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The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

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Kara Haselton

Kara Haselton, Photojournalist

Kara Haselton (she/her) is a senior Interdisciplinary Studies (self-design, photojournalism and social justice) major from Raleigh, NC.

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Miembros de la comunidad esperan en fila afuera del salon Blue Ridge en la unión estudiantil Plemmons el 15 de Octubre del 2020, el primer día de la votación temprana.

[Photo] Entendiendo votación de ausencia, la credencial elector y votaciones provisionales

Haley DiFruscio, Political Editor
October 4, 2024
Los votantes hacen fila afuera del edificio de administración del condado de Watauga para emitir su voto.

[Photo] Lo que debes saber para registrarte para votar en Boone

Andrew Rice, Former Political Editor
September 9, 2024
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[Photo] Best of Boone 2022: Best of Lifestyle

May 5, 2022
Sustainable development junior Faye Guarino and biology senior Justice Taylor put up signson Sanford Mall April 22, 2022, in memory of transgender people who have been killed in 2021.

[Photo] App State students honor trans lives with performance, moment of silence

April 25, 2022
Farewell column: And yet

Farewell column: And yet

Kara Haselton, Photojournalist
April 14, 2022
Electronic Media Broadcasting major Harriet Enzor looks out of a window on March 28, 2022 in Beasley Media Complex, where they “spent most of their time” during their college career.

[Photo] Where they’re going: seniors’ post-grad plans

Hollie Moore and Lucy Bomar
April 14, 2022
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated members Jaylen Sturdivant and Izaiah Hamilton and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated members Kyra Scott and Nadia Jenkins (left to right) stand next to their organization's plots located outside I.G. Greer Monday, Feb. 7, 2022.

[Photo] A look into the National Pan-Hellenic Council at App State

Lily Kincaid, Associate A&C Editor
February 9, 2022
Sophomore Amaya Crawford and junior Dy’Quan Kearney pose for a portrait in the Solarium Jan. 28, 2022. Crawford and Kearney are cohorts of the 2020 Fleming Scholars class.

[Photo] Fleming scholarship offers underrepresented students scholarships for eight years

Megan Pettey, Reporter
February 9, 2022
Sophomore Matthias Von Feilitzch stands outside Peacock Hall Jan. 10, 2022 where club Enactus meets Mondays. Von Feilitzch is vice president of projects for Enactus.

[Photo] Student club brings sustainable approach to business

Cameron Stuart, Associate News Editor
January 24, 2022
The food hub is run by volunteers and staff from local non-profit BRWIA. On Tuesdays, the team receives goods from the producers to be stored and sold. The food hub partners with 90 producers within 100 miles and covers Watauga and Ashe counties, said BRWIA operations director Liz Whiteman.

High Country Food Hub: Community through local produce

Kara Haselton, Photojournalist
January 19, 2022
App State professor highlights importance of Native American history

App State professor highlights importance of Native American history

Cameron Stuart and Kara Haselton
November 9, 2021
For Barnes, the biggest factor of being named Top of the Rock was the community it assured her she had: “This role is representative of everyone who has pushed me in the past.” Moving forward, Barnes said she hopes for her position in this role to better direct her next steps.

[Photo] ADPi’s Macey Barnes crowned Top of the Rock

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2021
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[Photo] Faculty, community seek Boone overcrowding solutions

Hollie Moore, Associate News Editor
November 9, 2021
Erin McIntyre, a junior communications major, stands by her table at the Oct.23 pop-up. McIntyre has been making jewelry and painted tote bags for two years.

[Photo] Tables in town: Students utilize pop-up opportunities to sell merchandise

Torri Marshall, Reporter
November 8, 2021
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[Photo] Jon Dalton George projected for Boone Town Council

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2021
The new Career Development Center in Plemmons Student Union can be found on the second floor near the Greek Life and SGA offices. Previously located in John E. Thomas Hall on Rivers Street, the center decided to create a new space so they could have “a more accessible space on campus,” Parker said. “We want people to know where we are.”

[Photo] Updated Career Development Center provides students with tools to succeed

Rachel Leahy, Reporter
October 8, 2021
Gage Blackston, senior food systems management major, enrolled at App State to pursue football as a physical therapy major. He decided to undergo a major change once he rediscovered his love of cooking around the same time.

[Photo] App State football player to tackle New York culinary school

Lily Kincaid and Dan Davidson
October 5, 2021
Caitlyn Byrd, aerialist and founding member of Inspiral Fire Tribe, performs in front of Jones House as part of the Filaments Aerial Collective. Inspiral Fire Tribe was also present on the lawn for community attendees of Buskers Fest to watch.

[Photo] Hats, hula hoops and harmonicas: Buskers Fest shakes up Downtown Boone

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2021
APPS set up tents around Sanford Mall offering cotton candy and apple cider to personalized street signs and decals.

Cornhole and caramel apples: APPS hosts AppalFest

Kara Haselton, Photojournalist
September 22, 2021
Lynn Patterson, class of ‘89 alumna, rings the bell. Patterson is a Belk Library university program specialist and daughter of fellow Bell Ringer Roberta Jackson. Karl Campbell, the event’s leading speaker, said Patterson represented “the service of faculty and staff to App State and the many multi-cultural mountaineers, multi-generational families.”

122 years of education: University marks history with social, bell ceremony

Cameron Marshall and Kara Haselton
September 18, 2021
Cupcrazed is located beneath The Standard on Blowing Rock Road. Shanahan said she wanted it to “be some place that is walkable for students and walkable for the community.”

[Photo] Stellar sweets: Food Network winners open Boone cupcakery

Maggie Watts, Reporter
September 2, 2021
The COVID-19 tests from Wednesday’s testing event were self-administered by those getting tested.

“I feel more like a person”: App State hosts pop-up COVID testing

Kara Haselton and Jake Markland
August 26, 2021
Residence halls provide moving bins to new residents to ease the process of carrying many belongings into dorms.

PHOTO GALLERY: 6,200 students unpack on campus in 2021

Kara Haselton and Becca Bridges
August 18, 2021
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[Photo] Best of Boone 2021: Best of Food

Aubrey Smith, Ansley Puckett, Asher Davidson, Camryn Collier, Jaclyn Bartlett, Kenedy Singletary, Lily Kincaid, Sabrina Hess, Savannah Brewer, and Zoe Zink
May 1, 2021
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[Photo] Best of Boone 2021: Best of Lifestyle

Silas Albright, Dan Davidson, Connor Davidson, Cameron Burnett, Alex Urquiza, Jack Jackson, Alex McCaskey, Sophia Lyons, Gabrielle Troutman, Elizabeth Hutto, and Jackie Park
May 1, 2021
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[Photo] Best of Boone 2021: Pandemic Picks

Jackie Park, Mickey Hutchings, Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Emily Broyles, Silas Albright, Ansley Puckett, and Sophia Lyons
May 1, 2021
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[Photo] Best of Boone 2021: Best of App State Campus Life

Emily Broyles, Jake Markland, Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Abi Pepin, Ethan Hunt, Hollie Moore, Olivia Jones, Gianna Holiday, and Abi Pepin
April 30, 2021
Bailey Gardin (right) and DJ Evans (left) shake hands during their swearing-in ceremony, April 28, 2021.

[Photo] Gardin, Evans sworn in as SGA president and vice president

April 28, 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.”

[Photo] App State senior announces candidacy for Boone Town Council

Ethan Hunt, Reporter
April 19, 2021
On Tuesday nights, the trumpet studio hosts a “master class,” now offered virtually, where students can show up with pieces they are working on and receive additional feedback from professors and other students. Lipsette and two other students often reserve a practice room in Hayes School of Music to attend the virtual master class in a small, socially distanced group.

Changing the Tune: Music Student Seniors in the Age of COVID-19

Kara Haselton, Photojournalist
April 23, 2021
Sarai Nolasco, senior advertising major, has worked at Belk Library for two years. She said that she wishes staff wouldn’t have to pay to come to work, as it’s financially taxing, especially for students who are on scholarship.

[Photo] Belk Library student employees challenged with parking troubles

Jake Markland, Reporter
April 15, 2021
Club Hub on the second floor of the Plemmons Student Union oversees rooms for several organizations at App State such as the Black Student Association and Latin-Hispanic Alliance, however Asian Student Association has not been able to commandeer a space.

[Photo] Boone Chick-fil-A temporarily closed after 17 years of continuous business

Cameron Stuart, Associate News Editor
April 8, 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.

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

Ethan Hunt, Reporter
March 25, 2021
Town council member Samuel Furgiuele, Jr. poses at his desk in his office on King Street. During the pandemic, Furgiuele has attended weekly council meetings over Webex from his office.

[Photo] Town Council commits to nondiscrimination with new ordinance

Cameron Stuart, Associate News Editor
March 22, 2021
Hiu-Wah Au performs "Romance in A-Flat Major, Op. 11 No. 3" by Clara Schumann on the piano for Hayes School of Music's "Music of Women Composers" concert on March 16. The concert was performed via live-stream for viewers to prevent risk of exposure to COVID-19.

[Photo] Hayes School of Music honors female composers

Sabrina Hess
March 19, 2021
Mike Marcela, photographed at Watauga County Schools central office, has worked as program director for nine years. His central passion, Marcela said, is providing the best support and education for exceptional children so they can succeed.

[Photo] App State student brings nationwide socialist group to campus

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Reporter
March 12, 2021
Cady Haller, sophomore special education major and member of Jewish campus organization Hillel, introduced professor Havi Dreifuss March 1. Haller believes that focusing on relearning history is really important right now, especially with the recent increase in anti-Semitic acts.

[Photo] Jewish organizations sponsor Holocaust scholar’s talk

Sabrina Hess
March 5, 2021
After talking to several people who all felt “burnt out,” Riley Cullen started a petition in fall 2020 to gauge if students would benefit from mental health days.

[Photo] Student leaders push for mental health wellness days for peers

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Reporter
March 4, 2021
Kathryn Santiago's new music therapy group will focus on helping students through mental health concerns with music.

[Photo] Music therapy group seeks to alleviate mental health concerns for students

Jaclyn Bartlett, Reporter
February 25, 2021
Josiah Davis, owner of Local Lion, Feb. 22, 2021.

[Photo] Local Lion coffee shop wins Small Business of the Year

Olivia Jones, Reporter
February 22, 2021
Martha McGougan, a junior Studio Art major, has gotten used to "creating" in their own space, but it's not ideal. She and her friends came up with a word to express their experience: "surthriving."

PHOTO GALLERY: ‘Surthriving’ in a Liminal Education

Kara Haselton, Photojournalist
February 15, 2021
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