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University seminar discusses rise in antisemitism

University seminar discusses rise in antisemitism

Thomas Turner and Mia Seligman February 17, 2023

Amid the growing amount of hateful discourse across America in recent years, App State hosted a seminar Wednesday regarding antisemitism and how it appears today. The seminar, titled “Antisemitism...

Nazi flag raised outside Temple of the High Country, campus and community respond

Nazi flag raised outside Temple of the High Country, campus and community respond

Andrew Rice and Will Hofmann February 16, 2023

Boone Police responded at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to a call of an individual waving a Nazi flag outside of the Temple of the High Country, according to a press release from Boone Police Department.  By...

Courtesy of Will Sheppard. From left to right, Devon Singleton, Jaila Hatcher, Brandy Bryson, William Sheppard, David Itson, Kadrian Smith, Adrian Everett.

‘Don’t survive; let’s thrive’ App State’s Black Male Excellence Initiative

K. Slade, Visual Managing Editor February 15, 2023

“D on’t survive; let’s thrive,” Will Sheppard tells his cohort of young Black men, a group of university freshmen and sophomores. He urges them to share their trouble in detail instead of suppressing...

Roberta Jackson poses for a portrait at at the 105-year-old Boone Mennonite Brethren Church on January 30th, 2023. Jackson acts as representative for the Junaluska Historical Association.

Historically Black community looks to preserve, educate community

Andrew Rice, Political Editor February 14, 2023

J unaluska, Watauga County’s single standing African American community, is ensuring they are remembered in the history books.   The Junaluska Heritage Association, founded in 2011, is a “community-based...

A Black Lives Matter sign stands in the front yard of a resident of the Junaluska neighborhood, right under a 25 mph speed limit sign, with a torn off missing poster.

Junaluska navigates a changing future

William Becker, Reporter February 14, 2023

“Slow — Children At Play.” The sign sits on the side of a small, quiet street on a snowy Monday afternoon. But there are no children in sight and the nearby playground lies empty, its snow-covered...

App State’s Black Faculty and Staff Association has roughly 25 active members, working with Black fraternities and the Black Student Association to sponsor events.

Black faculty, staff create an environment of support

Hollie Moore, Associate News Editor February 14, 2023

“Representation matters” is the mantra for a group dedicated to support for all Black people on campus; students, faculty and staff alike. The Black Faculty and Staff Association, coming up on its...

The inside of Rooted on King. Rooted on King is a plant-based cafe with an emphasis on healthy food, touches of international flavor and close community ties.

Plant-based cafe finds new roots on King Street

William Becker, Reporter February 13, 2023

Exotic aromas and quiet music fill the air in the cozily lit and colorfully decorated cafe. Seated in comfortable spaces around the room, customers engage in relaxed conversation over tea and bowls, which...

Winter weather causes limited service, parking spaces

Winter weather causes limited service, parking spaces

Kayla Masterman, Visual Managing Editor February 11, 2023

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Watauga County that remains in effect from 8 p.m. Saturday to midnight Sunday.  Heavy wet snow is anticipated along with icy conditions....

Concept art of the App State Hickory campus.

Chancellor announces scholarships for Hickory campus

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor February 10, 2023

Chancellor Sheri Everts announced Friday in an email that 500 scholarships valued at $2,000 each will be given to students attending App State’s Hickory Campus in the fall. According to the email,...

Peacock Hall home of the Walker College of Business.

App State ranked among nation’s best online programs

Emily Milano, Reporter February 8, 2023

The university’s online bachelor’s and graduate programs in education, business and nursing ranked among the nation’s best last month for the 2023 year. According to Appalachian Today, U.S. News...

The main entrance to Ransom Pub and Event Venue on King Street. Ransom announced they will be closing their business Feb. 18.

Ransom announces closure, brewing company to take its place

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor February 7, 2023

Ransom Pub and Event Venue announced that it will be closing its doors on Feb. 18.  The announcement was made on Instagram Monday. After the business closes, the building will be closed for renovations...

The fencing outside the main entrance to block people from entering the bookstore during construction.

Renovations to campus bookstore cause relocation of student services

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor February 6, 2023

A multi-million dollar remodeling of the first floor of the bookstore is underway, with the goal of increasing revenue, according to the App State’s Future website.  Construction began on Dec. 19...

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