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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

The Old Watauga County Jail circa winter 1990. The jail was being used as a private residence at the time. Image courtesy of the Downtown Boone Development Association Collection, Digital Watauga Project.

Jailhouse turned southern bistro: A history of Proper

K. Slade, Visual Managing Editor September 14, 2022

A jailhouse marred with tally marks, a fraternity house to college students and Proper, a Southern bistro with an “Eat More Collards” slogan. These facilities occupied the property of 142 Water St....

Fans break off a part of the duck pond sculpture and bring it to land before throwing it back into the pond after App State’s win over No. 6 Texas A&M.

Art sculpture, Wey Hall vandalized after game days

Zoey Sigmon and Jenna Guzman September 13, 2022

App State football fans took their excitement to a physical level by vandalizing an art installation on campus Saturday following the Texas A&M win.  After Saturday’s game, fans rushed to King...

This day in history: Students find housing in local hotel

This day in history: Students find housing in local hotel

September 13, 2022

William Becker curated this story by Jocelyn Clayton, which The Appalachian published Sept, 13, 1977. This fall some 40 ASU students found an alternative to living in a dorm or an apartment—it’s...

“Junaluska: Oral Histories of a Black Appalachian Community,” App State’s Common Reading book this year.

Boone Reads Together recognizes Junaluska oral histories

Andrew Rice, Former Political Editor September 11, 2022

The Watauga County Public Library hosted its fourth Boone Reads Together book talk Saturday, celebrating Boone’s 150th anniversary. Boone Reads Together is a bi-monthly library event held throughout...

Attendees gather for the grand opening of the new Makerspace in the lower level of Belk Library, Sept. 9, 2022.

Belk Library unveils brand new Makerspace

James Moser, Reporter September 10, 2022

Belk Library’s all-new Makerspace, a design lab featuring a variety of tools, resources and equipment for projects of any size or scope, had its grand opening Friday.  The Makerspace, located on...

Community, university leaders gather for Founders Day

Community, university leaders gather for Founders Day

Lydia Jacobson and Caroline Stainback September 8, 2022

The university celebrated its fifth annual Founders Day Tuesday. The day was filled with activities from discussing the university’s history to a walking tour of the Boone Cemetery.  Starting with...

App State Wellness and Prevention offers free naloxone, fentanyl test kits

App State Wellness and Prevention offers free naloxone, fentanyl test kits

Andrew Rice, Former Political Editor September 6, 2022

Wellness and Prevention services at App State have begun offering free fentanyl test strip kits and naloxone to students who anonymously request the service through their website or request them in office,...

This day in history: University introduces R.A. program

This day in history: University introduces R.A. program

September 6, 2022

Rachel Leahy curated this story by Ann B. Ferrell, which The Appalachian published Sep. 8, 1977. The Model Dorm Program, experimental in Cone and Gardner residence halls last year, has been partially...

App State’s chosen first name initiative to include staff and faculty

App State’s chosen first name initiative to include staff and faculty

Kaitlyn Potochnik and Mia Seligman September 4, 2022

Faculty and staff are able to change their first name on their AppCard to match their preferences as of Sept. 1, according to an email from Chief Diversity Officer Jamie Parson. Employees are able to...

UPDATE: UREC announces Mt. Mitchell reopening

UPDATE: UREC announces Mt. Mitchell reopening

James Moser, Reporter August 30, 2022

Mount Mitchell Fitness Center will resume weekday operations beginning 11 a.m. Aug. 31, according to a University Recreation email sent out Monday. Reduced hours are effective until further notice.  Adjusted...

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New year, new residence hall

Emily Milano, Reporter August 29, 2022

The university welcomes the class of 2026 with a brand new residence hall located on the west side of campus at 161 Stadium Heights Drive. Construction on New River Residence Hall began in February...

Shoppers browse the aisles at the newly-opened Ulta Beauty. 
The store offers a wide variety of makeup products, skin care products and more.

Ulta Beauty arrives in Boone

Emily Milano, Reporter August 26, 2022

The Boone Mall welcomed Ulta Beauty Friday, replacing Old Navy at 1180 Blowing Rock Road.  The salon had its soft opening Friday morning with over 50 people waiting at the doors. The grand opening...

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