In 1899, students at Watauga Academy – the precursor to App State – rang the founders bell in Boone for the first time to symbolize the beginning of their academic journey. Monday, App State students rang a new bell that sits just over 40 miles away from the original to celebrate a new beginning at.
Several podcasts are available for those interested in understanding artificial intelligence and its effects on society. The AI-focused miniseries, "Bot Love," explores the subject of intimacy between humans and AI companions, highlighting the potential harms of AI as a mental health tool.