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The Appalachian

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...

Special Collections Archives: Witchcraft

Special Collections Archives: Witchcraft

Haley DiFruscio, Reporter April 4, 2025

Haley DiFruscio curated this story from the “Witchcraft” archive collection in App State’s Special Collections Research Center. The archived collections are available to browse in person during the...

This Week in History: Dean of business leaves App State

This Week in History: Dean of business leaves App State

Lorelei Roberts, Reporter April 4, 2025

Lorelei Roberts curated this story by Elaine Conger, which The Appalachian published March, 30 1982. Dean Richard E. Sorensen is resigning from his position at ASU as Dean of the Business College to...

The sun sets over the east side of App State’s campus on Feb. 25.

Best of Boone 2025: Best of Campus

Best Academic Building: Peacock Hall By: Lauren Lyerly From the outside, one of the first things a person may notice about Peacock Hall is its ongoing construction; however, upon entering the building’s...

From left, Finn Vickery, Finn Dalton and sophomore interior design major Jensen Brinson invite audience members to take zines containing poetry and pictures of handmade clothing at FARM Cafe on March 31.

FARM Cafe and QueerSphere host open mic for Trans Day of Visibility

Haley DiFruscio, Reporter April 2, 2025

Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of discrimination, violence and struggles faced by transgender individuals, which may be upsetting to some.  FARM Cafe was alight with music and conversation...

From left, SGA vice presidential candidate Courtney Castellow and presidential candidate Nicole Tran joke with each other leading up to their Q&A in the Plemmons Student Union on March 25.

Tran and Castellow elected student body president, vice president

Lauren Lyerly March 31, 2025

Nicole Tran and Courtney Castellow were elected as the 2025-26 SGA student body president and vice president Friday.  The pair ran uncontested and met each other through their involvement in SGA.  Tran,...

SGA presidential and vice presidential candidates host town hall with students

SGA presidential and vice presidential candidates host town hall with students

Lauren Lyerly March 26, 2025

SGA presidential and vice presidential candidates Nicole Tran and Courtney Castellow participated in a town hall where members of the university could directly ask the candidates questions Tuesday at 7...

Racers begin the Kappa Delta Shamrock 5K charity race, which had over 400 racers signed up, on March 22.

Kappa Delta raises money for children with Shamrock 5K

Lauren Lyerly March 26, 2025

The Epsilon Epsilon chapter of Kappa Delta at App State hosted their third annual Shamrock 5K Saturday to raise money for the Childrens Council of Watauga County and Prevent Child Abuse America.  “We...

Special Collections Archives: Skiing in Western North Carolina

Special Collections Archives: Skiing in Western North Carolina

Lauren Lyerly March 26, 2025

Lauren Lyerly curated this story from the Skis & Skiing archive from App State’s Special Collections Research Center. The archived collections are available to browse in person during the SCRC’s...

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