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Abi Pepin, Reporter

Abi Pepin (she/her) is a senior journalism major, political science minor, from Concord, NC.

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The new Office of Community-Engaged Leadership was formed after combining the ACT and LEAD offices to better promote leadership and service opportunities on campus.

ACT, LEAD offices join forces for greater impact

October 2, 2021
Senatorial candidate Jeff Jackson spoke one-on-one with people on campus before giving a speech and answering questions from students.

US Senate candidate Jeff Jackson meets with Mountaineers

September 27, 2021
George, App State alumnus, was appointed to the town council Aug. 3. He is running for a seat in the November election.

App State alumnus, youngest on town council, pushes for local government

September 7, 2021
Lost Province Brewing Co., located near King Street, is best known for its wood-fired pizza and beers.

Best off-campus eats for App State students

August 18, 2021
Best of Boone 2021: Best of App State Campus Life

Best of Boone 2021: Best of App State Campus Life

April 30, 2021
Students share their COVID-19 experience through a display on Sanford Mall. Small pieces of cloth voice student reflections.

“Dear COVID” project helps community voice pandemic thoughts

April 25, 2021
Voters stand in line to vote at the voting site in the Plemmons Student Union voting site on Super Tuesday March 2020.

App State student brings bipartisan voter registration initiative to campus

April 12, 2021
Dean of Reich College of Education Melba Spooner and App State Chancellor Sheri Everts visit Academy at Middle Fork students in 2019. Students get the chance to connect with faculty, staff, and students of many majors at App State.

Academy at Middle Fork opens classrooms most days, continues connections with university virtually

March 20, 2021
Raven Rocks Residence Hall was evacuated after a dryer caught fire Thursday afternoon.

Students evacuated from Raven Rocks Hall after laundry fire

March 18, 2021
Ann Brown, poll worker at Watauga High School. Brown has been involved with working at voting polls since 2008 when she moved into the area.

North Carolina State Board of Elections awarded for poll worker recruitment

March 15, 2021
After his speech, Bernie Sanders marched half a mile, from Winston-Salem State University to a polling site with voters.

Democracy-reform group founded by Bernie Sanders staffers comes to App State

March 15, 2021
Gov. Roy Cooper dons a face mask at a press briefing.

Gov. Roy Cooper urges vigilance as state vaccinates 1.1 million

March 9, 2021
Burnout Prevention series aids aspiring and current teachers with pandemic fatigue

Burnout Prevention series aids aspiring and current teachers with pandemic fatigue

February 11, 2021
The Office of Title IX Compliance lies in the bottom floor of IG Greer Hall, where they work to uphold Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity.

Title IX enters new semester with new director, office encourages App State students to seek resources

February 5, 2021
“Make America the best it can be”: Author Michael Eric Dyson speaks at 36th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration

“Make America the best it can be”: Author Michael Eric Dyson speaks at 36th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration

January 27, 2021
Board of elections certifies Watauga County votes

Board of elections certifies Watauga County votes

November 15, 2020
BREAKING: Incumbent Thom Tillis wins U.S. Senate seat

BREAKING: Incumbent Thom Tillis wins U.S. Senate seat

November 10, 2020
BREAKING: Virginia Foxx wins 5th Congressional District

BREAKING: Virginia Foxx wins 5th Congressional District

November 3, 2020
Dive into campaign finance data for key races in North Carolina and Watauga County

Dive into campaign finance data for key races in North Carolina and Watauga County

November 3, 2020
10 tips for Election Day voting

10 tips for Election Day voting

November 3, 2020
College Democrats and Republicans prepare for Election Day with voter outreach

College Democrats and Republicans prepare for Election Day with voter outreach

November 1, 2020
Kamala Harris’ husband campaigns in Boone, encourages early voting

Kamala Harris’ husband campaigns in Boone, encourages early voting

October 26, 2020
State board offers new service for those with reduced vision

State board offers new service for those with reduced vision

October 25, 2020
Stacy Four Eggers of Eggers law firm in Boone who was appointed to the state board of elections. Eggers is an App State graduate of 1998.

Boone community pillar appointed to state board of elections

October 20, 2020
QUIZ: What candidates do you align with?

QUIZ: What candidates do you align with?

October 20, 2020
State board: Ballots marked by poll workers valid

State board: Ballots marked by poll workers valid

October 15, 2020
Michael Behrent (right) was sworn onto the Watauga County Board of Elections on Oct. 8 as the chair. He replaced former chair Jane Ann Hodges who resigned due to health concerns.

App State Faculty Senate chair appointed to county board of elections

October 12, 2020
David Wilson Brown, democratic candidate for the 5th congressional district of North Carolina, on October 1. Brown is a 1996 Appalachian State Alumni of political science and communication. Brown works his full time job remotely from his home in McAdenville while running against his opposition, Virgina Foxx, in this congressional race.

App State grad looks to upset long serving GOP member

October 6, 2020
Watauga County Voter Guide

Watauga County Voter Guide

October 4, 2020
Voter Guide: Watauga County Candidates

Voter Guide: Watauga County Candidates

October 4, 2020
Voter Guide: North Carolina state candidates

Voter Guide: North Carolina state candidates

October 4, 2020
Voter guide: U.S. Congressional Candidates

Voter guide: U.S. Congressional Candidates

October 4, 2020
Watauga County candidates set to speak at live forum Thursday night

Watauga County candidates set to speak at live forum Thursday night

October 1, 2020
Watauga County seeks younger poll workers due to COVID-19

Watauga County seeks younger poll workers due to COVID-19

September 27, 2020
North Carolina senators react to death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

North Carolina senators react to death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

September 22, 2020
Multicultural Student Development has over 30 different inclusive clubs and organizations in order help the diverse student population.

Student organizations mobilize marginalized voters ahead of election

September 19, 2020
Students call for resignation of board of elections member

Students call for resignation of board of elections member

September 18, 2020
Polls opened at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning for the start of Super Tuesday. One person was ready to vote right when the polls opened in the Plemmons Student Union voting site.

Watauga County Board of Election members file lawsuit against state board over App State campus voting site

September 15, 2020
AppVotes looks to inform voters on 2020 Election topics

AppVotes looks to inform voters on 2020 Election topics

September 13, 2020
Emily Hogan, a junior political science major, is only taking one class this semester to better her career.

The “Michael Jordan” of politics: App State student ditches class

September 5, 2020
College democrats and republicans plan for upcoming election during pandemic

College democrats and republicans plan for upcoming election during pandemic

August 21, 2020
Shop Local Saturday aims to generate customers, revenue for businesses in the High Country

Shop Local Saturday aims to generate customers, revenue for businesses in the High Country

April 27, 2020
Cassidy Hogan, an App State alumna and owner of Discovery Valley Childcare decided to create learning kits featuring things like paintbrushes and paper mache kits to keep children learning and busy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

App State alumna and childcare center owner keeps kids in the High Country busy with “learning kits”

April 18, 2020
Students realign priorities and productivity in transition to online classes

Students realign priorities and productivity in transition to online classes

April 4, 2020
The entrance to the Hospitality House, a homeless facility in Boone.

Hospitality House modifies food pantry hours

April 1, 2020
UPDATE: Hospitality House reduces its services due to COVID-19

UPDATE: Hospitality House reduces its services due to COVID-19

March 27, 2020
The Hospitality House is a 24-hour homeless shelter that serves seven counties in this part of the state. The facility is preparing for the winter season, and how it can continue to help homeless individuals in Watuaga County and beyond.

Hospitality House has no plans to close during new coronavirus pandemic

March 25, 2020
After his speech, Bernie Sanders marched half a mile, from Winston-Salem State University to a polling site with voters.

Bernie Sanders visits the Tarheel State

March 2, 2020
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

February 20, 2020
Super Tuesday approaching, will determine nominees from both major parties

Super Tuesday approaching, will determine nominees from both major parties

February 20, 2020
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 isnt 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

February 13, 2020

Dance Marathon aims to raise over $40,000 for local nonprofits

February 5, 2020
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