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Former president of Ecuador visits App State
Former president of Ecuador visits App State
October 14, 2025

Colin Wishneski curated this story by Catherine House, which The Appalachian published October 14, 1993. In celebration of Columbus Day, former president of Ecuador Rodrigo Borja spoke on U.S. and Latin relations at 8 p.m. on Monday in Rosen concert hall. He was introduced by chancellor Francis Borkowski, who gave a brief history of his political...

‘We will not stay silent’: Latin Hispanic Alliance celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with festival
October 8, 2025

The Latin Hispanic Alliance hosted its annual Hispanic Heritage Festival on Sanford Mall Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. Many students highlighted the...

2025 government shutdown could potentially affect App State students and faculty
October 8, 2025

As of midnight Oct. 1, the United States has been running under a government shutdown, which affects the day-to-day operations of the government’s...

How emergency preparedness systems operated during Helene
October 8, 2025

A team comprised of App State members, local organizations, the town and the county worked around the clock to carry out emergency procedures...

After Helene, Boone’s housing fight continues
October 8, 2025

One year after Hurricane Helene, Boone community members are still feeling the aftermath of significant damage to their lives and homes.  Bugz...

Mountaineer field hockey goes undefeated in Michigan, first Big Ten win

October 14, 2025

In App State volleyball’s opening game of the weekend, the Mountaineers hosted Old Dominion University at the Holmes Convocation Center and came away...

October 14, 2025

App State women’s soccer traveled to Monroe, Louisiana, and came up short to the University of Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks 3-2 Saturday. The Mountaineers...

October 9, 2025

The Mountaineers tied for fifth in the Pirate Collegiate Classic in Greenville, North Carolina Monday and Tuesday. The Black and Gold were in the race...

October 8, 2025

App State’s athletics program features numerous international athletes who, despite hailing from different countries, made the trek to the High Country.  From...

‘Dancing with the Stars’ recap: Where dreams come true, ‘Disney Night’

October 11, 2025

Horror movies have traditionally been told through the eyes of humans, mythical creatures and even ghosts. “Good Boy” tells another story, through...

October 11, 2025

Powerful platformed heels, ravenous red lipstick and unapologetically vulgar performances — all featured at this year’s shadow cast production of “The...

October 11, 2025

With Halloween looming horrifyingly over the horizon, we are honing in on our most villainous selves with a playlist full of criminally good tunes.  Familiar...

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