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ASU student killed in multi-car accident

Gerrit Van Genderen January 23, 2015

The Boone Police Department has confirmed with Appalachian State University that a student was killed in a multi-car accident Thursday night said Boone Police Capt. Andy LeBeau. The accident occurred...

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TransAction teaches students how to be a good transgender ally

Nicole Caporaso January 23, 2015

Appalachian State University’s Feminist Student Union held a meeting in which members of TransAction spoke on issues such as how to be a good ally to transgendered individuals and what members of the...

Sophomore communication science and disorders major Caroline Stottler releases a Chinese paper lantern Thursday night at the pavillion along the greenway in honor of Mandie Phillips, who died in a car accident in December 2014.

Chi Omega remembers Mandie Phillips

Clare McPherson January 23, 2015

Students held a memorial service in honor of Appalachian State University student Mandie Phillips on Thursday night near the Greenway Trails in Boone. Phillips died in a car accident in December...

N.C. has seen 90 flu-related deaths from Oct. 4 to Jan. 10. Photo by Paul Heckert  |  The Appalachian

NC flu deaths continue to increase

Chamian Cruz January 22, 2015

Health Services at Appalachian State University continues to encourage students to get the flu shot as influenza-associated deaths in North Carolina increase. Appalachian has a total of 18,026 enrolled...

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Corner Tailors suits students’ needs

Clare McPherson January 22, 2015

A student-run company that started as a class project has expanded into a strong startup business since it was established in October 2014. Corner Tailors, which makes custom-tailored suits, was started...

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ASU education students teach, learn in foreign settings

Tommy Culkin January 22, 2015

For the past 12 years, students of Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education have had the opportunity to take part in a unique experience – the ability to do a portion of their student...

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Organization returns to campus after 15 years

Madison Barlow January 22, 2015

After being involved with Future Teachers of America in high school, freshman history secondary education major Adam Moore was excited to be a part of Appalachian’s newly re-installed chapter of the...

AppalCART’s Green Route and a Safe Ride van wait for passengers Wednesday evening in the library circle. Safe Ride’s hours have extended to 3 a.m. and AppalCART has extended Gold Route hours to 11:50 p.m. and added a tripper bus to the Purple route. Photo by Paul Heckert  |  The Appalachian

AppalCART, Safe Ride modify schedules

Tommy Culkin January 22, 2015

Due to public demand, AppalCART and Safe Ride have made alterations to their routes and hours, respectively, for the spring semester. AppalCART made changes to its Gold and Purple routes. Additionally,...

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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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