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Chancellor selection shows trend

Chancellor selection shows trend

March 24, 2014
Cottages of Boone requests trial location change

Cottages of Boone requests trial location change

February 18, 2014
App State one of ‘The 10 Worst Colleges for Free Speech’

App State one of ‘The 10 Worst Colleges for Free Speech’

January 16, 2014
Graduate student Sarah Magness was homeless for several months before attending Appalachian. Photo by Molly Cogburn | The Appalachian

Formerly homeless student finds new beginning

November 5, 2013
Photo: ASU Police

Larceny reported on campus

June 5, 2013
Sophomore environmental science major Joe Bartholomew and Fizzy Floats owner Ethan Peverall create music Friday afternoon at the 2nd Annual EarthTones Music Festival. ASUSES sponsored the event on Duck Pond Field with musical performances, drum circles and community vendors. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

Earth Tones hosts third annual music festival

April 30, 2013

APPS hosts Spring Wine Down with free wine, open mic

April 23, 2013
Chancellor Kenneth Peacock announced Thursday he is stepping down as chancellor of Appalachian State University. File Photo | The Appalachian

After nine years, Kenneth Peacock steps down as chancellor

April 18, 2013
Mayor Loretta Clawson reads the town council statement. Chelsey Fisher | The Appalachian

[Photo] Town council opposes tax distribution change

April 18, 2013
Junior outfielder William Head safely slides onto third base in Saturday’s game against Georgia Southern. Chelsey Fisher | The Appalachian

[Photo] Mountaineers beat rival Georgia Southern in SoCon home series

April 9, 2013

Appalachian Educators host ‘R-Word’ campaign

April 7, 2013
App State graduate student, QCC captain and Appalachian Quidditch chaser Nathan Love drives the quaffle down the pitch in the championship game against UNC-CH last Saturday. Appalachian lost to UNC-CH 120-40. Ellie Belcher | Courtesy Photo

Appalachian Quidditch places second in Carolina Quidditch Conference

March 30, 2013

Vice provost position to be split into two positions July 1

March 30, 2013

Two students arrested for growing marijuana

March 28, 2013

Individual found dead in aftermath of apartment fire identified

March 22, 2013

Audio technician dies in wreck en route to Corey Smith concert

March 21, 2013

Mountaineers lose to Samford, still earn first-round bye in SoCon tournament

March 5, 2013

Women’s basketball fails to produce a win on senior day

March 3, 2013

Mountaineers rip Chattanooga 86-60, earns first-round bye

March 3, 2013

Mountaineers stay in contention for first-round bye, beat Samford 70-67

March 2, 2013
Dancers pose in As The Rain Rises and Falls, So My Spirit... on a Sunday rehearsal in Valborg Auditorium. The showcase will take place in Valborg Feb. 27 – March 2 at 7:30, tickets are $8 for students. Mark Kenna | The Appalacian

Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble to host work of eight choreographers

February 26, 2013

Mountaineers beat Cougar’s 74-65

February 21, 2013

Mountaineers beat the Terriers, 77-50

February 17, 2013
Senior forward Jamaal Trice rounds a Furman defender at mid-court in Monday’s game. The Mountaineers held off the Paladins for a 72-66 win.

Defense sparks men’s basketball to victory over Furman

February 12, 2013
Senior guard Courtney Freeman rounds a Furman defender in Monday nights 68-58 win.

Women’s basketball beats Furman 68-58

February 12, 2013
Sophomore forward Maryah Sydner attempts a layup in Saturdays game against Davidson. Sydner was the top scorer with 18 points as The Mountaineers lost to the Wildcats 56-49.

Appalachian falls to Davidson 56-48

February 10, 2013
Nick Offerman preformed to a sold-out crowd Wednesday night at Holmes Convocation Center.

‘Parks and Recreation’ star Nick Offerman visits Appalachian

February 7, 2013

Town meeting addresses student and resident housing affordability

February 5, 2013

Mountaineers burn Western Carolina, 74-65

February 3, 2013
Senior forward Kelsey Sharkey fights to put the ball in the basket in Saturday afternoons 80-62 win against Elon.

Appalachian State women back on track after easy win against Elon

February 3, 2013
Vashaw

Opinion: Selective Service inherently unequal

February 2, 2013
Vashaw

Opinion: Selective Service inherently unqual

February 2, 2013

Preparations for storm ‘worked like clockwork,’ Physical Plant director said

January 31, 2013

Belk Library awarded books and films with Muslim Journeys grant

January 31, 2013
Senior guard Courtney Freeman goes in for a layup in Sunday afternoons game against UNCG. The Mountaineers blasted the Spartans for an 81-58 win.

Women’s basketball pulls another SoCon win against UNC-G

January 21, 2013

Women’s basketball slides past the Cougars 63-55

January 19, 2013

Appalachian men’s basketball loses in overtime, 91-88

January 19, 2013

ASU men’s and women’s tennis begins this weekend

January 18, 2013
Recently promoted head coach Scott Satterfield named Nate Woody defensive coordinator on Monday. Woody, coming from Wofford College has been defensive coordinator since April 2000, last season the Terriers were named second in the Southern Confernce for overall defense.

Former Wofford coach leaves Spartanburg for Boone

January 17, 2013
Sophomore guard Mike Neal moves the ball down the court during Monday nights game against UNCG. App State came back in the second half to defeat the Spartans 83-70.

Highlights from basketball games over winter break

January 17, 2013

Wrestling team survives nail-biter, remains unbeaten in SoCon

January 17, 2013

Women’s basketball pulls out a close win in first double overtime since 2003

January 15, 2013

Editorial: ‘Hazelwood’ ruling still vital to campus newspapers

January 15, 2013
Former Wofford defensive coordinator Nate Woody will join App State footballs coaching staff under newly appointed head coach Scott Satterfield. Photo courtesy of Wofford Athletics

Appalachian State football hires new defensive coordinator

January 14, 2013
Appalachian mens basketball fights back, wins 80-70 against Elon

Appalachian men’s basketball fights back, wins 80-70 against Elon

January 13, 2013
Anna Friewdman

Women’s basketball beats Western Carolina, 77-46

January 13, 2013
Senior marketing and economics major Chris Stevens is sworn into public office Monday morning as Soil and Water Conservation Supervisor for Watauga County. Joey Johnson | The Appalachian

Student sworn into county position

December 4, 2012
Captain Doug Dugger and Lt. Sandy Moretz have recently retired from ASU police. Dugger has been with the university since 1986 and Moretz since 1984. Courtesy Photos | Appalachian State University

University police officers retire

December 4, 2012

SGA to hold vote on representation reform

December 4, 2012
Rio Sawhill, co-owner of Regear Outdoors Co. sets routes on the in-store bouldering wall. Regear will offer outdoor gear and clothing on consignment and open its doors Tuesday. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Consignment shop resells outdoor equipment

December 4, 2012

New textbook return system added this semester

December 4, 2012
Ryan Scott

Opinion: Disheartening to admit, but ‘#1reasonwhy’ is needed

December 4, 2012
Austin Mann

Opinion: UN’s Palestine decision could cause fallout

December 4, 2012
Ryan Scott

Opinion: Budget plans are not ideal

December 4, 2012
Kent Vashaw

Opinion: Tragic murder may spark political change

December 4, 2012
Former Appalachian student Zachary Stirewalt is charged with a murder in Alabama. Photo courtesy of Montgomery Police Department

Former Appalachian student charged with murder in Alabama

November 30, 2012

Chancellor rejects Faculty Grievance Hearing Committee’s recommendations

November 21, 2012
Watauga County collected a total of one million pills for this years Operation Medicine Cabinet. Photo illustration by Maggie Cozens

Watauga County first to collect one million pills in Operation Medicine Cabinet

November 15, 2012

REI receives nine solar panels, plans to use immediately

November 15, 2012

ASULearn outages due to bug in system

November 15, 2012

New building named Appalachian Hall

November 15, 2012
Graduate music therapy student Joyu Lee speaks about the difference between life in America compared to China at the Global Perspectives Panel Wednesday.

International students speak about culture, stereotypes and current events

November 9, 2012
The college democrats celebrate on King Street after Barack Obama was announced to have won the election Tuesday night. Matt Abele | The Appalachian

President Barack Obama re-elected for second term

November 8, 2012
Sophomore political science major Albert Lindsey spent 11 months in Iraq. He returned to Appalachian last year. Maggie Cozens | The Appalachian

Student recalls deployment and transition back to civilian life

November 8, 2012
The College Republicans gather at the Harvest House with the Watauga County Republicans to watch the 2012 presidential election results Tuesday night. Joey Johnson | The Appalachian

Republicans, Democrats host watch parties for election

November 8, 2012
Ray Russell of Rays Weather has been teaching in the universitys computer science department for 22 years. He started his popular local weather website in the late 1990s. Maggie Cozens | The Appalachian

Computer science is founder of Ray’s weather

November 8, 2012

Board of Elections denies petition to extend early voting hours

November 6, 2012

Enrollment, classes per faculty increase

November 6, 2012
Thousands flock to Appalachian Ski Mountain every year to enjoy the fresh snow. The resort can convert up to 6 million gallons of water into snow a day. Joey Johnson | The Appalachian

Fake snow is good for business, safe for environment

November 6, 2012
Photo Illustration by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

General education helps develop intellectual skills

November 6, 2012

Appalachian’s average professor salary lower than peer institutions

November 6, 2012

University explores environmentally-friendly alternatives to road salt

November 6, 2012
Candidate for Watauga County Commissioner Tommy Adams speaks with sophomore spanish major Nicole Salmon at last Mondays Rock the Vote event. Several candidates have spent considerable time on campus during this election season to encourage students to participate in early voting. Maggie Cozens | The Appalachin

Early voting at student union brings candidates to campus

November 5, 2012

University student charged with one felony, two misdemeanors

November 5, 2012
Vice chair of the college republicans senior Wesley Gwinn makes a statement at the college democrat and republican debate Wednesday night in the Blue Ridge Ballroom. Josh Farmer | The Appalachian

SGA hosts College Democrats and College Republicans debate

November 3, 2012

Half Hippie Farm owned by professor

October 29, 2012

High definition TVs possible for campus

October 29, 2012
According to a study recently conducted by the Wellness Center, 7 percent of Appalachian students smoke daily and 17 percent smoke at least one cigarette once a month. Photo Illustration by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Survey shows only seven percent of students smoke regularly

October 29, 2012
Students dress up as fruit and vegetables as part of the National Food Day celebration on Sanford Mall. The event was aimed at promoting local farmers and sustainable lifestyle choices. Justin Perry | The Appalachian

National Food Day brings information to campus about sustainability

October 26, 2012
Appalachians four-drop policy gives students the option of dropping a class up until the ninth week of the semester. The policy has been in place since 1995. Photo Illustration by Joey Johnson

Appalachian four-drop system offers ‘flexibility’

October 25, 2012

Air hand dryers more sustainable, helps plumbing more than paper towels

October 25, 2012

Maintenance work keeps residence halls in ‘good condition’

October 25, 2012
Freddie Georgia of Frederica Georgia Photography takes pictures of TApp Room menu favorites for the U.S. Air in-flight magazine. Stephanie Sansoucy | The Appalachian

The TApp Room goes global in U.S. Airways’ in-flight magazine

October 22, 2012

University installs mulch replacement outside Lovill Hall

October 21, 2012
Pat McCrory, republican canidate for Governor, pauses for a picture with students at Saturdays game against Wofford. McCrory was in attendence at the game and tailgated with student organizations. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Pat McCrory tailgates with students

October 21, 2012

Online classes provide ‘convenience’ for students, but many ‘cons’

October 19, 2012
Dr. Eva Gonzales recently headed a study that analyzed the DNA of sea oats along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. Her work was published in Coastwatch magazine earlier this year. Maggie Cozens | The Appalachian

Professor studies sea oats for coastal restoration

October 18, 2012

Social media provides ‘insider’s view’ to prospective students

October 18, 2012

Students on academic suspension decrease

October 17, 2012

University students end Hershey’s protest

October 17, 2012

Energy Saving Performance Contract to save $17.1 million, update 28 buildings

October 16, 2012

Animals in classroom bring ‘new energy’ to classes

October 16, 2012

Professor to join drilling project in Alaska

October 15, 2012
Roy Carter, candidate for the NC senate, answers questions during last Tuesdays "Meet the Candidates" forum at the Watauga County Courthouse. Several prominent local and state politicians attended the forum. Joey Johnson | The Appalachian

Boone courthouse hosts candidate forum

October 11, 2012

Professor spends five years in prison, uses experience to teach

October 8, 2012
Professor of political science Dr. Michael Potter talks about his time working as a lobbyist in Washington D.C. Potter has been teaching at the University for 3 years. Maggie Cozens | The Appalachian

Professor brings lobbyist, legislature experience to the classroom

October 8, 2012

Appalachian student and alumnus work to combat local hunger problems

October 7, 2012

Appalachian students, staff to attend AASHE conference

October 7, 2012
Approximately 20 people attended the dedication of the 3rd Place building Saturday afternoon. The building was opened by WCF, the Presbyterian-Episcopalian joint campus ministry for the university. Kelli Straka | The Appalachian

New ministry a place to ‘connect campus and community’

October 7, 2012

Washington D.C. house is ‘app-ed out’

October 7, 2012
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