The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

The Appalachian Online

Western Carolina student charged with the rape of Appalachian student

Nicole Caporaso November 3, 2014

UPDATE (4:12 p.m. Nov. 3):  Bill Studenc, senior director of news services for WCU, said the university will move forward in compliance with the school’s protocol for the offense in question. “Although...

The Appalachian Online

Celebrate Halloween with mom and dad

The Appalachian October 30, 2014

This year’s Halloween holiday celebration in Boone may bring students flashbacks of wearing kid’s costumes and trick-or-treating. Appalachian State University’s 2014 Family Weekend falls on Halloween...

Photo by Halle Keighton

Legends of the East Hall ghost

The Appalachian October 30, 2014

One of the oldest stories on Appalachian State University’s campus is that of the haunted basement floor in East Residence Hall. Each year, new students share new stories of their encounters with...

Coffey residence hall before it was demolished in June of 2010. The dormitory was said to be haunted by the ghost of a man that committed suicide. Courtesy of Appalachian State University Special Collections

Hauntings of residence past: Legends of Coffey Residence Hall

The Appalachian October 30, 2014

To upperclassmen at Appalachian State University, the name Coffey Residence Hall might ring a bell. To new students and underclassman, the name could have no meaning. Built in 1953 and once home...

Undeclared freshman Travis Slaughter dressed in Lumberjack attire for Halloween. The costume is easy to put together and consists of items that are likely to be in your closet already. Photo by Dallas Linger  |  The Appalachian

Budget DIY Halloween costumes

The Appalachian October 30, 2014

Halloween is just around the corner, and we all know that planning your costume can become stressful and expensive. As college students, time and money are never bountiful. The dilemma of running low on...

The Appalachian Online

Appalachian feminists create club with purpose to educate

Nicole Caporaso October 28, 2014

A group of students formed Appalachian’s Feminist Student Union earlier this month, which held its first meeting Monday evening. Justis Tucker, the union’s founder, said her purpose in creating...

Freshman chemistry major Katie Sampson and junior exercise science major Savannah Bowen discuss the improvements in the Lumbee Native American community last Thursday in Trivette Dining Hall. Photo by Kelly Walker  |  The Appalachian

Lumbee Native Americans fight for their future at Appalachian

Chamian Cruz October 28, 2014

The Lumbee Native Americans, mostly residing in North Carolina’s poorest county, Robeson County, have begun to work towards a brighter future by getting an education in places such as Appalachian State...

Judicial supreme court candidates Judge John Tyson (left) and Judge Eric Levinson (right) at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Courtesy of Judge Eric Levinson

Judicial candidates tour Boone

Chamian Cruz October 28, 2014

Judge John Tyson, running for the North Carolina Court of Appeals, and Judge Eric Levinson, running for Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of North Carolina, visited and toured Boone on Friday in hopes...

Partnership formed to diversify Appalachian

Nicole Caporaso October 28, 2014

A student advisory committee for diversity recruitment is being formed by Chancellor Sheri N. Everts in hopes to increase the diversity rates at Appalachian State University. Everts said the committee,...

A common meal choice at Come Back Shack, consisting of a single burger, fries and a chocolate shake. Photo by Morgan Cook  |  The Appalachian

Boone business spotlight: Come Back Shack

Naula Ndugga October 27, 2014

In October 2011, Mississippi-born brothers Scott and Steven Prewitt opened up Come Back Shack, a popular Boone business known for its unique take on fast food. Formerly, the brothers worked with a franchise...

ASU students participating in early voting in Price Lake Ballroom Friday afternoon. Early voting began Oct. 23 and will continue until Nov. 1. Photo by Morgan Cook  |  The Appalachian

More than 1,000 votes cast in student union

Nicole Caporaso October 27, 2014

Over the first two days of early voting in Watauga County, there were 2,645 votes accounted for on Thursday and Friday, according to the Watauga County Board of Elections. The location with the highest...

The Appalachian Online

Benefit race held Saturday to support Parent to Parent program

Madison Barlow October 23, 2014

The fourth annual Spooky Duke charity race will be held this Saturday at 9 a.m. to raise support and awareness for the Parent to Parent Family Support Network – High Country. The race will have 10K...

Load More Stories
Donate to The Appalachian
$1201
$5000
Contributed
Our Goal

Comments (0)

All The Appalachian Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest