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The Appalachian

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The Appalachian

Children trick-or-treating on campus Thursday evening. Photo by Halle Keighton  |  The Appalachian

Trick-or-treaters take over campus

Tommy Culkin November 4, 2014

The residence halls located on the east side of Appalachian State University’s campus participated in Trick-or-Treat for Tots on Oct. 30, a program where students could give out candy to the children...

Professor Kurt Michael in his office Friday afternoon. Professor Michael won the Holshouser Award for Excellence in Public Service from the UNC Board of Governors. Photo by Halle Keighton  |  The Appalachian

Professor honored for mental health work

Tommy Culkin November 4, 2014

Appalachian State University psychology professor Kurt Michael is known for his continued work to better the mental health services provided to young, underprivileged children in rural areas. In response...

Senior graphic design major Glory Silwedel on Oct. 24 at Duck Pond. Silwedel is planning to build a home for the ducks living at Duck Pond to protect them from Boone’s harsh winters. Photo by Maggie Davis  |  The Appalachian

Duck, duck, house

Tommy Culkin November 4, 2014

Student starts fundraiser to front the bill for a house for the Duck Pond ducks. The ducks who reside at Duck Pond near Trivette Dining Hall are being given a voice by an Appalachian State University...

Hospitality and tourism management professor Dana Clark won the Barentine Special Achievement Award from the Destination Marketing Association of North Carolina for the way he ties his involvement with the tourism industry into his lessons in the classroom. Photo courtesy of Richard Gorberg

Professor honored for tourism education

Laney Ruckstuhl November 4, 2014

An Appalachian State University business professor and hospitality and tourism management director received the 2014 Barentine Special Achievement Award for his close involvement with the tourism industry...

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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...

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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...

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