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Pascale Bouchard, the new LGBTQ Center graduate assistant, stands in the entrance to the Henderson Springs LGBTQ Center in Plemmons Student Union Aug. 2, 2022.

Get connected: Social resources on campus

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief August 12, 2022

Arriving in a new town and a new school may be overwhelming to some, and finding one’s place in a different environment may take some time. However, App State offers social resources that allow students...

Baristo Leon pouring whole espresso beans, preparing to be ground July 20, 2022. Venture offers hot espresso drinks like cappuccinos and lattes, as well as cold drinks like their cacao cold brew. Both drinks, along with others, are served at the chocolate lounge on the ground level floor.

What you missed over summer: Downtown edition

Zoey Sigmon, Reporter August 11, 2022

Downtown Boone has welcomed several new stores within the past few months bringing new flavors, goods and designs to those who visit. Three new additions joined King Street, Boone’s hub for shops...

Stick Boy Co. employee Reed Conner serves local patrons Abby Schmidt, Mariah Watson and Alexis Riccio. Located right across from Durham Park, customers enjoy all that Stick Boy has to offer like pastries, coffee and more, July 21, 2022.

Things they don’t tell you as a freshman

Hollie Moore, Associate News Editor August 10, 2022

Beginning college is a mix of emotions and a boatload of information at one time, with hope that nothing is missed. There are a few things App State just might overlook at orientation this year that may...

Meghan Frick and David Freeman pose at his retirement party in June 2013.

Former communication professor, adviser remembered

Gabrielle Troutman, Reporter August 9, 2022

A former director of student publications of The Appalachian from 1991 to 2013, professor and friend of student media died July 28.  David Freeman was a husband, father, veteran, football lover, writer...

Abortion rights demonstrators marching along King Street on June 25, 2022.

Boone protesters take stand for reproductive rights

Zoey Sigmon, Reporter June 27, 2022

App State students and Boone locals protested Saturday in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in downtown Boone.  The official overturn of Roe v. Wade occurred Friday,...

Rodney Dawson speaks at the Juneteenth 'lunch and learn' in the Parkway Ballroom June 15.

App State community holds celebration for Juneteenth

Will Hofmann, Enterprise Editor June 22, 2022

App State students, faculty and staff met June 15 to attend a university event honoring Juneteenth. The event included a unity vigil; a discussion with App State Police on student, faculty and police...

App State opens applications for veterinary technology students

Andrew Rice, Former Political Editor June 16, 2022

App State began accepting new students for its veterinary technician program. The new program is taking applicants until July 1 after spending the past academic year designing and recruiting faculty, according...

Everts names new vice chancellor of finance and operations

Everts names new vice chancellor of finance and operations

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief May 24, 2022

Chancellor Sheri Everts named Dan Layzell vice chancellor of finance and operations, according to an email from Everts Tuesday. According to the email, Layzell’s role is effective Aug. 15. “He...

BREAKING: Everts appoints Chief Diversity Officer

BREAKING: Everts appoints Chief Diversity Officer

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief May 17, 2022

Jamie Parson has been appointed as Chief Diversity Officer, according to an email from Chancellor Sheri Everts Tuesday. According to the email, the decision to appoint Parson came following a national...

App State’s QEP Steering Committee pushes to inform students on climate literacy and response leadership, a movement caused by students’ worry of the future in the current deteriorating climate. Pictured is Boone Fork Trail, on April 20, 2022.

App State picks new Quality Enhancement Plan for 2024-2029

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2022

App State’s QEP Steering Committee has chosen a new Quality Enhancement Plan for initiation in Fall 2024 and will carry out through 2029. The selected topic for the QEP is “Climate Literacy and...

Attendees of the DEI Summit make their way through the presentations in the Solarium, April 28, 2022.

App State hosts first annual diversity, equity, inclusion summit

Andrew Rice, Former Political Editor May 7, 2022

App State’s interim Chief Diversity Officer hosted the first annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit April 28.  The summit included a gathering of departments throughout the university explaining...

Best of Boone 2022: Best of App State Campus Life

Best of Boone 2022: Best of App State Campus Life

Best Residence Hall: Thunder Hill By Will Hofmann | Incoming Enterprise Editor Opened in 2020 and named after a popular overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Thunder Hill Residence Hall is home to 587...

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