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These National Youth Front and Traditionalist Youth Network posters and memes were placed in various campus locations. Courtesy: Rebekah Richardson

White nationalist group ‘defends’ white privilege

Laney Ruckstuhl April 15, 2015

A white nationalist group is targeting Appalachian State University and “defending” white and Christian privilege with a campaign called Bully Boards. The National Youth Front, a wing of the white...

Gerrit Van Genderen | The Appalachian

Traveling Negro League baseball museum comes to campus

Nicole Caporaso April 15, 2015

Appalachian State University’s annual Diversity Celebration took place Tuesday, primarily in Plemmons Student Union from 3-9 p.m. An event of interest was a presentation from alumni Derrick Jones,...

Michael Kimmel gave a lecture about his book, Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men, in the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts on April 14. Kimmel is a sociology and gender studies professor at Stony Brook University.

‘Guyland’ author explores masculinity

The Appalachian April 15, 2015

An American sociologist and author of “Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men,” made his second visit to Appalachian State University on Tuesday evening at the Schaefer Center for the Performing...

The Appalachian Online

University faculty respond to uproar over privilege bulletin boards

Nicole Caporaso April 14, 2015

Appalachian State University was featured in national headlines when media outlets picked up a story about a bulletin board in East Residence Hall that urged students to “check your privilege.” A...

Construction of Winkler Square underway

Construction of Winkler Square underway

Gerrit Van Genderen April 14, 2015

Construction of the mixed-use Winkler Square property near Appalachian State University’s campus is in the initial stages, said Wes Berry, Winkler Organization marketing and advertising director. After...

The Appalachian Online

Appalachian hopes to improve racial, ethnic diversity in health care field

Tommy Culkin April 14, 2015

Appalachian State University is working to improve diversity in the healthcare workforce after recently becoming an official member of the the North Carolina Alliance for Health Professions. The organization,...

Raising awareness for sexual assault victims

Raising awareness for sexual assault victims

The Appalachian April 14, 2015

April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month – nationally and on-campus – a time to shed light on the issue and eliminate victim blaming by focusing on holding perpetrators accountable. Sexual...

Boombox girl joins effort to spread joy on campus

Boombox girl joins effort to spread joy on campus

The Appalachian April 14, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2-V6ieqL2w With the help of her friends and family, an Appalachian State University junior environmental biology major has plans of adding to the campus’ boombox music...

Student assists NASA with Mars 2020

Student assists NASA with Mars 2020

Josh Wharton April 14, 2015

An Appalachian State University sophomore physics major has been selected for an internship with NASA to help select the landing site for the Mars 2020 rover. Benjamin Migirditch received this opportunity...

The Appalachian Online

Chancellor, SGA working to improve campus diversity

Tommy Culkin April 8, 2015

Chancellor Sheri N. Everts is working closely with the Student Government Association to improve diversity and equality on Appalachian State University’s campus. According to an email from the chancellor,...

ASU Greeks unite in support of philanthropies

ASU Greeks unite in support of philanthropies

Chamian Cruz April 8, 2015

The Greeks at Appalachian State University are getting ready to kick off Greek Week, which will take place from April 15-20. “Even though it’s a competition, the whole point of Greek Week is to...

Focusing on ADHD: Behavioral drugs and students

Focusing on ADHD: Behavioral drugs and students

Jordan Boles April 8, 2015

For students diagnosed with an attention deficit or hyperactivity disorder, behavioral drugs have shown effectiveness compared to the detriment that they may cause to a student’s wellness when misused. Behavioral...

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