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The Appalachian
The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian
The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian
English department responds to use of N-word in class

English department responds to use of N-word in class

Moss Brennan and Justin Lundy • February 29, 2020

While quoting “The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass,” Kristina Groover read out the N-word in full in her African American Literature class which caused one of her students to become uncomfortable.   On...

Appalachian Nails is located on the NC Highway 105 Extension and hopes to bring more options for nail care to Boone. Pictured is the inside of its salon.

Appalachian Nails: a new place for hand care in the High Country

Emily Broyles, Reporter • February 29, 2020

Lily Nguyen and her family decided to open a nail salon when students came back from winter break. The first couple of weeks, no one came. By the middle of the month, social media posts, online reviews...

App State Police is located at 461 Rivers St.

App State Police Department hopes to continue growth after national top 25 ranking

Tucker Wulff, Reporter • February 28, 2020

The App State Police Department was listed 18th in the Top 25 University Departments in the Country by the National Campus Safety Summit, but Police Chief and Director of Public Safety Andy Stephenson...

Students face search for housing on and off campus

Students face search for housing on and off campus

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Reporter • February 28, 2020

Many students start seeking housing for their next academic year in their first fall semester. Freshmen can feel overwhelmed suddenly having to go through the rental process within their first few months...

There appears to be a growing trend in the number of voters identifying as unaffiliated, not only in Watauga County but throughout the country. “In order for Watauga County, at least, and North Carolina, to have representative outcomes, it’s important that the unaffiliated voters participate in that and help shape the choices of the candidates that we see in the fall,” said Matthew Snyder, director of the Watauga County Board of Elections.

Board of Elections hopes largest voting population in county will vote in primaries

Michael Lillywhite, Reporter • February 27, 2020

Unaffiliated voters have a history of not voting in primary elections, even though three parties in the state allow them to vote. “The largest group of voters in Watauga County are unaffiliated voters,...

University officials make their way through Sanford Hall as it currently stands on Feb. 19. Nick Katers, associate vice chancellor for facilities management, said that the building already had a good structure and base and that "there was a lot of benefit to renewing this building rather than tearing it down and starting over.”

Hard hat tour shows progress on construction of Sanford Hall

Connor Davidson, Senior Reporter • February 26, 2020

On Feb. 19, Nick Katers, associate vice chancellor for facilities management, took university officials on a tour of Sanford Hall to bring them up to speed on where the project is in its development, and...

Community members and students alike gathered at Harvest House to discuss energy usage on and off campus Feb. 22.

Energy summit discusses campus, regional energy use with students and community

Rachel Greenland, Reporter • February 25, 2020

Students, residents and retirees joined forces at the High Country Energy Justice Summit to create a “people’s vision” for the future of energy sources in the areas surrounding Boone and App State’s...

Watauga County Republican Ballot

Watauga County Republican Ballot

Moss Brennan, Reporter • February 24, 2020
This ballot includes candidates for the 2020 Republican primary. Print it out, fill it out and bring it to the polls to help you vote.
Watauga County Democratic Ballot

Watauga County Democratic Ballot

Moss Brennan, Reporter • February 24, 2020
This ballot includes candidates for the 2020 Democratic primary. Print it out, fill it out and bring it to the polls to help you vote.
Watauga County Democratic Ballot: Bios and Key Issues for the Candidates

Watauga County Democratic Ballot: Bios and Key Issues for the Candidates

Moss Brennan, Reporter • February 24, 2020

Table of Contents: Presidential Candidates United States Senate United States House of Representatives District 5 North Carolina Governor North Carolina Lieutenant Governor North Carolina Auditor North...

Watauga County Republican Ballot: Bios and Key Issues for the Candidates

Watauga County Republican Ballot: Bios and Key Issues for the Candidates

Moss Brennan, Jackie Park, and Tucker Wulff • February 24, 2020

Table of Contents: Presidential Candidates United States Senate North Carolina Governor North Carolina Lieutenant Governor North Carolina Attorney General North Carolina Auditor North Carolina Commissioner...

Off the mountain and toward the office: App State students vie for political futures

Off the mountain and toward the office: App State students vie for political futures

Adam Zebzda, Reporter • February 24, 2020

With the 2020 elections stealing the spotlight, some students have their eyes on a future consisting of political campaigns, ballot boxes and agendas. App State is preparing students Dalton George,...

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