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Eggers becomes all female dorm

Angela McLinton August 31, 2016

To cope with the high ratio of female students accepted into Appalachian State this year, Eggers Hall is now an all female dorm. “I am surprised I was put in an all girls dorm because I requested co-ed,”...

County Board of Elections split over location of ASU early  voting site

County Board of Elections split over location of ASU early voting site

Ben Sessoms August 31, 2016

With the 2016 general election quickly approaching, Appalachian State University is still without an official early voting site. The Watauga board’s failure to come to a unanimous decision means the...

SGA President Jalyn Howard and Vice President Kendrick Dawson. Photo by Dallas Linger, Photo Editor

Howard and Dawson aim to bring change to SGA

Carrie Hall August 22, 2016

Jalyn Howard and Kendrick Dawson, the student body president and vice president, make up the first ever all-black ticket to win Appalachian’s student election. Howard said they aim to use their unique...

Council moves to revise panhandling ordinance

Council moves to revise panhandling ordinance

Halie Hamilton August 22, 2016

The Boone Town Council decided to once again revise its proposed regulation on panhandling within the town’s limits. The council decided the ordinance needed clearer language to protect the rights...

69 Appstate students in temporary housing at beginning of fall semester

69 Appstate students in temporary housing at beginning of fall semester

Halie Hamilton August 19, 2016

Due to overbooking, 64 freshmen and five transfer students are currently bunked up with resident advisors, a temporary arrangement until more beds open up. “Some of those students will live with an...

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Appalachian State student found dead in apartment

Staff Reports August 18, 2016

Boone police have released the name the individual found dead at 196 Oak St. According to a press release, Daniel Lewis Fritz, 27, was a senior student at Appalachian State. He was found at approximately...

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Investigation underway for death at Oak Street apartment

Sammy Hanf August 17, 2016

The Boone Police Department is currently investigating a death discovered after responding to a welfare check on Oak Street. According to a release from the department, one person was found deceased...

Move in day sees over 2,000 new students

Sammy Hanf August 16, 2016

Over 2,000 freshmen students were dropped off along with their belongings last Friday to begin their college careers. Heartfelt goodbyes and breathless excitement bounced through the halls and out on...

Students buy into sustainability at the big sale

Students buy into sustainability at the big sale

Juliet DeRienzo August 16, 2016

One hundred volunteers, mainly Appalachian students, were on site for The Big Sale last Saturday. Bethany Kinsey, an incoming freshman, was one of the first in line. “I didn’t know about this until...

Senior Patty Cole and other volunteers work together in helping freshmen and new transfer students move into Belk Hall on Friday. Photo by Monique Rivera

Volunteers keep move-ins moving

Carrie Hall August 12, 2016

Over 900 volunteers woke up early Friday morning to help incoming freshmen lug their belongings out of packed cars and into packed dorms. They handled boxes, shower caddies, shoe racks, full size refrigerators,...

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Update on Wallace

Katie Murawski July 1, 2016

On June 8 Chancellor Sheri Everts announced that Cindy Wallace was let go from her position as vice chancellor of student development. Wallace worked at Appalachian State for 32 years and served as...

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Leroy Wright chosen as Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Development

Staff Reports June 14, 2016

Today Chancellor Everts announced that Associate Vice Chancellor Leroy Wright will serve as Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Development. Everts wrote in the email message that Wright has more than...

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