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The Appalachian

A bipartisan panel of election officials meeting in the Parkway Ballroom of Plemmons Student Union on Aug. 21. The group is discussing how the election process works and is answering any questions from the audience.

Bipartisan group talks election security, processes at App State

Andrew Rice, Political Editor August 23, 2024

A bipartisan group of current and former election officials met on App State’s campus for the North Carolina trusted elections tour Wednesday. The group answered questions about election processes and...

App State Police is located at 461 Rivers St.

Chief of Police Andy Stephenson steps down

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor August 23, 2024

App Police Chief Andy Stephenson announced he will step down from his position at the end of the month, said Senior Director of Public Relations Anna Oakes in an email Wednesday.  Stephenson accepted...

The QEP gathers to discuss introducing a climate studies major to App State’s campus. Laura England is the associate director of the Pathways to Resilience QEP theme and she is looking to bring a five-year plan for this theme to the university starting in the fall of 2025. Courtesy of Asher Fazal

Quality Enhancement Plan shifts focus to climate education

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor August 15, 2024

To some students, learning about climate change and its effects may feel overwhelming. However, App State’s new Quality Enhancement Plan aims to solve this problem while presenting climate solutions...

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

Register to vote in Boone: what to know

Andrew Rice, Political Editor August 15, 2024

On Aug. 13 the first group of students will move into their dorms on App State’s campus. As they wander around and get acquainted with their new surroundings, one man said he plans to meet as many as...

The Board of Governors, comprised of 24 voting members, hold at least six meetings every year to vote and discuss matters related to the UNC System.

The who, what and why of UNC System’s Board of Governors

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor August 13, 2024

In May, all 17 institutions in the UNC System were informed that policies and programs which fall under the diversity, equity and inclusion policy would be curtailed.  Later, on July 24, UNC-Asheville...

Cars rush into the Stadium Parking deck at night.

Board of Trustees rescinds evening parking permits

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor June 30, 2024

The App State Board of Trustees voted unanimously to rescind the evening parking permit and its regulation to campus during their June 18 meeting. Students will no longer be required to obtain the $120...

The Town of Boone uses meters and meter attendants to regulate parking downtown.

Town of Boone implements new downtown parking regulations

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor June 18, 2024

The Town of Boone will implement several changes concerning downtown parking regulations, according to a recent press release. Among these changes include revisions to employee parking, the reinstatement...

Majority vote strikes DEI funding, policies

Majority vote strikes DEI funding, policies

Mia Seligman, Enterprise Editor May 24, 2024

The UNC System Board of Governors’ Committee on University Governance voted 22 to 2 to repeal a policy related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on Thursday. The repeal will take place immediately...

A recent graduate embraces their father after commencement on May 11 on the skywalk bridge.

PHOTO GALLERY: The class of 2024 celebrates new beginnings

Evan Bates, Photojournalist May 15, 2024

  From 9 a.m. on Friday to 7 p.m. on May 10 and 11, more than 4,100 students walked across the stage in the Holmes Convocation Center to receive their diplomas, and put a bow on the 2023-24 academic...

Students read various poems and speeches on May 7 such as “Moving towards home” by Joan Jordan.

‘Not a conflict, not a war’: Students, community members hold Palestine solidarity gathering

Sam Deibler, Associate News Editor May 10, 2024

Students, faculty and community members held a Palestine solidarity gathering on campus from noon to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, promoting solidarity with recent pro-Palestine student protests and condemning...

An excavator sits outside Wey Hall during the renovation process.

Water damage occurs in Wey Hall

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor May 8, 2024

Following the heavy rain and localized flooding Monday night, Wey Hall received water damage in multiple locations, causing ceiling tiles and debris to fall from the ceiling. The building is undergoing...

Students congregate around tents during Health, Wellness and Safety Week. One of these resources students can take advantage of is the Personal Excellence through Academic Knowledge program held through the student learning center.

PEAK teaches students college survival

Anna Adams, Reporter May 7, 2024

There is a resource on campus that wants to help students achieve Personal Excellence through Academic Knowledge.  PEAK is a resource offered by the learning center and teaches academic soft skills...

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