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Appalachian named top producer of Fulbright scholars

Tommy Culkin March 21, 2016

Appalachian State University was recently named a top producer of Fulbright scholars by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The Fulbright Program is a highly...

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SGA senator advocates for new crosswalk

Chamian Cruz March 18, 2016

The Student Government Association passed legislation on Nov. 17 as an endeavor to install a crosswalk between Durham Park and the JET Building to keep students from jaywalking between the two points. Jarred...

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ASU names new Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Development

Tommy Culkin March 17, 2016

Appalachian State University recently appointed Leroy Wright as the new associate vice chancellor of student development, replacing Dino DiBernardi. Wright received a bachelor’s degree in resource...

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Four men charged with attempted break in at Carolina West

Sammy Hanf March 17, 2016

Four Greensboro residents were arrested and charged with felonies outside of a Carolina West wireless store after police responded to a report of suspicious activity. King Savior Black, Rico Joshua...

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Water main break causes potential bacterial contamination

Staff Reports March 3, 2016

Boone water users are advised to boil their water after a water main breakage this morning. Public Works director Rick Miller said there was an 8 inch water break between 7 and 7:30 a.m. The town was...

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Gathering of the Bern attracts over 100

Halie Hamilton March 2, 2016

The Young Democrats of Watauga County held an event to inform students and community members about the Bernie Sanders campaign on Wednesday. The main points that were discussed at the event were health...

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ECRS Scholarships awarded for first time

Tommy Culkin March 1, 2016

Two Appalachian State University freshmen, Evangeline Luciano and Bryce Cloniger, are the first recipients of the ECRS Scholarship for Computer Science Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Cloniger and Luciano...

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ASU helps reform higher education in Kurdistan

Tommy Culkin March 1, 2016

Over the past seven years, Appalachian State University has worked to help reform the education system in northern Iraq, specifically the region of Kurdistan. Appalachian State has since developed a continued...

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MRSA reported in Sanford Hall

Staff Reports February 28, 2016

There are two reported cases of MRSA in Sanford Hall, according to a public health announcement released by the Appalachian State Office of Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management. The...

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Police crack down on child predators

Sammy Hanf February 26, 2016

The Boone Police Department recently apprehended a man for attempting to solicit sex with a minor, the eighth of such arrests that have been made since the beginning of 2015. The statement released by...

Bowie Hall is the students residence and location of the incident. Photo by Dallas Linger.

Tasing incident on campus under investigation

Sammy Hanf February 24, 2016

Freshman psychology major Hayden Wyatt was arrested Feb. 5 and tased by Appalachian State's campus police at approximately 2 a.m. in Bowie Hall following a disturbance. ASU Police Chief Gunther Doerr...

(Left to right) Danielle Davis and Moriah Voorhis pose with their Polar Plunge towels after diving into Duck Pond. Danielle won the contest for best female costume. Photo by Brandon Peterson.

Polar Plunge makes a splash

Tommy Culkin February 24, 2016

One hundred and fifty-six Appalachian State University students braved the frigid Duck Pond water in the 18th annual Polar Plunge on Thursday, raising $8,773 to support the Special Olympics. Since the...

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