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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...

Veggies, Fruits, and More owner Allen Curtis at his new location on King Street, a transition from his location on extension 105. Photo by Sarah Weiffenbach  |  The Appalachian

Farmers market moves to King Street

Nicole Caporaso December 4, 2014

The owners of Veggies, Fruit and More, have reopened their business, now at 362 W. King St., after being forced out of their previous location  earlier this year due to an impending chain restaurant addition...

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University Police warns of telephone scams

The Appalachian December 4, 2014

Appalachian State University students and faculty received an email on Nov. 30 regarding telephone scams in several different states, including North Carolina, over the past couple of weeks. The email...

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Mythbuster: Boone’s brothel law no longer in existence

Clare McPherson December 4, 2014

A common misconception on Appalachian State University’s campus is that more than four women may not live in a house or an apartment because Boone law considers this to be a brothel. This supposed...

Photo by Morgan Cook  |  The Appalachian

Counseling center faced with backup

Tommy Culkin December 4, 2014

This semester, the Appalachian State University Counseling Center has seen a sharp increase in patients, leading to a backup greater than most semesters. As of fall break, the counseling center had...

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