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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

Electronic Media Broadcasting major Harriet Enzor looks out of a window on March 28, 2022 in Beasley Media Complex, where they “spent most of their time” during their college career.

Where they’re going: seniors’ post-grad plans

Hollie Moore and Lucy Bomar April 14, 2022

With graduation approaching, seniors are finalizing plans for travel destinations, jobs and internships. Taking their post-graduation agenda to a different country, Harriet Enzor, an early-graduated...

Anna Thomson, NRHH president, Austin Balent, upcoming president, and Mackenzie Millett, student director for ABAH, pose next to the bridge that connects the Greenway Trail and Leon Levine Hall April 10, 2022.

App Builds a Home fundraises for local Boone family

Cameron Marshall, Reporter April 13, 2022

This past week, App Builds a Home hosted its first spirit week with events raising funds for a third charity home in the High Country.  ABAH, a university partnership with Watauga Habitat for Humanity,...

Attendees watch the workshop, April 8, 2022.

App State hosts workshop for rural climate change awareness

Zoey Sigmon, Reporter April 12, 2022

App State hosted a workshop Friday to spread awareness about the impacts of climate change on rural, mountainous communities. The workshop included presentations from four scientists and researchers...

This day in history: fuel shortages threaten rise in tuition

This day in history: fuel shortages threaten rise in tuition

April 12, 2022

Jenna Guzman curated this story by Bob Bertini which The Appalachian originally published April 12, 1973. The nationwide fuel shortage could cause the cost of student tuitions to rise at Appalachian. “Appalachian...

The Boone Starbucks located at 1700 Blowing Rock Road, April 10, 2022.

Boone Starbucks employees unionize for higher wages, more hours

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief April 10, 2022

Employees at the Boone Starbucks located on Pride Drive and Blowing Rock Road filed for a union April 4. The Starbucks employees sent a letter to the Starbucks interim CEO Howard Schultz declaring their...

The Trash Trout device located on Winklers Creek, May 2021.

Sustainability film series: Saving wolves, gathering trash

K. Slade, Visual Managing Editor April 10, 2022

A new environmental invention and the declining population of red wolves were the focus of the university’s latest installment of their Spring Sustainability Film Series. The Office of Sustainability...

Mary Sue Morgan and Pat Morgan, patrons of Watauga County Public Library, April 6, 2022.

Watauga public library celebrates 25th anniversary, plans for more community outreach

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2022

The Watauga County Public Library celebrated the 25th anniversary of the building located at 140 Queen St, Boone, Wednesday and shared plans to expand community outreach. The librarians and volunteers...

Former App State student, fraternity member found unresponsive

Former App State student, fraternity member found unresponsive

Ansley Puckett, Reporter April 7, 2022

Update April 10: App State is providing counseling and support to those who need it, and students are encouraged to call App State's Counseling and Psychological Services for 24/7  resources and support,...

Peacock Hall home of the Walker College of Business.

Sandra Vannoy appointed dean of Walker College of Business

Cameron Stuart, Associate News Editor April 5, 2022

App State named Sandra Vannoy dean of the Walker College of Business Friday, according to a University Communications press release published Monday. Vannoy started her App State career as a faculty...

This day in history: App State elects first student body president

This day in history: App State elects first student body president

April 5, 2022

Jenna Guzman curated this story which The Appalachian originally published April 5, 1940. Yesterday morning in a campus wide vote held during the chapel period, Catherine Morris defeated Bill Robertson...

Symposium attendees dance as the Heel Raisers perform in the Plemmons Student Union Parkway Ballroom, March 31, 2022.

App State dance and music symposium embraces Appalachian roots

Jenna Guzman and Georgia Dixon April 4, 2022

App State’s Center for Appalachian Studies hosted an event to celebrate the diverse traditions of the Appalachian community through a Global Roots of Appalachian Dance symposium March 31 through April...

AppHealthcare discontinues drive-thru testing in Ashe, Alleghany counties

AppHealthcare discontinues drive-thru testing in Ashe, Alleghany counties

Will Hofmann, Enterprise Editor April 1, 2022

Beginning April 1, AppHealthcare will no longer offer drive-thru testing services at its Ashe and Alleghany locations and will remove individual case data for all counties featured on its COVID-19 dashboard.  Drive-thru...

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