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The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian
All content by Stephanie Sansoucy
Senior Goodbye: Stephanie Sansoucy

Senior Goodbye: Stephanie Sansoucy

Stephanie Sansoucy
April 25, 2016
Photo by Brandon Peterson.

An Appalachian legend retires

Stephanie Sansoucy
February 4, 2016
What you need to know, 11/16/2015

What you need to know, 11/16/2015

Stephanie Sansoucy
November 16, 2015
What you need to know - November 2nd, 2015

What you need to know – November 2nd, 2015

Stephanie Sansoucy
November 8, 2015
What you Need to Know 9/14

What you Need to Know 9/14

Stephanie Sansoucy
September 14, 2015
Every Friday at 7 p.m. from May to September, 200-300 people come and listen to the band for that week’s Music in the Valle concert series.

“Music in the Valle” brings community together

Stephanie Sansoucy
June 14, 2015
Asheville-based artists The Ouroboros Boys perform at Field Day hosted by Nude Party Thursday.

Field Day attracts musicians from across the state

Stephanie Sansoucy
June 13, 2015
(From left to right) Sophomore communication major Brandon Partridge, government and justice professor Matt Robinson, student conduct interim director James Lorello, junior political science major Smit Patel and senior political science major Reginald Gravely serve as panelists for the Men Speaking Out Against Violence Panel at Crossroads on Wednesday night. Photo by Nicole Debartolo | The Appalachian

Panel aims to create conversation on campus about the male role in sexual violence

Stephanie Sansoucy
November 6, 2014

Be yourself through sorority rush

Stephanie Sansoucy
September 12, 2014
So you’ve run out of underwear: How to do laundry in a dorm

So you’ve run out of underwear: How to do laundry in a dorm

Stephanie Sansoucy
August 20, 2014
Alumnus leaves legacy in programs started at Appalachian State

Alumnus leaves legacy in programs started at Appalachian State

Stephanie Sansoucy
January 27, 2014
Appalachian professor continues family tradition of living in Watauga County

Appalachian professor continues family tradition of living in Watauga County

Stephanie Sansoucy
December 5, 2013
Graphic by Ashley Spencer | The Appalachian

App brings back ‘Victory Yosef’

Stephanie Sansoucy
December 5, 2013
Wade Montgomery and Pete DeRose, owners of Local and sponsors of Afford a Board, purchased 13 skateboards from Recess, owned by J.P. Pardy, to donate to less fortunate children unable to buy skateboards. (From top left to right) J.P. Pardy, Ashley Pardy, Wade Montgomery, Pete DeRose and Phill Baldwin show the skateboards being given to the children outside of Recess on the skate ramp. Photo by Molly Cogburn | The Appalachian

Student’s nonprofit organization donates to children in need

Stephanie Sansoucy
December 5, 2013

Appalachian hosts discussion on book that has raised controversy in Watauga

Stephanie Sansoucy
December 5, 2013
Photo courtesy of Lynn Willis | lynnwillis.com

The fire rises: Linville Gorge remains ablaze after a week of attempts to control it

Stephanie Sansoucy
November 19, 2013
Click for full resolution. Infographic by Ashley Spencer | The Appalachian

Deans release prioritization recommendations

Stephanie Sansoucy
November 19, 2013

Athlete graduation rates drop

Stephanie Sansoucy
November 19, 2013

Winkler to build on King Street

Stephanie Sansoucy
November 19, 2013
Rory McIlmoil, energy policy director for Appalachian Voices, gives a speech about renewable energy for the Renewable Energy Initiative’s Fall Forum. The forum was held in the Solarium in Plemmons Student Union on Monday. Photo by Nicole Debartolo | The Appalachian

REI invites guest speaker from local organization to Fall Forum

Stephanie Sansoucy
November 14, 2013
Photo courtesy of Allie Dunn

Mountaineer competes in NC pageant

Stephanie Sansoucy
November 14, 2013
Professor in the Department of Computer Science Rahman Tashakkori spoke Tuesday night at a panel discussion based on the book ‘The Children of Abraham: Judaism, Christianity, Islam’ by F. E. Peters. Appalachian faculty briefly spoke about their experience with three monotheistic religions and took questions from the audience. Photo by Molly Cogburn | The Appalachian

Panel discusses religion during Let’s Talk About It series

Stephanie Sansoucy
November 14, 2013

Campus groups put on events to support hunger, poverty awareness

Stephanie Sansoucy
November 14, 2013
Infographic by Ashley Spencer | The Appalachian

Voter turnout fails to turn up

Stephanie Sansoucy
November 14, 2013
Retired Lt. Col. Gerald F. Harper Jr. speaks to students and veterans during the Veterans Day ceremony Monday. Harper spoke about the continued commitment of America’s youth to serving in military service and his outlook for the country’s future. Photo courtesy of Marie Freeman

Appalachian honors veterans during ceremony

Stephanie Sansoucy
November 12, 2013

Appalachian alumna wins Broadcasting Personality of the Year at CMA Awards

Stephanie Sansoucy
November 12, 2013

Basketball players form relationships off the court

Stephanie Sansoucy
November 12, 2013

Cell tower to be placed on Gardner Residence Hall

Stephanie Sansoucy
November 12, 2013
Students practiced yoga and meditation Tuesday in the Attic Window room of the student union. Yesplus yoga is held every Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. Photo by Maggy Boutwell | The Appalachian

Yesplus at Appalachian teaches meditation, yoga to combat stress

Stephanie Sansoucy
November 7, 2013

Earthquake in Taiwan caught on camera in Appalachian classroom

Stephanie Sansoucy
November 7, 2013

Appalachian student’s campaign works to ban plastic water bottles on campus

Stephanie Sansoucy
November 7, 2013

High number of provisional ballots cast on campus

Stephanie Sansoucy
November 7, 2013
This empty building on Blowing Rock Road, formerly a Blockbuster, has been purchased by The Ardent Companies in preparation for its conversion into an IHOP. Photo by Kim Reynolds | The Appalachian

IHOP to replace former Boone Blockbuster on Blowing Rock Road

Stephanie Sansoucy
November 7, 2013
Boone mayoral elect Andy Ball (right) receives an emotional hug from his mother Amy Edelberg after his win was confirmed Tuesday night. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Boone elects next mayor

Stephanie Sansoucy
November 7, 2013

Second NAACP branch organization meeting held

Stephanie Sansoucy
November 5, 2013

On-campus arrests see decline

Stephanie Sansoucy
November 5, 2013
Mayoral candidate Andy Ball. Photo by Molly Cogburn | The Appalachian

Mayoral candidate: Andy Ball

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 31, 2013
Write-in mayoral candidate Jenny Church. Photo by Molly Cogburn | The Appalachian

Mayoral candidate: Jenny Church

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 31, 2013
Mayoral candidate Brad Harmon. Photo by Molly Cogburn | The Appalachian

Mayoral candidate: Brad Harmon

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 31, 2013
Mayoral candidate John Mena. Photo by Molly Cogburn | The Appalachian

Mayoral candidate: John Mena

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 31, 2013

‘A new light’s coming to town’: Physical Plant adds LED lights

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 31, 2013

From darkness to light: Candlelight Vigil emphasizes resilience

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 31, 2013
The Scottish Inn and Red Carpet Inn properties may be purchased for a mixed-use project, which could include student housing. Photo by Maggy Boutwell | The Appalachian

New student housing project possible on Blowing Rock Road

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 29, 2013
Senior entrepreneurship and marketing major David Holloman prepares for the opening of his new business, the Appalachia Cookie Company. The company, slated for an early-November opening, will make late-night cookie deliveries, cater and take shipping orders. Photo by Maggie Cozens | The Appalachian

App State student launches Appalachia Cookie Company

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 29, 2013

Siren malfunction cause unknown

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 29, 2013

SGA holds municipal candidate forum

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 24, 2013

Eggers decides Legends will not be transfer site for municipal elections

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 24, 2013

Federal funding for Appalachian still not clear despite reopening of government

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 24, 2013
Geophysicist Scott Marshall, an assistant professor in the Department of Geology, researches tectonic stresses. His research includes 3-D models of faults in California’s Ventura Basin. Photo by Molly Cogburn | The Appalachian

Geophysicist studies faults using GPS data

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 15, 2013

Lucy Brock Child Development Program opens new facility

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 15, 2013
Thelma C. Raley Hall, home of the Walker College of Business, will be renamed Kenneth E. Peacock Hall. The renaming is scheduled to happen in June 2014. Photo by Justin Perry | The Appalachian

Thelma C. Raley Hall to be renamed after Chancellor Kenneth Peacock in June 2014

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 15, 2013
Senior Dylan Russell (left) and junior Olivia Easly (right) were crowned this year’s homecoming king and queen. Photo by Justin Perry | The Appalachian

Homecoming king and queen crowned at halftime

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 15, 2013
Former wide receiver Sean Price (right) has been dismissed from the Appalachian State football team due to multiple team rule violations. File Photo | The Appalachian

Price dismissed

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 15, 2013
Diogenes Gabriel Morales. Photo courtesy of Boone PD

Appalachian student charged with assault, resisting arrest

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 10, 2013

Political groups work together on nonpartisan issue

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 10, 2013
(Left to right) Boone mayoral candidates Andy Ball, Brad Harmon, Jenny Church and John Mena speak to community members at the “Meet the Candidates” forum held Tuesday. Photo by Molly Cogburn | The Appalachian

Municipal election candidates speak on issues at public forum

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 10, 2013

Race up Howard’s Knob part of homecoming festivities

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 10, 2013
Tracie Peterson is crowned Appalachian State’s 1991 homecoming queen. Photo courtesy of The Rhododendron

App State loves the ’90s

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 10, 2013

Appalachian English lecturer receives $10,000 fellowship

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 8, 2013

Member of the NC House of Representatives visits campus

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 8, 2013

Students help add to Habitat’s Greenwood Community

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 8, 2013

AppalCART breaks record for ridership

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 8, 2013

ASG does not vote on legislation to support DOJ lawsuit

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 8, 2013
Sophomore recreation management major Weston Lawrence (left) celebrates after being baptized at Elevation Church on Sept. 22. Elevation has an average attendance of 350 students each Sunday. Photo courtesy of Erica Serrano.

Student-driven Elevation Church has high attendance

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 8, 2013
Junior appropriate technology major Baird Sills dismounts to hop a barrier during the Boone Bike and Touring sponsored cyclocross race. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Countdown to the Throw-Down

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 8, 2013

SGA granted $7,000 for voter education budget

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 3, 2013
Eight students visiting from South Africa pose with students from Appalachian State University and UNC Greensboro. The students were visiting in order to learn leadership and social justice with the hopes to bring those skills back to their own campus. Photo by Laney Ruckstuhl

South African students visit campus

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 3, 2013

Monopoly tournament to benefit KAMPN program

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 3, 2013
Junior technical photography major Amanda Smith founded Appalachian State's CURE club. CURE is an organization dedicated to helping children with various health conditions. Photo courtesy of Amanda Smith.

App State students form CURE club

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 3, 2013

Social media website created by alumnus promises privacy

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 3, 2013

Discolored water being flushed

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 1, 2013

Conduct code changes

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 1, 2013
Appalachian State University alumnus Michael O’Neal biked a total of 4,000 miles across the country in June to spread awareness for sustainability efforts. Photo courtesy of Michael O'Neil

Appalachian alumnus bikes 4,000 miles to promote sustainability

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 1, 2013

SGA seeks class break on Election Day

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 1, 2013

Lawsuit filed against Cottages owners

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 1, 2013
Junior appropriate technology major Matthew Swails smiles while donating blood at the “Saved by the Blood” blood drive. Photo by Courtney Roskos | The Appalachian

Blood drive has ‘A positive’ outcome

Stephanie Sansoucy
September 26, 2013
Freshman English major Amber Daniels (left) approaches freshman criminal justice major Jason Piotrowski (right) to sign the LGBT Center's petition during Wednesday's blood drive. The LGBT Center was petitioning to end the MSM Blood Bans. Photo by Courtney Roskos | The Appalachian

Annual ‘Ban the Ban’ petition comes up short of goal

Stephanie Sansoucy
September 26, 2013
The marketing specialist and product line manager of the shoe company Chaco visited Boone on Monday. Chaco held a drawing at Footsloggers with prizes that included this pair of custom Appalachian State Chaco sandals. Photo by Bowen Jones | The Appalachian

Is Chaco Boone’s glass slipper?

Stephanie Sansoucy
September 26, 2013
Construction on Trivette Dining Hall began this month with changes planned for the interior dining area, collective renovation of utilities and an expansion to the dining space. Photo by Molly Cogburn | The Appalachian

Trivette Dining Hall renovations to finish summer 2014

Stephanie Sansoucy
September 26, 2013

Changes to state firearm laws start Oct. 1

Stephanie Sansoucy
September 24, 2013

Report raises questions on administrative bloat

Stephanie Sansoucy
September 24, 2013
Jibtopia Wake Park in Semora, which has recently been recognized worldwide, was opened this past summer by Appalachian State University alumnus Clark Davis. Photo courtesy of Clark Davis

Appalachian alumnus opens successful wakeboarding park

Stephanie Sansoucy
September 24, 2013
Appalachian State University alumnus Quint David is running for Boone Town Council. Photo courtesy of Quint David

Alumnus hopes to add transparency, mend rift if elected

Stephanie Sansoucy
September 24, 2013

ACT has high hopes for the 7th annual blood drive

Stephanie Sansoucy
September 24, 2013

University addresses offensive tweet

Stephanie Sansoucy
September 17, 2013
The flag in front of the B.B. Dougherty Administrative Building flies at half-staff in honor of the lives lost as a result of the 9/11 attacks. Photo by Rachel Krauza | The Appalachian

Appalachian remembers 9/11 after 12 years

Stephanie Sansoucy
September 12, 2013

ASUnity approved for 2014-15 school year

Stephanie Sansoucy
September 12, 2013
Senior political science major Jenny Church holds a sign advocating for peace during MoveOn’s vigil Monday against a United States military strike in Syria. Photo by Justin Perry | The Appalachian

Protest held in opposition to military action against Syria

Stephanie Sansoucy
September 12, 2013
Red flags and informational signs dot the field in front of Central Dining Hall. The flags represent those who have been victims of sexual and dating violence. Photo by Justin Perry | The Appalachian

Campaign wants students to speak up

Stephanie Sansoucy
September 12, 2013

Students attend 24th Convocation ceremony

Stephanie Sansoucy
September 12, 2013
Appalachian State alumni James Milner (left) and Matthew Long (right) are running for Boone’s Town Council in the upcoming election in November. Photos courtesy of James Milner and Matthew Long.

Appalachian State alumni run for Boone Town Council in upcoming election, promise to work on relationship between town, university

Stephanie Sansoucy
September 12, 2013

One-stop voting sustained

Stephanie Sansoucy
September 5, 2013

Appalachian eyes CO detector installations

Stephanie Sansoucy
September 5, 2013
The Cottages of Boone have completed approximately half of the 894 total bedrooms as of Monday, Sept. 2. The Cottages anticipates having 534 residents moved into their residences by Sept. 9. Photos by Justin Perry | The Appalachian

After delays, Cottages finish half of the bedrooms

Stephanie Sansoucy
September 5, 2013

Dry tailgating spots offer students pressure-free environment

Stephanie Sansoucy
September 5, 2013

ASU, WFU announce partnership

Stephanie Sansoucy
August 29, 2013
Professor Lisa Gross discusses recent North Carolina legislation with her curriculum and instruction class Monday. The state no longer requires schools to increase pay for teachers holding a master’s degree, prompting many education students to reconsider pursuing graduate school. Photo by Maggie Cozens | The Appalachian

N.C. teachers affected by budget

Stephanie Sansoucy
August 29, 2013

State Board of Elections meeting set for Tuesday

Stephanie Sansoucy
August 29, 2013
Junior economics major Chris Zino prepares to hand Kangaroo Express employee, Jesse Steele, his ID to purchase a six-pack of beer. Throughout the summer the Watauga Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative has conducted compliance checks with local business to determine if they will provide underage persons with alcohol. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Random compliance checks attempt to prevent underage alcohol purchases

Stephanie Sansoucy
August 29, 2013
Students and community members rally at the Take the Dream Home to Boone event. Photo by Kim Reynolds | The Appalachian

Taking the Dream Home to Boone rally held

Stephanie Sansoucy
August 29, 2013
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