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The Appalachian

Monique Geter is a junior global studies major and Chinese minor who planned to study abroad in Chengdu, China for the spring semester. Geter was one of several App State students forced to transfer from their study abroad experience as a result of the recent outbreak of the coronavirus.

Study abroad students pulled from China after new coronavirus outbreak

Rachel Greenland, Reporter February 15, 2020

The new coronavirus has killed more than 1,000 people in China and sickened over 40,000 across the globe as of Monday, and App State students are feeling the ripples of what the World Health Organization...

"Power to the people!" is the phrase Rev. Dr. Bradford Lilley exclaimed to the packed lecture hall full of students during his visit to App State.

Original Black Panther Party member from Winston Salem visits App State

Hadasa Rivera Marin, Reporter February 14, 2020

With his fist high up in the air and passionate chants of “Power to the people!” from the crowd, Bradford Lilley took the stage.  Lilley was one of the original members of the Winston-Salem Black...

Freshman hopes to bring App State's first fraternity back to campus with service

Freshman hopes to bring App State’s first fraternity back to campus with service

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Reporter February 14, 2020

After two decades, an App State freshman decided it was time to reinstate the service organization Alpha Phi Omega. APO was the first fraternity established on App State’s campus in 1967. It is service-based...

App State's chapter of Turning Point USA, a conservative nonprofit, hosted BLEXIT NC, a nonprofit aimed at advancing minority communities in the United States Tuesday

Turning Point USA brings BLEXIT’s ‘Fight for Freedom’ to campus

Grace Smith, Reporter February 13, 2020

Community members gathered for BLEXIT’s Fight For Freedom Tour on Feb. 11, where like-minded individuals discussed ways conservative ideologies could help the black community. The event was sponsored...

Junior history major Connor Hoy started a petition to preserve gun rights in Watauga County. In his own words, the petition states that "the county isn't going to dedicate any resources, funding or personnel to supporting any state or federal gun control,"

Petition started by App State student hopes to make Watauga County Second Amendment sanctuary

Abi Pepin, Reporter February 13, 2020

Watauga County could become the next Second Amendment sanctuary county, joining 50 other counties in North Carolina, after an App State student started a petition in hopes of preserving gun rights. “It’s...

New Faculty Senate committee looks to future of online classes, ensures quality

New Faculty Senate committee looks to future of online classes, ensures quality

Gianna Holiday, Reporter February 12, 2020

A new ad hoc committee of App State faculty members will soon take on the job of ensuring quality online courses for university students.  Faculty Senate Chair Michael Behrent said he believes the...

What to know for the North Carolina Primary

What to know for the North Carolina Primary

Moss Brennan, Reporter February 11, 2020

When is the 2020 primary for North Carolina? The state primary is held March 3. Watauga County precincts open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m.  Is photo ID required for this election? Photo...

Grease fire at Appalachian Heights causes water damage, displaces students

Grease fire at Appalachian Heights causes water damage, displaces students

Tucker Wulff, Reporter February 11, 2020

Amidst a crowd of evacuees, an Appalachian Heights resident watched as emergency vehicles filed into the residence hall’s parking lot and rumors of smoke in the hallways spread amongst students. Timothy...

Kruger steps down as provost, Norris named interim

Kruger steps down as provost, Norris named interim

Moss Brennan, Reporter February 10, 2020

Chancellor Sheri Everts announced Monday that Darrell Kruger stepped down from his role as provost and executive vice chancellor, effective Feb. 8, after five years of service beginning in 2015.  “I...

Junior sustainable development major Justin Marks is an advocate for justice in Tibet, which is currently under Chinese Rule. Marks is starting the club "Students for a Free Tibet," which aims to empower those "in our community while lifting up Tibetan voices at the same time."

Students for a Free Tibet first of its kind in North Carolina, hopes to advocate from Appalachia

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Reporter February 9, 2020

Since the 1950s, the Chinese government has suppressed religious freedom and lifestyle choices in Tibet. App State junior sustainable development major Justin Marks aspires to aid in the Tibetan peoples’...

Climate Action Plan now looks to 2035 for climate neutrality

Climate Action Plan now looks to 2035 for climate neutrality

Ethan Varner, Reporter February 8, 2020

In response to the worsening climate crisis, App State’s Climate Action Plan initiative is pushing for carbon neutrality quicker than previously thought. The CAP initiative is an organization on campus...

Frankie Gioscio is the Student Minister for Perkinsville Baptist Church. A Boone native, Gioscio has worked with the church's tutoring program for almost three years, and recruits App State education majors to help tutor.

App State education majors tutor Hardin Park Elementary students, provide guidance, gain experience

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Reporter February 8, 2020

Every Wednesday from 2-5 p.m., App State education majors turn from students to teachers when they tutor students from Hardin Park Elementary.  The tutoring program takes place at Perkinsville Baptist...

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