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MLK Challenge lets students make difference in community

Tommy Culkin January 20, 2015

Hundreds of Appalachian State University students repaired structural weaknesses, painted walls, cleaned debris and more at 20 locations throughout Boone on Jan. 19 as part of the 16th annual Martin Luther...

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ASUPD reports unattended death at APH

The Appalachian January 20, 2015

UPDATE, 4:37 p.m. Jan. 21, 2015: Appalachian State University police identified the deceased student as Mary-Catherine Johnson, 19, of Raleigh. The investigation uncovered no foul play or evidence  to...

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UNC-system president Tom Ross to step down

Laney Ruckstuhl January 16, 2015

The University of North Carolina Board of Governors and system president Tom Ross released a joint statement in a meeting Friday morning announcing Ross’ resignation. Ross, 64, will continue to serve...

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Tuition will increase by 5 percent

Laney Ruckstuhl January 15, 2015

UPDATE (Feb. 27, 2015 1 p.m.): Appalachian’s tuition will increase by 5 percent after the Board of Governors ruled Friday morning to approve UNC system requests for tuition increases. After a one-year...

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Students plan future of solidarity

Nicole Caporaso January 15, 2015

Several Appalachian State University students remain dedicated to their fight for social justice as the spring semester begins, with one of the next steps being seven students attending a conference at...

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Tragedy inspires a community’s support

Tommy Culkin January 15, 2015

Mandie Phillips, an Appalachian State University senior, passed away after a fatal automobile accident Dec. 20, 2014. However, the tragedy has led to an outpouring of support from those who knew her. Phillips...

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New fraternity focuses on brotherhood, philanthropy

Madison Barlow January 15, 2015

When freshman marketing major Dylan Cross began his career at Appalachian State University, he knew he wanted to get involved on campus, but never thought he would join a fraternity. But when Phi Kappa...

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Safely navigating wintry road conditions

Laney Ruckstuhl January 15, 2015

As winter approaches, students and professors are sometimes challenged with driving in the snow and ice when classes are not canceled. Some students, such as sophomore electronic media broadcasting...

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Bike App plans to create Bike Center on campus

Madison Barlow January 15, 2015

When freshman psychology major Kaitlyn Poole began biking around campus, she was surprised at how mobile she was. “It’s actually easier than one would think to maneuver campus on a bike,” she...

Black Lives Matter protests continue to educate students, administration

Black Lives Matter protests continue to educate students, administration

Tommy Culkin December 9, 2014

Black Lives Matter solidarity demonstrations and die-ins organized by students at Appalachian State University continued across campus Monday. According to the demonstration’s Facebook page, its...

Protesters peacefully speak out against policing culture

Protesters peacefully speak out against policing culture

Madison Barlow December 5, 2014

Protesters gathered at several locations on Appalachian State University’s campus on Dec. 5 for a series of solidarity protests against police brutality and recent race relations across the country. The...

Senior sociology major and Dance Marathon fundraising chair Melissa Lee sorts through props for the 2015 Dance Marathon in February. Photo by Dalton Kilby  |  The Appalachian

Dance Marathon serves local non-profits for children

Clare McPherson December 4, 2014

Every February for the past 11 years, Appalachian and the Community Together has hosted the Dance Marathon, a 15-hour event that fundraises money for local non-profit organizations. Last year, Dance...

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