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The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian
Siri Patterson

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor

Siri Patterson (she/her/hers) is a senior journalism major with a minor in political science. This is her third year writing for The Appalachian.

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FAREWELL COLUMN: Rediscovering myself

FAREWELL COLUMN: Rediscovering myself

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
April 30, 2025
Newly elected Chancellor Heather Norris answers questions during a news conference following the celebration event on Feb. 27.

Heather Norris elected as App State’s eighth chancellor

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
February 28, 2025
Former FEMA administrator, Duke researcher visit App State to discuss community climate resilience

Former FEMA administrator, Duke researcher visit App State to discuss community climate resilience

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
February 28, 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
Alison Idol, Charlotte Mizelle Lloyd, Adam Hege projected to win Board of Education

Alison Idol, Charlotte Mizelle Lloyd, Adam Hege projected to win Board of Education

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
November 14, 2024
Elecciones 2024: Resultados locales no oficial

Elecciones 2024: Resultados locales no oficial

Siri Patterson, Gracie Rutheny, Matt Howe, Lorelei Roberts, Abigail Eggers, and Andrew Rice
November 5, 2024
2024 Election: Local unofficial results

2024 Election: Local unofficial results

Siri Patterson, Gracie Rutheny, Matt Howe, Lorelei Roberts, Abigail Eggers, and Andrew Rice
November 5, 2024
Director of University Housing Brandon Nelson in his office in John E. Thomas Hall on Sept. 20.

La historia de vivienda y hoteles en App State

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
October 24, 2024
Director of University Housing Brandon Nelson in his office in John E. Thomas Hall on Sept. 20.

App State’s history of hotel housing

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
October 16, 2024
El gobernador Roy Cooper responde a preguntas sobre sus esfuerzos de reparación después del huracán Helen en el oeste de Carolina del Norte el 3 de octubre.

El gobernador Roy Cooper habla con las víctimas del huracán: ‘Este es un esfuerzo en equipo’

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
October 12, 2024
La canciller interina de App State Heather Norris da actualizaciones sobre el campus de App State el primero de octubre. Norris dijo que App State ha proporcionado más de 40.000 comidas gratuitas desde el viernes para quienquiera las necesite.

Líderes locales detallan esfuerzos en desarrollo y daños después del huracán Helene

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
October 11, 2024
Gov. Roy Cooper answers questions about his response efforts after Hurricane Helene in western N.C. on Oct. 3.

Gov. Roy Cooper speaks to hurricane victims: ‘This is a team effort’

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
October 3, 2024
Interim Chancellor Heather Norris provides updates about App State’s campus on Oct. 1. Norris said App State’s dining halls have provided over 40,000 free meals since Friday for anyone in need.

Local leaders provide updates after Hurricane Helene

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
October 1, 2024
A group of students at Iguacu Falls on the Brazil and Argentina border in May. These falls lie a few miles from the largest hydroelectric plant in the Western Hemisphere, a place the students visited during the program. Courtesy of Marty Meznar.

‘The best two weeks of my life’: Study abroad learners share their experience

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
September 25, 2024
App State Police is located at 461 Rivers St.

Chief of Police Andy Stephenson steps down

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
August 23, 2024
The Board of Governors, comprised of 24 voting members, hold at least six meetings every year to vote and discuss matters related to the UNC System.

The who, what and why of UNC System’s Board of Governors

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
August 13, 2024
Meet the people who make commencement happen

Meet the people who make commencement happen

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
May 1, 2024
Los que están detrás de la graduación

Los que están detrás de la graduación

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
April 28, 2024
Newly appointed and elected members of the SGA pose in the Plemmons Student Union on April 16. Courtney Castellow (left), Brittany Byrum, Kathryn Long, Amarah Din, Jackson Adams, Kaylee Greene and Hampton Smith (pictured on Greene's phone) will all serve in leadership positions in the 58th session. (Courtesy of Kathryn Long)

58th session of SGA leadership officers nominated, confirmed

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
April 18, 2024
Noticia de ultima hora: Sheri Everts renuncia como canciller de App State

Noticia de ultima hora: Sheri Everts renuncia como canciller de App State

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
April 15, 2024
BREAKING: Sheri Everts steps down as App State Chancellor

BREAKING: Sheri Everts steps down as App State Chancellor

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
April 15, 2024
El comité de diversidad, equidad, e inclusión y enlace del gobierno estudiantil Amarah Din habla en la junta de la SGA en la sala Linville Falls el cinco de marzo.

Los estudiantes de App State se despiden de los túneles de libre expresión

Siri Patterson and Mia Seligman
April 10, 2024
Thunder Hill stands on the west side of campus on March 14, since the Fall of 2021, and has been used as an on campus dorm building.

Best of Boone 2024: Best of Campus

Sam Deibler, Abigail Eggers, Anna Adams, Leah Boone, Mia Seligman, Andrew Rice, Bella Lantz, Macy Grymes, Madalyn Edwards, Samantha Salvador, Siri Patterson, and Thomas Turner
April 9, 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
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.

La protesta estudiantil exige compensación para los estudiantes de arte

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
April 3, 2024
Wey Hall en los primeros pasos de construcción con basureros de escombros siendo removidos del edificio el 8 de octubre del 2023.

Wey Hall cerrado a clases después de reportes de seguridad

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
April 3, 2024
Presidential candidate Jake Jensen and vice presidential candidate Maureen Hammer (right) share a laugh in between questions during the debate on March 26. The pair said their prior experience with SGA will help inform them if elected.

[Photo] SGA holds debate for 2024-25 student body presidential candidates

Anna Adams, Reporter
March 28, 2024
El comité de diversidad, equidad, e inclusión y enlace del gobierno estudiantil Amarah Din habla en la junta de la SGA en la sala Linville Falls el cinco de marzo.

App State students say goodbye to the free expression tunnels

Siri Patterson and Mia Seligman
March 27, 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.

Student protest calls for compensation for art students

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
March 23, 2024
Wey Hall en los primeros pasos de construcción con basureros de escombros siendo removidos del edificio el 8 de octubre del 2023.

BREAKING: Wey Hall closed for classes after reported safety concerns

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
March 21, 2024
Child, parent struck by vehicle on Blowing Rock Road

Child, parent struck by vehicle on Blowing Rock Road

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
February 29, 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
App State faculty recommends Black history education resources

App State faculty recommends Black history education resources

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
February 11, 2024
Mike Madritch named dean of College of Arts and Sciences

Mike Madritch named dean of College of Arts and Sciences

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
February 9, 2024
Protesters meet at the corner of 321 and 105 on Blowing Rock to express their support for Palestine on Feb. 2, 2024. One protester waves a Palestinian flag while others hold up signs.

[Video] Newly reformed local activism group holds call for cease-fire rally

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
February 6, 2024
A tribute to aged creativity: Modern stories in a matured format

A tribute to aged creativity: Modern stories in a matured format

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
January 15, 2024
SGA voices support for climate action, victims of sexual misconduct

SGA voices support for climate action, victims of sexual misconduct

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
December 7, 2023
As the rally attendees marched, they held handmade signs high above their heads and waved flags. The march started at the Jones House Cultural Center, ended at Sanford Mall and lasted around 15 minutes.

Boone community members organize rally, march for Palestine

Siri Patterson and Ella Adams
November 15, 2023
Chancellor Kenneth Peacock and his wife Rosanne Peacock stand with the 2012 Homecoming King, then senior secondary math education major Ish Gomez, and Queen, then senior theatre arts major Pami Cuevas, at the 2012 Homecoming game against Elon University. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Recordando al Canciller Peacock

Cameron Marshall and Siri Patterson
November 8, 2023
Signs in front of the university post office promote two out of the three elected council members.

Unofficial results of Boone municipal elections announced

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
November 7, 2023
Homecoming banners hanging in Plemmons Student Union were made by different student clubs and organizations.

[Photo] Starting a club: Resources to get started

Lorelei Roberts, Reporter
October 20, 2023
Sign points to the accessible ramp in front of the Student Recreation Center. Sep. 12, 2023.

‘We are not there yet’: Accessibility at App State

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
October 11, 2023
Chancellor Kenneth Peacock and his wife Rosanne Peacock stand with the 2012 Homecoming King, then senior secondary math education major Ish Gomez, and Queen, then senior theatre arts major Pami Cuevas, at the 2012 Homecoming game against Elon University. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Remembering Chancellor Peacock

Cameron Marshall and Siri Patterson
October 9, 2023

Catching up on campus construction

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
September 11, 2023
Courtesy of Brent James

124 years of App State: Founder’s Day recognizes SGA president

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
September 8, 2023
SGA holds first election, changes to structure

SGA holds first election, changes to structure

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
September 6, 2023
Safety resources at App State

Safety resources at App State

Sierra Fridinger and Siri Patterson
September 3, 2023
The central hallway of Roess Dining Hall.

Bite into updated dining halls

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
August 16, 2023
Emily Brewer and Todd Carter (right) lead the marchers at the start of the route.

Boone’s first Pride festival

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
June 23, 2023
Baker Perry and Jill Tiefenthaler (right) speak during the Q&A portion of the address.

National Geographic CEO speaks on scientific storytelling: ‘Science alone is not enough’

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
June 10, 2023
Ben Massey (center) speaks to the crowd of protestors. May 14, 2023.

Protestors rally against 12-week abortion ban law, pregnancy center

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
May 16, 2023
Advice from soon-to-be former mountaineers

Advice from soon-to-be former mountaineers

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
May 3, 2023
Junaluska Heritage Society members (from left to right), Kristen Baldwin Deathridge, Roberta Jackson, and Katie Mack join the volunteers for the grave refurbishing project. Apr. 30, 2023

Preserving local history through the Boone Cemetery

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
May 2, 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
The winning candidates of the SGA presidential election: Juan Pablo “JP” Neri (rght) and Margaret-Ann Littauer (left).

SGA presidential election results announced

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
April 21, 2023
Performances Tea Critchfield and Addison Aubrey dance together at Durham Part, while whistles and cheers ensue from the audience, Friday, April 14, 2023.

Day of silence features student activism, drag performers

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
April 15, 2023
Best of Boone 2023: Best of Lifestyle

Best of Boone 2023: Best of Lifestyle

Ella Lewis, Ethan Smith, K. Slade, Andrew Rice, Georgia Dixon, Siri Patterson, Sam Vanolinda, Will Hofmann, Kolby Shea, Colin Bross, Megan Koch, Zoey Sigmon, Cameron Miller, Bobby Phillips, Nataly Aguiar, Ben Brady, James Parker, Madison Lipe, Madalyn Edwards, Ben Gosey, Emily Milano, Trey Blake, Jack Jackson, Kurt Zottl, and Chance Chamberlain
April 5, 2023
BREAKING: SGA rules of engagement suspended after legal troubles, worrying mental health

BREAKING: SGA rules of engagement suspended after legal troubles, worrying mental health

Siri Patterson and Will Hofmann
March 7, 2023
App State named a top producer of Fulbright students, scholars

App State named a top producer of Fulbright students, scholars

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
February 20, 2023
The main entrance to Ransom Pub and Event Venue on King Street. Ransom announced they will be closing their business Feb. 18.

Ransom announces closure, brewing company to take its place

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
February 7, 2023
The fencing outside the main entrance to block people from entering the bookstore during construction.

Renovations to campus bookstore cause relocation of student services

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
February 6, 2023
Student club petitions for menstrual, contraceptive product vending machines

Student club petitions for menstrual, contraceptive product vending machines

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
September 27, 2022
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