Blue Deer Cookies opens its doors on King Street
Ansley Puckett, A&C Editor
June 25, 2020
Set against Boone’s busy downtown street, a building with a familiar blue deer has finally brought its twinkling lights to King Street. A local business famous for its vintage camper on the side of Highway 321, Blue Deer Cookies’ 352 W. King St. location is now open for business. Established in...
Panel discussion, film screening of Netflix documentary ’13th’ advocates for Black Lives Matter
Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Multimedia Editor
June 12, 2020
Community members organized a film screening and panel discussion of the documentary “13th” when recent App State graduate Katie Wynn decided that action in the Black Lives Matter Movement accessible from home was needed. “A lot of people have the intention of doing well but don’t ...
Campus Dining and Hatchet Coffee to expand their partnership to all Campus Dining locations
Ansley Puckett, A&C Editor
June 5, 2020
Local coffee roastery Hatchet Coffee is the exclusive roasted coffee bean provider for all campus dining locations starting in the fall, Campus Dining announced Monday. As a part of this extension, Campus Dining will invest in new drink recipes and Hatchet’s signature Nitro Brew. Hatchet Coffee...
Seniors showcase their work in virtual fashion show
Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Multimedia Editor
May 19, 2020
From creating mood boards to sketching to patternmaking to prototyping, sourcing materials, picking fabrics and then finally sewing, Apparel Design and Merchandising majors intensely prepare for their senior year capstone experience. Students hone the skills they’ve learned to create a three-piece...
Blowing Rock Art and History Museum announces additions to its virtual engagement options
Ansley Puckett, A&C Editor
May 13, 2020
The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum announced Friday that in an effort to continue community outreach and promotion of the visual arts, it has created a way for patrons to experience its exhibitions virtually. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the museum closed March 16, and left visitors with virtual e...
Luke Combs to perform at 2020 virtual spring commencement ceremony
Ansley Puckett, A&C Editor
May 6, 2020
Chancellor Sheri Everts announced Wednesday that country music artist Luke Combs will perform as a special guest during the 2020 Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 16. The virtual ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. with Combs, who attended App State, closing out the ceremony performing App State...
Time at home sparks new creativity among internet users
Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Multimedia Editor
May 1, 2020
In the middle of a global pandemic, the internet has found a way to have a laugh with new trends, memes and dances arising every day. During a time of social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home orders, many are on their smartphones constantly during the day. According to Statista, data from a March 20...
An Appalachian Summer Festival moves live events online for 36th annual season
Christina Beals, Reporter
April 24, 2020
The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts announced Wednesday that live events for An Appalachian Summer Festival are being moved online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. An Appalachian Summer Festival is an annual celebration of the performing and visual arts presented by App State’s Office of...
“Spring Awakening” production cast goes virtual with musical performance
Brooke Drury, Christine Dudley, and Lauren Wasmund
April 24, 2020
During a time of uncertainty and isolation, the App State theatre program has proved that the arts can continue to flourish. After its cancellation, eight students from the musical production “Spring Awakening” took initiative to produce a virtual performance of “The Song of Purple Summer” to sha...
A hobby turned profitable: UNC college student expands handmade jewelry business
Camryn Collier, A&C Reporter
April 23, 2020
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — What started as a hobby on Instagram one summer, AnnaBanana Jewelry has become a functioning e-commerce shop selling earrings, necklaces, bracelets, scrunchies and more for a largely collegiate clientele. Created by Anna Jordan, a rising junior at UNC-Chapel Hill, the shop features ...
“I cried the day we shut the doors:” local fashion retailers hope to recover facing uncertainty
Christina Beals, Reporter
April 18, 2020
Though vacant and dark after temporarily closing March 24, Boone Mall was dimly lit by a storefront that displayed its fashion lines for the upcoming prom season that never happened. Open since 1983, South’s Clothiers is a local specialty store that carries prom dresses, wedding gowns and rental tu...
Students educate community on immigrant, refugee issues through new club
Marlen Cardenas, Reporter
April 11, 2020
After seeing a lack of support on campus for immigrants and refugees, sophomore Ashley Martin decided to make a change. The Students Supporting Immigrants and Refugees club started meeting this semester after Martin, a social work major, came up with the idea to get students involved with immigr...
Photo Gallery: Kidd Brewer Stadium construction
July 13, 2020
Chancellor and Cabinet respond to #BlackAtAppState, ‘Concerned Mountaineers’ release statement
July 11, 2020
Clark: “a couple” COVID cases for App State football
July 9, 2020
Earth Fare re-opens its doors to Boone community
July 7, 2020
Black students, alumni write letter of demands to university
July 6, 2020
Opinion: Why Students Shouldn’t Return to Campus
July 4, 2020