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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

Protesters march against DACA decision

Protesters march against DACA decision

Angela McLinton September 7, 2017

A group of at least 100 people gathered on Sanford Mall at 1 p.m. Thursday to defend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, better known as DACA. On Tuesday, the Trump administration announced of...

Hank Foreman was given the title of Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff at Appalachian State University on June 23rd, 2017.

New Vice Chancellor Hank Foreman inspired by ASU students

Rachel Greenland, Reporter September 6, 2017

Appalachian State University recently named Hank Foreman, who is in his 25th year on campus, as the new vice chancellor and chief of staff of the university. Foreman said his new position on campus...

On Tuesday, August 30th, 2016 students were joined by faculty and other university officials in a silent walk to commemorate victims of violence. Photo by Maleek Loyd. This years event was held inside due to inclement weather

ASU’s Walk for Awareness is just as important 28 years later

Rachel Greenland, Reporter September 6, 2017

The 28th annual Walk for Awareness was consolidated to the Schaefer Center on Tuesday due to rain, but the scheduled speakers and performances went on just as they have been since 1990.   The walk...

Protesters this past spring semester marching through campus to protest the Trump administrations travel ban.

Professors call campus free speech law unnecessary

Ben Sessoms September 6, 2017

With the passage of the free speech law that is stated to result in disciplinary actions against those that substantially interfere in the free speech of others on campus, professors are uncertain of the...

Rober Wright Lee IV, Lee resigned from his role as pastor of Bethany United Church of Christ after introducing Susan Bro at the VMAs.

Relative of Robert E. Lee steps down from minister post following comments denouncing white supremacy

Sammy Hanf September 5, 2017

After giving a speech calling for the removal of confederate monuments at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, Robert Wright Lee IV has resigned as Pastor of Bethany Church of Christ in Winston Salem. Lee...

Students swiping into Eggers Hall, an all female dorm, after returning from class. Appalachian has seen around 300 more new students than average this year.

Appalachian State sees more incoming freshmen than in past years

Anna Dollar, News Reporter September 5, 2017

Appalachian State saw over 300 more incoming freshmen this year than in years past, with around 3,300 new students, according to Heather Langdon, Director of Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning. Alicia...

Gas prices around Boone as of Friday August 31. Hurricane Harvey has caused gas prices across the country to rise after damaging refineries in Texas and Louisiana.

Gas prices increase across High Country due to Hurricane Harvey

Angela McLinton September 1, 2017

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, gas prices across the country have been rising. In Boone, gas prices exceeded $2.60 at some stations on Friday. Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency and...

Biology Greenhouse Manager Jerry Meyer (center) explains to student volunteers Morgan Gaglianese-Woody (left) and Monica Atkins (right) about the specific needs of a mimosa plant, often referred to as a sensitive plant due to its tendency to wilt as a form of self-preservation when touched.

Plant purchases hit peak profits

Dylan Austin August 30, 2017

Twice a year students are invited to App State’s biology greenhouse plant sale, where they can peruse and purchase their selection of plants to help support the greenhouse and the biology department. This...

Free speech board that was on Sanfrod Mall during an anti-abortion protest back in march. The protest was held by an organization called AbortionNO.

Campus free speech law questions legality of protests, modeled after conservative think tank

Ben Sessoms August 24, 2017

Over the summer, The North Carolina General Assembly passed a campus free-speech bill, turning it into law and calling into question the legality of protests of speech on campus. The bill was modeled after...

Eco-Reps pose with an igloo they made out of used books last year.

Hall Council Adds Eco-Rep Position

Ashley Goodman August 23, 2017

The fall is an exciting time for residence halls. The silence of summertime is replaced with the bustle of move-in day and the never-ending icebreakers and social programs of Appalachian State’s annual...

The Appalachian Online

Sexual assault reported in residence hall

Sammy Hanf August 23, 2017

A female student reported that she was sexually assaulted in Cone Hall on Saturday, Aug. 19, according to a safety report. According to the report the suspect allegedly gained access to the hall on...

The Appalachian Online

Appalachian plans to stay course on affirmative action policies

Sammy Hanf August 23, 2017

There are no plans to change Appalachian’s admission standards, which factors in race/ethnicity along with other criteria according to Megan Hayes, director of University Communications. The New York...

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