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The Appalachian
The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian
Madalyn Edwards

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor

Madalyn Edwards (she/her) is a senior English major from Mount Airy, NC. This is her third year with The Appalachian.

All content by Madalyn Edwards

‘We deserve Pride here’: Boone holds fourth annual Pride parade and festival

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
July 7, 2025
Lillie Shull Dougherty poses for a portrait in 1924. Dougherty was the wife of Dauphin Disco Dougherty, who served as treasurer and business manager of Appalachian Training School and Appalachian State Normal School until 1929. Courtesy of University Archives, Appalachian State University

Meet Lillie Shull Dougherty, App State’s third founder

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
June 15, 2025
Alleged sexual assault reported on campus, alert sent out by App State

Alleged sexual assault reported on campus, alert sent out by App State

Meg Frantz and Madalyn Edwards
May 7, 2025
Chancellor Heather Norris cuts the ribbon to celebrate the completion of the Holmes Drive Parking Deck on Aug. 22, 2024.

1 year with Norris: Chancellor reflects on leadership, shares goals for future

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
May 2, 2025
Donna Houck and her colleagues with the Board of Elections oversee the verification and signing off of ballot drop-offs at the Watauga County Courthouse from voters at the Plemmons Student Union polling site on Nov. 5.

North Carolina Court of Appeals provides update for Griffin List

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
April 10, 2025
A crowd gathers on Depot Street to watch a band perform during Boonerang on June 15

Best of Boone 2025: Best of Lifestyle

Parker Egeland, Matt Howe, Fran Murphy, Dylan Shepherd, Trey Blake, Tess McNally, Omar Alvarez Valencia, Ashton Ahart, Max Schwanz, Adam Persico, Abby Buckner, Clay Durban, and Madalyn Edwards
April 5, 2025
One of Stick Boy Bread Co.’s popular orders is the Kluckin’ Kop, which features chicken, bacon, tomatoes, red onions, lettuce, melted provolone, honey mustard and mayonnaise toasted Stick Boy sourdough on March 21.

Best of Boone 2025: Best of Food

Madalyn Edwards, Brett Menz, Alex Miley, Abby Buckner, Caroline Chapman, Kelsey Griffith, Beatrix Johnson, Owen Marcellino, Meg Frantz, Alex Wallin, Nance Onsrud, Brooklyn Smith, Jenna Guzman, and Rebekah Mann
April 4, 2025
The sun sets over the east side of App State’s campus on Feb. 25.

Best of Boone 2025: Best of Campus

Lauren Lyerly, Haley DiFruscio, Colin Wishneski, Matt Howe, Madalyn Edwards, and Mia Seligman
April 4, 2025
Wildfires in WNC result in evacuations, state-wide fire ban

Wildfires in WNC result in evacuations, state-wide fire ban

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
March 26, 2025
Special Collections Archives: Daniel Boone Native Gardens

Special Collections Archives: Daniel Boone Native Gardens

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
March 19, 2025
From left, Kappa Delta members Caroline Swart and Maggie Kennelly hold puppies at the Watauga Humane Society. Courtesy of Johnny Vo.

Greek life organizations host volunteer event for Watauga Humane Society

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
March 10, 2025
Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Travis Hunter, the 2024 Heisman Trophy recipient, wears a custom blazer designed by Mitch Purgason. Courtesy of Mitch Purgason.

App State alum entrepreneur becomes official designer for Heisman blazer

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
March 8, 2025
Special Collections Archives: Hiddenite

Special Collections Archives: Hiddenite

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
February 26, 2025
Boone Docs merchandise is displayed for sale inside the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country on Feb. 22

Appalachian Theatre hosts fourth annual Boone Docs Film Festival

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
February 24, 2025
Protesters stand on Sanford Mall to advocate for the rights of immigrants in the U.S. on Feb. 3. Los protestantes parados en Sanford Mall, abogan por los derechos de inmigrantes en los EE.UU. el 3 de febrero.

Estudiantes protestan en el campus por una reforma migratoria y derechos

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
February 17, 2025
Charlene Powers Walsh and her dog Wanda sit in the trunk of her car, which she donated during her third trip to Western North Carolina. The car is packed with heaters. Courtesy of Charlene Powers Walsh.

How one Hurricane Helene volunteer brought passion, service to the community

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
February 12, 2025
Article clippings from the Appalachian authors archive.

Special Collections Archives: Appalachian author Charles Frazier

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
February 12, 2025
Chloe Pound

Recursos de salud mental para estudiantes después de Helene

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
February 8, 2025
Protesters stand on Sanford Mall to advocate for the rights of immigrants in the U.S. on Feb. 3.

Students protest on campus for immigration reform, rights

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
February 3, 2025
Boone Mennonite Brethren Church as seen from Church Street on Jan. 16.

Un recorrido guiado por los monumentos históricos afroamericanos de Boone

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
February 3, 2025
Boone Mennonite Brethren Church as seen from Church Street on Jan. 16.

A guided tour through Boone’s historic Black landmarks

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
January 29, 2025
BREAKING: White House federal loan and grant funding freeze rescinded

BREAKING: White House federal loan and grant funding freeze rescinded

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
January 28, 2025
Chloe Pound

Mental health resources for students post-Helene

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
January 27, 2025
This Week in History: Students protest App State laundry service

This Week in History: Students protest App State laundry service

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
January 27, 2025
Former chancellor Francis Thomas Borkowski died on Jan. 19. Photo courtesy of Appalachian State University Historical Photographs Collection.

Former App State Chancellor Borkowski dead at 88

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
January 22, 2025
This week in history: Environmental Study Area and Preserve planned for App State

This week in history: Environmental Study Area and Preserve planned for App State

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
January 22, 2025
A fresh blanket of snow sits on the Founders Bell Pavilion in Durham Park on Jan. 11.

Winter weather hits High Country, tips for staying safe

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
January 20, 2025
Over Yonder restaurant blanketed in snow on Jan. 9

Over Yonder of Valle Crucis to close permanently

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
January 13, 2025
Academic development groups team up to host De-stress Day for students prior to exams

Academic development groups team up to host De-stress Day for students prior to exams

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
December 9, 2024
Negocios locales batallan después que el Huracán Helene interrumpe la semana pico

Negocios locales batallan después que el Huracán Helene interrumpe la semana pico

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
November 26, 2024
Peak Week disrupted: Boone businesses struggle after Helene

Peak Week disrupted: Boone businesses struggle after Helene

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
November 20, 2024
Ronnie Beam (left) and another attendee gaze at the tree before its cutting ceremony in Newland on Nov. 20.

Newland Christmas tree selected as national winner to be displayed in White House

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
November 20, 2024
Elecciones de 2024: Resultados no oficiales por estado

Elecciones de 2024: Resultados no oficiales por estado

Andrew Rice, Madalyn Edwards, Haley DiFruscio, Colin Wishneski, Meg Frantz, Abby Buckner, Gracie Rutheny, Matt Howe, and Abigail Eggers
November 14, 2024
Friends, family and contractors celebrate an open kitchen at Come Back Shack on Nov. 11.

Come Back Shack opens new location on King Street

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
November 11, 2024
2024 Election: State unofficial results

2024 Election: State unofficial results

Andrew Rice, Madalyn Edwards, Haley DiFruscio, Colin Wishneski, Meg Frantz, Abby Buckner, Gracie Rutheny, Matt Howe, and Abigail Eggers
November 6, 2024
The west side of App State’s Boone campus is pictured above. Photo courtesy of Chase Reynolds

Classes set to resume Oct. 16 after cancelation

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
October 9, 2024
BREAKING: App State announces cancellation of classes through fall break

BREAKING: App State announces cancellation of classes through fall break

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
October 2, 2024
Flooding outside of Dogwood Residence Hall on Sept. 27.

Hurricane Helene impacts operations, forces closures

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
September 27, 2024
From left, Watauga County Board of Education candidates Marshall Ashcraft, Chad Cole, Adam Hege, Allison Idol, Charlotte Mizelle Lloyd, and Tom Ross stand onstage at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country on Sept. 16.

Meet the Candidates 2024: Watauga County Board of Education

Andrew Rice, Colin Wishneski, Mia Seligman, and Madalyn Edwards
September 22, 2024
Ben Massey and Ray Pickett stand on stage at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country discussing issues within their political spheres on Sept. 16.

Meet the Candidates 2024: NC House and Senate

Andrew Rice, Sam Deibler, Lorelei Roberts, and Madalyn Edwards
September 21, 2024
One of the empty rooms in East Hall now being used as a classroom for art students on Aug. 29.

Art students voice frustration amid a new semester

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
September 11, 2024
The owner of Barefoot and Brazen Kelly Mosenfelder poses in front of her booth. Mosenfelder sells handmade jewelry and other handmade items.

One year later: Update on the vendors of King Street

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
September 11, 2024
The Hospitality House celebrates its 40th anniversary at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country on Sept. 8. The original Hospitality House was opened to shelter homeless people in 1984.

Hospitality House celebrates 40th anniversary

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
September 10, 2024
The QEP gathers to discuss introducing a climate studies major to App State’s campus. Laura England is the associate director of the Pathways to Resilience QEP theme and she is looking to bring a five-year plan for this theme to the university starting in the fall of 2025. Courtesy of Asher Fazal

Quality Enhancement Plan shifts focus to climate education

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
August 15, 2024
Cars rush into the Stadium Parking deck at night.

Board of Trustees rescinds evening parking permits

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
June 30, 2024
The Town of Boone uses meters and meter attendants to regulate parking downtown.

Town of Boone implements new downtown parking regulations

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
June 18, 2024
An excavator sits outside Wey Hall during the renovation process.

Water damage occurs in Wey Hall

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
May 8, 2024
The Holmes Convocation Center located on Rivers Street on April 15. The convocation center is not only the home arena for some of App State’s varsity sports teams, but the home for graduation commencement as well.

Student guide to graduation

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
April 29, 2024
The Holmes Convocation Center located on Rivers Street on April 15. The convocation center is not only the home arena for some of App State’s varsity sports teams, but the home for graduation commencement as well.

Consejos para la graduación

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
April 27, 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

‘Save Our Voices’ protest calls for action among administrators

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
April 6, 2024
Un salon lleno de alrededor de 125 estudiantes y miembros del personal, escuchan atentamente a un comentador público en la junta del gobierno estudiantil el 27 de marzo.

El gobierno estudiantil sostiene una junta de emergencia con respecto a las inquietudes en el campus.

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
April 5, 2024
Estudiantes caminando por los túneles de expresión libre en el 2018.

Vicecanciller de Asuntos Estudiantiles anuncia un plan para la expresión libre.

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
April 3, 2024
BREAKING: Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs announces plan for free expression on campus

BREAKING: Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs announces plan for free expression on campus

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
March 28, 2024

SGA holds emergency meeting regarding concerns on campus

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
March 28, 2024
Lillie Shull Dougherty and her eldest daughter Clara Bartlett stand in front of the main entrance of the Dougherty House in 1905. Dauphin Disco Dougherty and his daughter Annie Dougherty Rufty sit on the stairs beside them. Courtesy of University Archives, Special Collections Research Center, Appalachian State University.

A story of a home and its resilience: The Dougherty House

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
March 6, 2024
App State announces termination of unlimited Google storage space

App State announces termination of unlimited Google storage space

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
February 19, 2024
The Founders Bell Pavilion sits amongst the first week of snowfall during the spring semester Jan. 15, 2024. The Pavilion was constructed in July 2019 and resembles the roofline of Watauga Academy, which would turn into App State in 1899.

‘Boone is closed’: revisiting the Blizzard of ‘93

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
February 13, 2024
Internship expo, tips and tricks for finding an internship

Internship expo, tips and tricks for finding an internship

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
February 3, 2024
Part of Eric Hesslink's position involves working the front desk at the Watauga County Recreation Center Jan. 25, 2024. His duties include answering the phone and managing facility reservations. Photo courtesy of Eric Hesslink.

Climbing the ladder: one grad’s story of leadership

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
January 24, 2024
The Office of International Education and Development is located in room 321 in Plemmons Student Union. The office helps students with the studying abroad application process.

Student guide to studying abroad

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
November 27, 2023
The Global Perspective panel was hosted during International Week and offered international perspectives from the speakers. Some questions the panelists were asked related to motivations to studying in the U.S., similarities and differences between the U.S. and the panelists' home countries, aspects of American culture the students would like to incorporate into their culture, first impressions and their plans after college. Speaking on the far left side is Preet Patel from India. Pictured from left to right are Patel, Kaz van Groningen from the Netherlands, Firzana Syazania from Indonesia, Paul Wetzel from Germany, and David Castillo Navarro from Spain.

Panel of international students offer their global perspectives

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
November 17, 2023
Wey Hall en los primeros pasos de construcción con basureros de escombros siendo removidos del edificio el 8 de octubre del 2023.

Students create petition for tuition compensation as result of Wey Hall renovation

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
November 13, 2023
Jon Dalton George holds seat on Boone Town Council

Jon Dalton George holds seat on Boone Town Council

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
November 7, 2023
Parking signs inside the Stadium Parking Deck.

El pueblo de Boone afectado por cambios de estacionamiento del campus

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
October 22, 2023
Rebeca Perez-Gonzalez, en su último año de universidad con una especialización en trabajo social, sonríe por un retrato.

Cómo una líder estudiantil da voz a otros: Conozca a Rebeca Perez-Gonzalez

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
October 13, 2023
Parking signs inside the Stadium Parking Deck.

Town of Boone impacted by on-campus parking changes

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
September 25, 2023
Rebeca Perez-Gonzalez, en su último año de universidad con una especialización en trabajo social, sonríe por un retrato.

How one student leader gives a voice to others: Meet Rebeca Perez-Gonzalez

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
September 13, 2023
Students pile into an Appalcart at Peacock Circle.

AppalCart introduces new mobile app, changes to routes

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
August 26, 2023
Passerbys listen to musicians playing bluegrass music in a stairwell alcove in Plemmons Student Union during the Fiddler’s Convention.

Spotlighting unique majors at App State

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
August 16, 2023
App State announces changes to campus parking

App State announces changes to campus parking

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
June 30, 2023
Ordinance proposed to regulate vendors downtown

Ordinance proposed to regulate vendors downtown

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
June 26, 2023
Chef Rob Kineen presents his plated dish. Pictured is salmon brined in Chaga finished with a birch glaze and salmon roe. Served on the side are crispy bean cakes and three sisters, made of corn. This plate is gluten and dairy free.

Indigenous Alaskan chef visits App State, serves food

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
April 20, 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
Foggy Pine Books is located at 471 W King Street here in Boone.

End of the chapter: Foggy Pine Books to close permanently

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
April 3, 2023
A biker enjoys the relaxed terrain of the Greenway, one of the few flatter areas to bike around Boone, making it a popular spot for bikers, skaters, roller bladers, runners and more, Oct. 23, 2022.

Town of Boone awarded grant to conduct feasibility study

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
March 5, 2023
Kathleen Wiant speaks to the audience about hazing and what hazing looks like.

Love, Mom and Dad program calls for anti-hazing movement

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
March 1, 2023
Concept art of the App State Hickory campus.

Chancellor announces scholarships for Hickory campus

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
February 10, 2023
Boonie's Chicago Style Pizza announced its closing Jan. 11.

Boonie’s Chicago Style Pizza closing after two years

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
January 25, 2023
What to know about ASAP: App State's scholarship portal

What to know about ASAP: App State’s scholarship portal

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
January 23, 2023
Watauga County Board of Elections certifies 2022 election results

Watauga County Board of Elections certifies 2022 election results

Andrew Rice, Kaitlyn Potochnik, Mia Seligman, Rachel Leahy, and Madalyn Edwards
November 22, 2022
University Highlands, an off-campus apartment complex located in Boone, won best off-campus housing complex in Best of Boone 2022.

What to consider during the off-campus housing search

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
November 14, 2022
2022 Election: local unofficial results

2022 Election: local unofficial results

Hollie Moore, Zoey Sigmon, Jenna Guzman, Madalyn Edwards, Rachel Leahy, Mia Seligman, Kaitlyn Potochnik, K. Slade, and Andrew Rice
November 8, 2022
2022 Election: State unofficial results

2022 Election: State unofficial results

William Becker, James Moser, Hollie Moore, Kaitlyn Potochnik, Mia Seligman, Madalyn Edwards, and K. Slade
November 8, 2022
Students wave their cell phone flashlights during one of the performances in the talent show.

Best Buddies organization hosts talent show

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
November 6, 2022
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