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App State celebrates seventh annual Founders Day

November 25, 2024

App State celebrated its seventh annual Founders Day and 125th anniversary Thursday in the BB Dougherty Administration Building. The celebration...

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...

Sports

App State men’s basketball picks up 2 wins in Wilmington

Parker Egeland, Reporter

December 2, 2024

App State men’s basketball traveled to Wilmington to play in the Live Oak Bank Holiday Classic. The Mountaineers played three games in four days against three quality mid-major programs. On Wednesday,...

No place like Holmes: App State women’s basketball gets big win against Gardner-Webb on home turf

December 1, 2024

The Mountaineers women’s basketball team secured a big win against Gardner-Webb Wednesday, defending their home turf with a final score of 82-64. Despite...

Mountaineers look to defeat Eagles, finish season over .500

November 29, 2024

App State will close out their regular season Saturday in a road matchup with Georgia Southern, a matchup with a history so intense that the game has become...

Mountaineers women’s basketball falls to 2-3 on the year following a loss to Richmond

November 28, 2024

App State women’s basketball came up short at home Sunday against an undefeated Richmond team. While the Mountaineers put up a good fight, they ultimately...

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

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...

A&C

Making music possible: New rehearsal space opens for community

Ann Korwan, Reporter

December 2, 2024

In 2014, Edward Doyle started an open mic called Possible Mic in Orlando, Florida, which became Possible Fest. Doyle would invite the open mic performers and book them as openers for a more established...

Album Review: ‘Shawn’ returns Mendes to his roots

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,...

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...

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