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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...

Open air preachers on Sanford Mall rub students the wrong way

Laney Ruckstuhl October 7, 2014

Preachers can often be seen on Appalachian State University’s Sanford Mall during the week, likely accompanied by crowds of students. This is possible due to Sanford Mall being one of Appalachian’s...

Assistant Director of Student Conduct Ellen Hartman in her office in Plemmons Student Union last Wednesday. Hartman convinced the Avon Foundation for Women to give Appalachian State University a $5,000 grant for a Bystander Fellows Institute. Photo by Kelly Walker  |  The Appalachian

Avon Foundation for Women gives Appalachian $5,000 grant

Laney Ruckstuhl October 7, 2014

This August, the Avon Foundation for Women gave Appalachian State University a $5,000 grant, aimed at decreasing sexual violence by spreading awareness through education. This grant is part of the Avon...

Photo by Dallas Linger  |  The Appalachian

Amid tragedy, university offers hope

Jonas Heidenreich October 7, 2014

A training series called Survive and Thrive, aimed at educating students on how to address and prevent suicide, was launched by Appalachian State University’s counseling center Sept. 29. According...

Photo courtesy of Alpha Gamma Delta

New sorority raises money for Camp Carolina Trails

Laney Ruckstuhl October 7, 2014

Appalachian State University’s newest sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta, held its Healthy Living Campaign Sept. 29-30, to raise awareness of diabetes in the university and Boone communities. In addition...

Student organizations discuss realities of undocumented students in the US

Laney Ruckstuhl October 2, 2014

Multicultural Student Development and the Hispanic Student Association joined forces Tuesday afternoon to discuss the struggles and issues undocumented students face in the U.S. The event, titled “Realities...

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