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The view from the Flat Top Mountain Tower hike, on Oct. 21, 2023.

‘What comes next?’: Stakeholders consider university land acknowledgments

Ella Adams, Community Editor November 15, 2023

In recent years, a surge of statements have found their way into email signatures, corporate websites, classrooms, concerts and restaurants. Statements recognizing historical and present claims to land...

The fire pit on Sanford Mall for students to gather around.

8th driest October on record sets burn ban in place

Adrianna Rice, Reporter November 14, 2023

100% of people in Watauga County are affected by a current drought with no change since last week according to the National Integrated Drought Information System.  Effective on Nov. 8 at 5 p.m., a...

Perkins’ grandfather, Kim Chiltoskie, was in attendance for her presentation on Nov. 6, 2023. Chiltoskie comes from the Deer Clan and is a member of the Eastern Band.

App State partners with Cherokee Central Schools in Gadugi Partnership

Mia Seligman, Enterprise Editor November 14, 2023

“Unlike other colleges, we’re the only UNC school that offers anything like this,” Allen Bryant said, regarding the Gadugi Partnership. “But we’d love to see others like it.” The Gadugi...

Student legal clinic: Free legal advice

Student legal clinic: Free legal advice

Samantha Salvador, Reporter November 13, 2023

Walking into the Student Legal Clinic located in the Office of the Dean of Students, students are greeted by the legal adviser in a quiet office filled with law books that overlooks Sanford Mall. The...

Wey Hall en los primeros pasos de construcción con basureros de escombros siendo removidos del edificio el 8 de octubre del 2023.

Students create petition for tuition compensation as result of Wey Hall renovation

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor November 13, 2023

Multiple students in the Department of Art at App State created a petition as a result of the renovation of Wey Hall, amassing over 1,110 signatures as of Nov. 13. The students first got the idea to...

Attendees of the Veteran's Day ceremony in the lobby of BB Dougherty.

App State honors those who have served during Heroes Week

Adrianna Rice, Reporter November 12, 2023

Student Veteran Services held a Veterans Day Ceremony and Reception in the lobby of BB Dougherty at 9 a.m. on November 10th in honor of Heroes Week.  Heroes week is a way that App State shows acknowledgement...

Online suicide prevention training for students

Online suicide prevention training for students

Samantha Salvador, Reporter November 10, 2023

With changing times, people have been working to make mental health a less taboo subject to help those struggling with reaching out for help and advocating for more available mental health resources. From...

 “One of the things that we the Cherokee people… have lost is our dialect,” said Alitama Perkins, Cherokee Central High School student, on Nov. 6, 2023. She continued to address the various steps that the community can take to help restore the dialect, including providing a support system for Cherokee people to be open about themselves and their experiences.

Confronting Native trauma: A conversation with Alitama Perkins

Mia Seligman, Enterprise Editor November 8, 2023

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, The Gadugi Partnership and Student American Indian Movement hosted Cherokee Central High Schooler Alitama Perkins. The teen spoke to the public on Monday about...

Signs in front of the university post office promote two out of the three elected council members.

Unofficial results of Boone municipal elections announced

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor November 7, 2023

Three Town Council positions were filled Tuesday during the municipal elections.  Voting sites opened Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. and closed at 7:30 p.m. The results of the election are unofficial until...

Eric Plaag wins seat on Boone Town Council

Eric Plaag wins seat on Boone Town Council

Sam Deibler, Associate News Editor November 7, 2023

Eric Plaag, running unopposed, won a seat on the Boone Town Council Tuesday night, according to unofficial election results. Plaag is a historical consultant with over 20 years of experience in historic...

Jon Dalton George holds seat on Boone Town Council

Jon Dalton George holds seat on Boone Town Council

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor November 7, 2023

Jon Dalton George held his seat for the Boone Town Council with 36.68% of the votes, according to unofficial election results. George has served on the Town Council for two years and was the youngest...

Edie Tugman to serve second term on Boone Town Council

Edie Tugman to serve second term on Boone Town Council

Samantha Salvador, Reporter November 7, 2023

Edie Tugman won one of three seats on the Boone Town Council on Nov. 7 and will be serving her second term, according to unofficial election results. Tugman has lived in Boone for 59 years and served...

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