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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

The owners of Portofino property plan to tear it down to build a boutique style hotel. Until then, Cafe Portofino will remain boarded up as life progresses past it.

Plans of hotel to replace Cafe Portofino

Jenna Guzman, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2022

The property owner of Cafe Portofino proposed a new building with a new purpose to replace the restaurant, according to a meeting agenda for the Boone Historic Preservation Commission. The proposed...

This week in history: Bus transit system planned for Boone

This week in history: Bus transit system planned for Boone

November 15, 2022

Kaitlyn Potochnik curated this article by Mark Bumgarner which The Appalachian published on Nov. 14, 1974. Support was obtained for a Community-University Transit System Monday in a joint meeting at...

University Highlands, an off-campus apartment complex located in Boone, won best off-campus housing complex in Best of Boone 2022.

What to consider during the off-campus housing search

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor November 14, 2022

The search for off-campus housing for next academic year has begun, leaving students with many options to consider during their search.  In previous years, the number of students searching for housing...

Zach Coltrain, a 20-year-old music major at App State, is youngest ever to run for Virginia’s House of Delegates, pictured at Durham Park.

App State student sets record as youngest-ever House of Delegates candidate

James Moser, Reporter November 13, 2022

A 20-year-old App State student is making history as the youngest ever candidate to run for office in the Virginia House of Delegates.  Zachary Coltrain, a music therapy major, is campaigning in Virginia’s...

Jackson Lackey, the 18-year-old leader of canvassing for the Watauga Democratic Party, hands out pamphlets behind Plemmons Student Union, Nov. 8, 2022. Some electioneers are on campus working for over 12 hours straight on the days leading up to election day.

PHOTO GALLERY: A journey through Election Day

Evan Bates, Photojournalist November 9, 2022

As voters made their way to polls throughout the day and into Tuesday night, electioneers, officials and workers in the Watauga County Courthouse were hard at work. From bouquets of signs pitched across...

2022 Election: local unofficial results

2022 Election: local unofficial results

All reported numbers will be from the North Carolina State Board of Elections or Watauga County Board of Elections. The Appalachian will not call winners of a race unless there is a statistical certainty...

2022 Election: State unofficial results

2022 Election: State unofficial results

All reported numbers will be from the North Carolina State Board of Elections or Watauga County Board of Elections. The Appalachian will not call winners of a race unless there is a statistical certainty...

2022 Election: Federal unofficial results

2022 Election: Federal unofficial results

Gabrielle Troutman and Sarah Brittain November 8, 2022

All reported numbers will be from the North Carolina State Board of Elections or Watauga County Board of Elections. The Appalachian will not call winners of a race unless there is a statistical certainty...

2022 Election: Federal, state, county unofficial results

2022 Election: Federal, state, county unofficial results

November 8, 2022

Precincts will begin reporting election results sometime between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. We will continue to update graphics as data rolls in. The Appalachian is providing live election coverage for federal...

One of the newest additions to the cat crew at Brews and Mews named Bumble. The cat coffee shop recently opened in Lenoir, North Carolina in July of this year (Nov. 4, 2022).

Brews and mews: Coffee, cookies and furry friends

Madison Lipe November 8, 2022

Tucked in the foothills lies an intimate cafe filled with sweet smells of freshly baked pastries, the rich brew of espresso and the greeting meows of adoptable furry friends. Brews and Mews, located...

App State Election Day voting site on campus in Plemmons Student Union.

Polls open at Plemmons Student Union for Election Day 

Andrew Rice, Political Editor November 8, 2022

Election Day in North Carolina began as polls opened at 6:30 a.m. The polling site in Plemmons Student Union was open for 27 minutes before the first voter arrived.  CJ Finnical, a graduate student...

The entrance of Walker Hall displaying the CreateAthon banner and balloons.

Second Story Media hosts CreateAthon, students make campaigns for local nonprofits

Lydia Jacobson, Reporter November 8, 2022

Students spent over 24 consecutive hours in Walker Hall creating campaigns for local nonprofits during an event called the CreateAthon.  The CreateAthon originated in 1998 by an advertising agency...

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