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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

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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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Police say letter was found with Anna Smith’s body

Laney Ruckstuhl September 15, 2014

No foul play has been suspected in the death of Anna Smith and a letter was found with Smith’s body that she appears to have written, according to a statement released by Boone police Monday afternoon Boone...

Officers stand by a roadblock on the intersection of South Water Street and Rivers Street where an unidentified body was found earlier today.  Photo by Chris Deverell  |  The Appalachian

Update: Police say body found off Poplar Grove Road may be Anna Smith

Joshua Farmer September 13, 2014

UPDATE (5:17 p.m. Sept. 13): Initial evidence indicates the body found near Poplar Grove Road is that of Appalachian State University student Anna Smith. Sgt. Shane Robbins said Anna Smith's driver's...

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Author Tom Robbins speaks about his memoir and life experience

Joshua Farmer September 12, 2014

Appalachian State University hosted visiting author Tom Robbins at the Schaefer Center for Performing Arts on Thursday night where he shared passages from his memoir, “Tibetan Peach Pie: A True Account...

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County Commissioner files lawsuit against Board of Elections member

Kaitlan Morehouse September 11, 2014

County Commissioner Nathan Miller filed a lawsuit against Kathleen Campbell on Aug. 29 concerning her analysis of elections data, which he claims she failed to produce despite his requests. Campbell...

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Man removed from AppalCART for possessing BB gun

Laney Ruckstuhl September 11, 2014

A man was pulled off the Green West AppalCART route today when the driver noticed a BB gun In his possession, according to University Police. “It’s not what I would say is a firearm,” University...

Administrator recalls 9/11 and how it brought the campus together

Laney Ruckstuhl September 11, 2014

Dino DiBernardi, the Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Development, recalls his experience on Sept. 11, 2001 as a day that students, faculty and staff came together to combat tragedy. DiBernardi...

Journalism professor recounts 9/11 newsroom experience

Carl Blankenship September 11, 2014

Appalachian State University journalism professor Lynette Holman was working in a newsroom on Sept. 11, 2001. Holman, who was the business page designer for The Virginian-Pilot at the time, woke up...

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Wallace discusses Smith, assaults at SGA meeting

Nicole Caporaso September 10, 2014

The Student Government Association held its first senate meeting of the year under Student Body President Carson Rich and Vice President Daniel Tassitino on Tuesday evening in the Linville Falls room of...

The CAP building on Rivers St Wednesday afternoon. The building is to be renamed Sen. John A. Garwood Hall on September 25. Photo by Morgan Cook  |  The Appalachian

CAP building renamed Sen. John A. Garwood Hall

Kaitlan Morehouse September 10, 2014

A dedication ceremony for the Chemistry, Astronomy and Physics building will be held in honor of Appalachian State University alumnus and North Carolina senator John A. Garwood on Sept. 25 at 4:30 p.m. Director...

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