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The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

ACT Office, Office of Sustainability bring housing and food insecurity resources to campus

ACT Office, Office of Sustainability bring housing and food insecurity resources to campus

Quadajah Rivers, Reporter March 7, 2020

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet some App State students can’t afford breakfast or any other meal to get through the day.  On Feb. 26, Appalachian & the Community...

Though there are a number of crosswalks around Boone at students' and community members' disposal, some still feel Boone isn't the most pedestrian-friendly. Dabney Jones, along with help from nonprofit Harmony Lanes, propose that a pedestrian bridge be built above the intersection of Blowing Rock Road and NC-105.

“Cross-Boone Connector” hopes to bring safety, accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists

Emily Broyles, Reporter March 6, 2020

As the town of Boone increases in size, some residents feel that safety precautions for cyclists and pedestrians should do the same. After a local elementary art teacher posted a sketch of possible bridge...

Second case of coronavirus confirmed in North Carolina

Second case of coronavirus confirmed in North Carolina

Moss Brennan, Reporter March 6, 2020

A second case of novel coronavirus has been confirmed in Chatham County. The test was conducted by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health and is presumptively positive. The U.S. Centers for...

AppHealthCare responds to novel coronavirus rumors in Boone

AppHealthCare responds to novel coronavirus rumors in Boone

Moss Brennan, Reporter March 5, 2020

Spanish version: https://theappalachianonline.com/in-spanish-apphealthcare-responde-a-los-nuevos-rumores-de-coronavirus-en-boone/ Appalachian District Health Department responded to rumors of a potential...

Three cases of mumps confirmed in off campus students

Three cases of mumps confirmed in off campus students

Moss Brennan, Reporter March 5, 2020

App State and Appalachian District Health Department have confirmed three cases of mumps in App State students who live off campus, the university announced in an email to students, faculty and staff.  The...

Composting brings another layer of sustainability to campus

Composting brings another layer of sustainability to campus

Quadajah Rivers, Reporter March 5, 2020

The importance of recycling is taught in multiple industries, but not like App State: faculty and students are using compostable items to live sustainable lives on or off campus.  Freshman Anna Bradshaw...

The Climate Action Collaborative eagerly awaits a response from Chancellor Sheri Everts on the university's progress toward climate neutrality. This is following a petition by the organization, as well as the passing of the "Climate Neutrality Bill" in 2019.

Climate Action Collaborative creates petition, hopes to work with university on climate neutrality

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Reporter March 4, 2020

After receiving a routine “Inside Appalachian'' email from Chancellor Sheri Everts like all App State students, Caitlyn Daas decided to respond. Daas wrote back, “Hello Chancellor Everts, hope you...

Polls opened at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning for the start of Super Tuesday. One person was ready to vote right when the polls opened in the Plemmons Student Union voting site.

Results of Watauga County primary election

Jackie Park and Moss Brennan March 3, 2020

With 100% of precincts reporting, 13,654 people voted in Watauga County in the North Carolina primary.  The Plemmons Student Union site saw 420 voters and additional hundreds of provisional ballots....

VIDEO: Interview with App State College Republicans president

VIDEO: Interview with App State College Republicans president

Moss Brennan, Xanayra Marin-Lopez, and John Park March 3, 2020

Our Editor-in-Chief Moss Brennan interviewed App State College Republican president River Collins today near the end of voting. Take a look at the video below:

VIDEO: Interview with App State College Democrats president

VIDEO: Interview with App State College Democrats president

Moss Brennan, Xanayra Marin-Lopez, and John Park March 3, 2020

Our Editor-in-Chief Moss Brennan interviewed App State College Democrats president Emily Hogan today near the end of voting. Take a look at the video below:

First case of new coronavirus confirmed in North Carolina

First case of new coronavirus confirmed in North Carolina

Moss Brennan and Emily Broyles March 3, 2020

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported the first case of novel coronavirus in North Carolina Tuesday afternoon. A resident of Wake County was exposed at a health care facility...

Long lines could bring a long night for poll workers

Long lines could bring a long night for poll workers

Moss Brennan, Reporter March 3, 2020

As the polls come to a close at 7:30 p.m., those in line can still vote even if the deadline passes. "Even if they're all the way out here, we put somebody at the end of the line and they're allowed to...

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