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Students and faculty find Canvas transition ‘clunky’ and ‘annoying’

August 13, 2026

App State is switching learning platforms with a transition beginning in the summer sessions of 2026, expected to be completed by summer 2027. The...

Boone’s new historical panels tell old tales

August 13, 2026

As each generation of locals and college students alike find their home in Boone, the town’s deep history continues to unravel with new discoveries...

Bigfoot, Cinema, Flowers and Bookstores: Four road trip plans to explore WNC

August 13, 2026

Appalachian Film Locations The natural landscapes and cultural sites of Western North Carolina have served as inspiration for many filmmakers...

Former professor resigns after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct

August 7, 2026

Editor’s note: This story contains mentions of sexual assault. App State Wellness and Prevention Services provides free mental health resources...

Sports

X marks the spot: App State soccer defeats East Carolina 4-0

Justin Sarria-Ramirez

August 29, 2026

App State soccer traveled to Greenville Aug. 27 and dominated against East Carolina University with a 4-0 victory. The first 10 minutes were a defensive struggle for both sides. A yellow card was handed...

App State volleyball looks to rebound from disappointing end to 2025 campaign

August 27, 2026

App State volleyball is set to bounce back from an up-and-down 2025 season, in which the Mountaineers won their first 6 matches in a row, but dropped 8...

Mountaineers’ golf finish third at Quail Hollow

August 26, 2026

App State women’s golf opened its season with a third-place finish Monday at the Truist Access, Opportunity and Development Summit at Quail Hollow in...

Black and Gold Bully the Bulldogs to a 2-0 win

August 25, 2026

The Black and Gold were prolific on offense from the start with two corners in the first five minutes of play. This brought about the first goal of the...

Kanye Roberts ready to take handoff for 2026 season

August 24, 2026

Redshirt senior running back Kanye Roberts was gearing up for his fourth season with App State in 2025, but before the campaign started, he suffered a...

A&C

Playlist of the week: Dolly Parton’s most memorable stories through songs

Mia Kirsch

August 31, 2026

With a heavy heart, Dolly Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced in a social media post Tuesday that the legendary country singer Dolly Parton had died. Parton’s representatives have stated...

Hot New Track: In new surprise single, ‘serena joy,’ Olivia Rodrigo calls for action.

August 29, 2026

Two months after the successful release of “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,” Olivia Rodrigo surprised fans with “serena joy,” an upbeat...

App at a glance: August 24-29

August 24, 2026

Monday, Aug. 24 Blue Bag Drive Pick up a reusable recycling bag from 12-2 p.m. on Sanford Mall and learn about reducing waste on campus and how you...

Back 2 Skool Beatdown starts the semester with some hardcore jams

August 19, 2026

Off The Rack was transformed from a regular vintage store into a concert venue Saturday for “Back 2 Skool Beatdown,” a five-act hardcore show. The...

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