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Cory Bryk walks through a crop field at his farm. New Life Farm raises livestock and produce. Photo courtesy Corey Bryk.

From fighting to farming

Sammy Hanf January 26, 2016

Transitioning back to civilian life can be a tough prospect for veterans. Returning from combat zones overseas and having to navigate choices that were previously made for them can be daunting, even to...

Neighborhood Yoga goes downtown

Neighborhood Yoga goes downtown

Carl Blankenship January 15, 2016

Neighborhood Yoga and Kindly Kitchen, a joint project three years in the making, finally opened in December. Located in a renovated space above The Shoppes At Farmers Hardware on King Street, the century...

New things brewing in Broyhill

New things brewing in Broyhill

Sammy Hanf December 2, 2015

Since being established a few years ago, the fermentation science department at Appalachian has only been getting better with age, much like the fine wine students are learning to produce. The department...

Photo by Chris Deverell

Students and faculty join Mizzou solidarity rally

Chamian Cruz November 22, 2015

Thursday, rally participants showed solidarity with the recent protests at the University of Missouri. “Black lives at Mizzou, just for being of color on a predominately white campus, are being threatened...

Photo by Justin Perry

The wait is over: Krispy Kreme arrives

Carl Blankenship November 19, 2015

On a brisk but tame November night, more than 100 people camped outside the Krispy Kreme location in Boone, all with the hope of winning free doughnuts for a year. The group, consisting of mainly college-aged...

Photo by Halle Keighton

Meditation room gets remodeled

Chamian Cruz November 19, 2015

The Rich Mountain Meditation Room located on the third floor of the Plemmons Student Union has been recently remodeled to get rid of the meeting room style environment and instead create a more hospitable...

Center 45, a new rock climbing and fitness center, held its grand opening on Saturday. The center was created in an effort to provide a space for individuals to practice bouldering and encourage responsible bouldering in the Boone area.

New climbing gym hosts grand opening

Sammy Hanf November 17, 2015

Music is bouncing through the air while people test their upper body strength on the new rock wall at the Center 45 climbing and fitness center. The grand opening was on Friday and brought local bands,...

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Historical society screens 1936 film

Sammy Hanf November 17, 2015

The Watauga County Historical Society screened a film of Boone shot in 1936 by the late H. Lee Waters to a crowd of about 50 people last Wednesday. Residents of Boone were invited to share names and...

The faculty senate met on Monday to discuss the possibility of the Honors College receiving additional funding. | Halle Keighton

Honors College seeks promises that come with title

Chamian Cruz November 16, 2015

When the Honors College at Appalachian State University made the transition from program to college in 2006, it expected to see numerous changes aside from just a title change. A group of six students...

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SDAP receives federal grant

Tommy Culkin November 14, 2015

Appalachian State University’s Scholars with Diverse Abilities Program recently received a grant for 1.114 million dollars from the U.S. Department of Education. SDAP is a two year program for students...

Lindsey Honkomp

80,000 books up for review in new library plan

Tommy Culkin November 12, 2015

Belk Library is currently undergoing a comprehensive collections review as part of a larger project to create more space in the library. All books that have not been checked out in the last 20 years will...

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Leadership Forum prepares students for life after college

Tommy Culkin November 11, 2015

Appalachian State University hosted the 2015 Appalachian Leadership Forum on Nov. 7. The forum, hosted by Leadership Educators, is designed to educate students on the different aspects of leadership...

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