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Four Eggers responds to AP report, email content

Laney Ruckstuhl
July 18, 2015
Weekend roundup July 16-19

Weekend roundup July 16-19

Laney Ruckstuhl
July 16, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Emails show collaboration of state, local officials on voting site removal

Laney Ruckstuhl
July 16, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Value of higher education should be met with public investment

Laney Ruckstuhl
July 14, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Boone Community Network to launch local music podcast

Laney Ruckstuhl
July 13, 2015
Cole Cummings: The Appalachian

Talking Box Co. goes on summer tour

Laney Ruckstuhl
July 11, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Treating students as consumers undermines higher education’s mission

Laney Ruckstuhl
July 10, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Wake County ruling on ETJ expected within next few weeks

Laney Ruckstuhl
July 10, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Continuing to refuse Medicaid expansion will hurt all North Carolinians

Laney Ruckstuhl
July 3, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Hospitality House showcasing local food

Laney Ruckstuhl
July 2, 2015
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Insomnia Cookies to open location in Boone

Laney Ruckstuhl
July 2, 2015
The Appalachian Online

The Confederate flag, a symbol of racial hatred, does not deserve a place of honor

Laney Ruckstuhl
June 24, 2015
The Appalachian Online

ASU lecturer hosting ‘Feminist Rhetoric’ series

Laney Ruckstuhl
June 21, 2015
Professor works to help home country of Nepal recover from earthquakes

Professor works to help home country of Nepal recover from earthquakes

Laney Ruckstuhl
June 18, 2015
Farmers market brings students together with community

Farmers market brings students together with community

Laney Ruckstuhl
June 18, 2015

Weekend roundup: June 18-21

Laney Ruckstuhl
June 18, 2015

Guide to Boone’s local coffee shops

Laney Ruckstuhl
June 18, 2015
Community members protest proposed asphalt plant

Community members protest proposed asphalt plant

Laney Ruckstuhl
June 17, 2015

Krispy Kreme to open a store in Boone

Laney Ruckstuhl
June 17, 2015
The Appalachian Online

AMB Float Fest sets the bar for the summer season

Laney Ruckstuhl
June 9, 2015
Weekend Roundup: June 11-14

Weekend Roundup: June 11-14

Laney Ruckstuhl
June 9, 2015
The best swimming holes near Boone

The best swimming holes near Boone

Laney Ruckstuhl
June 9, 2015
The Appalachian Online

The battle over gay marriage comes down to privilege

Laney Ruckstuhl
June 9, 2015
Hundreds flock to first Art Crawl of summer

Hundreds flock to first Art Crawl of summer

Laney Ruckstuhl
June 7, 2015
In photos: Marion's Liver Mush Festival

In photos: Marion’s Liver Mush Festival

Laney Ruckstuhl
June 6, 2015
"It's good but you shouldn't know what's in it." Kyle Whisnant, 31, is from Morganton.

In photos: What makes liver mush special?

Laney Ruckstuhl
June 6, 2015
Avett Brothers frontmen Bob Crawford (left), Scott Avett and Seth Avett perform on The Doc and Merle Watson Stage on Saturday night at MerleFest, an annual bluegrass festival that takes place on the campus of Wilkes Community College. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

A ‘great tradition’ in music

Laney Ruckstuhl
April 28, 2015
These National Youth Front and Traditionalist Youth Network posters and memes were placed in various campus locations. Courtesy: Rebekah Richardson

White nationalist group ‘defends’ white privilege

Laney Ruckstuhl
April 15, 2015
Malik Rahili | The Appalachian

Unequal representation

Laney Ruckstuhl
April 1, 2015
Appalachian to sell DC House

Appalachian to sell DC House

Laney Ruckstuhl
April 1, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Renewable energy workshops offers educational topics

Laney Ruckstuhl
March 25, 2015
File Photo

Making History: Everts creates new legacy

Laney Ruckstuhl
March 25, 2015
The Appalachian Online

App State improves Gen-Ed program flexibility

Laney Ruckstuhl
March 5, 2015
ASU police’s ‘Shots Fired’ program remains successful

ASU police’s ‘Shots Fired’ program remains successful

Laney Ruckstuhl
March 5, 2015
Photo courtesy of Davis Coster

New Appalachian Student Ambassadors join the organization

Laney Ruckstuhl
March 3, 2015
Alan Beauvais

ASU police looking into buying body cameras

Laney Ruckstuhl
February 26, 2015
The Appalachian Online

First independent Latin sorority comes to Appalachian

Laney Ruckstuhl
February 26, 2015
Laney Ruckstuhl

New kid on the boombox

Laney Ruckstuhl
February 26, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Student reports physical assault in west tunnel

Laney Ruckstuhl
February 23, 2015
Students learned a dance together during the group portion of Saturday's Dance Marathon. The event started at 10 a.m. on Saturday and ended at 1 a.m. Sunday. Photo: Halle Keighton, The Appalachian

Dance Marathon overcomes cold weather to raise more than $40,000

Laney Ruckstuhl
February 22, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Administration, SGA address student deaths

Laney Ruckstuhl
February 5, 2015
The search for a president

The search for a president

Laney Ruckstuhl
February 5, 2015
The Appalachian Online

ALE targets underage drinking in Boone

Laney Ruckstuhl
February 3, 2015
The Appalachian Online

UNC-system president Tom Ross to step down

Laney Ruckstuhl
January 16, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Tuition will increase by 5 percent

Laney Ruckstuhl
January 15, 2015
The Appalachian Online

Safely navigating wintry road conditions

Laney Ruckstuhl
January 15, 2015
In order to avoid larcenies on campus, ASU Police advise students to take precautions such as locking their doors to protect valuables and personal belongings. Photo by Halle Keighton | The Appalachian

Police: take care to stop larcenies

Laney Ruckstuhl
November 13, 2014
Photo by Halle Keighton | The Appalachian

Documentary shown about domestic violence focuses on ASU student

Laney Ruckstuhl
November 6, 2014
Chancellor Everts discusses women and leadership at the library on Wednesday evening for the women's studies lecture. Photo by Charlie Montero | The Appalachian

Everts gives lecture on leadership and diversity

Laney Ruckstuhl
November 6, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Republicans sweep state in general election, push senate to their majority

Laney Ruckstuhl
November 5, 2014
The Appalachian Online

General election results 2014

Laney Ruckstuhl
November 4, 2014
Hospitality and tourism management professor Dana Clark won the Barentine Special Achievement Award from the Destination Marketing Association of North Carolina for the way he ties his involvement with the tourism industry into his lessons in the classroom. Photo courtesy of Richard Gorberg

Professor honored for tourism education

Laney Ruckstuhl
November 4, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Why your vote matters more than ever

Laney Ruckstuhl
November 4, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Boone resident to run for NC State House

Laney Ruckstuhl
October 22, 2014
Junior history major Korick Sisomphone was part of the duo that finished second and third in the two debate competitions at McKendree University. Photo by Halle Keighton | The Appalachian

Debate team proves point at national tournament

Laney Ruckstuhl
October 22, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Appalachian retains military friendly status

Laney Ruckstuhl
October 14, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Understanding sexual assault

Laney Ruckstuhl
October 14, 2014
Compostable materials make up 20 to 58 percent of waste at Appalachian State University. Photo by Halle Keighton | The Appalachian

More than 90 tons of food waste composted at Appalachian

Laney Ruckstuhl
October 13, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Award-winning conservationist shares stories, warnings

Laney Ruckstuhl
October 8, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Former professor wins prestigious Oersted Award

Laney Ruckstuhl
October 7, 2014

Open air preachers on Sanford Mall rub students the wrong way

Laney Ruckstuhl
October 7, 2014
Assistant Director of Student Conduct Ellen Hartman in her office in Plemmons Student Union last Wednesday. Hartman convinced the Avon Foundation for Women to give Appalachian State University a $5,000 grant for a Bystander Fellows Institute. Photo by Kelly Walker | The Appalachian

Avon Foundation for Women gives Appalachian $5,000 grant

Laney Ruckstuhl
October 7, 2014
Photo courtesy of Alpha Gamma Delta

New sorority raises money for Camp Carolina Trails

Laney Ruckstuhl
October 7, 2014

Student organizations discuss realities of undocumented students in the US

Laney Ruckstuhl
October 2, 2014
Elena Romagni stands in her new shop, Redeux Boutique, on Boone Heights Drive Monday afternoon.

New shop donates 50 percent of proceeds to women’s fund

Laney Ruckstuhl
September 29, 2014
Senior interior design major Hazel Chang's design for a Nairobi restaurant won a national award. Courtesy of Hazel Chang | The Appalachian

Appalachian student wins national interior design competition

Laney Ruckstuhl
September 29, 2014
Students gathered on Duck Pond Field Tuesday night to participate in the "Rock the Vote" event. Students enjoyed live music and were able to register to vote. Photo by Morgan Cook | The Appalachian

Rock-the-Vote event encourages student voter registration

Laney Ruckstuhl
September 24, 2014
The Appalachian Online

The top five books you should read in honor of Banned Books Week

Laney Ruckstuhl
September 23, 2014

Editorial cartoon: iWatch introduced by Apple

Laney Ruckstuhl
September 23, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Libertarian club hosts Constitution Week

Laney Ruckstuhl
September 23, 2014
Junior defensive back Doug Middleton playing in the football game against Campbell University on Saturday at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Middleton has fourteen tackles and an interception return for a touchdown in the first two games of the season. Photo by Rachel Krauza The Appalachian

App State looks for first road win against Southern Mississippi

Laney Ruckstuhl
September 19, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Police: Aug. 29 sexual assault never occurred

Laney Ruckstuhl
September 18, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Students among thousands at climate march

Laney Ruckstuhl
September 18, 2014
Winkler Hall during its implosion last summer. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

More than 95 percent of Winkler Hall recycled

Laney Ruckstuhl
September 17, 2014
Anna Smith

Anna Smith preliminary autopsy results indicate that body was deceased since date of disappearance

Laney Ruckstuhl
September 17, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Nationwide outdoor challenge aims to get college students moving

Laney Ruckstuhl
September 15, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Police say letter was found with Anna Smith’s body

Laney Ruckstuhl
September 15, 2014
The Appalachian Online

Man removed from AppalCART for possessing BB gun

Laney Ruckstuhl
September 11, 2014

Administrator recalls 9/11 and how it brought the campus together

Laney Ruckstuhl
September 11, 2014
Professor Zach Mueller in the herbarium in Rankin Science South Wednesday afternoon. Mueller has been granted millions of dollars by The National Science Foundation to digitize specimens into a database. Photo by Morgan Cook | The Appalachian

Biology professor creates digital plant database

Laney Ruckstuhl
September 10, 2014
Students from the university and the Black Student Association participating in the Black Lives Matter Walk Wednesday evening. The walk began at the Yosef statue and ended at Sanford Mall. Photo by Nicole Debartolo | The Appalachian

Students and faculty march for Michael Brown

Laney Ruckstuhl
September 10, 2014
The Appalachian Online

ASU Student hit by car

Laney Ruckstuhl
September 8, 2014
Two new members join Appalachian’s administration

Two new members join Appalachian’s administration

Laney Ruckstuhl
September 3, 2014
Photo by Carson Hager | The Appalachian

The Everts era: Get to know Sheri N. Everts as she gets to know Appalachian State

Laney Ruckstuhl
September 3, 2014
The Career Development Center on Friday afternoon. The Career Development Center is located on the third floor of John Thomas Hall. Photo by Tim Hobert | The Appalachian

Increase in transfer students leads to new amenities

Laney Ruckstuhl
August 25, 2014
King's Street Sunday afternoon near Appalachian State Univeristy. Photo by Cara Croom | The Appalachian

Boone tourism at an all-time high

Laney Ruckstuhl
August 25, 2014
State BOE denies ASU on-campus voting site

State BOE denies ASU on-campus voting site

Laney Ruckstuhl
August 22, 2014
How to have a good time in Boone’s nightlife

How to have a good time in Boone’s nightlife

Laney Ruckstuhl
August 21, 2014
100 Rules for Living in Boone

100 Rules for Living in Boone

Laney Ruckstuhl
August 20, 2014
App State Bucket List

App State Bucket List

Laney Ruckstuhl
August 20, 2014
Ebola of low risk to students, preventative measures in place

Ebola of low risk to students, preventative measures in place

Laney Ruckstuhl
August 15, 2014
Noren Everts addresses faculty loss, budget concerns

Noren Everts addresses faculty loss, budget concerns

Laney Ruckstuhl
April 28, 2014
BOG increases tuition and fee transparency

BOG increases tuition and fee transparency

Laney Ruckstuhl
April 17, 2014
Philanthropy board encourages students to donate to university

Philanthropy board encourages students to donate to university

Laney Ruckstuhl
April 15, 2014
Faculty Senate discusses future plans

Faculty Senate discusses future plans

Laney Ruckstuhl
April 14, 2014
App State’s SGA brings home four awards from ASG

App State’s SGA brings home four awards from ASG

Laney Ruckstuhl
April 7, 2014
The Walker College of Business, housed in Thelma C. Raley Hall, is in the planning process for renovations and expansion to the building that may begin as early as 2015. Photo by Aneisy Cardo | The Appalachian

Raley renovation to add tribute to Chancellor Peacock

Laney Ruckstuhl
April 2, 2014
Watauga Democrats promote absentee ballot voting

Watauga Democrats promote absentee ballot voting

Laney Ruckstuhl
April 1, 2014
Alpha Tau Omega goes bald

Alpha Tau Omega goes bald

Laney Ruckstuhl
April 1, 2014
Chancellor Peacock, wife honored for student advocacy

Chancellor Peacock, wife honored for student advocacy

Laney Ruckstuhl
April 1, 2014
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