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The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

Howard Street Hall, located next to the College of Education building, was recently renovated and will hold classes for students.

New lecture hall begins Appalachian expansion

Dylan Austin September 27, 2017

Just off King Street next to Plemmons Student Union is a little-known addition to App’s campus. Howard Street Hall opened this fall to faculty and students. Darrell Kruger, provost and executive vice...

The remains of the Boone DIY Skatepark at the old Watagua High School property. The skate park was demolished earlier this month after Appalachian State took possession of the property.

Town to hold meetings to determine new skate park location

Sammy Hanf September 27, 2017

Starting Wednesday, the town of Boone will be holding meetings to find an acceptable location for a new skatepark after the one at the old Watauga High School property was demolished. The meetings will...

This poster is describing how you need to not listen to everyone else and make your own path for life. These posters were designed by Suzanne Dean and the Vintage Design Team of Kingston University, London and are placed in The Smith Gallery.

Tyranny in the twenty-first century

Rachel Greenland, Reporter September 27, 2017

Two of four discussions were held by the Humanities Council concerning Timothy Snyder’s book “On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century,” which will include Snyder’s speech at the Humanities...

The Appalachian Online

Students criticize administration’s response to hate on campus

Sammy Hanf September 23, 2017

A group of students attended the Board of Trustees meeting Friday to deliver a letter criticizing Appalachian’s handling of displays of white nationalism. The letter, signed by over 200 students,...

Jeff Jackson answering a question from an audience member during his lecture in Blowing Rock on September 17th. Jackson is an NC congressman in Charlotte and stresses the importance of bipartisanship in todays political atmosphere.

Jeff Jackson addresses Blowing Rock crowd on bipartisanship

Jackie Park, Reporter September 20, 2017

State Senator Jeff Jackson, D-Mecklenburg, spoke to about 60 people in Blowing Rock, North Carolina about how important bipartisanship is to the state’s political future. Jackson said North Carolina...

A picture of N.C House 93 representative candidate Robert Block found on his campaign website.

Appalachian student Robert Block running for local office

Ben Sessoms September 19, 2017

Robert Block, a 20-year-old junior at Appalachian State, is challenging incumbent Republican Jonathan Jordan to represent N.C. House District 93 as an anti-establishment candidate. Block said he will represent...

The Appalachian Online

Women in leadership symposium

Anna Dollar, News Reporter September 19, 2017

The second annual Women in Educational Leadership Symposium will be held in the Reich College of Education building starting Friday. Two associate professors at Appalachian started the conference, which...

Transfer students line up in the student union for free food at the APPetizer.

Clubs create ideal conditions for transfer students

Dylan Austin September 19, 2017

While first year students often come to orientation and enter classes with thousands of other students their own age, transfer students can vary in age and education level, sometimes making it difficult...

Pierce Freelon plays one of his favorite rap songs for an audience of Appalachian students. Freelon is a Durham-based rapper and activist that has travelled around Africa empowering young people through his music program known as Beat Making Labs.

Pierce Freelon uses hip-hop and creativity to stand against discrimination

Madeline Ward September 19, 2017

Students gathered in the Parkway Ballroom to listen to a speech on how they can use music and art to combat discrimination on Sept. 14. Pierce Freelon, founder of Blackspace and mayoral candidate in...

The Appalachian Online

FIRE upgrades Appalachian to “green-light” status

Jackie Park, Reporter September 15, 2017

Appalachian was recently recognized as a “green light” campus for protecting free speech by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education. Last year, Appalachian was ranked as a “yellow light”...

The Appalachian Online

Board of Governors bans UNC civil rights center from litigating

Dylan Austin September 15, 2017

The UNC Board of Governors voted to ban UNC’s Law Center for Civil Rights from suing any government agency on Saturday. The vote came shortly after the ratification of House Bill 39 which reduces...

A box of tampons from the company Tampax with an assortment of sizes. A box like this costs about 7 dollars.

PSU to provide free menstrual hygiene products

Madeline Ward September 13, 2017

A Student Government Association bill passed last year will provide complimentary menstrual products in the Plemmons Student Union starting this semester. Students should expect these products to begin...

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