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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

Usually filled with lines wrapped around the building, the Chick-Fil-A on Blowing Rock Road is now occupied with construction supplies and portable toilets as it closes to renovate the location.

Boone Chick-fil-A temporarily closed after 17 years of continuous business

Cameron Stuart, Associate News Editor April 8, 2021

For the next two months, students will have to find new ways of getting their fix of chicken sandwiches and waffle fries. Chick-fil-A Boone temporarily closed starting on March 31 at 10 p.m.  They...

Members of the Sunrise Movement’s Boone chapter advocated for Rep. Foxx to sign the “Good Jobs for All” pledge, which pushes for investment in unionized jobs addressing climate change, systemic racism, and economic inequality.

Sunrise Boone calls on Congresswoman Virginia Foxx to support “Good Jobs for All”

Jake Markland, Reporter April 8, 2021

https://youtu.be/axAQrGog4Io Sunrise Boone, a youth-led environmental advocacy group, rallied outside of Congresswoman Virginia Foxx’s office Wednesday, asking her to join their cause.  The Sunrise...

Virginia Beasley, a physician at the App State Student Health Center said, "It's fabulous! No pain, it's great" after receiving the Moderna vaccine.

Getting vaccinated: COVID-19 vaccine in Watauga County roundup

Emily Broyles, Reporter April 7, 2021

With all adults in North Carolina eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine April 7, drugstores, schools and health departments across the county are coming together to get their community vaccinated. Here...

Adult soccer players from around the world compete on the pitch at High Country Soccer Association's People of the Planet event in 2017. Rahman Tashakkori, a professor at App State, says this is an example of how soccer is a global sport with an international community.

“Beautiful game for a reason:” High Country Soccer Association gives spunk to adults struggling with COVID-19 stress, sense of community

Emily Broyles, Reporter April 7, 2021

Rahman Tashakkori, a professor in the High Country of North Carolina, looks forward to every Sunday. Not to rest, but to play a game that taught him the trick of life as a 5-year-old Iranian.  “I...

The 2021 student body president and vice president elections featured hybrid events, like the election results, which are usually reviewed in person, partially reviewed over Zoom with JJ Brown, vice chancellor of Student Affairs, Jeff Cathey, director of the Department of Student Engagement and Leadership and Devin Mullins, SGA election court chair joining virtually.

SGA elections seat 20 senators, pass two referendums amid low turnout

Jackie Park and Jake Markland April 5, 2021

Voters passed two referendums and elected 20 senators to the App State Student Government Association Monday. The race, which also elected the next student body president and vice president, had 1,421...

SGA released a statement Wednesday encouraging students to wear masks and get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Bailey Gardin, DJ Evans elected next year’s student body president, vice president

Jackie Park and Jake Markland April 5, 2021

Bailey Gardin and DJ Evans will serve as the student body president and vice president, respectively, for the 2021-22 academic year. “I’m a first generation college student, now the president of...

Harmony Lanes, a local nonprofit that advocates for safe, inclusive, multi-modal transportation opportunities, is bringing a multimodal path to Boone.

Nonprofit Harmony Lanes brings inclusive transportation to High Country

Jake Markland, Reporter April 3, 2021

A local nonprofit is looking to establish multi-modal paths around Boone, allowing residents to get around town without a vehicle. Harmony Lanes was established in 2019 to create safe, inclusive,...

“It’s been like a little reunion”: Judith Winecoff, youth services librarian at the Watauga County Public Library, works at her desk behind plexiglass dividers to protect both employees and returning library patrons from COVID-19.

County library turns page with familiar in-person services

Cameron Stuart, Associate News Editor April 1, 2021

The nostalgic smell of old books wafts through the air as little kids browse book shelves with excitement. After multiple COVID-19 related closures over the last year, the Watauga County Public...

University releases details on in-person graduation

University releases details on in-person graduation

Ethan Hunt, Reporter April 1, 2021

After App State announced the return of in-person commencement last month, the university opened graduation registration Thursday afternoon to future graduates.   In an April 1 email, the university...

Bailey Gardin (top left) and DJ Evans (top right) are running for student body president and vice president, respectively, against Adam Zebzda (bottom left) and Jenn Banh (bottom right). The Gardin.Evans and Zebzda.Banh tickets will campaign through April 5 at 2 p.m.

Voter guide: student body president and vice president

Jackie Park and Jake Markland March 31, 2021

The Appalachian sent both campaigns for student body president and vice president the same 12 questions via email. Responses have been edited only for grammar and AP Style. Adam Zebzda and Jenn Banh...

DJ Evans (left) and Bailey Gardin (right) announced their candidacy for student body vice president and president, respectively. The duo are both members of the App State Student Government Association.

SGA candidate profiles: Bailey Gardin and DJ Evans

Jackie Park and Jake Markland March 31, 2021

The Appalachian sent both campaigns for student body president and vice president the same 12 questions via email. Responses have been edited only for grammar and AP Style. Bailey Gardin and DJ Evans...

Adam Zebzda and Jenn Banh are the first students to announce their candidacy in the 2021 election for student body president.

SGA candidate profiles: Adam Zebzda and Jenn Banh

Jackie Park and Jake Markland March 31, 2021

The Appalachian sent both campaigns for student body president and vice president the same 12 questions via email. Responses have been edited only for grammar and AP Style. Adam Zebzda and Jenn Banh...

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