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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

Local farmers make decision to use or avoid GMOs

Local farmers make decision to use or avoid GMOs

Chamian Cruz April 22, 2015

As interest from consumers continues to increase regarding locally grown food, many farms in Watauga County have made an attempt to provide consumers in the community with fresh food that is free of genetically...

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Special Olympics fosters humanity

Jordan Boles April 22, 2015

More than 125 athletes will compete in the Watauga County Special Olympics on Friday at Watauga High School from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Athletes are able to participate in several events including track...

A capella group Enharmonix’s popularity has grown in recent years, leading them to the decision to record an album, which they hope to share with friends, family and fans. Photo: Courtesy of Enharmonix

After increased popularity, Enharmonix to produce album

Chamian Cruz April 22, 2015

Enharmonix was started at Appalachian State University four years ago and due to their success in the community, is now hoping to extend their talents throughout the state and even the nation by recording...

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As-U-R offers assistance to students with executive function challenges

Tommy Culkin April 21, 2015

A student-support program at Appalachian State University called As-U-R helps students who have a hard time adjusting to the more strenuous college coursework and who have been identified as having executive...

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Sigma Kappa and Sigma Nu win Greek Week

Jordan Boles April 21, 2015

Of the 10 on-campus sororities and 12 fraternities, Sigma Kappa and Sigma Nu won first place over all other organizations that participated in Greek Week events. Katy Huis, vice president of programming...

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Students use their summers to gain job experience

Jordan Boles April 21, 2015

For college students, summer break is usually revered as a three-month hiatus from all responsibility.  However, according the Walker College of Business and the National Association of Colleges and Employers,...

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ASJE seeks tuition equality

Chamian Cruz April 21, 2015

The Appalachian Social Justice Educators recently started a campaign urging Chancellor Sheri N. Everts to come out with a public statement calling for in-state tuition for undocumented students. The campaign...

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Suicide awareness week promotes positivity

Josh Wharton April 21, 2015

Appalachian State University will hold its first Suicide Prevention Awareness Week from April 21-25, focusing on community building and promoting positivity. “The purpose of the week is to raise awareness...

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Students write letters to families, survivors in Kenyan shooting

Chamian Cruz April 21, 2015

An Appalachian State University sophomore religious studies major has organized a campaign that will send letters to the families of the victims and survivors of the recent shooting that occurred at Garissa...

Professors consider raising gender-neutral children

Professors consider raising gender-neutral children

The Appalachian April 21, 2015

When it comes to gender, how much of being a boy or girl is biological and how much of it is learned behavior? While this debate still rages within academia, more parents are raising their children in...

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Uncovering Boone’s historically black community: Junaluska

Chamian Cruz April 18, 2015

Although the Junaluska community is located near downtown Boone and has a unique and continuous history dating back to the mid-1800s, with descendants of its original families still living in the neighborhood...

Everts installed as seventh chancellor, McCrory announces nursing school funding

Everts installed as seventh chancellor, McCrory announces nursing school funding

Joshua Farmer April 17, 2015

UNC-system President Tom Ross installed Sheri N. Everts as Appalachian State University’s seventh chancellor on Friday morning. The Holmes Convocation Center hosted the procession that included musical...

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