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Ethan Hunt, Reporter

Ethan Hunt (he/him) is a senior journalism major and a history minor from Charlottesville, VA.
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Then to now: What’s happened the past four years

Then to now: What’s happened the past four years

April 19, 2022
ClimACT members hold signs and chant as attendees exit the meeting, March 25, 2022.

BOT approves new parking deck, ClimACT protests meeting

March 25, 2022
Students embrace at the candlelight vigil for the crisis in Ukraine Thursday, March 17, 2022.

‘Light will win over darkness’: App State candlelight vigil shows solidarity for Ukraine

March 22, 2022
A group of masked students gather on Sanford Mall, May 22, 2021.

Students react to mask mandate removal

March 15, 2022
Town council ends Boone mask mandate

Town council ends Boone mask mandate

February 23, 2022
SGA president, vice president candidates debate

SGA president, vice president candidates debate

February 11, 2022
Christian Martin (left) and Evan Martino (right) announced their candidacy for student body vice president and president, respectively. The pair are both members of the App State Student Government Association.

Martino, Martin declare candidacy for student body president, vice president

February 11, 2022
The Black Student Association sign outside of its meeting room, March 26, 2018.

A timeline of BSA: From founding to today

February 9, 2022
Café Portofinos on River Street, Jan. 31, 2022.

[Photo] BOA approves land disturbance for proposed Café Portofinos demolition

February 7, 2022
Adam Zebzda, the plaintiff, stands near Laurel Fork Creek Jan. 8, 2022.

Watauga County sued over The Cottages wastewater spills

January 19, 2022
App State COVID-19 protocol: administration and faculty at odds

App State COVID-19 protocol: administration and faculty at odds

January 11, 2022
ClimACT holds town hall, invites board of trustees

ClimACT holds town hall, invites board of trustees

December 9, 2021
Concept art showing what the Corning Optical Communications Building will look like after it has been renovated.

App State announces future Hickory campus

November 21, 2021
Jasmine Beach-Ferrara spoke to students on campus ahead of her run against Congressman Madison Cawthorn next November.

Congressional candidate Beach-Ferrara visits campus

November 11, 2021
2021 Boone municipal election results

2021 Boone municipal election results

November 3, 2021
Todd Carter projected for Boone Town Council

Todd Carter projected for Boone Town Council

November 3, 2021

Edie Tugman projected for Boone Town Council

November 3, 2021
Advocating for App State

Advocating for App State

November 2, 2021
Cassie Petrilla, education specialist, inspects a leaf with a magnifying glass during a demonstration included in a tour of Grandfather Mountain.

Peek the peak: Grandfather Mountain offers fall color tours

October 7, 2021
New River Light and Power is introducing a new program in which customers can buy carbon neutral energy.

New River Light and Power asks customers for help in achieving carbon neutrality

September 28, 2021
The Cottages of Boone spilled nearly 5,000 gallons of wastewater into Laurel Creek Fork Sept. 13.

The Cottages of Boone spills wastewater for fifth time

September 28, 2021
Team Sunergy made a celebratory lap down Rivers Street following their big win for American Solar Challenge that occurred on Aug. 7.

App State runs on sun: solar car team takes the gold

September 7, 2021
Former Chancellor John E. Thomas poses outside App States admissions building, John E. Thomas Hall.

Former Chancellor John E. Thomas dies at 90

September 5, 2021
Fall 2021 marks the largest freshman class in school history.

App State enrolls largest freshman class in school history, increases overall enrollment

September 1, 2021
People to know at App State

People to know at App State

August 18, 2021
Boone Town Council passes mask mandate

Boone Town Council passes mask mandate

August 17, 2021
No more parking tags: license plate recognition software to replace physical tag

No more parking tags: license plate recognition software to replace physical tag

July 29, 2021
A group of masked students gather on Sanford Mall. Individuals no longer need to wear a mask except in certain situations.

“A return to pre-pandemic operations”: App State, Town of Boone lift mask mandates

May 22, 2021
Best of Boone 2021: Best of App State Campus Life

Best of Boone 2021: Best of App State Campus Life

April 30, 2021
The reopening of Sanford Hall was celebrated on March 25. The elevator column on the front of the building was a centerpiece of the renovation.

“Good bones”: Sanford Hall revamped after 53 years

April 27, 2021
Dalton George, senior economics major, also works for the Watauga County Democractic Party as canvassing director. “My favorite part of organizing has been being able to talk to people on doorsteps,” George said. “A lot of people are very normal and less polarized than the media shows.”

App State senior announces candidacy for Boone Town Council

April 19, 2021
State prisons struggle with COVID safety, vaccination reluctance

State prisons struggle with COVID safety, vaccination reluctance

April 12, 2021
University releases details on in-person graduation

University releases details on in-person graduation

April 1, 2021
Originally surrounded by grass and having stone pillars at its entrance, the Watauga County Courthouse has seen some changes over the years, but still shares a similar location.

Historic Preservation Committee seeks dedicated downtown district

March 26, 2021
The Hunger and Health Coalition receives shipments of food three times a week. HCC orders food for five different programs, including two programs developed during the pandemic: a mobile delivery program and a food pantry at Watauga High School.

More than just a meal: Hunger and Health Coalition combats food insecurity with delivery service

March 25, 2021
Katie Knapp preps needles with the Moderna vaccine for patients.

All North Carolina adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine beginning April 7

March 25, 2021
Gov. Roy Cooper dons a face mask at a press briefing.

Cooper announces final eligibility date for COVID-19 vaccines, promises eased restrictions in coming weeks

March 17, 2021
No architecture in Boone qualifies as “anti-homeless,” but the Boone Fair Housing Task Force passed its resolution through the town council to make sure it isn’t built in the future.

Boone Fair Housing passes anti-homeless architecture resolution

March 4, 2021
Virginia Roseman will hold the seat on the council until November elections. She hopes to improve pedestrian travel and protect green spaces in Boone.

Virginia Roseman takes Boone Town Council seat left by longtime member

February 19, 2021
App State and many other institutions are actively using additional methods of cyber protection with many activities moved online. As of Sept. 30, students must have the DUO app to log into their school account.

App State tech services combats increasing security threats in virtual learning, online meetings

February 9, 2021
Local universities further credit transfer relationship

Local universities further credit transfer relationship

November 14, 2020
YadTel will use the grant awarded to it Oct. 26 to provide fiber optic cable to 10 areas within its service area. Yadkin, Iredell and Davie counties can benefit from faster internet with this grant.

Federal grant gives rural North Carolina communities faster internet through broadband provider

November 3, 2020
App State closes three dining locations, lays off student employees

App State closes three dining locations, lays off student employees

October 26, 2020
Alex Leon is the owner of El Tacorreindo, popular local food truck in Boone, NC. El Tacorriendo was rated Best NC Food Truck in by Strange Carolinas in 2019.

Boone Town Council moderates downtown food trucks, frustrates truck owners

October 23, 2020
The ouside of Miles Annas Student Support which is alternatively known as the Wellness Center. The building has both the counseling center and health services.

App State offers solutions for mental health during pandemic

October 10, 2020
Boone Police Department addresses traffic congestion on Blowing Rock Road

Boone Police Department addresses traffic congestion on Blowing Rock Road

September 27, 2020
Opinion: Climate change needs a martyr

Opinion: Climate change needs a martyr

September 22, 2020
Opinion: Social media contributes to political violence

Opinion: Social media contributes to political violence

September 14, 2020
Opinion: Danger of confusing people with ideas

Opinion: Danger of confusing people with ideas

August 27, 2020
OPINION: COVID-19 Shows we must hold elected officials to a higher ethical standard.

OPINION: COVID-19 Shows we must hold elected officials to a higher ethical standard.

April 10, 2020
OPINION: College Students Need to Make the Selfless Choice

OPINION: College Students Need to Make the Selfless Choice

March 27, 2020
OPINION: App State Greek life challenges the stereotype

OPINION: App State Greek life challenges the stereotype

March 23, 2020
Opinion: Corporatism has ruined Country

Opinion: Corporatism has ruined Country

March 5, 2020
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