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“My Autism Journey: Various Perspectives” educates Boone community on autism

“My Autism Journey: Various Perspectives” educates Boone community on autism

Michael Lillywhite, Reporter September 25, 2019

Hub for Autism and Neurodiversity, has worked with the Boone community for two years, ensuring families and individuals get the services, resources and advocacy to help them better understand autism and...

The Barker Family stands on site as their future home is built by volunteers. The family was chosen by the Watauga Habitat for Humanity to receive this new home as apart of the Blitz Build.

Hard hats and hammers lend a helping hand to local family in Blitz Build

Harley Nefe, Reporter September 25, 2019

People carrying wooden beams and metal scaffolding were on the move. The pounding of hammers and the scissoring of saws were consistent sounds. One worker broke at least three hammers at the construction...

Second Amendment panel discusses gun rights, safety

Second Amendment panel discusses gun rights, safety

Gianna Holiday, Reporter September 24, 2019

Discussion on campus regarding the Second Amendment provided students, faculty and staff with an opportunity to analyze the amendment in terms of how it relates to gun safety, gun laws as well as the history...

Navigating campus IRL: App State Women’s Center helps new students acclimate

Navigating campus IRL: App State Women’s Center helps new students acclimate

Michael Lillywhite, Reporter September 19, 2019

Orientation slams freshmen and transfer students with a great deal of information that can easily get lost in the first frantic weeks of school. To provide students information above and beyond orientation,...

University Forum Committee celebrates women’s suffrage through film and speaker series

University Forum Committee celebrates women’s suffrage through film and speaker series

Gianna Holiday, Reporter September 19, 2019

Throughout the 2019-20 academic year, the University Forum Committee is hosting a series of lectures and films to enlighten community members on women’s issues, honoring the 100th anniversary of women’s...

Appalachian Police Academy gives students the opportunity to make a difference in their community

Appalachian Police Academy gives students the opportunity to make a difference in their community

Cameron Stuart, Associate News Editor September 18, 2019

After prior negative experiences with police, students like Abigail Rivera joined the Appalachian Police Academy in hopes of making positive change in the law enforcement community. The Appalachian...

Bryan Stevenson, “Just Mercy” author, lawyer and activist speaks at App State

Bryan Stevenson, “Just Mercy” author, lawyer and activist speaks at App State

Emily Broyles, Reporter September 17, 2019

The common reading program at App State picks a different book every year for incoming students to read and connect with on personal and discussion-based levels.  This year’s program brings a well-known...

During the Inclusive Leadership Retreat, students, faculty, and staff gain skills in active listening and inclusive language over a period of three days.

Faculty and students alike learn how to facilitate tough conversations through Inclusive Leadership Retreat

Hadasa Rivera Marin, Reporter September 17, 2019

Oftentimes the line between dialogue and debate gets blurred, but the Inclusive Leadership Retreat is set on making the difference very clear.  “The Sustained Dialogue retreat taught me to be more...

Josh Elliott, director of international programs for Wine to Water, holds one of the filters his organization donated to The Bahamas

Wine to Water donates water filters to Bahamians following Hurricane Dorian

Anna Dollar, News Reporter September 17, 2019

At any second, anybody could lose so much due to the damage that a hurricane can bring. Houses can collapse, telephone lines can fall and spirits can be broken. All that others can do is help them whenever...

Business Affairs Committee approves $3.7 million in funds for campus repairs

Business Affairs Committee approves $3.7 million in funds for campus repairs

Moss Brennan, Reporter September 13, 2019

The Business Affairs Committee approved $3.7 million in current year Repair and Renovation funds on Friday morning during the September board of trustees meeting. These funds will go toward: Walker...

App State increased student body by 172 students

App State increased student body by 172 students

Moss Brennan, Reporter September 12, 2019

App State welcomed 19,280 students to campus this fall semester, an increase of 172 total students from last year’s 19,108.  In her newsletter to campus, Chancellor Sheri Everts wrote the first-to-second-year...

Students congregate around tents during Health, Wellness and Safety Week. One of these resources students can take advantage of is the Personal Excellence through Academic Knowledge program held through the student learning center.

Health, Wellness and Safety Week educates and informs students

Josie Barnes, Reporter September 12, 2019

Wellness and Prevention Services hosted the Health, Wellness and Safety Week from Sept. 3-10, an event that started as a way to bring awareness to interpersonal violence, the importance of safety on campus,...

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