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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

Chancellor Kenneth Peacock and his wife Rosanne Peacock stand with the 2012 Homecoming King, then senior secondary math education major Ish Gomez, and Queen, then senior theatre arts major Pami Cuevas, at the 2012 Homecoming game against Elon University. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Remembering Chancellor Peacock

Cameron Marshall and Siri Patterson October 9, 2023

A day before game day, on a cloudy and rainy afternoon, the bright and ringing sound of trombones and the banging of snare drums blasted across campus.  The Marching Mountaineers gathered outside of...

App State plans to build a writing center and spaces for clubs and organizations among other additions at the Hickory campus. (courtesy of Chase Reynolds)

A look into the present and future of App State

Baron Joseph, Reporter October 8, 2023

App State submitted their six year plan to the UNC system as a request for funding, with the plan being since approved. The total named and appropriated capital comes to approximately $386 million dollars...

App State introduces program to report hate and bias

App State introduces program to report hate and bias

Mia Seligman, Enterprise Editor October 4, 2023

Chief Diversity Officer Jamie Parson highlighted a student support and safety program in a schoolwide email Wednesday. In response to surveys sent out to the student population in 2021, the Campus Climate...

Joseph Meehan, the creator of Simple Wtr, posing by boxes of finished Simple Wtr cans to be sent off for distribution. Meehan started the company in May of 2022 and distributes his products to several local businesses.

Local brothers ‘simple’ solution: Ending plastic waste

Adrianna Rice, Reporter October 2, 2023

A Boone local has created a company which sells locally sourced water in aluminum cans in an attempt to lower plastic waste.  Simple Wtr has a mission to “contribute a portion of every can’s profit...

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,...

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