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Senior Goodbye: Joshua Farmer

Joshua Farmer
April 28, 2015
Everts installed as seventh chancellor, McCrory announces nursing school funding

Everts installed as seventh chancellor, McCrory announces nursing school funding

Joshua Farmer
April 17, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Student reports sexual assault to ASU police

Joshua Farmer
February 12, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Staying true to the sandwich’s original form requires sacrifice

Joshua Farmer
January 29, 2015
The Appalachian turns 80 years old

The Appalachian turns 80 years old

Joshua Farmer
December 1, 2014
The apartment complex located at 270 Oak St., Nov. 19, 2014.

ASU student found dead on Oak Street

Joshua Farmer
November 19, 2014
The Appalachian Online

‘Tartuffe’ brings timeless message to audiences at I.G. Greer

Joshua Farmer
November 18, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Poverty issues become reality for participants of Hunger Banquet

Joshua Farmer
November 18, 2014
Nina Rhoades, a member of End ASU’s Rape Culture, is wearing a shirt with hashtags created for use during Rape Culture Awareness Week, which runs from Nov. 17-20. Photo by Malik Rahili | The Appalachian

Fighting rape culture: Rape Culture Awareness Week will be held Nov. 17-20 to address sexual violence

Joshua Farmer
November 13, 2014
Cadets stand at attention for the Veterans Day Memorial Service Tuesday morning on the west side of Dougherty Administration Building. Photo by Sarah Weiffenbach | The Appalachian

Veterans Day memorial provides message of hope for peace

Joshua Farmer
November 11, 2014
The Mountaineers prevailed over Georgia State University Saturday at Kidd Brewer Stadium 44-0. Photo by Cara Croom | The Appalachian

Mountaineers throttle Panthers for second-consecutive win

Joshua Farmer
November 2, 2014
The Mountaineers battling the elements to claim a 44-0 win against Georgia State University at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Saturday. Photo by Cara Croom | The Appalachian

Panthers, Mountaineers clash on snowy Saturday

Joshua Farmer
November 1, 2014

Mountaineers search for success in Troy

Joshua Farmer
October 18, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Judge: BOE must include an early voting site on ASU campus

Joshua Farmer
October 13, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Rain forecast causes homecoming schedule changes for Friday

Joshua Farmer
October 10, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Legal complaint filed against ASU seeking professor’s emails

Joshua Farmer
October 10, 2014
Senior quarterback Brandon Bridge looks for room to scramble out of the pocket in Saturdays game against App State. The Mountaineers lost 47-21 in its conference home opener. Malik Rahili | The Appalachian

Jaguars throttle Mountaineers 47-21

Joshua Farmer
October 5, 2014
The trophy case for the debate team is on display in Walker Hall. Photo by Morgan Cook | The Appalachian

Debate team argues its way to victory

Joshua Farmer
October 1, 2014
Bridget Mundy | The Appalachian

Editorial cartoon: NC’s identity crisis

Joshua Farmer
October 1, 2014
Malik Rahili | The Appalachian

Infographic: Angel Elderkin to be new women’s basketball coach

Joshua Farmer
October 1, 2014
Provost Lori Gonzalez will step down from her current position Oct. 11 to become a special adviser to the chancellor. Former provost Stan Aeschleman will fill the role until a new provost is named.

Provost resigns to be special assistant to chancellor

Joshua Farmer
September 30, 2014
Appalachian State University students donating at the Homecoming 1,200 Pint Blood Drive in George M. Holmes Convocation Center on Wednesday. Photo by Dallas Linger | The Appalachian

Homecoming blood drive collects more than 1,200 pints

Joshua Farmer
September 25, 2014
Bridget Mundy | The Appalachian

Editorial cartoon: McCrory sweeps it under the rug

Joshua Farmer
September 24, 2014
Officers stand by a roadblock on the intersection of South Water Street and Rivers Street where an unidentified body was found earlier today. Photo by Chris Deverell | The Appalachian

Update: Police say body found off Poplar Grove Road may be Anna Smith

Joshua Farmer
September 13, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Author Tom Robbins speaks about his memoir and life experience

Joshua Farmer
September 12, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Students should push through voter suppression

Joshua Farmer
September 9, 2014
Rapid Reaction: App State 14, Michigan 52

Rapid Reaction: App State 14, Michigan 52

Joshua Farmer
August 30, 2014
A year in news 2014

A year in news 2014

Joshua Farmer
May 1, 2014
PMA supports brother with brain cancer

PMA supports brother with brain cancer

Joshua Farmer
April 23, 2014
Craig Robinson and The Nasty Delicious perform Sunday evening in Holmes Convocation Center. Members of the audience rushed the floor for a dance party during the second half of the show. Photo by Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

Craig Robinson presents comedy tour to App State

Joshua Farmer
March 4, 2014

ASU Wine To Water hosts documentary screening

Joshua Farmer
February 18, 2014
Board of Adjustments approves Zaxby’s permit

Board of Adjustments approves Zaxby’s permit

Joshua Farmer
February 11, 2014
Boone PD continues looking into student death

Boone PD continues looking into student death

Joshua Farmer
February 4, 2014
Mike Neal dunks the ball during Tuesday nights game against Lees-McRae. The Mountaineers slammed the Bobcats for a solid 91-63 win at home. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Rapid Reaction: App State 91, Lees-McRae 63

Joshua Farmer
November 20, 2013

Approximately 40 percent of Table Rock wildfire contained

Joshua Farmer
November 16, 2013

Rapid Reactions: App State 86, Lees-McRae 57

Joshua Farmer
November 16, 2013
Junior guard Katie Mallow swoops through the paint for a layup in the home double-header as App State lost to ETSU 81-72. Mallow finished with 19 points, tying the team high. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Rapid reaction: App State 71, ETSU 82

Joshua Farmer
November 13, 2013
Chris Burgess hits a jumper from the top of the key in the home-opening loss to Campbell, 73-66. Burgess finished the night with 14 points off the bench. Molly Cogburn | The Appalachian

Rapid Reactions: App State 66, Campbell 73

Joshua Farmer
November 13, 2013
Junior guard Mike Neal drives to the basket against the NC State defense. Despite a hard during both halves, the Mountaineers were defeated by the Wolfpack 98-77. This is the first time App State has opened its season against an ACC team since 2000. Photo by Justin Perry | The Appalachian

Rapid Reaction: App State 77 vs. N.C. State 98

Joshua Farmer
November 9, 2013
Marcus Cox completes a one-yard run to score the second touchdown of the first half of Saturdays home game against Chattanooga. Carson Hager | The Appalachian

Rapid Reaction: Chattanooga 35, App State 28

Joshua Farmer
November 2, 2013

Letter to the editor: An invitation to stand for what you believe

Joshua Farmer
October 26, 2013

Men’s Rugby combines tradition and brotherhood to keep winning

Joshua Farmer
October 24, 2013
Photo courtesy of Four Eggers

BOE chairman’s brother involved

Joshua Farmer
September 19, 2013

General Assembly gives $2 million for Health Sciences

Joshua Farmer
September 19, 2013
SGA is advocating for the Town of Boone to lift the ban on skateboards, saying that lifting the ban would help the university in its goal to become more sustainable. Photo by Lacy Matusek | The Appalachian

SGA continues work to lift skateboarding ban

Joshua Farmer
September 19, 2013

Seminar class research helps women in the High Country

Joshua Farmer
September 10, 2013
James Barnes, a professor in the government and justice studies department, begins as the universitys interim ombud. The university Ombuds Office provides an independent and confidential environment for students, faculty and staff who need to discuss campus-related problems. Photo by Molly Cogburn | The Appalachian

Interim ombud uses past experience to organize office

Joshua Farmer
September 10, 2013
Photo courtesy of Anne Pearcy

Student faces ‘uphill battle’ as write-in mayoral candidate

Joshua Farmer
September 10, 2013
Jose Cuevas (left), David Weber (right) Photos courtesy of Boone Police

UPDATED: Students arrested for alleged sexual assault

Joshua Farmer
September 10, 2013

ASUnity canceled for 2014-15 school year due to low interest

Joshua Farmer
April 30, 2013

Faculty Senate opposes NC House bill that would allow guns on campuses

Joshua Farmer
April 30, 2013
Participants in the first Tie-Dye Dash celebrate the end of the 5K-run by throwing leftover colored powder into the air. Proceeds from the event went to Appalachian and the Community Together and ASU Club Sports. Justin Perry | The Appalachian

SGA hosts first Tie-Dye Dash

Joshua Farmer
April 30, 2013
Recipients of the Leaders of Distinction award Wednesday afternoon in the CSIL office in the student union. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

CSIL honors student leaders

Joshua Farmer
April 25, 2013
Club Council Chair Ish Gomez. Michael Bragg | The Appalachian

Cookies for Kidneys raises money for transplant

Joshua Farmer
April 25, 2013
A student was found dead in White Residence Hall Wednesday afternoon. No foul play is expected. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

UPDATED: ASU student found dead on campus

Joshua Farmer
April 25, 2013
Owner of Turtle Island Preserve, Eustace Conway, speaks in front of the Watauga County Health Department surrounded by a group of supporters. A group of community members and students organized the march, which began at Sanford Mall. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

Students and faculty rally behind Eustace Conway, Turtle Island

Joshua Farmer
April 25, 2013

SGA votes to ban date auction fundraisers

Joshua Farmer
April 25, 2013

Student-led death penalty discussion ends year-long series

Joshua Farmer
April 25, 2013
Senior criminal justice major Jeremy Parnell works on a boulder problem at Grandmother Mountain. Parnell will attend the Rocks for Research event this weekend in Charlotte. Joey Johnson | The Appalachian

Climbing team helps raise funds for Type 1 diabetes research

Joshua Farmer
April 25, 2013
Mayor Loretta Clawson reads the town council statement. Chelsey Fisher | The Appalachian

Town council opposes tax distribution change

Joshua Farmer
April 18, 2013
Boone Town Councilman and Appalachian alumnus Andy Ball address the kick-off press conference for the College Democrat-sponsored ‘I Vote’ campaign Wednesday in Plemmons Student Union. Aniesy Cardo | The Appalachian

General Assembly voter bill is a non-partisan issue for students

Joshua Farmer
April 18, 2013
A new one-semester-hour course will be offered by the Department of Mathematical Sciences for students who enter Appalachian with three semester hours of math credits in spring 2014.

Appalachian to offer single semester-hour quantitative literacy courses to transfers

Joshua Farmer
April 18, 2013
Graduate student Karen Arthur presents at the LGBT Center-sponsored discussion on sexual harassment. Mark Kenna | The Appalachian

LGBT Sexual Assault Discussion offers help for community victims, spreads awareness

Joshua Farmer
April 18, 2013
Spectators flee from the scene of the first of two explosions that shook the finish line of the 117th Boston Marathon near Copley Square on Monday afternoon. The bombings left three dead and 140 injured as of press time. Kenshin Okubo | Daily Free Press

Explosions in Boston

Joshua Farmer
April 16, 2013

Music on the Mountaintop postponed

Joshua Farmer
April 16, 2013
Fizzy Pops will no longer be allowed on Sanford Mall. It is run by junior marketing and entrprenuership major Ethan Peverall and combines soda with ice cream to create students favorite flavors. Nicole Debartolo | The Appalachian

Fizzy Floats leaves Appalachian campus due to policy violation

Joshua Farmer
April 16, 2013
Teresa Davis stands next to her office door, dressed in decorations made by Frank Hall residents. This is Davis’s seventh year working in University Housing. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

Housekeeper is ‘loving and caring’

Joshua Farmer
April 16, 2013

Watauga County Democratic Party responds to NC voter bills

Joshua Farmer
April 16, 2013

Sustainability plans Earth Week events

Joshua Farmer
April 16, 2013
Signs like the one pictured on a library door are posted on all entrances to campus buildings. The Students for Concealed Carry will wear empty holsters though the week in protest of university policies that ban firearms on campus. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Students protest anti-gun policies

Joshua Farmer
April 11, 2013
Robbery suspects in custody

Robbery suspects in custody

Joshua Farmer
April 11, 2013

Kappa Sigma to hold head-shaving event for St. Baldricks

Joshua Farmer
April 11, 2013
Photo Illustration by Nicole Debartolo | The Appalachian

To compete in job market, students work on obtaining two degrees

Joshua Farmer
April 11, 2013

Appalachian State to participate in Raleigh climate convergence

Joshua Farmer
April 11, 2013
Appalachian State University students recently took a survey indicating their feelings about campus sustainability. Appalachian continues to be a leader in sustanibility, promoting clean energy and recycling programs. Justin Perry | The Appalachian

Campus survey addresses sustainability concerns

Joshua Farmer
April 11, 2013
Graduate student Brayam Pinilla demonstrates his robotic arm to a middle school student during the Science Discovery Day at Holmes Convocation Center. The event, held in correlation with the North Carolina Science Festival, aimed to promote the fun and occupational practicality of science and math to young students. Nicole Debartolo | The Appalachian

Appalachian hosts STEM Expo

Joshua Farmer
April 11, 2013

NC Senate bill may affect student-voter turnout

Joshua Farmer
April 9, 2013

UNC system president visits Faculty Senate

Joshua Farmer
April 9, 2013
Sophomore recreation management major Matt Edwards takes advantage of the warm weather and slacklines on Sanford Mall on Monday afternoon. Tempuratures are expected to rise in the 70s Tuesday and Wednesday. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Boone’s weather woes are coming to a close

Joshua Farmer
April 9, 2013
Junior exercise science major Trevor Thomas makes a break from an obstacle in Sunday’s Alpha Delta Pi-sponsored Mud Run held at the High Country Fairgrounds. The run raised $4,872 for the Ronald McDonald House and had 375 participants. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Alpha Delta Pi hosts second annual Mud Run

Joshua Farmer
April 9, 2013
Current Dean of Libraries Mary Reichel will join Vice Provost Tony Carey as a deputy to Provost Lori Gonzalez, effective July 1. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Provost position to be added July 1

Joshua Farmer
April 9, 2013

Refunds for Walk the Moon concert tickets available through April 15

Joshua Farmer
April 9, 2013
Presidential elect Dylan Russell (left) and vice presidential running mate Michael Page (right) celebrate while reading the offical results of the SGA elections Tuesday. Justin Perry | The Appalachian

Russell/Page wins SGA election

Joshua Farmer
March 28, 2013

Peacock responds to Faculty Senate vote of ‘no confidence’

Joshua Farmer
March 28, 2013
Presidential candidate Dylan Russell and his vice presidential running mate Michael Page read the official results of the SGA elections. Russell and Page won with 80 percent of the vote. Justin Perry | The Appalachian

Russell/Page ticket takes 80 percent of student vote

Joshua Farmer
March 26, 2013
Chair of the communication department Janice Pope addresses the faculty senate on Monday afternoon. The senate enacted a vote of no confidence in Provost Lori Gonzalez and Vice Provost Tony Carey. Bowen Jones | The Appalachian

Faculty Senate votes ‘no confidence’ regarding provost and vice provost

Joshua Farmer
March 26, 2013
Provost Lori Gonzalez welcomes attendees of the Appalachian Studies Association Conference at the opening reception held in the Solarium Friday. Appalachian first hosted the conference in 1998, this years conference had record breaking participation. Mark Kenna | The Appalachian

ASA Conference breaks record

Joshua Farmer
March 26, 2013
Nominees for SGA president and vice president faced off in a debate Tuesday night. photos by | Nicole Debartolo

SGA hosts student body presidential debate

Joshua Farmer
March 21, 2013
Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Individual found dead in aftermath of fire

Joshua Farmer
March 21, 2013
Junior political science major John Secrest, current vice president of student affairs for UNCASG, is now running for UNCASG president. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Appalachian student is candidate for ASG presidency

Joshua Farmer
March 21, 2013

Appalachian State University selected for pilot program

Joshua Farmer
March 21, 2013

Appalachian hosts annual Appalachian Studies Conference

Joshua Farmer
March 21, 2013

SGA presidential candidates discuss platforms, goals

Joshua Farmer
March 21, 2013

Housing creates themed floors for transfer students

Joshua Farmer
March 21, 2013

Visiting author encourages local food

Joshua Farmer
March 5, 2013
Health Services has reported a rise in positive flu cases over the last several weeks. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

Health Services sees rise in flu cases

Joshua Farmer
March 5, 2013

Appalachian Panhellenic Hall to be renovated this summer

Joshua Farmer
March 5, 2013

Social Justice week comes to Appalachian

Joshua Farmer
March 5, 2013
One of the chemical waste rooms in the CAP Science Building. These rooms include many fail-safes to ensure personal and environmental safety. Bowen Jones | The Appalachian

Chemistry department handles hazardous waste

Joshua Farmer
March 5, 2013
Sophomore art education major Ian Evans fills her tank at Carolina Petro in Boone. It costs approximately $60 to fill her Ford Explorer. Maggie Boutwell | The Appalachian

Students’ plans for spring break limited due to rising gas prices

Joshua Farmer
March 5, 2013
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