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Ethnography lab hosts viewing of new film

Aidan Moyer March 7, 2017

Appalachian State’s anthropology department’s ethnography lab premiered a rough cut of their new film, “At the Foot of the Beast,” on March 1. The ethnography lab presented the film and held an...

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New Parking Regulations discussed

Ben Sessoms March 7, 2017

The Boone Town Council and the town’s planning commission discussed new potential parking regulations, specifically in terms of the minimum requirement for businesses, and the current approach to loading...

The Office of Sustainability’s food pantry. The pantry is located on campus in the basement of East Hall.

Office of Sustainability’s Food Pantry open for students

Aidan Moyer March 7, 2017

The Office of Sustainability has opened a food pantry and free store in the basement of East Hall across from Stick Boy Bread Company. The “Feed Yosef” food pantry is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,...

None harmed in Appalcart crash

None harmed in Appalcart crash

Katie Murawski March 4, 2017

At approximately 2 p.m. on Saturday, an Appalcart bus struck a student in her car at the College Street light. Appalachian State Campus Police were the first on the scene, followed shortly after by the...

Sophomore Megan Dunbar and Freshman Alexa Bumgarner at the Can Slam Basketball Tournament in the SRC. Alpha Omicron Pi and Fiji hosted the basketball can drive to collect food for the Hunger and Health Coalition.

Can Slam donates food to needy

Caroline Comer March 2, 2017

Sixteen teams of three competed last Friday in the second annual Can Slam, a basketball tournament in the Student Recreation Center that asked for donations of canned food in exchange for entry. Admission...

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Appalachian State international program helps students develop

Michael Lyday March 2, 2017

Despite being nestled away in rural western North Carolina, Appalachian State still boasts a variety of study abroad programs. “In a lot of ways it doesn’t seem to make sense; we’re not even located...

Denise Lovin breaking ground for the Horton Hotel. The new hotel will be on King Steet above Art Walk.

Community comes out for Horton Hotel groundbreaking

Sammy Hanf March 2, 2017

Just over 60 people attended the symbolic groundbreaking for the Horton Hotel in downtown Boone last Thursday. Long-time Boone residents Fulton and Denise Lovin plan to turn the historic H.W. Horton building...

Honors dean candidates visiting campus

Honors dean candidates visiting campus

Victoria Haynes March 2, 2017

The Honors College at Appalachian State has narrowed its search for a new dean down to three candidates following the resignation of Leslie Jones in January 2016. The candidates for the position are Alix...

Students attempring the choreographed line dance in their wacky outfits during Dance Marathon. As a result of the 15 hour event, the dancers were able to raise over 39,000 dollars for the Western Youth Network and Parent To Parent.

Fourteenth Annual Dance Marathon raises funds for high country youth

Rachel Brown March 2, 2017

Appalachian State’s annual dance marathon raised over $39,000 for local nonprofits last Saturday. Several groups performed during the 15-hour Dance Marathon and participants were taught group dances...

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Boone police investigate death of infant

Staff Reports March 1, 2017

An infant was pronounced dead upon arrival at Watauga Medical Center last Tuesday according to a police report. Boone police officers and medics responded to a call requesting assistance with an unresponsive...

Greg Kinnamon poses outside of Speakeasy Tattoo Co. The tattoo shop is hosting a Free Tattoo fundraiser on March 4th to help support selected charities.

Free tattoos for the community

Katie Murawski February 24, 2017

Various businesses in downtown Boone are coming together to raise money for the community March 3-5. Speakeasy Tattoo is spearheading the weekend with their “Free Tattoos for the Community” event on...

Students gather for the Black Student, Faculty and Staff Mixer in Plemmons Student Union. The event was put on by the Black Student Association.

Appalachian State celebrates Black History Month

Makaelah Walters February 24, 2017

Appalachian State University commenced Black History Month with a kick-off event hosted by Residence Hall Association at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1 in the Solarium. The month was packed with events in honor of...

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