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Open Mic Night in Boone

Open Mic Night in Boone

Celia Calhoun January 17, 2017

At the end of a song, Crossroads customers erupt into an applause of appreciation towards the previous performer. Simultaneously at 3rd Place, observers snap in appreciation of a phrase the spoken word...

The Celebration of Student Writng event was on November 17th. It showcased a variety of projects written by students who have been working on their topics all semester long.

Students share their work at sixth annual Celebration of Student Writing

Celia Calhoun November 17, 2016

Rhetoric and Composition students with trifolds and laptops crowded the tables in Grandfather Mountain Ballroom of the Plemmons Student Union on Nov. 17 to share their work for the sixth annual Celebration...

Bri Armstrong, who is a graduate student at Appalachian State University, is writing about past relationships. She is only writing novels for NaNoWriMo which is an event where participants write a 50,000 word story by November 30th.

A story to tell

Katie Murawski November 16, 2016

This November, a portion of the Boone community came together to tell their stories. From an emerging tech specialist to a vet assistant, writers of all ranges have gathered for an international event...

After nine years of working at App State Food Services, Joan Peters has retired back to her kitchen to care for her husband.

Goodbye, Ms. Joan

Katie Murawski November 16, 2016

There are 1,692 full and part time employees that work at Appalachian State University, according to the human resources website. Among them is a woman who is recognizable to students as App State’s...

Sophomore, Seth Pray, draws a nude model. A figure drawing session was held in Wey Hall on Friday, November 11th. Students could sign up and come in and draw a live nude model to practice their skills.

Baring it all for art

Sydney Wolford November 15, 2016

A dozen art students were scattered in a semicircle around nude model Ali Moxley, a senior management major, in a dimly lit Wey Hall classroom. The students drew Moxley’s outline several times on drawing...

An example of one of Kindly Kitchen's 100% vegan and 100% gluten free bowls. The unique restaurant is located on King Street on the conner of Depot Street. They sell a variety of bowls, salads, and smoothies.

All about the sides: a vegan Thanksgiving

Makaelah Walters November 15, 2016

The approach of Thanksgiving has many college students anticipating a nice home cooked meal. Traditionally, this means the main attraction is turkey with all the trimmings. Not for vegans. Caleb Crowell,...

Melanie Lech, Alex Bradford Cobb, and Berry Jones on the set of "Catastrophe", a plotless script directed by Alex Bradford Cobb.

Appalachian Film Club hosts 36-hour film festival

Sydney Wolford November 10, 2016

Over two years ago, Appalachian State Film Club members watched films together in a Sanford Hall classroom and talked about what they liked or disliked about them. They struggled with figuring out how...

Flier for BOLO Fest designed partially by "Fivver", along with Bridget Mundy. The graphic inside, designed by Karen Sabo, is for In/Visible Theatre, which is the theatre organization that is holding BOLO Fest.

In/Visible Theatre premiers Boone Solo Performance Festival

Mary Elizabeth Myrick November 10, 2016

In/Visible Theatre doesn’t always perform in theaters. Past productions have been held in secret locations, post offices and coffee shops. The theater organization has held women’s arm wrestling...

From class project to ska-punk band

From class project to ska-punk band

Adrienne Fouts November 10, 2016

Most students are eager to get schoolwork over and done with as soon as possible. For Corbin Lenard and several of his fellow students, however, one class assignment evolved into something that consumed...

The 1975, from left to right, is made up of band members George Daniel, Ross MacDonald, Matt Healy and Adam Hann.  Photo courtesy of The 1975.

The 1975 to visit Appalachian State

Mary Elizabeth Myrick November 9, 2016

They sold out The O2 in London in under three hours, and in the UK segment of their tour, six out of eight shows have no seats remaining according to NME’s website. The band’s twitter feed shows that...

Flier for Food4Thought. Courtesy of Amanda Wallace

Food4Thought event to raise student awareness about Hunger & Health Coalition

Adrienne Fouts November 8, 2016

Food4Thought, an interactive event to help raise awareness and volunteerism for the Hunger & Health Coalition of Boone, will take place Nov. 10 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Whitewater Cafe. During Food4Thought,...

Dr.DaVaughn Miller introducing then performing with ASU Gospel Choir.

Black Student Association creates space for black artists

Makaelah Walters November 4, 2016

For the second year, an event hosted by the Black Student Association created a space for talented black students to share their own artwork. Black Arts was held Nov. 1 in Whitewater Café and featured...

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