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The plaques on campus that represent the historically Black sororities and fraternities in front of I.G. Greer on April 15. On April 7, the IFC chartered the eighth NPHC organization of App State’s campus, Sigma Gamma Rho.

App State welcomes new sorority

Macy Grymes, Reporter May 1, 2024

A National Pan-Hellenic Council Sorority was chartered on App State’s campus in April, becoming the fourth historically Black sorority and eighth NPHC organization to be chartered and recognized on campus,...

Meet the people who make commencement happen

Meet the people who make commencement happen

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor May 1, 2024

Thousands of students will wake up on the mornings of May 10 and 11 and prepare to take their final steps as App State students. There are many things students may do to prepare for such a momentous occasion:...

Students wait in line to be tested for COVID-19 in College Street Parking Deck September 2020.

A timeline of key events that defined App State’s Class of 2024

Abby Buckner, A&C Editor May 1, 2024

As the graduating class of 2024 prepares to say farewell to their alma mater, many graduating students reflect and reminisce on the significant events that have shaped the past four years and their college...

The Holmes Convocation Center located on Rivers Street on April 15. The convocation center is not only the home arena for some of App State’s varsity sports teams, but the home for graduation commencement as well.

Student guide to graduation

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor April 29, 2024

It’s five days before the first graduation ceremony, and students rush across the court in Holmes Convocation Center, placing down carpeted panels on the hardwood floor to protect it from scratches during...

Student guide to App State’s New York Loft

Student guide to App State’s New York Loft

Samantha Salvador, Reporter April 24, 2024

A block from Madison Square Park, the App State New York Loft is located among residential buildings on 24th Street. The Loft serves as a place for students, faculty and alumni to stay during their time...

Neva J. Specht appointed as acting provost

Neva J. Specht appointed as acting provost

Thomas Turner, Associate Multimedia Editor April 22, 2024

Interim Chancellor Heather Hulburt Norris announced in an email Monday that Neva J. Specht has been appointed as acting provost, filling the role Norris left upon being appointed as interim chancellor...

A skater looks at another skateboarder riding in the Boone Greenway Skatepark, March 2023.

Skatepark advocates rally support at public input session

Mia Seligman, Enterprise Editor April 22, 2024

A public input session for phase two of the Boone Greenway skatepark project was hosted April 18 at the Watauga County Public Library. During the session, public attendees were able to speak and ask questions...

Heather Norris was announced as the interim chancellor for App State April 19.  Photo courtesy of the University of North Carolina System.

BREAKING: App State appoints interim chancellor

Jenna Guzman, Editor-in-Chief April 19, 2024

Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Heather Norris has been appointed interim chancellor, effective immediately. The announcement was made in an email sent out to the university Friday and comes after...

Newly appointed and elected members of the SGA pose in the Plemmons Student Union on April 16. Courtney Castellow (left), Brittany Byrum, Kathryn Long, Amarah Din, Jackson Adams, Kaylee Greene and Hampton Smith (pictured on Greene's phone) will all serve in leadership positions in the 58th session. (Courtesy of Kathryn Long)

58th session of SGA leadership officers nominated, confirmed

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor April 18, 2024

The final general assembly meeting of the 57th session of the Student Government Association saw the appointment of the eight positions for the 58th session’s leadership team Tuesday.  Courtney Castellow...

UNC committee set to vote on DEI policies

UNC committee set to vote on DEI policies

Mia Seligman, Enterprise Editor April 18, 2024

The Committee on University Governance voted to repeal and replace a policy related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Wednesday. The committee voted in less than four minutes to move forward. The...

Quality Enhancement Plan initiative focuses on climate literacy

Quality Enhancement Plan initiative focuses on climate literacy

Samantha Salvador, Reporter April 17, 2024

Every decade, universities have to go through a reaccreditation process to ensure students receive quality education, according to the Higher Learning Commission. The Quality Enhancement Plan is a resource...

BREAKING: Sheri Everts steps down as App State Chancellor

BREAKING: Sheri Everts steps down as App State Chancellor

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor April 15, 2024

Chancellor Sheri Everts announced she will step down from the Office of the Chancellor effective Friday. In the email sent April 15, she writes her resignation is due to “significant health challenges.” Everts...

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