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The Appalachian
The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian
Mickey Hutchings

Mickey Hutchings, Reporter

Mickey (she/her) is a senior journalism major from Davidson, North Carolina.

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Email: hutchingsmk@appstate.edu

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‘Building the plane as we fly it’

‘Building the plane as we fly it’

Jackie Park and Mickey Hutchings
May 7, 2021
Best of Boone 2021: Pandemic Picks

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 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
Appalachian Dispatch: Student media and the year like no other

Appalachian Dispatch: Student media and the year like no other

Jackie Park and Mickey Hutchings
April 8, 2021
Sadness is a hard feeling to define. It affects everyone, but never in the same way. Yet, sometimes, when you're too deep in the blues, all you have to do is dance.

Playlist of the week: Feeling blue

Mickey Hutchings, Reporter
March 29, 2021
Testing was held for students in River Street parking deck on August 29, 2020 from 11am-5pm.

In-person class meetings delayed due to growing COVID-19 numbers

Mickey Hutchings, Reporter
January 8, 2021
Chancellor Sheri Everts cuts the ribbon on Raven Rocks Residence Hall Thursday. Raven Rocks is one of two new dorms that were built on West Campus this year.

[Photo] 2020 in photos: The year we shared

Jesse Barber, Photojournalist
December 31, 2020
App State students charged in connection to drug ring across three UNC campuses

App State students charged in connection to drug ring across three UNC campuses

Mickey Hutchings, Reporter
December 17, 2020
BREAKING: GOP challenger Ray Pickett defeats incumbent Ray Russell

BREAKING: GOP challenger Ray Pickett defeats incumbent Ray Russell

Mickey Hutchings, Reporter
November 3, 2020
Disrupted trips and virtual traveling: App State still reeling from COVID-19’s impact on studying abroad

Disrupted trips and virtual traveling: App State still reeling from COVID-19’s impact on studying abroad

Mickey Hutchings, Reporter
October 29, 2020
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App State student dies of COVID-19 complications

Mickey Hutchings and Jackie Park
September 29, 2020
Playlist of the week: Local indie artists

Playlist of the week: Local indie artists

Mickey Hutchings, Reporter
September 28, 2020
Jay Edwards (right) lights an attendee's candle in honor of Breonna Taylor.

Students and community members lay candles write messages on an altar honoring Breonna Taylor.

The view of Thunder Hill Hall from its patio.

University announces COVID-19 cluster in residence hall

Mickey Hutchings, Reporter
September 17, 2020
Donna Fiori, far left, president of Appalachian’s Alumni Council, provides introductory remarks outside of Founders Bell Pavilion on Appalachian State University’s campus during the Founders Day bell ringing ceremony, Sept. 3. Chancellor Sheri Everts, middle, stands with the new bell ringers: Dr. Baker Perry, back left, professor in Appalachian’s Department of Geography and Planning, and Dr. Karl Campbell, right, associate professor in Appalachian’s Department of History and chair of the university’s History Committee.

Virtual Founders Day 2020 celebrates the past and the present, with eyes toward the future

Mickey Hutchings, Reporter
September 9, 2020
Chancellor Sheri Everts cuts the ribbon on Raven Rocks Residence Hall Thursday. Raven Rocks is one of two new dorms that were built on West Campus this year.

App State welcomes upgraded residence halls to the mountain

Mickey Hutchings, Reporter
September 8, 2020
Located next to the Student Recreation Center on Rivers Street, Rivers Street Ale House is temporarily closed after a local spike in COVID-19 cases.

[Photo] Rivers Street Ale House employees test positive for COVID-19

Emily Broyles, Reporter
August 15, 2020
EDITORIAL: Black lives matter in Spanish

EDITORIAL: Black lives matter in Spanish

The Editorial Board, Xanayra Marin-Lopez, and Mickey Hutchings
June 6, 2020
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[Photo] EDITORIAL: Black lives matter

The Editorial Board
June 6, 2020
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 10:30 a.m. EST on Jan. 19, 2020, carrying the Crew Dragon spacecraft on the company’s uncrewed In-Flight Abort Test

OPINION: A love letter to space and how it restored my faith

Mickey Hutchings, Reporter
June 4, 2020
Former App State Police Chief Andy Stephenson talks to protestors about the cadet program and policing on campus during the "Fewer cops, more doctors" demonstration on Sanford Mall in 2019.

Students protest Appalachian Police Officer Development Program

Mickey Hutchings, Reporter
October 3, 2019
EDITORIAL: Lack of competition for SGA presidential ticket discourages students from voting

EDITORIAL: Lack of competition for SGA presidential ticket discourages students from voting

Moss Brennan, Q Russell, Brooks Maynard, Cristian McLaughlin, Efrain Arias-Medina Jr., Jules Blaylock, Logan Berg, Nora Smith, Mariah Reneau, Mickey Hutchings, Natalie Broome, Reilly Finnegan, Shelly Banz, Sydney Spann, and Melissa Alsup
March 20, 2019
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[Photo] Jasper Yoke: Positive Fashion

March 16, 2019
Len Hagaman has been the sheriff of Watauga County since 2006. Hagaman says the the county is looking in the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion to reduce the number of repeat offenders in the detention center.

[Photo] Watauga County Sheriff’s office considers new pre-arrest program

March 2, 2019
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[Photo] Veronika Cloutier: Feminine Fashion

February 15, 2019
Grace Puffer (left) and Sarah Devoti (right) are both sophomore commercial phorography students. The pair created their own art show, "For Your Love" focusing on feminity, vulnerability and self-worth.

App State commercial photography students spearhead art show to explore femininity and vulnerability

Mickey Hutchings, Reporter
February 5, 2019
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[Photo] David Wolf: Outside the box

February 8, 2019
First year nutrition graduate student and graduate assistant of the Institute for Health and Human Services, Ashlyn Greene, works at her desk in the new IHHS clinic. The clinic is located in Leon Levine health sciences building. // Photo by Mickey Hutchings

[Photo] New interprofessional clinic opens at Leon Levine Hall

Anna Muckenfuss, Appalachian Weekly News Producer
January 17, 2019
Sports

The Mountaineers celebrate their victory as 2018's R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl champions.

[Photo] Mountaineers defeat Blue Raiders in fourth straight bowl win

December 16, 2018
Empty Operation Christmas Child boxes ready to be filled with donations.

[Photo] Operation Christmas Child aims to distribute its 168 millionth box in its 25th year

December 8, 2018
A student studies in the quiet hallway of Appalachian Hall, home of the Honors College. The Honors College is now referring to freshmen as "freshmoores."

[Photo] Dean of Honors College Provides a non gender-specific way to speak about college students

November 24, 2018
Dalton George (pictured middle) with Emily Hogan, political science major and Willow Larson, a junior elementary education major while registering people to vote in fall 2018.

[Photo] Off the mountain and toward the office: App State students vie for political futures

Adam Zebzda, Reporter
February 24, 2020
A sign from a protest against Michael Brown's visit to App State last semester. Protestors believed that his relgious rhetoric disguised a discriminatory message.

[Photo] Sanford Mall preachers spark free speech conversation

November 4, 2018
The Body Positive AppState program was designed to foster a culture of body positivity at App State.

Women’s Center celebrates 20th anniversary over tea

Mickey Hutchings, Reporter
October 25, 2018
Redshirt sophomore receiver Corey Sutton answers media questions after the Charlotte game.

[Photo] From Manhattan to the mountains

Brooks Maynard, Reporter
October 26, 2018
Patrons taking a polaroid photo at Boone Pop Up amongst the bustle of the shopping. Shoppers could take a polarioid for $1 at this weekend's Pop Up at Hatchet Coffee.

[Photo] Changes to Hatchet Coffee alters customer experience

Laura Boaggio, Reporter
October 25, 2018
Sophomore Maddie Mullins speaks at the 20th anniversary celebration for the Women's Center on Sunday. Mullins spoke about the community the center has provided her.

Kira Taylor (center), Danielle Carter (right) and others engage in conversation and indulge in afternoon tea treats at the 20th anniversary celebration of the Women's Center.

A student registers to vote.

[Photo] OPINION: Why voter registration is important

Op-Ed
October 18, 2018
Members of Zeta Tau Alpha selling tickets for their run benefiting breast cancer research on Monday.

[Photo] Zeta Tau Alpha events raise money for national, local breast cancer organizations

October 17, 2018
A student registers to vote.

Attendees of the Hispanic Heritage Festival learn dances from instructors Rodrigo and Wendy.

[Photo] Hispanic population rejoices over culture celebration

Marbeth Salinas, A&C Reporter
October 9, 2018
Audience members attentively listen to candidates Ray Russell and Jonathan Jordan debate over decisive policy issues.

[Photo] App State Politics Club hosts debate for NC House candidates

Jackie Park, Reporter
October 4, 2018
Health science students celebrating the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Leon Levine building for health sciences. 2,300 students are taking classes in the new building this semester.

Leon Levine Hall ribbon-cutting welcomes new chapter of health sciences

Mickey Hutchings, Reporter
September 22, 2018
Co-founders of Pop Up Boone, Megan Kelley and ???

A sign for Pop Up Boone displayed outside of Third Place.

[Photo] Pop Up Boone holds third artisan market

September 18, 2018
A percussionist performing in the Marching Mountaineers' half time show featuring songs from the iconic band Earth, Wind, and Fire at the first home football game of the season.

[Photo] Marching band introduces Donald Peach (and classic rock)

Macon Atkinson
September 18, 2018
A percussionist performing in the Marching Mountaineers' half time show featuring songs from the iconic band Earth, Wind, and Fire at the first home football game of the season.

[Photo] Marching Mountaineers cancel 2020 marching band camp

July 23, 2020
A sign displaying the new 24-5 hour policy for the Belk Library and Information Commons.

The Henderson Springs LGBT Center in the Student Union. The Center serves as a safe space and community-building hub for LGBTQ-identifying students at App State.

[Photo] A decade of the LGBT Center brings reflection and changes

September 20, 2018
Boxes and empty Juuls pods litter a desk. Juuls are widely used by teenagers and college students.

[Photo] OPINION: E-cigarettes more useful as over-the-counter drugs

September 19, 2018
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Two Hatchet Coffee patrons indulging the specialty iced drinks from their Summer Menu. The Menu features a vareity of chilled drinks with fruit and herb flavors, carbonated sodas and even spices.

[Photo] Campus Dining and Hatchet Coffee to expand their partnership to all Campus Dining locations

June 5, 2020
A customer enjoying Hatchet Coffee's foamy Porch Swing beverage. The Porch Swing is a pleasant drunk with bright notes of peach and featured on the coffee company's Summer Menu.

Two Hatchet Coffee patrons indulging the specialty iced drinks from their Summer Menu. The Menu features a vareity of chilled drinks with fruit and herb flavors, carbonated sodas and even spices.

[Photo] Hatchet Coffee provides community through coffee

Savannah Nguyen, Senior A&C Reporter
August 30, 2018
Hatchet Coffee's specialty drink, Camp Crush Coffee Soda, perfect for hot summer afternoons. This iced beverage is a lovely blend of espresso, blackberry soda, lemon and local purple basil.

A delicious mixture of milk, espresso, molasses and local guajillo pepper, Hatchet Coffee's Fireside drink is an iced reminder of long summer nights around the camp fire. The Fireside is decorated with a bruled marshmallow and is one of four specialty drinks offered on Hatchet Coffee's Summer Menu.

An iced Porch Swing, Hatchet Coffee's version of a summertime chai blended with peach nectar, cucumber and mint. One of four specialty drinks from their Summer Menu, Hatchet Coffee's Porch Swing is perfect for sipping while reading a good book.

The minimal alleyway between Summit Residence Hall and the Plemmons Student Union on an overcast afternoon. It is said that East Side students are situated more conviently to popular campus locations, like the Student Union, Central Dining Hall, and Sanford Mall.

"Hip-hop and Hilltops" presented by Korick Simsomphone. Simsomphone's talk was presented at Panorama March 20, a student-lead lecture event held by AppSpeaks.

[Photo] Freedom of Speech: AppSpeaks puts on Panorama

Amber Grant, A&C Reporter
March 27, 2018
"Markets and Making America Great Again" presented by Robert Havelka. Havelka was one of the student lecturers featured in Tuesday night's Panorama held by Appalachian Speaks.

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

[Photo] A timeline of BSA: From founding to today

February 9, 2022
Senior Maddie Lippy speaking in front of the protestors on Sanford. Students and the community members protested against Speaker Michael Brown on Tuesday afternoon.

Freshman VP of College Democrats Maggie Behm holds up her sign at the protest against Speaker Michael Brown on Tuesday afternoon. Students gathered between the student union and the library to begin their walk around campus.

People gathering on Sanford with homeade signs to protest Speaker Michael Brown on Tuesday afternoon. Brown spoke at App State on Tuesday night.

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