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The Appalachian
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SGA senator advocates for new crosswalk

Chamian Cruz
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

Chamian Cruz
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

Chamian Cruz
February 3, 2016
Photo by Justin Perry, Photo Editor

Honors director steps down in protest

Chamian Cruz
January 28, 2016
Photo by Chris Deverell

Students and faculty join Mizzou solidarity rally

Chamian Cruz
November 22, 2015
Photo by Halle Keighton

Meditation room gets remodeled

Chamian Cruz
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

Chamian Cruz
November 16, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Relay for Life commemorates survivors, victims of cancer

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

Local farmers make decision to use or avoid GMOs

Chamian Cruz
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

Chamian Cruz
April 22, 2015
The Appalachian Online

ASJE seeks tuition equality

Chamian Cruz
April 21, 2015
Photo Illustration: Alex Gates | The Appalachian

Students write letters to families, survivors in Kenyan shooting

Chamian Cruz
April 21, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Uncovering Boone’s historically black community: Junaluska

Chamian Cruz
April 18, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Raise Up fights for minimum wage increase of $15

Chamian Cruz
April 16, 2015
ASU Greeks unite in support of philanthropies

ASU Greeks unite in support of philanthropies

Chamian Cruz
April 8, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Greening My Plate Month focuses on local, healthy food

Chamian Cruz
April 1, 2015
Gerrit Van Genderen | The Appalachian

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

Chamian Cruz
March 31, 2015
Chamian Cruz | The Appalachian

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

Chamian Cruz
March 28, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Event breaks silence on sexual assault, abusive relationships

Chamian Cruz
March 26, 2015
The Appalachian Online

LGBT Center works to break HIV stigmas

Chamian Cruz
March 21, 2015
The Appalachian Online

‘Singing our Praises’ brings neglected historical events to light

Chamian Cruz
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

Chamian Cruz
March 19, 2015
March is American Red Cross Awareness Month

March is American Red Cross Awareness Month

Chamian Cruz
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

Chamian Cruz
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

Chamian Cruz
February 24, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Parkour leaps into Appalachian

Chamian Cruz
February 24, 2015
The Appalachian Online

ASU bouldering cave to be completed by end of next week

Chamian Cruz
February 18, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Sigma Alpha Omega raises awareness for ovarian cancer

Chamian Cruz
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

Chamian Cruz
February 12, 2015
The Appalachian Online

University physicians look to raise awareness about heart disease

Chamian Cruz
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

Chamian Cruz
February 10, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Appalachian Voices advocates for energy efficiency

Chamian Cruz
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

Chamian Cruz
February 3, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Quakers lobby for climate change in Washington, D.C.

Chamian Cruz
January 29, 2015

Appalachian refuses IHOP meal plan partnership

Chamian Cruz
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

Chamian Cruz
January 29, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Inequality leads to obesity in the community

Chamian Cruz
January 27, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Inequality leads to obesity in the community

Chamian Cruz
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

Chamian Cruz
January 22, 2015
The Appalachian Online

LIPS works to empower words used in victim blaming

Chamian Cruz
November 20, 2014
Photo by Carson Hager | The Appalachian

Flu shots convenient for students

Chamian Cruz
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

Chamian Cruz
November 13, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Diabetes awareness draws attention to growing issue

Chamian Cruz
November 11, 2014
The Appalachian Online

AAAA works to engage Appalachian’s African American students

Chamian Cruz
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

Chamian Cruz
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

Chamian Cruz
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

Chamian Cruz
October 8, 2014
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