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The Appalachian

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The Appalachian

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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Visiting speaker discusses the power of human actions

Nicole Caporaso October 2, 2014

Daniel Barbezat, the co-author of “Contemplative Practices in Higher Education: Powerful Methods to Transform Teaching and Learning” spoke to faculty, students and staff in the Parkway Ballroom Tuesday...

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Everts addresses ‘Appalachian family’, diversity at SGA meeting

Nicole Caporaso October 2, 2014

Chancellor Sheri N. Everts spoke at Tuesday night’s Student Government Association Senate meeting, addressing the Appalachian family, the university’s strengths and what she would like to see improved. Everts...

Photo by Malik Rahili  |  The Appalachian

Feminist Pride Day inclusive to all

Nicole Caporaso October 1, 2014

Feminist Pride Day was hosted by the Appalachian State University Women’s Center on Oct. 1, with the theme “Feminism is for Everybody,” held on Sanford Mall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Feminist...

The trophy case for the debate team is on display in Walker Hall. Photo by Morgan Cook  |  The Appalachian

Debate team argues its way to victory

Joshua Farmer October 1, 2014

The Appalachian State University debate team was one of eight schools that competed in a national competition in Chicago from Sept. 26-28. In debate competitions, the teams are broken into groups...

Provost Lori Gonzalez will step down from her current position Oct. 11 to become a special adviser to the chancellor. Former provost Stan Aeschleman will fill the role until a new provost is named.

Provost resigns to be special assistant to chancellor

Joshua Farmer September 30, 2014

Appalachian State University Provost Lori Gonzalez will step down from her current position to assume the role of special assistant to the chancellor, according to a university email sent to faculty...

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Sigma Kappa, Delta Sigma Phi raise close to $2,000 for Hunter’s Heroes

Nicole Caporaso September 30, 2014

Sigma Kappa and Delta Sigma Phi joined forces Friday afternoon to raise money for Hunter’s Heroes, a group that raises scholarship money for children that have lost a parent in the military or public...

Photo by Sarah Weiffenbach  |  The Appalachian

F.A.R.M. Cafe initiates monthly community gatherings

Nicole Caporaso September 29, 2014

The F.A.R.M. Cafe, located on King Street, is starting a monthly event inspired by TED Talks in hopes of bringing the community together. F.A.C.E.S., or Food, Agriculture, Community, Economy and Spiritually,...

Photo by Dallas Linger  |  The Appalachian

Gone but never forgotten

Nicole Caporaso September 29, 2014

University honors students who have passed away while attending Appalachian in memorial program A student memorial program titled Always a Mountaineer was held Saturday morning in the B.B. Dougherty...

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