App State hosted a Community Resilience Forum on Hurricane Helene, on Monday at the Plemmons Student Union. The forum focused on resilience, collaborative efforts and the immediate response of Watauga...

App State admits 2,000 transfer students on average yearly, according to “Appalachian Today.” Furthermore, 25% of the university’s undergraduate population is made up of transfer students, with 70%...

In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene ripped through the mountains and valleys of the High Country, destroying homes, buildings and terrain. One less-visible, lasting impact of the hurricane, is the...

Madalyn Edwards curated this story by Debbie Furr, which The Appalachian published Jan. 29, 1976. Approximately 50 students, composed primarily of SGA senators, conducted a “dirty laundry” sit-in...

In challenging times, the simple act of writing letters can foster heartfelt communication and connection. During her mother’s cancer treatments, Emily Pearl was able to savor her mother’s every word...

Francis “Frank” Thomas Borkowski, the fifth chancellor of App State, died Sunday. According to an email sent by Interim Chancellor Heather Norris, Borkowski, who was one of the first in his family...

Madalyn Edwards curated this story by Debbie Cook, which The Appalachian published Jan. 25, 1977. In November, 1976, the Environmental Studies Council (ESC), compiled a report on the possible plans...

With recent snow accumulation and the prediction of sub-freezing temperatures, the arrival of winter brings the presence of winter storms that can pose a severe safety threat. Kat Eller, community liaison...

App State’s commitment to sustainability is seen in many initiatives around campus; one of the first structures that comes to mind is the Broyhill Wind Turbine on Howard’s Knob.  This renewable...

Democrat Maurice “Mo” Green defeated Republican Michele Morrow in the race for North Carolina superintendent of public instruction in the 2024 election and took the place of Republican Catherine Truitt...

Over Yonder, a restaurant located in Valle Crucis, will close permanently, holding its last day of service on Sunday. The establishment, which served “classic Appalachian food” with a modern twist,...

Boone’s Walmart Supercenter held its partial grand re-opening ceremony Friday morning at 8 a.m. after it temporarily closed due to the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. The renovated store currently...