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Changes to orientation will save time, money for incoming students

Changes to orientation will save time, money for incoming students

Rachel Greenland, Reporter February 22, 2020

The class of 2024 can expect more than just new dorms, a new end zone in Kidd Brewer Stadium and new faces on App State’s campus. Their orientation and welcome weekend schedules will also look different...

Sophomore Devin Mullins seated after discussions about his climate bill last February. Mullins plans to run for student body president.

SGA Senate President Pro-Tempore plans to run for student body president

Moss Brennan, Reporter February 21, 2020

Devin Mullins, Student Government Association Senate President Pro-Tempore and senator, plans to run for student body president in the upcoming election, according to a source close to Mullins’ campaign.  The...

AppalCart review recommends additional buses, transit center

AppalCart review recommends additional buses, transit center

Cole Elledge, Reporter February 21, 2020

A comprehensive review on AppalCart addressed issues such  as increased ridership, funding and infrastructure needs, entering the 2020 financial year in a presentation Feb. 18. Craig Hughes, director...

Mark Robinson, a candidate for lieutenant governor, spoke at App State Feb 18.

App State’s Turning Point USA brings candidate for lieutenant governor to discuss education, gun rights

Abi Pepin, Reporter February 20, 2020

App State’s Turning Point USA hosted Mark Robinson Feb. 18. Robinson is known for a viral video of his speech at a Greensboro City Council meeting regarding canceling a gun show. Robinson is currently...

Super Tuesday approaching, will determine nominees from both major parties

Super Tuesday approaching, will determine nominees from both major parties

Abi Pepin, Reporter February 20, 2020

On March 3, Americans across the country will take to the polls to vote in their respective primary. These elections will determine the candidates for both major parties. This day, known as Super Tuesday,...

Pedestrian hit on intersection of Rivers and Center streets

Pedestrian hit on intersection of Rivers and Center streets

Moss Brennan, Reporter February 19, 2020

App State Police responded to a call about a pedestrian struck by a vehicle around 5 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Center Street and Rivers Street. The pedestrian was transported to Watauga...

Boone's Earth Fare, which closed a few months ago, is reopening its doors once again.

Earth Fare’s future closure leaves employees without community, benefits

Jackie Park and Christina Beals February 19, 2020

Once stocked with fresh produce and advertisements for open interviews, Earth Fare is unexpectedly shutting its doors by the end of February, leaving behind empty shelves and a countdown to closure that...

ALAS brings guidance, understanding to Latinx community on campus

ALAS brings guidance, understanding to Latinx community on campus

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Reporter February 19, 2020

As a Latinx undergraduate student, María Hofman said she faced challenges like changing her major twice, finding her own academic funding and feeling in the dark about campus resources at App State. It...

Second court rejects voter ID law

Second court rejects voter ID law

Moss Brennan, Reporter February 19, 2020

The North Carolina Court of Appeals blocked a voter ID law from going into effect Feb. 18, likely preventing the voter ID law from going into effect before the 2020 general election.  This is the second...

Wellness and Prevention trainee brings mental health, substance abuse help to campus

Wellness and Prevention trainee brings mental health, substance abuse help to campus

Michael Lillywhite, Reporter February 18, 2020

When she was a resident assistant as an undergraduate, Kiauhna Haynes discovered a passion for counseling as a smiling face for struggling students. Now, Haynes is the Post-Masters Wellness Trainee...

Raises for faculty unlikely without state budget

Raises for faculty unlikely without state budget

Gianna Holiday, Reporter February 18, 2020

It has been over a year and a half since App State’s faculty has seen a raise.  A 4.99% merit pool raise that the chancellor announced last September is unlikely to be seen before late April when...

After an afternoon of fetch in Durham Park, 4-month-old Severus and his owner take a moment to embrace. Like many emotional support animals, Severus enjoys spending time and comforting their owner.

Emotional support animals help students handle mental health

Quadajah Rivers, Reporter February 17, 2020

In the past, humans often relied on a friend or family for moral support, but more than ever, doctors are medically prescribing animals to help individuals dealing with mental illness.  According to...

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