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The Appalachian

Community members gathered on King Street for a solidarity protest surrounding the events in Ferguson, Missouri. Photo by Laney Ruckstuhl  |  The Appalachian

Students, community remember Michael Brown

The Appalachian November 25, 2014

A solidarity protest and candlelight vigil for the events surrounding Michael Brown’s death in Ferguson, Missouri were held on King Street Tuesday night. Community members, including Appalachian State...

The Appalachian Online

Tunnel of Oppression pushes for awareness

Nicole Caporaso November 25, 2014

Tunnel of Oppression was held Monday night to help students and community members become more aware of the unknown ways they may be contributing to the oppression of others.  “There are people who...

The Appalachian Online

LIPS works to empower words used in victim blaming

Chamian Cruz November 20, 2014

In correlation to Rape Culture Awareness Week, LIPS: Expressions of Female Sexuality coordinated the Ask A Slut tabling event Nov. 19 to create awareness on using the word “slut” and how people can...

Professor in the Department of Economics Dr. McKee working in his office. Photo by Dallas Linger  |   The Appalachian

Two Appalachian economics programs achieve high rankings

Tommy Culkin November 20, 2014

Appalachian State University’s experimental economics and environmental economics programs are among the best in the world, according to Research Papers in Economics, a worldwide body that ranks organizations...

Group of students playing board games at the international student coffee hour in the whitewater cafe. Photo by Charlie Montero  |  The Appalachian

Appalachian’s international students reflect on life in the United States

Nicole Caporaso November 20, 2014

International students found friends among each other during IntApp’s presentation of Boone Meets World: Global Perspectives Panel, which was held on Tuesday in the Price Lake Room of Plemmons Student...

Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Neva Specht looks over work in her office. Photo by Dallas Linger  |  The Appalachian

ASU partners with park service to provide career experience for students

Tommy Culkin November 20, 2014

Appalachian State University has been chosen to be included in the National Park Service’s 21st Century Conservation Service Corps. Although Appalachian does not directly receive any money as a result...

Photo by Carson Hager  |  The Appalachian

Flu shots convenient for students

Chamian Cruz November 20, 2014

To combat the peak of flu season – December through February – Health Services at Appalachian State University is offering the flu shot for only $11. Flu symptoms include high fever or feeling feverish,...

Manager of communication Michael Fields in the green screen room of Beasley Media Complex Monday afternoon. Photo by Morgan Cook  |  The Appalachian

AppCable to air homegrown productions

Nicole Caporaso November 20, 2014

Appalachian State University’s television station is in the process of getting a complete revamp and will be launched in March 2015. Michael Fields, who is in charge of running and organizing AppCable,...

Appalachian State University students and Boone community members ride AppalCART’s purple route on Wednesday. Photo by Sarah Weiffenbach  |  The Appalachian

Last stop for AsUBus app

Lovey Cooper November 20, 2014

AppalCART authorities have approved a budget for the coming fiscal year allowing for an allocation of around $170,000 toward the local development of NextBus services, a smartphone application currently...

The Appalachian Online

Mental health affects students’ grades

Clare McPherson November 20, 2014

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness website, more than 25 percent of college students have been diagnosed or treated by a professional for a mental health condition within the past year. Dr....

The apartment complex located at 270 Oak St., Nov. 19, 2014.

ASU student found dead on Oak Street

Joshua Farmer November 19, 2014

Grayson Huffman, 22, a senior finance and banking major, was found dead in his apartment Tuesday morning, according to Wanda Smith of Boone police. Smith, the communications and records supervisor,...

The Appalachian Online

Poverty issues become reality for participants of Hunger Banquet

Joshua Farmer November 18, 2014

As a part of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, the Student Government Association hosted its annual Hunger Banquet to raise awareness and educate students on living conditions for those in poverty. “I’m...

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