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The Appalachian

Voting: Watauga County’s when and where

Voting: Watauga County’s when and where

Andrew Rice, Former Political Editor October 19, 2022

In preparation for midterm elections, The Appalachian has compiled a list of voting locations and important dates to remember before going to the polls.  The deadline for voter registration was Oct....

Violet Briggs was a freshman at App State before dying Oct. 1. She was 18 years old.

Artist, daughter, sister, friend: Remembering Violet Briggs

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief October 18, 2022

Editor's note: App State's Counseling and Psychological Services are free and are available to those seeking support or guidance. The center can be reached at 828-262-3180 or by visiting Miles Annas Student...

Members of the Bowden Investment Group.

Taking stock: Students make trades, investments in business club

Will Hofmann and Sarah Brittain October 18, 2022

Senior finance and banking students debate as a fluorescent hum buzzes above them. Dressed in blazers, button downs and ties, discussion of stocks, investments and “market dynamics” make it seem less...

App State faculty hosts panel for LGBTQ+ community

App State faculty hosts panel for LGBTQ+ community

Zoey Sigmon, Reporter October 17, 2022

App State faculty hosted a panel for the LGBTQ+ community Oct. 12, discussing their experiences as community members at the university and hopes for the future.  Kristen Benson, associate professor...

The Appalachian mountains viewed from the Blue Ridge Parkway during peak week.

University announces limited hours of operation during fall break

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor October 13, 2022

Several on campus services will be limited during fall break, Oct. 15-18.  Campus Dining released a list of hours of operations for its on campus dining locations. Rivers Street Cafe in Roess Dining...

Miriam Hernandez and her team at Taqueria La Monarca posing for a group photo. Miriam holds gorditas in her hand, a popular Mexican dish.

La gente de Boone: The Hispanic/Latine community

Jenna Guzman and Nataly Aguiar October 12, 2022

H ispanic Heritage Month, held Sept. 15 - Oct. 15, is dedicated to celebrating Hispanic/Latine culture, history, accomplishments and more. In Boone, the Hispanic/Latine community makes up about 5% of...

Vicky Grube, App State art education professor, stands for a portrait in her Wey Hall studio office.

‘Organic and childish’: Art professor encourages comics and creativity

Carli Johnson, Reporter October 12, 2022

Connected to the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, around a corner and up a fire escape sits a hidden classroom lined with art supplies, covered in paint splatters and decorated with student work. On...

Diana Carr holds the attention of the audience at their fingertips, collecting their tips as they strut, as handing performers tips as they perform is a customary tradition at drag shows. Tonight, a portion of the proceeds benefited OASIS, a non-profit organization here in Boone.

Boone Barbies give back to community, drag for charity

Ella McIntosh, Reporter October 12, 2022

Every month at Lily’s Snack Bar, a local drag act storms the stage, transforming the bar’s usual atmosphere. With each show, a bustling crowd turns up to cheer on an all-star lineup of drag queens,...

Laurie Moon stands to the left with Chief, the kissing horse. Barb Johnson, to the left of Doc, and Vicki Macut, to the right, straighten Doc’s bows and prepare him for his debut at the Southern Sun Farm Sanctuary’s book signing and live auction to fundraise for the sanctuary, Sept. 15th, 2022.

Local farm’s ‘mane’ attraction: Doc the Belgian draft horse

Grace Ficara, Reporter October 12, 2022

Outside of the Hotel Tavern Restaurant in West Jefferson, the star of two children’s books stood tall in the evening sun. Adorned with red ribbons, he posed there gracefully for pictures while guests...

Watauga County candidate guide

Watauga County candidate guide

Andrew Rice, Former Political Editor October 12, 2022

As the Nov. 8 midterm elections approach with more than 40 candidates on the ballot, Watauga County voters have many decisions to make. To help clarify the process, The Appalachian has compiled biographical...

Rahman Tashakkori and other faculty organized a candlelight vigil in honor of Iranian women Oct. 10.

‘It’s not just an issue over there’: Candlelight vigil honors lives of Iranian women

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief October 11, 2022

App State faculty hosted a candlelight vigil Monday in honor of the lives of Iranian women lost in light of recent “unrest” in Iran.  Rahman Tashakkori, a computer science professor, said he and...

App State advertises free tutoring for students

App State advertises free tutoring for students

Reagan Wall, Reporter October 11, 2022

Tutoring for App State students has always lingered as an option but has recently come into the spotlight because of increased advertising from the school.  This semester, all students enrolled at...

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