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The Appalachian

Thomas Talks Games: ‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’

Thomas Turner, Reporter | March 18, 2024

Square Enix’s “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth,” the middle part of what will eventually become the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, has stood in an awkward position since the ending of 2020’s “Final Fantasy VII Remake.” “Remake” stayed relatively close to the opening of the original “Final Fantasy VII,” yet its ending left room for something entirely different in its sequel, touting...

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Pruett’s 2024 Oscars Predictions, printable ballot

Pruett Norris, Multimedia Editor | March 9, 2024

The Academy Awards are scheduled to return for their 96th ceremony on Sunday, March 10. Welcome to your 2024 guide to Hollywood’s biggest night. Print a ballot, make your picks and play against Pruett. Strap in, because it’s officially Oscars season.    Best Supporting Actor Who should win: Sterling K. Brown, “American Fiction” Who will win: Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer” Robert...

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Computer science majors ‘buzzy’ with saving the bees

Katelin Potter, Reporter | March 6, 2024

Honey bees play a vital role in the environment and the human food chain, but the species is facing a rapid population decline. However, a team of computer science majors at App State have been working to change that. According to Bee Informed Partnership, a non-profit dedicated to researching and improving the health of honey bees, beekeepers throughout the U.S. lost about 48.2% of honey bee colonies...

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Guide for a spring break staycation in Boone

Ann Korwan | March 6, 2024

With spring break on the horizon, it can be stressful for those of us not traveling anywhere. Social media feeds are full of pictures of people in Cancun or Panama City Beach while it’s rainy and cold in Boone. It’s easy to fall down the rabbit hole of boredom and loneliness, but this staycation guide to Boone will help when planning the perfect staycation in Boone. From the best restaurants...

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‘Dune: Part Two’ is more than sandworm sci-fi

Pruett Norris, Multimedia Editor | March 6, 2024

Not long after the beginning and not far from the end of “Dune: Part Two,” squads of nameless, faceless soldiers are depicted torching piles of nameless, faceless bodies. The violence is shocking. The bodies burn under a grim orange sun as the narrator tells the audience that the acts are all in the name of “holy war.” They are also a consequence of intergalactic conflict over “spice,”...

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Third annual Flannel Fest brings together flannels, friends and fun

Katelin Potter, Reporter | March 6, 2024

Appalachian Mountain Brewery kicked off the spring season with its third annual Flannel Fest this past Saturday. The brewery hosted several live bands, food stands and trucks, along with a packed lawn of flannel enthusiasts. The afternoon kicked off with free event posters for the first 100 guests who bought their wristbands as they filled in the patio for the first event. The Sweet Peas hosted...

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