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The Appalachian

Downtown Development Coordinator Lane Moody reaches to grab plastic hanging from a tree during Boone Clean-up Day on April 12.

Town of Boone kicks off ‘Spring Litter Sweep’ with clean-up day

Haley DiFruscio, Political Editor April 14, 2025

The bitingly cold wind did not deter volunteers from showing up on Saturday for the biannual Boone Clean-Up Day.  This event, which is held every year in both the spring and fall, kicks off the two-week...

A duck swims in the Duck Pond in front of Trivette Dining Hall on March 22.

Father Duck returns: Duck committee forms

Ashton Ahart April 12, 2025

Around a year ago, the caretaker of App State’s ducks was given a feature story in The Appalachian that led to the creation of the App State duck committee. Daniel Byrd is the executive director...

Pro-choice activist Charlotte Isenberg speaks to the crowd on Sanford Mall on April 9. Isenberg previously helped organize the “Hands Off!” protest and a student protest against pro-life speaker Lydia Taylor Davis’ speaker series, “Abortion Is Violence.”

App State College Democrats hold rally on Sanford featuring local Democrat Chuck Hubbard

Haley DiFruscio and Colin Wishneski April 11, 2025

App State’s College Democrats held a rally Wednesday afternoon against the congresswoman from North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District, Republican Virginia Foxx, for her inactivity in her home district....

Donna Houck and her colleagues with the Board of Elections oversee the verification and signing off of ballot drop-offs at the Watauga County Courthouse from voters at the Plemmons Student Union polling site on Nov. 5.

North Carolina Court of Appeals provides update for Griffin List

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor April 10, 2025

The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a decision Friday for the Griffin List legal dispute that has not yet been announced and is not in full effect. During the November 2024 election, Jefferson...

Talia Espresso closed its Boone location's doors April 8.

Talia Espresso of Boone permanently closes

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief April 10, 2025

Western North Carolina coffee shop Talia Espresso has permanently closed its Boone location, with its last day of operation being Tuesday.  The shop, which opened in 2020 and is located at 444 W. King...

International student visa revoked, Office of International Programs offers resources

International student visa revoked, Office of International Programs offers resources

Meg Frantz, Editor-in-Chief April 9, 2025

Editor’s note: This story is ongoing and will be updated as more information becomes available. The United States federal government revoked the visa of an international student at App State, WFDD...

A sign on the front door of Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff that reads “THANK YOU BOONE FOR FORTY AMAZING YEARS!” on April 2.

Art students face uncertainty with the closure of Cheap Joe’s

Ashton Ahart April 9, 2025

Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff, which has been providing local artists affordable supplies since 1985, announced they will be closing their doors. The Cheap Joe’s team announced their closure via an...

The competitors of the Nerd Con. Cosplay Competition gather on stage in the Plemmons Student Union on April 5.

Student-led Geek Guild gathers cosplayers, vendors at App State’s NerdCon

Colin Wishneski, Reporter April 8, 2025

In Roan Mountain ballroom in Plemmons Student Union, cosplayers convened at tables to watch a presentation on Lego Ninjago. After a Hatsune Miku cosplayer finished setting up their computer, Mika Nachlis,...

Todd Carter, the Chief Development Director of the Hospitality House, takes the stage outside of the Watauga County Courthouse during the “Hands Off!” protest on April 5.

Over 1,400 people participate in downtown ‘Hands Off!’ rally

Ashton Ahart April 7, 2025

A peaceful march and rally was held in downtown Boone Saturday alongside thousands of others across states in the nationwide “Hands Off!” rally. The march and rally consisted of over 1,400 participants,...

The App State Jump Rope Club meets in Quinn Recreation Center on March 23.

New jump rope club finds its footing at App State

Abigail Eggers, Reporter April 7, 2025

App State finds itself home to many club sports, from alpine skiing to rugby to soccer, but two freshmen hope to highlight a lesser-known sport: jump rope.  App State Jumps, while not yet a club sport,...

This Week in History: Americans called on to wake up and read

This Week in History: Americans called on to wake up and read

April 7, 2025

Colin Wishneski curated this story, which The Appalachian published on April 9, 1959. During the second observance of National Library Week, April 12-18, millions of Americans everywhere will hear the...

 A mural in Winston-Salem, inspired by vintage postcard designs, on March 16. The Winston-Salem water tower is visible in the background.

Best of Boone 2025: Best of People

Best Alumni Chapter: Forsyth County/Winston-Salem Best App State Student Athlete: CJ Huntley By: Leah Boone As the lights dim in the Holmes Convocation Center, App State students know two things to...

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