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The Appalachian remembers Hurricane Helene one year later

September 27, 2025

Sept. 27, 2025, marks the one year since Hurricane Helene impacted Western North Carolina. At least 108 North Carolinians died from Helene, making...

This Week in History: Geography offers new B.S. degree

September 24, 2025

Colin Wishneski curated this story by Mark Kreuzwieser, which The Appalachian published September 23, 1975. A new B.S. degree in Geography...

Helene Listening Day documents hurricane oral histories at BRAHM

September 23, 2025

Blowing Rock Art and History Museum, WFDD — an NPR public radio station in Winston-Salem — and App State faculty hosted a Hurricane Helene...

Watauga Republicans host Lincoln-Reagan Dinner, draw counter-protests

September 22, 2025

The Watauga County Republican Party gathered conservative representatives from the local and state level for their Lincoln-Reagan Dinner Saturday...

Sports

Mountaineers secure fourth in Ironwood Collegiate Classic

Eli Pauca

October 2, 2025

App State men’s golf secured its second consecutive fourth-place finish in the Ironwood Collegiate Classic in Greenville, North Carolina Sunday and Monday. The Mountaineers had their work cut out for...

Dada-Mascoll takes down 4 top 50 players in road to NCAA qualification

October 1, 2025

Senior Savannah Dada-Mascoll and junior Naledi Manyube traveled to Cary, North Carolina Sept. 20-28 for the Intercollegiate Tennis Association All Americas...

Boekaar’s overtime goal propels Mountaineers to upset win

October 1, 2025

App State field hockey upset No. 18 James Madison University by a score of 5-4 Sunday. James Madison scored early in the first quarter, but App State...

Broncos thrash Mountaineers, App State football lose big in Boise

September 29, 2025

App State football made the cross-country trip to Boise, Idaho and squared off against Boise State Saturday, but were stomped by the Broncos 47-14. Three...

App State volleyball wins Friday, loses Saturday against JMU

September 29, 2025

App State volleyball opened the Sun Belt Conference season by welcoming the James Madison Dukes to Boone. The two teams traded match wins on Friday and...

A&C

Playlist of the Week: For all the Gleeks

Mady Helt, Reporter

October 2, 2025

If you are looking for a show combining musicals, teenage drama and comedy, “Glee” might be the perfect show for you. Along with the endless drama, the show offers a wide variety of music meant for...

PVRIS brings glitter and grit to the Schaeffer Center

October 1, 2025

Despite the gloomy weather and rain showers outside, fans lined the front of the stage at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts Thursday night...

App at a glance: Sept. 29-Oct. 4

September 29, 2025

Monday, Sept. 29 Murder at the Midnight Gala The Mountain Ayres a cappella group is hosting a 1920s-themed murder mystery party. Participants can...

‘Survivor 49’ recap: Left shoes, ellipticals and bromance

September 28, 2025

Jeff Probst greeted 18 new survivors on the beaches of Fiji to kick off a new season of “Survivor.” Hosting his 49th season, Probst emphasized the...

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