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ASU celebrates National Coming Out Day

Kaitlan Morehouse October 10, 2014

The LGBT Center celebrated National Coming Out Day, Oct. 11 a day early in the student union. Oct. 11 marks the 26th anniversary of the National Coming Out Day that celebrates coming out as lesbian,...

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Rain forecast causes homecoming schedule changes for Friday

Joshua Farmer October 10, 2014

As a result of the weather forecast, today’s homecoming event times have been altered, according to a university release. As of Thursday night, The Knob race – a two-mile race to the top of Howard’s...

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Legal complaint filed against ASU seeking professor’s emails

Joshua Farmer October 10, 2014

Watauga County Republican Party Chairwoman Anne-Marie Yates filed a formal complaint against Appalachian State University on Monday in order to receive emails she requested from the university 11 months...

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Professor Joseph Bathanti shares excerpts from latest book

The Appalachian October 10, 2014

Joseph Bathanti read an essay from his most recent book, titled “Half of What I Say is Meaningless,” as part of an author reading and book signing at The Scholars Bookshop inside University Bookstore...

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Ebola has been ruled out for Watauga Medical Center patient

Nicole Caporaso October 9, 2014

Officials have ruled out Ebola for a patient admitted to Watauga Medical Center on Thursday, who was being monitored for the disease earlier in the day. According to a press release from the Appalachian...

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Award-winning conservationist shares stories, warnings

Laney Ruckstuhl October 8, 2014

Award-winning conservationist, environmentalist and author Jay Leutze spoke at Appalachian State University Oct. 6 about the importance of land conservation, particularly in and along the Appalachian Trail. Leutze...

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Student organizations sponsor African American alumni events

Nicole Caporaso October 8, 2014

The African American Alumni Association has planned a wide array of events for Homecoming Weekend, co-sponsored by several organizations on campus, including Omega Psi Phi fraternity, the Black Student...

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BSA celebrates 40 years of leadership on campus

Nicole Caporaso October 8, 2014

Appalachian State University’s Black Student Association will be celebrating 40 years on campus with a ceremonial dinner on Oct. 10, known as the Ruby Red Celebration. The dinner will be from 7-9...

Former congresswoman Beverly Byron (left), SGA president Carson Rich (center) and former congressman Dan Miller answer questions from students at a panel for Coffee with Congress in Parkway Ballroom Monday night. Photo by Morgan Cook  |  The Appalachian

Q&A with Congress: Byron and Miller discuss voting, involvement

Nicole Caporaso October 8, 2014

On Monday, two former members of Congress visited campus and spoke to SGA and the community about their experiences. The event was called Coffee with Congress and was open to the public. The Appalachian...

Alumna Debi Phifer-Smith being introduced as Homecoming Queen in 1986 at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Phifer-Smith was the first African American to win the crown after ASUs integration. Courtesy of The Rhododenron Volume 65 (Yearbook)

Celebrating diversity

Kaitlan Morehouse October 8, 2014

Appalachian commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed 50 years ago, helping integrate Appalachian State University for a more diverse...

Sorority Phi Mu on bid day last month on Sanford Mall. Phi Mu won the Homecoming Lip Sync battle. Photo courtesy of Phi Mu

Greek life celebrates Homecoming Week

Chamian Cruz October 8, 2014

Among the Appalachian State University groups, organizations and students participating in the 2014 Homecoming Week celebration, titled Home Sweet Home Appalachian, are the university’s fraternities...

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Former professor wins prestigious Oersted Award

Laney Ruckstuhl October 7, 2014

Retired Appalachian State University professor Karl Mamola has recently been named the recipient of the 2015 Oersted Medal, which honors excellence in physics education. Mamola, who taught physics...

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