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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

Parking signs inside the Stadium Parking Deck.

Town of Boone impacted by on-campus parking changes

Madalyn Edwards, Associate News Editor September 25, 2023

King Street, the heart of downtown Boone, welcomes visitors of the High Country to explore its many stores and attractions. However, a recent change to on-campus parking is impacting the downtown area,...

Members of the Women in STEM club stand beside their table at Club Expo. (courtesy of Audrey Guyler)

Empowerment amongst women in STEM

Samantha Salvador, Reporter September 22, 2023

The Women in STEM club serves to help women gain a better scope of what their futures may look like in a supportive environment. Founder and president Audrey Guyler founded the Women in STEM club in...

Service to school: The student veteran experience

Service to school: The student veteran experience

Sam Deibler, Senior Reporter September 20, 2023

App State was named a 2023-24 Military Friendly School for the 14th year in a row, ranking No. 9 out of over 1,800 participating universities. It is the only large public university ranked in the top 15.  During...

A candy wrapper littered beside a busy road in Boone.

NC’s upcoming Litter Sweep event calls for volunteers

Zoey Sigmon, Reporter September 15, 2023

North Carolina’s Fall Litter Sweep will take place Sept. 16-30, inviting volunteers to join the event to remove local roadside litter in an effort to clean roadways. Litter Sweep is the North Carolina...

John Stein shakes student’s hand for a picture.

Democratic candidates make their rounds as election season begins

Baron Joseph, Reporter September 13, 2023

Election season is approaching, and educating voters is top of the agenda for Democratic candidates Josh Stein and Chuck Hubbard who visited App State on Sept. 6 and Friday respectively. On Wednesday...

Rebeca Perez-Gonzalez, en su último año de universidad con una especialización en trabajo social, sonríe por un retrato.

How one student leader gives a voice to others: Meet Rebeca Perez-Gonzalez

Madalyn Edwards, Associate News Editor September 13, 2023

In a nationwide shortage of social workers, one student at App State is taking charge, leading a club and serving on a committee to give a voice to other students. This leader is Rebeca Perez-Gonzalez,...

 Yolanda Adams, activist, translator and leader for the local Latino community has been serving the town of Boone for the last 22 years.

Latina advocate asks — Q’Pasa Appalachia?

Nataly Aguiar, Reporter September 12, 2023

Many Latino individuals have experienced or heard the story of assimilation, to leave your life and all you know behind to start from scratch. Being in a new country with a new culture can be both an exciting...

Fulbright US student program at App State

Fulbright US student program at App State

Adrianna Rice and Kaitlyn Potochnik September 11, 2023

Fulbright scholarship application deadlines are quickly approaching for students and those interested in applying next year should start to think about their applications now, said Johnna Reisner.   Reisner,...

Construction outside of Wey Hall continues during the beginning of the fall semester.

Catching up on campus construction

Siri Patterson, News Editor September 11, 2023

University students may spend their time working, taking classes, caring for their families or any other endless, time-consuming possibilities. App State has stayed busy as well, renovating and updating...

Trash left visible to Mountaineers after football game

Trash left visible to Mountaineers after football game

Cameron Marshall September 11, 2023

At least 10 bags of trash were left from App State tailgaters Sept. 2 in the Belk Library courtyard, leaving it visible to people passing by four days after the game against Gardner-Webb.  The plaza,...

Lebkuecher created posters to hang around campus, advertising the availability of Narcan on campus and how students can become involved with the organization.

App State student promotes Narcan accessibility

Madison Lipe September 10, 2023

Editor’s note: Narcan and naloxone are used interchangeably throughout this article. Narcan is the brand name of the generic drug naloxone.  This article discusses overdose deaths and addiction....

Courtesy of Brent James

124 years of App State: Founder’s Day recognizes SGA president

Siri Patterson, News Editor September 8, 2023

One thing continually ran through the mind of the SGA President JP Neri Thursday morning as he approached the Founder’s Bell: “Don’t mess it up.”  “Gosh, I never thought I’d have the opportunity...

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