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CHAARG bolts to raise relief funds for Hurricane Helene

November 25, 2024

CHAARG, a.k.a “Changing Health, Attitudes and Actions to Recreate Girls” launched at App State this past spring. CHAARG is a community in...

The unseen cost of Hurricane Helene on Boone’s Hispanic families

November 20, 2024

Editor’s note: Resident interviews were conducted in Spanish. Direct quotes were translated to English. The Spanish version of this story can...

Peak Week disrupted: Boone businesses struggle after Helene

November 20, 2024

A typical October in the High Country brings the arrival of vibrant leaves, bathing the area in rich colors of red, yellow and orange. With the...

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

November 20, 2024

A layer of fog fell on Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm as a group congregated around a decades-old Fraser Fir on Wednesday, with a slight chill...

Sports

Mountaineer showdown: App State wrestling defeated by No. 19 West Virginia 37-8

Clay Durban, Sports Editor

November 26, 2024

App State wrestling hosted the No. 19 West Virginia Mountaineers in their first home duel in the new-look Varsity Gym Friday. Despite strong performances in several matches, App State was defeated 37-8,...

Mountaineers stun Tribe with winner from Conners

November 26, 2024

App State men’s basketball defeated William & Mary Sunday 79-76 at home, despite blowing a 19-point lead. Graduate student guard Jackson Threadgill,...

App State volleyball’s quest for Sun Belt title ends in conference semifinals

November 26, 2024

App State volleyball’s excellent season ended prematurely, winning their quarterfinal match against Georgia State Friday but falling to Texas State in...

Mountaineers women’s basketball scores 101 points in dominating win over Clinton College

November 23, 2024

After falling to UNC-Greensboro last weekend, App State women’s basketball responded with an absolute drubbing of Clinton College Wednesday night at...

App State men’s basketball knocks out the Royals

November 21, 2024

App State pulled out a big win against the Queens Royals Tuesday night. The Mountaineers had a rocky start in the first half but eventually came back to...

A&C

Album Review: ‘Shawn’ returns Mendes to his roots

Rebekah Mann, Senior Reporter

November 27, 2024

In his new album, Shawn Mendes explores a “heavy” narrative of mental health, self discovery and struggles with fame. After its delayed release, Mendes’ fifth studio album, “Shawn,” became...

Performers prosper in Department of Theatre and Dance’s FADE

November 26, 2024

The Valborg Theatre shined the spotlights on performers Nov. 20-24 at the Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble. Over 40 dancers showcased their talents...

LSS: ‘Here’s to my Momma:’ Giving thanks to family

November 26, 2024

Welcome back to “Long Story Short: Exploring Taylor Swift’s Discography.” In preparation for the upcoming holiday season, hosts Ellie Tarlton and...

Jon Batiste’s ‘Beethoven Blues’ bridges the gap between classical and contemporary

November 21, 2024

Following his success in the realm of popular music, Jon Batiste has returned to his roots of jazz and classical piano on his new album, “Beethoven Blues.” After...

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