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Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Reporter

Xanayra Marin-Lopez (she/they) is a senior journalism major and media studies minor from Clinton, NC.

 

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Super senior wide receiver Corey Sutton celebrates with the crowd after running for his one touchdown of the game.

Best of Boone 2022: Best for Alumni

May 5, 2022
Xanayra’s Corner: Graduation fashion from head to toe

Xanayra’s Corner: Graduation fashion from head to toe

April 18, 2022
Farewell column: A letter to the staff of color

Farewell column: A letter to the staff of color

April 14, 2022
Xanayra’s Corner: 3 business casual fashion tips for upcoming graduates

Xanayra’s Corner: 3 business casual fashion tips for upcoming graduates

April 13, 2022
Xanayra’s Corner: 3 seasonal transition pieces from NYFW

Xanayra’s Corner: 3 seasonal transition pieces from NYFW

March 21, 2022
Xanayra’s Corner: Boone’s most Instagrammable spots

Xanayra’s Corner: Boone’s most Instagrammable spots

March 2, 2022
town of boone updat featured

[Photo] Town council ends Boone mask mandate

February 23, 2022
Playlist of the week: Una introducción al reggaeton

Playlist of the week: Una introducción al reggaeton

February 21, 2022
sga election 2022

[Photo] SGA president, vice president candidates debate

February 11, 2022
Zalaya Hinton offers on-campus pickups for her cosmetic products. Hinton bags items in a metallic baggie with a sticker thanking customers for shopping.

Boone beauty: Student offers natural beauty option in the High Country

February 8, 2022
this day in history

[Photo] This day in history: Facebook gains popularity at App State

February 8, 2022
Only a freshman, Ja’de Bass runs a curated fashion Instagram, DJ’s at local venues and has a passion for designer clothing. Bass poses at an elevator in her dorm Jan. 23, 2022.

Ja’de Bass: outfit curator, model, local DJ, first year

February 8, 2022
Senior Checklist 2022

[Photo] 6 things to do as a Mountaineer before graduation

January 17, 2022
Fashion of Boone: A stylish spring semester

Fashion of Boone: A stylish spring semester

January 12, 2022
Jasmine Beach-Ferrara spoke to students on campus ahead of her run against Congressman Madison Cawthorn next November.

[Photo] Congressional candidate Beach-Ferrara visits campus

November 11, 2021
What people are wearing: Bus Behavior

What people are wearing: Bus Behavior

November 10, 2021
Xanayra Local Election Questionnare Feature Pic

[Photo] Why run? Municipal candidates answer

October 24, 2021
Sanford style: What people are wearing on the mall

Sanford style: What people are wearing on the mall

October 7, 2021
Playlist of the week: Elevando las Voces Latinx

Playlist of the week: Elevando las Voces Latinx

October 4, 2021
Boone Police, App State student address racist incident night of Luke Combs concert

Boone Police, App State student address racist incident night of Luke Combs concert

September 10, 2021
Boone’s Runway: What people are wearing on King Street

Boone’s Runway: What people are wearing on King Street

September 8, 2021
Wearing an oversized thrifted cardigan, Ailysa Lee describes her style as “all over the place.” Aiming for a “soft girl” and dainty look, Lee took advice from her sister that she should dress according to the weather in Boone.

[Photo] Fitted for the first day

August 18, 2021
OPINION: Nikole Hannah-Jones, the UNC System does not deserve you

OPINION: Nikole Hannah-Jones, the UNC System does not deserve you

July 7, 2021
UNC System sets aside money for mental health with help of GEERF

UNC System sets aside money for mental health with help of GEERF

May 27, 2021
Norris named permanent Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor

Norris named permanent Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor

May 7, 2021
The North Carolina Troopers Association Caisson Unit assisted in the procession on Thursday afternoon for Sgt. Chris Ward and K-9 Deputy Logan Fox.

“It’s not supposed to happen in our small town”: University, local community honors deputies killed in April 28 standoff

May 6, 2021
Best of Boone 2021: Pandemic Picks

Best of Boone 2021: Pandemic Picks

May 1, 2021
Best of Boone 2021: Best of App State Campus Life

Best of Boone 2021: Best of App State Campus Life

April 30, 2021
LGBTQ+ supporters looked on as a group of Trump supporters calling themselves Today is America counter protested the post-election solidarity event held by Young Revolutionaries of Boone and Black in Boone on Sanford Mall on Friday afternoon.

LGBTQ+ students at App State: A Timeline of their history and progress made

April 25, 2021
The Body Positive AppState program was designed to foster a culture of body positivity at App State.

[Video] Women’s Center program fosters discussions about body image

April 24, 2021
Alpha Gamma Delta

[Photo] Freedom of speech and secrecy: sorority sees struggles in leadership

April 23, 2021
PASS NO CREDIT GRAPHIC (1)

[Photo] AP&P committee denies pass/no credit for students, final decision to provost

April 20, 2021
The Office of the Provost officially announced that pass/no credit will not be offered for the spring 2021 semester.

App State Faculty Senate sides with students on pass/no credit option

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.

Breaking the minority myth: Asian American students react to racism in South, disregard from community

April 8, 2021
Semicolon Week Infographic

[Photo] Students explore mental well-being in annual Semicolon Week

April 2, 2021
Album review: “Chemtrails Over the Country Club

Album review: “Chemtrails Over the Country Club”

March 26, 2021
App State delivers second round of HEERF money to students

App State delivers second round of HEERF money to students

March 25, 2021
Construction in Stadium Lot limited both driving and parking availability, which posed a challenge for students moving into West Campus residence halls in 2019. This was the last normal move-in day.

Fall 2021 semester to operate normally, per chancellor

March 20, 2021
Feeling done, but not finished

Feeling done, but not finished

March 19, 2021
res hall vaccine graphic

[Photo] Students on campus closer to college experience without COVID restrictions

March 19, 2021
Kale Barns poses with their AppCard. Barns is one of a number of students who would be impacted by legislation that would offer the use of preferred names on AppCards.

Prospective SGA bill advocates for preferred names, legal changes at App State

March 14, 2021
Lachlan James, head of the App State Chapter of IYSSE sits in his bedroom with hisi collection of literature and signage related to the world views represented in the organization.

App State student brings nationwide socialist group to campus

March 12, 2021
Donald Steel in his workspace at home. Steel interviews artists in Boone for his podcast, FallrisK.

[Photo] Boone love letter: Former App State student highlights town talent through podcast

March 12, 2021
SGA reintroduces pass/no credit option

SGA reintroduces pass/no credit option

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.

Student leaders push for mental health wellness days for peers

March 4, 2021
No architecture in Boone qualifies as “anti-homeless,” but the Boone Fair Housing Task Force passed its resolution through the town council to make sure it isn’t built in the future.

Boone Fair Housing passes anti-homeless architecture resolution

March 4, 2021
An artist molding at High Country Clay. The clay studio is now open on the NC Hwy 105 Bypass.

Boone artists receive new studio space at High Country Clay

February 25, 2021
Kathryn Santiagos new music therapy group will focus on helping students through mental health concerns with music.

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

February 25, 2021
Black At App State Collective introduces public demand tracker to university administration

Black At App State Collective introduces public demand tracker to university administration

February 24, 2021
Gov. Roy Cooper dons a face mask at a press briefing.

[Video] Gov. Roy Cooper lifts statewide curfew, eases restaurant and sport games restrictions

February 24, 2021
Virginia Roseman will hold the seat on the council until November elections. She hopes to improve pedestrian travel and protect green spaces in Boone.

[Video] Virginia Roseman takes Boone Town Council seat left by longtime member

February 19, 2021
Campus security fees to double across UNC System, student leaders disagree with increase

Campus security fees to double across UNC System, student leaders disagree with increase

February 18, 2021
A breakfast dish from Melanies Food Fantasy. Melanies prides itself on using as much local produce as possible, even in the Winter. Courtesy of Dallas Linger.

High Country Valentine’s Day COVID-19 Date Guide

February 12, 2021
Users can enter their desired rides group size, pick up location and destination location. Ride Beep also features a box drivers can check to require people to wear masks on the ride.

[Photo] Community rideshare drives App State students to create ‘Ride Beep’ mobile app

February 5, 2021
Junior Kaley Barnes is a member of the LGBT community and shows support for the ordinance. Barnes often has to remind their professors of their pronouns and changed name.

Boone Town Council introduces LGBTQ anti-discrimination ordinance

February 4, 2021
SGA Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Committee now permanent at App State

[Video] SGA Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Committee now permanent at App State

February 4, 2021
App State gives students additional CARES Act funding, hints at more

App State gives students additional CARES Act funding, hints at more

January 26, 2021
The Black At App State Collective at the Wake the Chancellor march against injustice Aug. 31, a month after releasing their initial demands to the university.

University makes progress on Black At App State demands, chancellor engaged in diversity recruitment and retention

November 20, 2020
An App State student takes a break around 2 a.m. after a long night of tracking polls on Election Day at a student watch party.

App State students react to election results in a year like no other

November 13, 2020
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