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SGA senator advocates for new crosswalk

March 18, 2016
Junior marketing major, Samantha Bender, started the Positive Post-It Day last year as a response to numerous student deaths on campus. Photo by Dallas Linger.

Positive Post-It Day returns

February 18, 2016
Kristen Howell and Sara Bailey of the Safe Student Project with some of the pepper spray they give out for free at the project’s sessions. They give about out 30-50 units per session and host them at least once a semester. Photo courtesy of Kritsen Howell.

Safe student project

February 3, 2016
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Honors director steps down in protest

January 28, 2016
Photo by Chris Deverell

Students and faculty join Mizzou solidarity rally

November 22, 2015
Photo by Halle Keighton

Meditation room gets remodeled

November 19, 2015
The faculty senate met on Monday to discuss the possibility of the Honors College receiving additional funding. | Halle Keighton

Honors College seeks promises that come with title

November 16, 2015
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Relay for Life commemorates survivors, victims of cancer

April 25, 2015
Local farmers make decision to use or avoid GMOs

Local farmers make decision to use or avoid GMOs

April 22, 2015
A capella group Enharmonix’s popularity has grown in recent years, leading them to the decision to record an album, which they hope to share with friends, family and fans. Photo: Courtesy of Enharmonix

After increased popularity, Enharmonix to produce album

April 22, 2015
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ASJE seeks tuition equality

April 21, 2015
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Students write letters to families, survivors in Kenyan shooting

April 21, 2015
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Uncovering Boone’s historically black community: Junaluska

April 18, 2015
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Raise Up fights for minimum wage increase of $15

April 16, 2015
ASU Greeks unite in support of philanthropies

ASU Greeks unite in support of philanthropies

April 8, 2015
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Greening My Plate Month focuses on local, healthy food

April 1, 2015
Gerrit Van Genderen | The Appalachian

World’s largest mobile pet adoption event to stop in Boone

March 31, 2015
Chamian Cruz | The Appalachian

ASU English class visited by Holocaust survivor, son of German officer

March 28, 2015
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Event breaks silence on sexual assault, abusive relationships

March 26, 2015
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LGBT Center works to break HIV stigmas

March 21, 2015
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‘Singing our Praises’ brings neglected historical events to light

March 19, 2015
The Hospitality House, the only 24-hour crisis facility in the county, provides transitional housing and assistance for Watauga’s homeless population. Photo: Alan Beauvais | The Appalachian

Among the homeless

March 19, 2015
March is American Red Cross Awareness Month

March is American Red Cross Awareness Month

March 5, 2015
Eating Disorders Awareness Week is March 2-5, featuring events aimed at raising awareness. Photo by Alan Beauvais

Breaking the stigma: Eating Disorders Awareness Week

March 3, 2015
Peggy Eller and Brenda Bodenhamer lead the Child Development Center’s preschool class around their garden. The garden will soon expand with the help of two grants totaling $2,000. Photo by Joshua Farmer | The Appalachian

ASU instructor uses grants to expand Lettuce Learn Project

February 24, 2015
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Parkour leaps into Appalachian

February 24, 2015
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ASU bouldering cave to be completed by end of next week

February 18, 2015
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Sigma Alpha Omega raises awareness for ovarian cancer

February 12, 2015
Andrew Heckert of Appalachian State University discovered fossils dating back to 230 million years and helped name the species Gorgetosuchus Pekinensis. Jordan Kimbrell | The Appalachian

Triassic crocodile discovered by ASU professor

February 12, 2015
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University physicians look to raise awareness about heart disease

February 10, 2015
Dr. Allyson Matt is the leader of a group designed to discuss how ethnicity affects emotional, social and academic success at Appalachian State University. Photo be Maggie Davis | The Appalachian

Race Talk offers inclusivity for minorities

February 10, 2015
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Appalachian Voices advocates for energy efficiency

February 5, 2015
Amy Hudnall, ASU lecturer and president of Horse Helpers of the High Country, embraces one of the horses the organization has rescued from abuse, abandonment or neglect. Photo by Chris Deverell | The Appalachian

Horse Helpers lacks hay to feed starving horses

February 3, 2015
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Quakers lobby for climate change in Washington, D.C.

January 29, 2015

Appalachian refuses IHOP meal plan partnership

January 29, 2015
The AppClusive residential learning community will be housed in Doughton Hall next year. Photo by Alex Gates | The Appalachian

AppClusive: Support for students with disabilities grows with new RLC

January 29, 2015
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Inequality leads to obesity in the community

January 27, 2015
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Inequality leads to obesity in the community

January 27, 2015
N.C. has seen 90 flu-related deaths from Oct. 4 to Jan. 10. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

NC flu deaths continue to increase

January 22, 2015
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LIPS works to empower words used in victim blaming

November 20, 2014
Photo by Carson Hager | The Appalachian

Flu shots convenient for students

November 20, 2014
Participants in the first High Country to Haiti volleyball tournament compete in Varsity Gym in 2012. The event has raised $6,300 over the past two years. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Sigma Nu, varsity volleyball host tournament for Haiti

November 13, 2014
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Diabetes awareness draws attention to growing issue

November 11, 2014
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AAAA works to engage Appalachian’s African American students

November 6, 2014
Freshman chemistry major Katie Sampson and junior exercise science major Savannah Bowen discuss the improvements in the Lumbee Native American community last Thursday in Trivette Dining Hall. Photo by Kelly Walker | The Appalachian

Lumbee Native Americans fight for their future at Appalachian

October 28, 2014
Judicial supreme court candidates Judge John Tyson (left) and Judge Eric Levinson (right) at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Courtesy of Judge Eric Levinson

Judicial candidates tour Boone

October 28, 2014
Sorority Phi Mu on bid day last month on Sanford Mall. Phi Mu won the Homecoming Lip Sync battle. Photo courtesy of Phi Mu

Greek life celebrates Homecoming Week

October 8, 2014
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