Opinion: Corporatism has ruined Country
March 5, 2020
Country music industry has lost its way. Or, what was classified as country has changed from when its previous generations' stars led the industry. I have been a country music fan my entire life. However, my preference in country music is“true country.” True country is embodied by the likes of J...
From the Classroom to the Stage
Jackie Park, News Editor
March 4, 2020
At this point in his life, Chris Shreve has been a Virginia Tech football star known for his quick feet, a public health professor at App State, a father and a husband. Now, he is embarking on a new chapter in his life: rap. Shreve the Professor, as he’s known on stage, has been a part of Chris Shr...
New club provides opportunity for students to explore linguistics
Marlen Cardenas, Reporter
March 4, 2020
On a campus without a linguistics major or minor, the linguistics and language club hopes to provide a space for students to share a love for language. Spanish professor and club advisor Benjamin Souza had five students in his Spanish phonetics and diction class last fall who were interested in e...
Fashion of Boone: Appalachian Apparel Association’s “The Collective”
Meredith Nanney, Reporter
March 4, 2020
The Appalachian Apparel Association plans to publish “The Collective,” a student run fashion magazine, this spring. Niels Sampson, vice president of the Appalachian Apparel Association and editor-in-chief of “The Collective,” said the magazine was started to give apparel students a competitive e...
New espresso cafe brings European traditions to Boone
Noelle Charles, Reporter
March 3, 2020
Boone’s newest espresso cafe has come just in time for students who need a pick-me-up during midterm season. Talia Espresso, located at 444 W. King St., officially opened its doors Feb. 26. Owners Jim and Kathy Kozak opened the first location in Wilkesboro in 2005, staying true to the cafe’s...
Boone’s newest bridal boutique fosters inclusivity, sustainability
Meredith Nanney, Reporter
March 3, 2020
Before opening its doors, Boone’s newest boutique showcased its bridalwear, along with its goals to encourage sustainability and inclusion in the fashion community. Lauren Gioscio is the owner and head stylist of Juniper James Bridal, a bridal salon coming to 275 E. King St. this spring. Giosc...
Dance ensemble brings African traditions to Boone
Hadasa Rivera Marin, Reporter
February 28, 2020
Created not only for App State students, but the entire Boone community, the Diyé African Dance and Drum Ensemble aims to bring people together through the arts. “I believe in music and dance, in African culture and dance. It's a functional marriage,” said Baba Khalid Saleem, internationall...
17th annual Dance Marathon exceeds fundraising goals, helps 3 nonprofits
Harley Nefe, Managing Editor
February 28, 2020
With over 320 participants, 27 teams and over 1,260 donations, the 17th annual Dance Marathon raised over $48,800, surpassing its $45,000 goal. Dance Marathon is a 15-hour dance party run by Appalachian & the Community Together, in which each participant is asked to raise $150 leading up ...
Turchin Center program provides learning opportunity for student art educators
Ethan Murphy, Reporter
February 28, 2020
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts puts paint brushes and paper in the hands of children. On the first Friday of each month at 3:00 p.m., the center invites children to explore their creativity through its workshop Blazing Easels. Free to attend, the workshop allows children to develop their artistic skil...
Lutheran Students of Appalachian provides welcoming environment for congregates
Camryn Collier, A&C Reporter
February 28, 2020
Inside a small, white room sits a collection of mismatched memories: board games, a blue couch, books, a rocking chair and a banner that hangs on the wall with colorful handprints surrounding the words “Lutheran Students of Appalachian.” The room, part of the Lutheran Council House at 139 Tracy Circle...
Taste of Dialogue: Cultural ambassador panel discusses international student experiences
Marlen Cardenas, Reporter
February 28, 2020
Through a panel of cultural ambassadors answering questions and small group discussions, domestic students learned about what being an international student is like at App State at this month's Taste of Dialogue. The panel consisted of seven cultural ambassadors from Israel, Germany, Guatemal...
People of Boone: Malea Massey
Elaina Woodlief, Reporter
February 28, 2020
“Comfort” is a word junior communication studies major Malea Massey would use to describe how she lives her life. She said she values how comfortable she is in a place and how comfortable other people are. After spending two years at East Carolina University, she transferred to App State be...
Sheriff’s deputies enforce executive order as people flocked to popular spots during nice weather
March 29, 2020
Watauga County will close playgrounds, courts, picnic shelters Monday
March 29, 2020
Fifth coronavirus case is an App State student, hasn’t been to campus since March 4
March 28, 2020
Source: Board of Governors “definitely will” create plan to issue refunds
March 27, 2020
OPINION: College Students Need to Make the Selfless Choice
March 27, 2020
Letter to the Editor: Letter to colleagues from Faculty Senate Chair Michael Behrent
March 27, 2020