Features: Student Life
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The Diversity Celebration encourages students and university employees to celebrate and become more aware of a wide variety of cultures. The celebration allows people to celebrate their differences and become united in common interests. [ more . . . ]
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The Blue Ridge Parkway brings thousands of visitors to the area each year to admire its beauty and recreational offerings. It also has been an outdoor playground for Appalachian students, faculty and the community of Boone for generations. However, high usage and careless behavior occurring in some areas leaves irreversible impact. The student volunteer Blue Ridge Parkway Corps (BRPC) works with Blue Ridge Parkway staff to educate the public about trails, the environment, and the biology of sensitive areas in order to preserve and protect the area for all to enjoy. [ more . . . ]
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Appalachian’s technical photography program gains national attention through a magazine ad featuring students’ work. [ more . . . ]
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The Boone Bicycle Initiative—a community-based organization started by Appalachian students—wants to get as many people commuting by bicycle as possible. Its goal: to improve air quality and lessen traffic surrounding the university and the Town of Boone. [ more . . . ]
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In less than three months, Appalachian State University's cycling team has captured its second national title by winning the 2008 Division II USA Cycling Collegiate Cyclocross National Championships Dec. 14 in Kansas City, Mo. The Mountaineers won the division's national championship in mountain bike in late October, as well as two individual national champion titles in women's cross country and men's downhill. [ more . . . ]
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It's all about tradition. The step dancing of the historically African-American Greek organizations on campus pounds out a rhythm that echoes through generations of Appalachian's minority student population. The steps and chants symbolize unison, a unique sisterhood and brotherhood. [ more . . . ]
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Appalachian State University's Cycling Team, led by individual national champions Rebecca Tomaszewski and Michael Thomas, took home the Division II national title at the USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships hosted by Lees-McRae College, October 24 - 26, 2008, in Banner Elk, NC. [ more . . . ]
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Through one of Appalachian's many study abroad opportunities, students enjoy the indigenous culture of New Zealand. [ more . . . ]
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The New Zealand expedition gave students from seven different academic majors—recreation management, biology, health education, public relations, art, business and communication—the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in real-life situations. [ more . . . ]
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To show kindness to the planet and increase environmental awareness, Appalachian State University has formed a partnership among its academic areas, Outdoor Programs and Office of International Education and Development to design carbon-neutral international travel. [ more . . . ]
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