It’s another week at App, and another freshman arrived on a campus home to over 18,000 students, and yet when they walk onto the stage for the First Year Showcase, the world is in the palm of their hand. “Theater helps me accept who I am and take on a role to bring joy to
Ten students emerged from the costume shop in Chapel Wilson Hall wearing a wide array of jeans, khakis, chunky sweaters and flannel shirts. They spread out on the empty, black stage of the Valborg Theatre. Suddenly, the stage exploded in sound and movement as the ensemble began moving forward and speaking over one another, portraying
Pop Up Boone, an artisan market, made its third appearance at 3rd Place this weekend. Twenty-five artists participated in the event, which took place Friday from 4-10 p.m. and Saturday noon-10 p.m. The pieces on sale at the show included prints, jewelry, home decor, ceramics and more, event planner and creator of Pop Up Boone
Sept. 24, 1989 was a silent night for Boone. Fast-forward 29 years later and it’s silent again. App State’s 29th Annual Walk for Awareness took place Tuesday night, signifying another year of combating violence on App’s campus and remembering the lives of Jeni Gray, Leigh Cooper Wallace, Matthew Shepard and all victims of interpersonal violence.
Boone celebrated the earth a little earlier than most towns this past Friday. The Town of Boone Sustainability, Economics and Environment Committee hosted the very first Earth Awareness Day at the Jones House Community and Cultural Center in downtown Boone. The event consisted of educational programs, music from the local group The King Bees, refreshments
As a student, one might think they can only control qualities like grades, a job or what one might have for breakfast. A former App State student’s experience mobilizing change for a community across the world might say otherwise. Suresh Niraula, a former App State student, was one of the speakers on the panel hosted
After playing on stages around the country and performing at festivals with artists known around the world, Rainbow Kitten Surprise is coming home to a local stage that they know and love. On Sept. 13 the group will be returning to Legends to kick off their Friend, Love, Freefall tour celebrating the release of their
The three-day residency for the Inclusive Excellence Tour at App State began Aug. 27 with a TED Talk-style address at the Schaefer Center that addressed diversity, equity, inclusion and change. “Innovators share in common several key qualities across sector,” Damon Williams, the leader of the Inclusive Excellence Tour, said. These characteristics are questioning their work,
Twenty-one police cadets graduated from App State’s first police academy program after 13 weeks of training with a majority of graduates continuing to work part-time with University Police. Graduates lined up and awaited their turn to state the code of ethics and officially be sworn in, while parents and families chatted amongst themselves. Emotions were
The High Country Beer Fest will return to Boone Saturday at the High Country Fairgrounds from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. “The High Country Beer Fest is a celebration of craft beer from around the region and the world,” according to the High Country Beer Fest website. The annual festival, a nonprofit event which supports
