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Jenna Guzman

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief

Jenna Guzman (she/her) is a senior journalism and public relations double major with a media studies minor. This is her fourth year working for The Appalachian.

All content by Jenna Guzman
A pedestrian crosses the busy intersection of Howard Street and Depot Street on April 16.

‘Ambitious and optimistic’: Downtown Boone undergoes renovations, rebranding

Ashton Ahart and Jenna Guzman
May 8, 2025
Senior middle grades education major Emily Horvath wears her decorated graduation cap, which is themed around education.

Graduates face uncertainty in career outlooks per Trump administration

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2025
FAREWELL COLUMN: Who would have thought?

FAREWELL COLUMN: Who would have thought?

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2025
ONLINERES Hayden

[Photo] FAREWELL COLUMN: A picture-perfect journey

Hayden Wittenborn, Former Photo Editor
April 30, 2025
Talia Espresso closed its Boone location's doors April 8.

Talia Espresso of Boone permanently closes

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2025
Letter from the Editor: Reviewing our practices, policies in unprecedented times

Letter from the Editor: Reviewing our practices, policies in unprecedented times

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2025
One of Stick Boy Bread Co.’s popular orders is the Kluckin’ Kop, which features chicken, bacon, tomatoes, red onions, lettuce, melted provolone, honey mustard and mayonnaise toasted Stick Boy sourdough on March 21.

Best of Boone 2025: Best of Food

Madalyn Edwards, Brett Menz, Alex Miley, Abby Buckner, Caroline Chapman, Kelsey Griffith, Beatrix Johnson, Owen Marcellino, Meg Frantz, Alex Wallin, Nance Onsrud, Brooklyn Smith, Jenna Guzman, and Rebekah Mann
April 4, 2025
Dewey watches the sun through the window at Emma Ward’s home in Vilas on Jan. 25. Courtesy of Emma Ward.

Cat distribution system reaches Boone Police

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2025
Album review: Bad Bunny’s ‘DTMF’ highlights Puerto Rican culture, challenges

Album review: Bad Bunny’s ‘DTMF’ highlights Puerto Rican culture, challenges

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2025
OPINION: Do's and don'ts of Valentine's Day

OPINION: Do’s and don’ts of Valentine’s Day

Jenna Guzman, Siri Patterson, Kayla Masterman, Vivian Parks, Brooklyn Smith, Meg Frantz, Leah Boone, Allison Lehan, Mia Seligman, Yelitza Pérez-Gutiérrez, Rian Hughes, Chloe Pound, Hayden Wittenborn, Nora Duffy, Ethan Batchelor, and Emily Escobedo Ramirez
February 12, 2025
Estudiante de mercadotecnia de último año Jaden Hatcher se sienta en la sala de Summit Hall el 19 de enero. Es el único miembro activo de la fraternidad Alpha Phi Alpha, Incorporada en App State.

El único Alfa mantiene las letras vivas en App State

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2025
The building set to become the location of the new Ollie’s Bargain Outlet on Jan. 30 is located in New Market Center. It was previously a Big Lots.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet to open in Boone

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2025
Senior marketing major Jaden Hatcher sits in the Summit Hall lobby on Jan. 19. Hatcher is the sole active member of App State’s Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.

The solo Alpha keeps the letters alive at App State

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2025
Donald Trump proyectado a ganar la presidencia por segunda vez

Donald Trump proyectado a ganar la presidencia por segunda vez

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2024
Donald Trump projected to win presidency for 2nd time

Donald Trump projected to win presidency for 2nd time

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2024
2024 Election: Live presidential, federal, state, county unofficial results

2024 Election: Live presidential, federal, state, county unofficial results

Jenna Guzman and Andrew Rice
November 5, 2024
The line to vote at the Plemmons Student Union voting location at 4 p.m. Nov. 5.

BREAKING: 4 hour wait time to vote at App State

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2024
Students stand outside BB Dougherty Administration Building, where protesters were issued warnings of arrests and citations for refusing to leave the interior of the building after 5 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2020.

Décadas del activismo estudiantil en App State Estudiantes de App State no dejan de abogar después de la graduación

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2024
Students stand outside BB Dougherty Administration Building, where protesters were issued warnings of arrests and citations for refusing to leave the interior of the building after 5 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2020.

Student activism over the years: Where are they now?

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2024
Customers sit inside of Espresso News on Sept. 5. Many students use Espresso News as a place to work on assignments and homework.

E-News from the ground up: Celebrating 30 years of Boone’s classic coffee shop

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2024
Letter from the editors: Representation is key

Letter from the editors: Representation is key

Jenna Guzman, Omar Alvarez Valencia, Yelitza Pérez-Gutiérrez, Emily Escobedo Ramirez, and Dayanara Monroy-Luna
October 9, 2024
Los bautistas en mission establecidos detrás de la iglesia bautista el 28 de septiembre.

Cómo ayudar, centros de ayuda por el huracán Helene en el condado de Watauga

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2024
Baptists on a Mission set up behind First Baptist Church Sept. 28.

Watauga County Hurricane Helene relief resources, ways to help

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2024
A staircase on King Street left destroyed by the Category 4 storm on Sept. 28.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: Hurricane Helene causes devastation, loss to Boone community

Photo Desk
September 29, 2024
Karol Perez, estudiante de último año de diseño gráfico se sienta junto a su obra “Hasta La Raíz” en East Hall el 30 de agosto. Perez dice que su trabajo es sumamente importante para que ella esté cerca de la cultura de la que viene.

Cómo la falta de educación hispana está acercando a las personas a sus raíces

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2024
Senior graphic design major Karol Perez sits with her piece “Hasta La Raíz” at East Hall on Aug. 30. Perez states their work is vital to her to stay close to the culture in which they come from.

How a lack of Hispanic education is bringing people closer to their roots

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2024

Carta de los Editores: Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Jenna Guzman, Omar Alvarez Valencia, Yelitza Pérez-Gutiérrez, Dayanara Monroy-Luna, and Emily Escobedo Ramirez
September 11, 2024
Chan Metts and his wife Whitney Metts pose for a photo at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Aug. 22. Chan Metts is the Big South Women’s Golf Coach of the Year and was announced as head coach for women’s golf.

‘What an honor to be here’: App State announces new women’s golf head coach

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
August 24, 2024
Letter from the Editor: And we’re back

Letter from the Editor: And we’re back

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
August 15, 2024
Hundreds of students gathered on Sanford Mall April 8 to watch the solar eclipse. The Physics and Astronomy Club handed out solar eclipse glasses for those wishing to view the eclipse.

[Photo] A timeline of key events that defined App State’s Class of 2024

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
May 1, 2024
Heather Norris was announced as the interim chancellor for App State April 19. Photo courtesy of the University of North Carolina System.

BREAKING: App State appoints interim chancellor

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2024
Estudiantes sostienen banderas del orgullo en abril del 2021. Esta semana dedicada a programación queer en App State anteriormente llamada semana del orgullo (Pride Week) pero ha sido renombrada a Spring Fest.

La semana del orgullo rebautizada como Spring Fest, resulta en frustración

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2024
Noticia de última hora: Hubo un apuñalamiento en el edificio Peacock Hall

Noticia de última hora: Hubo un apuñalamiento en el edificio Peacock Hall

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2024
BREAKING: Stabbing occurs at Peacock Hall

BREAKING: Stabbing occurs at Peacock Hall

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2024
The sunrise over the Blue Ridge Mountains can be seen from the wooded walkway a part of the Rough Ridge trail on March 11.

Best of Boone 2024: Best of Lifestyle

Kolby Shea, Chance Chamberlain, Ella Adams, Max Schwanz, Spence Smithback, Avin Patel, Jenna Guzman, Briley Turpin, Siri Patterson, Georgia Dixon, Madalyn Edwards, Tess McNally, Vivian Parks, Kaylie Morales, Hayden Wittenborn, Cameron Miller, Emily Simpson, K. Slade, Allison Lehan, Ethan Smith, Adam Persico, Fran Murphy, Clay Durban, and Leah Boone
April 8, 2024
The Cardinal Burger is their original style burger that can be styled two ways: All The Way or Carolina Style.

Best of Boone 2024: Best of Food

Chloe Jenkins, Ann Korwan, Meg Frantz, Katelin Potter, Riley Proserpi, Thomas Turner, Vivian Shillingsburg, El Shedrick, Briley Turpin, Cameron Miller, Abby Buckner, Rebekah Mann, Pruett Norris, Lauren Lyerly, Ella Adams, Jenna Guzman, and Makayla Muñoz
April 8, 2024
La estudiante de tercer año con especialidad en arte de estudio, Rachel Merrit (izquierda), y la estudiante de tercer año de psicología, Abigail Bamber, posan con los carteles que hicieron para la protesta sobre las condiciones de seguridad en Wey Hall el 22 de marzo de 2024.

[Photo] La protesta estudiantil exige compensación para los estudiantes de arte

Siri Patterson, Former Managing Editor
April 3, 2024
Students holding Pride flags during April 2021. The week dedicated to queer programming at App State was previously known as Pride Week but has been changed to Spring Fest.

Pride Week renamed to Spring Fest, results in frustration

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2024
Junior studio art major Rachel Merrit (left) and junior psychology major Abigail Bamber pose with the signs they made for the protest regarding safety conditions in Wey Hall on March 22, 2023.

[Photo] Student protest calls for compensation for art students

Siri Patterson, Former Managing Editor
March 23, 2024
Michelle Driscoll comes off balance beam with a hair-raising, heart-stopping finish in Georgia meet Friday. Photo originally published in The Appalachian Dec. 5, 1978.

Celebrating Women’s History Month: The development of App State’s women’s sports

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2024
Letter from the Editors: Reflecting on Student Press Freedom Day

Letter from the Editors: Reflecting on Student Press Freedom Day

Jenna Guzman, Ella Adams, Vivian Parks, Siri Patterson, Leah Boone, and Kaitlyn Close
February 22, 2024
From left to right, Alec Woods, Lennie Vaillant, Tessa Cokley and Raya Aughtry take their seats in the studio to film the show Black At App at Beasley Media Complex on Feb. 7, 2024.

Black at App TV spotlights Black community

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2024
Letter from the editor: An Appalachian anniversary

Letter from the editor: An Appalachian anniversary

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2024
The Office of International Education and Development is located in room 321 in Plemmons Student Union. The office helps students with the studying abroad application process.

[Photo] Student guide to studying abroad

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
November 27, 2023
Daniel Byrd voluntarily stepped into the role as the App State duck caretaker in January, 2016. Byrd is creating an App State duck handbook which he can pass down to future caretakers.

[Video] Father Duck: Meet App State’s duck caretaker

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2023
There are multiple different duck breeds at the pond. Some of these breeds include Mallards, Pekins, Magpies, Muscovy, Khaki Campbells and Saxony ducks.

Daniel Bryd voluntarily stepped into the role as the App State duck caretaker in January, 2016. Byrd is creating an App State duck handbook which he can pass down to future caretakers.

Before the rally, attendees created signs voicing their opinions and to show support for Palestine in the Belk Library Makerspace.

[Photo] Rally for Palestine held on Sanford Mall

The Appalachian
October 30, 2023
Jenna’s Cocina: Sabor de la gastronomía caribeña

Jenna’s Cocina: Sabor de la gastronomía caribeña

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2023
The entrance to the haunted house at Bloody Pines. Each room has a different theme to scare its guests.

Family fear attraction brings nightly frights to Boone

Jenna Guzman and Ella Adams
October 19, 2023
Luke Roberts, a scare actor at Bloody Pines.

The entrance to the haunted house at Bloody Pines. Each room has a different theme to scare its guests.

Carta de la Editora: Honorando el mes de la herencia hispana

Carta de la Editora: Honorando el mes de la herencia hispana

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2023
Flowers and other plant life were photographed by participants throughout the competition.

Fall in love with your feed: Places to take fall photos

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2023
Los Trovadores De La Costa played music during the Latin-Hispanic Heritage Festival Oct. 6, 2023.

[Photo] Celebrating culture at the Latin-Hispanic heritage festival

Meg Frantz, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2023
Letter from the Editor: Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

Letter from the Editor: Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2023
Jenna’s Cocina: Taste of Caribbean cuisine

Jenna’s Cocina: Taste of Caribbean cuisine

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2023
Letter from the Editor: It's that time of year again

Letter from the Editor: It’s that time of year again

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
August 16, 2023
Roommates and co-presidents of Active Minds Abby Clark (left) and Larisa Eichler.

Active Minds: Mental health resource to students by students

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
August 14, 2023
Landon Webb, a senior commercial photography major, poses for a portrait in Durham Park.

From masks to degrees: App State’s COVID cohort

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2023
Shots fired at sorority formal leaves 2 injured

Shots fired at sorority formal leaves 2 injured

Siri Patterson and Jenna Guzman
April 30, 2023
Free Moms taking a rest after a day of hugging, listening to and interacting with students April 6, 2023.

‘Sometimes you just need a hug’: Free Moms bring love, support

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2023
Barbara Krueger (left) and her daughter Kim Flieght. Both are volunteers with Free Moms.

A free mom embraces a student.

Sushi Chef Jesse Maltby creates a unique sushi roll while streaming live on CoBo’s TikTok account. CoBo is located at 161 Howard St.

Best of Boone 2023: Best of Food

Pruett Norris, Briley Turpin, Erin Smith, Will Hofmann, Ella McIntosh, Jenna Guzman, Emily Escobedo Ramirez, Kaitlyn Potochnik, Brionna Dallara, William Becker, Mia Seligman, Gabrielle Troutman, Abby Buckner, Bella Lantz, El Shedrick, Hollie Moore, Amena Matcheswala, Jade Ogle, and Ella Wilson
April 5, 2023
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