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The Appalachian

Free Moms taking a rest after a day of hugging, listening to and interacting with students April 6, 2023.

‘Sometimes you just need a hug’: Free Moms bring love, support

Jenna Guzman, Editor-in-Chief April 26, 2023

When walking across Sanford Mall on a Thursday afternoon, there might be a table and a sign promoting free listening, free treats and free moms and dads.  Free Moms is a group of volunteers, most of...

Antisemitism and hate at App State

Antisemitism and hate at App State

The Appalachian April 26, 2023

Over the past academic year, The Appalachian has tracked and collected incidents of antisemitism and hate on App State’s campus and in the Boone community. Some incidents date back to 2020. Examples...

The winning candidates of the SGA presidential election: Juan Pablo “JP” Neri (rght) and Margaret-Ann Littauer (left).

SGA presidential election results announced

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor April 21, 2023

The winning party of the student body presidential election for the 2023-24 academic year is Juan Pablo “JP” Neri and Margaret-Ann Littauer. Neri and Littauer won by 59.83%, beating the opposing...

Chef Rob Kineen presents his plated dish. Pictured is salmon brined in Chaga finished with a birch glaze and salmon roe. Served on the side are crispy bean cakes and three sisters, made of corn. This plate is gluten and dairy free.

Indigenous Alaskan chef visits App State, serves food

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor April 20, 2023

On Wednesday, a guest chef who has served a variety of meals to famous individuals including former president Barack Obama visited App State and served a menu of dishes to students. Rob Kinneen served...

Dick’s daughter created the graphic for the libretto. The image was created to represent the juxtaposition of beauty next to darkness, separated by a split U.S. flag that represents polarization across the nation.

‘Remembering and Forgetting’: honoring the victims of mass shootings

Briley Turpin, A&C Editor April 19, 2023

On his way home from visiting friends in Pensacola, Florida in 2019, Bruce Dick turned on the radio in his car and listened in horror as the broadcaster reported on a mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio.  Stricken...

Goose Juice lead singer Ted Helmus plays a riff for the audience Mar. 30 2023

Boone’s Goose Juice rock the local music scene

Camila Ayala-Tortolero, Reporter April 19, 2023

Covering “Smooth” by Santana and “Say It Ain’t So” by Weezer, Goose Juice put on a playful, energetic show on March 30 at Legends featuring a diverse set list of rock covers.  The crowd swayed,...

An attendee sits and listens to the reciting of names.

Yom Ha’Shoah event honors Holocaust victims

Mia Seligman and Kayla Masterman April 18, 2023

On Tuesday, The Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Peace Studies hosted an event for the Jewish Holiday of Yom Ha’Shoah, the day of remembrance for those who died in the Holocaust.  The event took...

Table outlining common Jewish cultural aspects and practices displayed on Sanford Mall during the App State Day Against Hate April 16, 2023.

App State holds Day Against Hate

Mia Seligman, Enterprise Editor April 17, 2023

Located on Sanford Mall Sunday afternoon, A Day Against Hate was hosted by student organizations to spread awareness and educate against antisemitism.  The event was put together by Jewish fraternity...

Free HIV tests to be offered at Wellness Resource Fair

Free HIV tests to be offered at Wellness Resource Fair

Eric Mendiola, Reporter April 16, 2023

Free HIV testing will be offered during the annual Wellness Resource Fair. The AIDS Leadership Foothills Area Alliance, also known as ALFA, will be performing free HIV tests Monday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m....

Performances Tea Critchfield and Addison Aubrey dance together at Durham Part, while whistles and cheers ensue from the audience, Friday, April 14, 2023.

Day of silence features student activism, drag performers

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor April 15, 2023

According to a handwritten sign placed in Durham Park Friday, there were about 30 documented murders of transgender people in the U.S. in 2022.  The sign was one of many lining the pathway. Others...

The flash tattoo designs that will be offered April 16 at Primal Flame Tattoo.

Ink for an impact: Tattoo shop partners with OASIS

Hollie Moore, Associate News Editor April 11, 2023

Primal Flame Tattoo, a new member to the Boone community, has partnered with OASIS to raise money and awareness for the domestic violence help organization through a flash tattoo event April 16.  Laken...

Kat Holton, the founder of the Neurodivergent Students and Allies club pictured with Matthew Reep, the vice president. The club is a safe space for neurodivergent students to meet, and their goal is to promote diversity and inclusion across campus.

Student club brings awareness to neurodivergent community

Kayla Masterman, Visual Managing Editor April 10, 2023

Members of the Neurodivergent Students and Allies Club enter their meeting times welcomed with a tranquil atmosphere accompanied with familiar faces and peers who are eager to engage with newfound interests.  App...

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