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The Appalachian

Justice Hall being torn down in May 2021 with Coltrane Hall looming nehind. Coltrane, Justice and Garner were replaced by New River Hall.

Seniors remember demolished dorms

William Becker, Reporter May 1, 2023

The dorms do not exist anymore, but the memories forged there live on. Group snowstorm breakfasts. Rooms so small you could touch both walls at the same time. Competitive game nights. Thin walls. Floor...

Scotty Huger, on a visit with his class, tries out a typewriter for the first time. April 19, 2023

Typewriter Fest sparks heightened creativity

Georgia Dixon, Reporter April 30, 2023

Vanessa Barlow, a sophomore English secondary education major, decided a few weeks ago to write a “sappy love letter,” to her boyfriend, but was unsure of what medium to utilize in order to take her...

Shots fired at sorority formal leaves 2 injured

Shots fired at sorority formal leaves 2 injured

Siri Patterson and Jenna Guzman April 30, 2023

Editor’s note: This is a developing story. A shooting occurred during a sorority event Saturday night. According to a press release sent by Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman, a fight broke out...

Margaret “Marge” Young shows off the AOII hand sign at the sorority’s charity barbecue fundraiser. March 15, 2023.

A new chapter of life for Greek life seniors

Eric Mendiola, Reporter April 28, 2023

Two seniors on the cusp of graduation are looking onward to their future, where they hope to reap the benefits of their fraternities and sororities.  Margaret Young, a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi...

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, Former 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, Former 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...

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