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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

A sample ballot marked by Pam's Picks.

Analyzing Pam’s Picks

Will Hofmann, Enterprise Editor January 17, 2023

Amid the beginning of the pandemic on March 3, 2020, the North Carolina Democratic Primary was well underway.  For Bill Toole, a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, the day would lead to...

The entrance to the closed McAlister's Deli in Plemmons Student Union.

Allergy-conscious students left with few options, go hungry

Georgia Dixon, Reporter January 16, 2023

App State’s Campus Dining seeks to serve all students through informing and assisting students with food allergies involving intolerances and special diets, according to Campus Dining.  Even so,...

Water damage breaks through the bottom floor of the Finmore, slowly leaking water.

Burst pipes in Finmore apartments causes flood, damage

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief January 11, 2023

Two roommates were in their hometowns for the holidays when they each received a call from a neighbor. It was a call no one wants to hear: their apartment had flooded. On the night of Christmas Eve...

2023-24 scholarship portal for opens for continuing students

2023-24 scholarship portal for opens for continuing students

Kaitlyn Potochnik, Reporter December 6, 2022

In preparation for the upcoming 2023-24 school year, the Appalachian Scholarship Application Portal for continuing students opened Dec. 1. The portal will remain open with many scholarship opportunities...

The Japanese Culture Club Executive Board for Fall 2022 dressed in maid attire for the maid cafe.

Meido Kissa: App State’s first maid cafe

K. Slade, Visual Managing Editor December 6, 2022

Maids in black and white dresses, garter belts and pigtails rushed to serve guests fluffy yogurt cakes and cartons of strawberry milk. Frilly tablecloths lined the surfaces and faux flowers accentuated...

This week in history: Feminist leader visits campus

This week in history: Feminist leader visits campus

December 6, 2022

Nataly Aguiar curated this article by Nita Hilliard, which The Appalachian published Dec. 11, 1970. "Men are the fellow victims, not the enemy," stated Betty Friedan, national feminist leader and author...

Walker Hall the morning after the first weekend snowfall of 2022 in Boone, North Carolina. Nov. 14, 2022.

Climate Response-Ability: climate progress one professor at a time

Zoey Sigmon, Reporter December 2, 2022

App State’s course Climate and Climate Response-Ability is now open for spring registration and was recently selected as the proposed topic for the new 2024-29 quality enhancement plan. The course...

The entrance to Urgent Care at the end of the business day.

High demand creates urgent care limitations

William Becker, Reporter December 1, 2022

As a result of the ongoing flu season and the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Boone’s FastMed Urgent Care has been experiencing high demand. The increase has occasionally limited their capacity...

State Board certifies election results, recount results

State Board certifies election results, recount results

Andrew Rice, Former Political Editor November 30, 2022

The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted unanimously to certify the results of the 2022 general election Tuesday, according to a press release. The state board was able to certify results after...

The inside of Wildwood Community Market.

Boone community market supports local, small businesses

Lydia Jacobson, Reporter November 29, 2022

Walking into the small, family oriented business nestled on Howard Street, one can see customers shopping or enjoying a fresh meal, kids playing and employees greeting people with a smile on their face. Wildwood...

Available university resources for harm reduction

Available university resources for harm reduction

Hollie Moore, Associate News Editor November 29, 2022

“Over 60% of full-time college students have consumed alcohol, and a staggering 39% report engaging in binge drinking … over the past month,” according to the National Library of Medicine. With...

This Week in History: Students raise awareness for homelessness

This Week in History: Students raise awareness for homelessness

November 24, 2022

James Moser curated this story by Rae Beasley which The Appalachian published Nov. 20, 1990. Last Wednesday night a group of approximately 15 students spent a cold night out on Sanford Mall in what...

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