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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

ASU REI’s solar panels, just up the hill from the State Farm Lot.

Student-led ASUREI unveils largest project expenditure

Georgia Dixon, Reporter April 5, 2023

Off of State Farm Lot, the place where freshmen typically park, to the right lies a small road which veers off to the left and houses a few little buildings including the data center, home to Appalachian...

The west side residence halls hold new renovations and easy access to Kidd Brewer Stadium.

Best of Boone 2023: Best of App State Campus Life

Best Side of Campus: By Aaron Barlow After a long day of classes, a student enters one of the expression tunnels beneath Rivers Street. When they exit, they are welcomed by a familiar sound: quack....

Foggy Pine Books is located at 471 W King Street here in Boone.

End of the chapter: Foggy Pine Books to close permanently

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor April 3, 2023

Foggy Pine Books, located at 471 W. King Street, will be closing permanently on April 15 after seven years of business. Max Ruthless, owner of the independent bookstore and an App State alum, announced...

Students pass through the lobby of the library.

Belk Library through a day’s light

Evan Bates, Photojournalist April 3, 2023

To students, staff, employees and visitors, Belk Library and Information Commons stands as the beating heart of App State’s campus, both geographically and culturally. A prominent spire in the skyline,...

Matt Scott is the director of storytelling and engagement for Project Drawdown.

Guest speaker brings climate-focused storytelling to App State

Zoey Sigmon, Reporter April 3, 2023

App State anticipates guest speaker Matt Scott on Tuesday as part of the continuing University Lecture Series, sharing with students and faculty ways to get involved in climate literacy through storytelling.  Plemmons...

This week in history: Convocation Center is given a name

This week in history: Convocation Center is given a name

March 29, 2023

Madalyn Edwards curated this story by Katie Ward, in which The Appalachian published March 26, 1998. In appreciation for a lifetime of hard work and dedication, the names of two members of the university...

Auntie Anne's and Jamba Juice had their grand opening Friday, March 24.

Auntie Anne’s and Jamba Juice host grand opening

Nataly Aguiar, Reporter March 26, 2023

Auntie Anne’s and Jamba Juice held their grand opening Friday, offering samples, merchandise, coupons and more while serving the estimated 200 people in attendance that wrapped around the building. The...

Board of trustees gathers for budgetary, renovation matters

Board of trustees gathers for budgetary, renovation matters

William Becker, Reporter March 26, 2023

The App State board of trustees met Friday in the university’s Grandview Ballroom to gather reports from its various committees, approve several items related to the university’s budget and hear remarks...

The inside of Roess Dining Hall.

Campus dining halls anticipate modifications

Eric Mendiola, Reporter March 21, 2023

Renovations to campus dining halls are aimed to begin in May and are set to be completed before the fall 2023 semester. Modifications will be made to Roess Dining Hall and Trivette Hall to accommodate...

Sleep Inn, located off the U.S. Highway 105 Extension, as the day ends.

Local hotel to serve as student housing

William Becker, Reporter March 20, 2023

The Sleep Inn Boone University Area will serve as transfer student housing for the 2023-24 academic year. According to the Office of the Chancellor’s weekly newsletter email Friday, the university...

Michael Reddish poses for a portrait in his office at Appalachian State University.

App State professor receives record-breaking grant

Thomas Turner March 20, 2023

After finishing up one of his lab classes, Michael Reddish looked at his phone and saw the best news he could have ever hoped for. He rushed back to his office to immediately email his wife the good news:...

Student arrested for shooting threat at App State

Student arrested for shooting threat at App State

Hollie Moore, Associate News Editor March 8, 2023

An App State student was arrested Wednesday night on suspicion of “Communicating a Threat of Mass Violence on Educational Property, a Class H felony,” the university wrote in an email to the App State...

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