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After the 2020 season, App State senior wide receiver Thomas Hennigan (right) opted to utilize his extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA due to complications from the pandemic. Former teammate Noah Hannon (left) elected to move on from App State.

App State football super seniors: how the pandemic created a rare opportunity

Silas Albright, Reporter
June 9, 2021
UNC System sets aside money for mental health with help of GEERF

UNC System sets aside money for mental health with help of GEERF

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Visual Managing Editor
May 27, 2021
A group of masked students gather on Sanford Mall. Individuals no longer need to wear a mask except in certain situations.

“A return to pre-pandemic operations”: App State, Town of Boone lift mask mandates

Ethan Hunt, Associate News Editor
May 22, 2021
After a “Hurricane” of rescheduling, Luke Combs announces new concert date in the High Country

After a “Hurricane” of rescheduling, Luke Combs announces new concert date in the High Country

Aubrey Smith, A&C Editor
May 22, 2021
Lauren Hooks, Elizabeth Walton, and Abigail Miles meet together for their weekly Community Group through Reformed University Fellowship in August 2020. To minimize COVID-19 risks and respect one another's health, they meet outside and wear their masks.

Mask mandate, mass gathering limits lifted, per Gov. Roy Cooper

Emily Broyles, Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2021
Gov. Roy Cooper declares state of emergency as state, East Coast faces fuel shortage

Gov. Roy Cooper declares state of emergency as state, East Coast faces fuel shortage

Ansley Puckett, Managing Editor
May 11, 2021
The North Carolina Troopers Association Caisson Unit assisted in the procession on Thursday afternoon for Sgt. Chris Ward and K-9 Deputy Logan Fox.

“It’s not supposed to happen in our small town”: University, local community honors deputies killed in April 28 standoff

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Visual Managing Editor
May 6, 2021
After the 2020 season, App State cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles was named a first team All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation. He led the country with 17 passes defended.

Green Bay Packers draft former App State football All-American Shemar Jean-Charles

Silas Albright, Reporter
May 1, 2021
A member of the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team leads App State Police officers in a prayer circle at the Watauga County Sheriff's Office April 29.

Watauga County Sheriff standoff leaves five dead, including two deputies

Emily Broyles, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2021
Gov. Roy Cooper dons a face mask at a press briefing.

No masks required outside starting Friday, per governor’s new order

Emily Broyles, Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2021
UPDATE: Two officers, suspected gunman among five dead following lengthy standoff

UPDATE: Two officers, suspected gunman among five dead following lengthy standoff

Jake Markland, News Editor
April 28, 2021
The reopening of Sanford Hall was celebrated on March 25. The elevator column on the front of the building was a centerpiece of the renovation.

“Good bones”: Sanford Hall revamped after 53 years

Ethan Hunt, Associate News Editor
April 27, 2021
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