Appalachian in Iowa
Ten Appalachian State University political science students travelled to Iowa to witness the presidential caucus, a crucial early part of the election process. The trip was a part of a course called...
View ArticlePolar Plunge makes a splash
One hundred and fifty-six Appalachian State University students braved the frigid Duck Pond water in the 18th annual Polar Plunge on Thursday, raising $8,773 to support the Special Olympics. Since the...
View ArticlePolice crack down on child predators
The Boone Police Department recently apprehended a man for attempting to solicit sex with a minor, the eighth of such arrests that have been made since the beginning of 2015. The statement released by...
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App State students join protest outside Trump Tower
A group of protestors outside of Trump Tower on March 15 prompted a story in The New York Times, but the story did not mention the origin of one subset of the protestors. A group of Appalachian State...
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30 years of sculptures
If you enjoy the sculptures around campus, make sure to spend some time admiring them in the next few weeks. Each April some of the sculptures you walked by on the way to class, admired from afar or...
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The state of HB2
North Carolina’s general assembly passed the Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act, known better by the name of House Bill 2, in a special session on March 23 in reaction to a Charlotte...
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Appalachian holds 2nd annual walk for suicide awareness
Appalachian State University held its second annual Out of the Darkness Walk on Saturday to raise awareness of suicide and to destigmatize depression. There were 144 students, faculty and community...
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Coffee Buzz 5k raises funds for International Scholarships
at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning, just under 100 people were sipping on coffee as they registered and prepared to run in the fourth annual Coffee Buzz 5K. The 5K was organized by International...
View ArticleSolar Vehicle Team learns, grows from experiences
Appalachian State University’s Solar Vehicle Team had a disappointing showing at the national competition in Austin, Texas last year. They worked hard to complete in six weeks what most teams take two...
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Campus Cursive brings positivity to App State
The World Needs More Love Letters, or More Love Letters for short, is an international organization focused on writing and sending positive messages of love to people all over the world. The...
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App State students participate in N.C. and D.C. Women’s Marches
This past weekend, various App State students protested alongside Emma Watson, Madonna, Janelle Monae and a total of over one million protesters across the globe, according to The Washington Post. On...
View ArticleThe Mark Powell story
Mark Powell is an English professor only in his second semester at Appalachian State University, and his students already feel as though they have grown as individuals and writers by taking his...
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Foggy Pine encourages community engagement
Eight months ago, Appalachian State alumna Mary Prewitt was presented with the opportunity to own and operate a bookstore in downtown Boone and took it. Foggy Pine Books, located on 444 W. King St., is...
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Appalachian State celebrates Black History Month
Appalachian State University commenced Black History Month with a kick-off event hosted by Residence Hall Association at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1 in the Solarium. The month was packed with events in honor of...
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Free tattoos for the community
Various businesses in downtown Boone are coming together to raise money for the community March 3-5. Speakeasy Tattoo is spearheading the weekend with their “Free Tattoos for the Community” event on...
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Blackburn Community Outreach helps combat High Country food insecurity
Blackburn Community Outreach is focusing this year on redefining what it means to be blessed, through growing and giving organically grown fruits and vegetables in the Todd community. Garden...
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Appalachian State examines free speech
Throughout this past week, Appalachian faculty and students have been educated about first amendment rights and freedom of speech in the Say What? Free Speech Summit. The event spanned from March 23...
View ArticleAppalachian State celebrates LUNAFEST
On April 6 in the Plemmons Student Union, a festival of short films with one common theme took place: all the films are “by, for and about women.” This is the motto of LUNAFEST, a traveling short film...
View ArticleThey come out at night
For students not used to sleeping during the night, adjusting to college and dorm life can be a bumpy road. Many report fatigue and difficulty keeping up with classes. “Don’t try out a nocturnal...
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In/Visible Theatre’s 2nd Annual Pop-Up Play
In/Visible Theatre hosted its second annual pop-up play on April 7. The play was performed at an undisclosed location, but those who wanted to attend met at the Doc Watson statue in downtown Boone....
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