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Senior Nathan Asher was the main coordinator of the Transgender Day of Remembrance candlelight vigil. Asher and other speakers read off the names of some of the transgender people we have lost this year to violence and transphobia.

Memorial held for Transgender Day of Remembrance

Lyndsay Hernandez, Reporter November 18, 2023

The Henderson Springs LGBTQ+ center held a candlelight vigil at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Plemmons Student Union to remember the transgender lives that were lost in 2023.  Approximately 30 people gathered...

The Global Perspective panel was hosted during International Week and offered international perspectives from the speakers. Some questions the panelists were asked related to motivations to studying in the U.S., similarities and differences between the U.S. and the panelists' home countries, aspects of American culture the students would like to incorporate into their culture, first impressions and their plans after college. Speaking on the far left side is Preet Patel from India. Pictured from left to right are Patel, Kaz van Groningen from the Netherlands, Firzana Syazania from Indonesia, Paul Wetzel from Germany, and David Castillo Navarro from Spain.

Panel of international students offer their global perspectives

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor November 17, 2023

International Appalachian hosted a Global Perspective Panel Monday from 5-7 p.m. where international students studying at App State shared their perspectives with attendees.  The panel, held in the...

As the rally attendees marched, they held handmade signs high above their heads and waved flags. The march started at the Jones House Cultural Center, ended at Sanford Mall and lasted around 15 minutes.

Boone community members organize rally, march for Palestine

Siri Patterson and Ella Adams November 15, 2023

Community members and App State students held a rally and march for Palestine Sunday from noon-1:30 p.m.  About 80 attendees gathered in front of the Jones House Cultural Center located on King Street.  The...

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...

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