebrates first day of classes

Thomas Turner, Reporter August 22, 2023

In 1899, students at Watauga Academy – the precursor to App State – rang the founders bell in Boone for the first time to symbolize the beginning of their academic journey.  Monday, App State students...

Passerbys listen to musicians playing bluegrass music in a stairwell alcove in Plemmons Student Union during the Fiddler’s Convention.

Spotlighting unique majors at App State

Madalyn Edwards, Associate News Editor August 16, 2023

With the beginning of a new school year, for some students, comes the decision of choosing a major or an area of study.  Students can officially declare their major by the time they have obtained 30...

Thunder Hill Residence Hall in the early evening.

Navigating the roommate process

Georgia Dixon, Reporter August 16, 2023

Every August freshmen leave their hometowns to embark on the pursuit of higher education. Armored with accolades, advanced placement credit or an abundance of App State sports apparel they are psyched...

The central hallway of Roess Dining Hall.

Bite into updated dining halls

Siri Patterson, News Editor August 16, 2023

While the All You Care to Eat meal plan system is here to stay, App State’s Campus Dining is changing things up in the form of renovations, increased costs and new dining options.  Executive Director...

Roommates and co-presidents of Active Minds Abby Clark (left) and Larisa Eichler.

Active Minds: Mental health resource to students by students

Jenna Guzman, Editor-in-Chief August 14, 2023

New year, new classes, professors, assignments, tests, home, friends, jobs, commitments and changes. The list goes on. Whether one is a new or returning student, the start of another school year can mean...

App State announces changes to campus parking

App State announces changes to campus parking

Madalyn Edwards, Associate News Editor June 30, 2023

University Services announced updates to campus parking regulations including increased permit prices, new parking hours and different types of permits in an email sent to students Wednesday. For the...

Ordinance proposed to regulate vendors downtown

Ordinance proposed to regulate vendors downtown

Madalyn Edwards, Associate News Editor June 26, 2023

The Downtown Boone Development Association proposed an ordinance June 13 that would place regulations on street vendors selling goods on town-owned property in the downtown area if passed. According...

Emily Brewer and Todd Carter (right) lead the marchers at the start of the route.

Boone’s first Pride festival

Siri Patterson, News Editor June 23, 2023

Adorned in bright colors and pride shirts, waving all kinds of pride flags, carrying signs expressing love for all, and shouting cheers of support, hundreds of Boone and western North Carolina citizens...

Baker Perry and Jill Tiefenthaler (right) speak during the Q&A portion of the address.

National Geographic CEO speaks on scientific storytelling: ‘Science alone is not enough’

Siri Patterson, News Editor June 10, 2023

The CEO of the National Geographic Society spoke Wednesday to a crowd of 400-500 people at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, closing out the first day of the 2023 Appalachian Energy Summit.  Jill...

Ben Massey (center) speaks to the crowd of protestors. May 14, 2023.

Protestors rally against 12-week abortion ban law, pregnancy center

Siri Patterson, News Editor May 16, 2023

Protestors gathered Sunday in front of The Hope Center for a protest against North Carolina Senate Bill 20, which criminalizes most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy.  Around 100 people attended...

 Dr. Miller cues sections of the Glee Club, Feb. 21, 2023.

Music in motion, one professor conducts three ensembles

Brionna Dallara, Associate A&C Editor May 12, 2023

Over 80 voices harmonize together in one of Broyhill’s practice rooms. Standing in front of them is one professor conducting a beautiful symphony of sounds with enthusiastic direction and subtle movements,...

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