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Students in Thunder Hill residence hall were relocated after encountering a leak in two suites Oct. 2.

Students in Thunder Hill residence hall experience maintenance troubles in new dorm

Gianna Holiday, Reporter October 16, 2020

At least six residents of Thunder Hill residence hall have relocated after a leak from a bathroom vent, impacting two suites on two floors.  University Housing and the Office of Planning, Design and...

Voters line up outside the Watauga County Administration Building to cast their vote.

North Carolina sees record turnout on first day of early voting, Watauga County sees surge

Moss Brennan, Reporter October 15, 2020

North Carolina voters showed up in force for the first day of early voting Thursday.  The North Carolina Board of Elections reported 330,000 people voted in the state during the first day of early....

State board: Ballots marked by poll workers valid

State board: Ballots marked by poll workers valid

Abi Pepin, Reporter October 15, 2020

Rumors spreading on social media about ballots being invalid if written on by election workers are untrue in North Carolina. The State Board addressed the rumors Thursday stating that if a ballot is marked...

The 40 feet by 8 feet banner was stolen sometime between Sunday night and Monday morning. A citizen is offering a $1,000 reward for information related to the larceny.

Large Trump re-election sign stolen off of Hwy 105, $1,000 reward offered

Sean Riordan and Moss Brennan October 15, 2020

A Donald Trump re-election sign was stolen sometime between Sunday evening and Monday morning, according to Boone Police Department.  Boone Police announced in a press release that officers spoke to...

The Blue Ridge Ballroom has been prepped by university and election officials for the first day of early voting on Oct. 15.

Early voting starts Thursday. Here are 10 tips from the state board.

Moss Brennan, Reporter October 14, 2020

The first day of the 17-day early voting period in North Carolina starts Thursday. In Watauga County, six early voting sites will open at 8 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. during the week. On the first...

Board of elections to keep campus voting line outside unless severe weather occurs

Board of elections to keep campus voting line outside unless severe weather occurs

Moss Brennan, Reporter October 14, 2020

The line at the App State early voting site will be outside unless severe weather occurs.  The Watauga County Board of Elections passed a resolution Tuesday night to use the space outside of the App...

Faculty Senate discusses concerns over holidays, spring semester with COVID-19

Faculty Senate discusses concerns over holidays, spring semester with COVID-19

Gianna Holiday, Reporter October 13, 2020

With the fall semester halfway over, the App State Faculty Senate led a panel raising new concerns: the upcoming holidays and the spring 2021 semester. The Faculty Senate held the panel with two App...

UPDATE: IFC fraternities self impose two-week events ban with SGA

UPDATE: IFC fraternities self impose two-week events ban with SGA

Sarah Teague October 13, 2020

All fraternity-related events were banned Oct. 1 through a collaborative effort by App State’s SGA and Interfraternity Council after a surge in COVID-19 cases. The order condemns any gatherings over...

Michael Behrent (right) was sworn onto the Watauga County Board of Elections on Oct. 8 as the chair. He replaced former chair Jane Ann Hodges who resigned due to health concerns.

App State Faculty Senate chair appointed to county board of elections

Moss Brennan and Abi Pepin October 12, 2020

Gov. Roy Cooper appointed the App State Faculty Senate chair to the Watauga County Board of Elections.  Michael Behrent, the faculty senate chair and associate history professor, was appointed after...

Chancellor Sheri Everts addressing faculty at a special faculty senate meeting called to discuss the stagnation of salaries in February 2018.

Chancellor announces changes to housing contracts, COVID-19 testing at apartment complexes

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Reporter October 12, 2020

Chancellor Sheri Everts’ email sent last Thursday to the App State community detailed several changes to  the university’s COVID-19 response. Among these are news for those living on and off-campus,...

The ouside of Miles Annas Student Support which is alternatively known as the Wellness Center. The building has both the counseling center and health services.

App State offers solutions for mental health during pandemic

Ethan Hunt, Reporter October 10, 2020

App State has implemented a program to provide students easily accessible mental health services during the pandemic.  Let’s TeleTalk, launched Aug. 25, is a program that provides students 20-minute...

“One death is too many”: Davis Hunter administration, UNC-Charlotte SGA address App State student death from COVID-19

“One death is too many”: Davis Hunter administration, UNC-Charlotte SGA address App State student death from COVID-19

Emily Broyles, Reporter October 10, 2020

 UNC-Charlotte and App State Student Government Association’s are acknowledging the death of an App State student who died from COVID-19 complications Sept. 28. Sophomore Chad Dorill was taken off...

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