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Assistant men’s track coach David Ward and his wife Dawn Ward volunteer for Samaritans Purses Operation Christmas Child on Saturday afternoon. They held a free raffle of Appalachian gear to promote the cause. Photo by Dallas Linger  |  The Appalachian

Campus gathers gifts for Operation Christmas Child

Nicole Caporaso November 13, 2014

Various campus organizations are getting in the holiday spirit by partnering with Samaritan’s Purse for Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child sends shoeboxes filled with items such...

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Voting issues surface in 2014 general election

Nicole Caporaso November 13, 2014

Voting problems have been reported throughout the country regarding the 2014 general election, including the state of North Carolina. Ian O’Keefe, coordinated campaign manager of the Watauga Democratic...

Appalachian students host carnival promoting HIV awareness

Appalachian students host carnival promoting HIV awareness

The Appalachian November 13, 2014

The Red Ribbon Carnival kicked off Appalachian State University’s observance of 2014 HIV Awareness Week, hosted by the university’s LGBT Center and Sexual and Gender Alliance. The carnival was held...

Cadets stand at attention for the Veterans Day Memorial Service Tuesday morning on the west side of Dougherty Administration Building. Photo by Sarah Weiffenbach  |  The Appalachian

Veterans Day memorial provides message of hope for peace

Joshua Farmer November 11, 2014

Appalachian State University held a Veterans Day memorial service where members of the armed services were honored Nov. 11. The ceremony began with a processional of about 40 cadets and the raising...

Home development and psychology professor Karen Caldwell in the Reich College of Education building Monday afternoon. Caldwell wrote a grant to support a Marriage and Family therapy program. Photo by Morgan Cook  |  The Appalachian

Therapy program receives grant

Tommy Culkin November 11, 2014

Appalachian State University was one of five North Carolina universities to receive a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration aimed at improving its marriage and family therapy program. The...

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Cat-borne disease outbreak affects Watauga Humane Society

Nicole Caporaso November 11, 2014

A disease outbreak has occurred at the Watauga Humane Society, leading to 76 cats having to be put down, said Laurie Vierheller, WHS executive director. Panleukopenia, a highly contagious, but also preventable...

Junior geology major Haviv Avrahami (left) and junior biology major Stephanie Ibarra (right) pose for the Masquerade Latin Dance hosted by the Hispanic Student Association Friday in Whitewater Cafe. Photo by James Johnston  |  The Appalachian

Club spreads Hispanic culture awareness

Madison Barlow November 11, 2014

On any given Thursday night, you can find the Hispanic Student Association President, Aneisy Cardo, in the Linville Falls room of Plemmons Student Union surrounded by some of her closest friends. Cardo...

A box in the Womens Center in Plemmons Student Union being used to collect feminine hygiene products for the Feminine Hygiene Drive. Photo by Morgan Cook  |  The Appalachian

LIPS, OASIS help survivors

Nicole Caporaso November 11, 2014

A box in the Women’s Center in Plemmons Student Union is collecting items for a feminine hygiene drive, now through the end of the fall semester. Melanie Weast, the graduate assistant for the...

The house at 721 Howard St. is one of two on a property purchased by the university, which also includes two duplexes. The university is requiring the 13 students who live on the property to relocate by Dec. 31, but will refund their security deposits. Photo by Paul Heckert  |  The Appalachian

Evicted: Appalachian State evicts 13 students from Howard Street housing

Tommy Culkin November 11, 2014

Appalachian State University recently purchased a plot of land on Howard Street that contains two houses and two duplexes, where 13 students live. Promptly after buying the property, Appalachian...

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Diabetes awareness draws attention to growing issue

Chamian Cruz November 11, 2014

Diabetes Awareness Month is celebrated every November to create awareness for the disease, which impacts the lives of many people, including Appalachian State University students. The exact number of...

Photo by Halle Keighton  |  The Appalachian

Documentary shown about domestic violence focuses on ASU student

Laney Ruckstuhl November 6, 2014

A documentary focusing on the stories of local domestic violence survivors was shown in the  the Holmes Convocation Center, with a panel discussion following at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The documentary,...

(From left to right) Sophomore communication major Brandon Partridge, government and justice professor Matt Robinson, student conduct interim director James Lorello, junior political science major Smit Patel and senior political science major Reginald Gravely serve as panelists for the Men Speaking Out Against Violence Panel at Crossroads on Wednesday night. Photo by Nicole Debartolo  |  The Appalachian

Panel aims to create conversation on campus about the male role in sexual violence

Stephanie Sansoucy November 6, 2014

[embedvideo id="uwiHeaBN0Pk" website="youtube"] Five male panelists sat on the stage of Crossroads Wednesday night while an audience of 80 listened to them answer moderated and audience-generated questions...

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