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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

Rebeca Perez-Gonzalez, en su último año de universidad con una especialización en trabajo social, sonríe por un retrato.

How one student leader gives a voice to others: Meet Rebeca Perez-Gonzalez

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor September 13, 2023

In a nationwide shortage of social workers, one student at App State is taking charge, leading a club and serving on a committee to give a voice to other students. This leader is Rebeca Perez-Gonzalez,...

 Yolanda Adams, activist, translator and leader for the local Latino community has been serving the town of Boone for the last 22 years.

Latina advocate asks — Q’Pasa Appalachia?

Nataly Aguiar, Reporter September 12, 2023

Many Latino individuals have experienced or heard the story of assimilation, to leave your life and all you know behind to start from scratch. Being in a new country with a new culture can be both an exciting...

Fulbright US student program at App State

Fulbright US student program at App State

Adrianna Rice and Kaitlyn Potochnik September 11, 2023

Fulbright scholarship application deadlines are quickly approaching for students and those interested in applying next year should start to think about their applications now, said Johnna Reisner.   Reisner,...

Catching up on campus construction

Siri Patterson, Former Managing Editor September 11, 2023

University students may spend their time working, taking classes, caring for their families or any other endless, time-consuming possibilities. App State has stayed busy as well, renovating and updating...

Trash left visible to Mountaineers after football game

Trash left visible to Mountaineers after football game

Cameron Marshall September 11, 2023

At least 10 bags of trash were left from App State tailgaters Sept. 2 in the Belk Library courtyard, leaving it visible to people passing by four days after the game against Gardner-Webb.  The plaza,...

Lebkuecher created posters to hang around campus, advertising the availability of Narcan on campus and how students can become involved with the organization.

App State student promotes Narcan accessibility

Madison Lipe September 10, 2023

Editor’s note: Narcan and naloxone are used interchangeably throughout this article. Narcan is the brand name of the generic drug naloxone.  This article discusses overdose deaths and addiction....

Courtesy of Brent James

124 years of App State: Founder’s Day recognizes SGA president

Siri Patterson, Former Managing Editor September 8, 2023

One thing continually ran through the mind of the SGA President JP Neri Thursday morning as he approached the Founder’s Bell: “Don’t mess it up.”  “Gosh, I never thought I’d have the opportunity...

SGA holds first election, changes to structure

SGA holds first election, changes to structure

Siri Patterson, Former Managing Editor September 6, 2023

The first official SGA elections under the new constitution are underway, and voting is open to students until Friday.  The SGA’s rules of engagement and elections were suspended in March. One month...

Safety resources at App State

Safety resources at App State

Sierra Fridinger and Siri Patterson September 3, 2023

Chancellor Sheri Everts sent an email Friday to students, faculty and staff to share her condolences for the community affected by the shooting at UNC-Chapel Hill and discussed some of the safety and security...

Students pile into an Appalcart at Peacock Circle.

AppalCart introduces new mobile app, changes to routes

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor August 26, 2023

On Aug. 14, AppalCart transitioned to a new passenger information service called ETA SPOT.  The mobile app offers new features to its users, including the ability for passengers to receive push notifications...

Ashlynn Caudill, a first-year App State Hickory student, speaks to the crowd at the opening ceremony. (Courtesy of Chase Reynolds)

App State Hickory Campus celebrates first day of classes

Thomas Turner August 22, 2023

In 1899, students at Watauga Academy – the precursor to App State – rang the founders bell in Boone for the first time to symbolize the beginning of their academic journey.  Monday, App State students...

Passerbys listen to musicians playing bluegrass music in a stairwell alcove in Plemmons Student Union during the Fiddler’s Convention.

Spotlighting unique majors at App State

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor August 16, 2023

With the beginning of a new school year, for some students, comes the decision of choosing a major or an area of study.  Students can officially declare their major by the time they have obtained 30...

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