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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

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ASU grad student sells mobile guidebook on phone app

Nicole Caporaso September 22, 2014

An Appalachian Studies graduate student has created a mobile guidebook of Grayson Highlands State Park for Rakkup, a mobile phone app that sells climbing guidebooks for various locations across the country. Aaron...

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Police: Aug. 29 sexual assault never occurred

Laney Ruckstuhl September 18, 2014

The sexual assault that was reported on Sept. 6 never occurred, University Police said in an  email update Thursday. The original crime alert sent out to campus said the assault occurred Aug. 29 in...

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Office of Sustainability sponsors peace parade

Nicole Caporaso September 18, 2014

Appalachian State University’s Office of Sustainability is sponsoring the Elkland Art Center’s Peace Parade, an event that celebrates the International Day of Peace, which is observed Sept. 21. The...

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Students among thousands at climate march

Laney Ruckstuhl September 18, 2014

Thousands of people will converge on Central Park West in New York City between 65th Street and 86th Street at 11:30 a.m. Sunday as they begin the People’s Climate March through the city’s streets. The...

Sophomore music therapy major Kate Rhudy at Espresso News + Wine Bar on Howard St. on Monday evening. Photo by Morgan Cook  |  The Appalachian

Leveling the playing field

Nicole Caporaso September 17, 2014

Sophomore fights to eliminate ‘sexist’ intramural sports rules Kate Rhudy, a sophomore music therapy student, is a member of an intramural co-ed soccer team through University Recreation, but said...

Winkler Hall during its implosion last summer. Photo by Paul Heckert  |  The Appalachian

More than 95 percent of Winkler Hall recycled

Laney Ruckstuhl September 17, 2014

Around 96 percent of the debris from the demolition of Winkler Residence Hall has been recycled, resulting in a little over 7,000 tons of recycled material. The 11-story residence hall was demolished...

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Gay? Fine By Me aims to gain allies

Nicole Caporaso September 17, 2014

The LGBT Center hosted various events titled Gay? Fine By Me on Tuesday and Wednesday with the purpose of informing the Appalachian State University community about what it means to be an ally and how...

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Anna Smith preliminary autopsy results indicate that body was deceased since date of disappearance

Laney Ruckstuhl September 17, 2014

Update, 3 p.m. Sept. 19: University Police Chief Gunther Doerr said although on-campus areas near the body were searched on Sept. 6, the body was not initially found that day because it was located...

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Nationwide outdoor challenge aims to get college students moving

Laney Ruckstuhl September 15, 2014

From Sept. 27 through Nov. 22, Appalachian State University will be participating in the Outdoor Nation Challenge, a nationwide event designed to make college students more active. The event, formed...

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SGA asks for help with safety app

Nicole Caporaso September 15, 2014

Appalachian State University’s Student Government Association is asking students to test the safety apps Lifeline and TapShield in order to receive feedback on which mobile app best fits the university’s...

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Appalachian food services supports local farms

Nicole Caporaso September 15, 2014

For the second consecutive year, Appalachian State University will be participating in Local Appetite, a partnership with local farms and community organizations to bring in a record amount of fresh produce...

Sophomore social work major Joe Wrenn and public relations major Shady Kimzey in the LGBT office Monday afternoon. Wrenn plans to help with the LGBT table at Homecoming and Kimzey is the chair of the social justice coffee hour committee. Photo by Nicole Debartolo  |  The Appalachian

Students campaign against MSM blood ban

Kaitlan Morehouse September 15, 2014

Appalachian State University students are campaigning against the MSM blood ban prior to the upcoming annual homecoming blood drive. Joe Wrenn, a sophomore social work major, and Amber Daniels, a freshman...

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