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The Appalachian

Student body president vetos SGA budget

Student body president vetos SGA budget

Moss Brennan and Josie Barnes November 15, 2019

After three weeks of debate and discussion, the Student Government Association passed its 2019-20 budget 22-4 on Nov. 5. Student Body President DeJon Milbourne vetoed the budget on Nov. 14. The Senate...

The future of Campus Dining: changes could bring Starbucks, bigger meal plans

The future of Campus Dining: changes could bring Starbucks, bigger meal plans

Josie Barnes, Reporter November 15, 2019

App State’s standard meal plan only covers 58% of meals for the semester; however, proposed dining plan options could cover 100%, for $900 more.  Pam Cline, director of Campus Dining, and John Eckman,...

Director of the Watauga County Board of Elections, Matt Snyder, looks on as members of the board sign documents to certify the election.

Board of Elections certifies Watauga County 2019 elections

Jackie Park, Reporter November 15, 2019

Dustin Hicks, Loretta Clawson and Nancy LaPlaca can now officially join the Boone Town Council. These names are a shift from previous unofficial results, which showed Virginia Roseman serving instead...

On-campus garden tries to maintain its roots despite its uncertain future

On-campus garden tries to maintain its roots despite its uncertain future

Hayley Canal, Staffer November 14, 2019

The future of the App State Roots Garden, located at the edge of east campus on Howard Street, is uncertain. In late October, when rumors that the garden might be paved began circulating on social media...

Democratic candiate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 93, poses in front of Boone's Blue Ridge Mountains.

Ray Russell officially launches campaign for reelection in North Carolina General Assembly

Tucker Wulff, Reporter November 13, 2019

Ray Russell, App State computer science professor and current member of the North Carolina General Assembly, held a launch party for his reelection campaign for the North Carolina State House District...

Native American Heritage Month brings light to Native American culture at App State

Native American Heritage Month brings light to Native American culture at App State

Emily Broyles, Reporter November 13, 2019

About 30 years ago, then-President George H.W. Bush declared November Native American Heritage Month. Today, it is celebrated and defended on App State’s campus through the Native American Student Association. “The...

National Science Foundation awards biology professor over $600,000 for sea sponge research

National Science Foundation awards biology professor over $600,000 for sea sponge research

Gianna Holiday, Reporter November 10, 2019

The National Science Foundation awarded a visiting assistant biology professor over $600,000 to support her research on sea sponges in the Caribbean. Cara Fiore is collaborating with Amy Apprill, associate...

Faculty, students express concerns about 2020 enrollment goal

Faculty, students express concerns about 2020 enrollment goal

Josie Barnes, Reporter November 10, 2019

Parking during football game weekends, navigating the bus schedule and making an appointment at the counseling center could all become more challenging in coming years due to enrollment growth. App State’s...

SGA Director of Student Affairs, Cameron Hunter, addresses students at the town hall.

SGA Town Hall gives App State students a voice

Nikki Parker, Reporter November 10, 2019

The Student Government Association hosted a town hall meeting Wednesday to give App State students an opportunity to voice concerns about sustainability, safety and awareness.  The goal of the meeting...

Geology department provides outreach to North Carolina middle schoolers

Geology department provides outreach to North Carolina middle schoolers

Nikki Parker, Reporter November 10, 2019

Geology scavenger hunts, fossil workshops, rock smashing and career exploration activities are what some visiting groups enjoy when they arrive at the Rankin Science Building. Sixth-graders from Sherrills...

Trekkies take on Thursdays together for community in Reich College of Education

Trekkies take on Thursdays together for community in Reich College of Education

Hadasa Rivera Marin, Reporter November 8, 2019

Trek Thursday, a remnant from the 2018-19 Year of Wellness, brings together “trekkies” from all walks of their viewing journey.  Every Thursday, faculty, staff and students gather with members...

Appalachian alumnus Avery B. Hall ’93, senior vice president/commercial banking lender at Wells Fargo in Greensboro. He is a recipient of Appalachian Alumni Association’s 2019 Outstanding Service Award.

Alumni awarded for service to App State

Hadasa Rivera Marin, Reporter November 7, 2019

Time may have passed since graduation for three App State alumni, but their devotion to serving students and faculty on campus has remained.  The Appalachian State Alumni Association awarded Avery...

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