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The Appalachian

Fans react as the Mountaineers secure the Homecoming game with one last touchdown.

Boone celebrates homecoming at App State

Ashley Goodman October 10, 2017

Homecoming is a time-honored tradition for college campuses across the country. At Appalachian State University, homecoming is an especially important time, as App State and Boone as a whole celebrate...

The Critcher family, Alray Tire and friends show their support for the team and the university.

Tailgating at Appalachian State: A unique culture

Steven Caughran, Business Associate October 5, 2017

At most universities across the country, students and alumni will tell you that there is something special about the game day atmosphere. Here in Boone, we are no different. Appalachian State students...

International student Brooke Waldron teaching other students dances that are popular where she lives in the United Kingdom. The first Global Exchange of the semester was held on Sept. 27 in White Water Cafe in the student union.

Dancing across cultures at Global Exchange

Savannah Nguyen, Senior A&C Reporter October 4, 2017

On Sept. 27, INTAPP kicked off the first Global Exchange of the semester. The event, which celebrates international culture, was founded by Lindsay Pepper, assistant director of International Student and...

The First Year Showcase actors wrote and performed their own scenes directed by Trimella Chaney.

First year theatre & dance debut

Amber Grant, A&C Reporter October 4, 2017

Establishing relationships and friendships and overcoming awkwardness is something that every first-year student at Appalachian State will experience. Under the direction of faculty members Trimella Chaney...

Blue Ridge Kung Fu Academy presents martial arts forms and exercises at the Mid-Autumn Festival on Tuesday, Sept. 26.

Chinese Culture Club celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival

Ashley Goodman October 3, 2017

Lured in by the smell of free Chinese food, students gathered in the Parkway Ballroom on Sept. 26 to partake in the Chinese Culture Club's annual Mid-Autumn Festival. Each year, Chinese Culture Club...

Senior Annika Sharard from Australia and junior Mae Müller from Germany experiencing their first Appalachian State football game as international students.

International students take App by storm

Mariah Reneau, A&C Editor September 28, 2017

Although there are several resources on our campus for Appalachian State students to study abroad in other countries, there are also many opportunities for other students around the world to come to App. Appalachian...

A sculpture outside of the Turchin Center, located on King Street next to App State's campus. The Turchin Center offers free and discounted programs to students and community members to help them engage with their own and others' art.

Turchin Center: Opportunities for all artists

Amber Grant, A&C Reporter September 28, 2017

The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, located on King Street next to Appalachian State’s campus, is a lively center for young artists to get involved and observe others’ works. The Turchin Center...

Hillary Rodham Clinton’s new book, What Happened. In the memoir, Clinton details what she believes lead to her defeat in the 2016 presidential election.

What happened: Hillary Clinton speaks out

Moss Brennan, Reporter September 27, 2017

Hillary Clinton released her tell-all book, “What Happened,” on Sept. 12, 10 months after she conceded the 2016 presidential election to Donald Trump. “This is my story of what happened. It’s...

Anthony Jennings laughs with his audience during APPS' stand-up comedy competition. He performed a second, impromptu routine for a tiebreaker round with Ben Lynch.

Chris D’Elia to perform homecoming comedy show

Myles Toe September 27, 2017

On Sept. 20, the Appalachian Popular Programming Society hosted a stand-up competition that featured 13 App State students competing for the opportunity to open for stand-up comedian Chris D’Elia. The...

The audience watches film entries during the 2016 festival.

Boone Film Festival highlights local and regional stories

Macon Atkinson September 26, 2017

Boone Film Festival, a two-day event in September, supports local nonprofits and gives filmmakers the opportunity to share their work with others. The festival began as an idea to showcase local and...

The full band since its newest member, playing on stage.

Meet the band: Evan Button & the Tribe

Georgia Walker September 24, 2017

Meet one of Boone’s local bands, Evan Button and the Tribe: Evan Button, guitar and vocals; Sean Gorham, bass; Austin Bowling, saxophone; Leonardo Faillace, lead guitar and vocals; Nate Anderson, trumpet...

Members of the Appalachian Film Club discuss their goals for the semester on Tuesday, September 12. The meeting was located in New River Room.

Appalachian Film Club Welcomes All

Natalie Broome, The Appalachian Weekly News Director September 20, 2017

There’s a club on campus that is wide open to any student, regardless of major or year. Dues are only $10 and they go toward snacks and props. All they ask is for the desire to create something. It is...

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