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Difference of Opinion: "The Tortured Poets Department" review

Difference of Opinion: “The Tortured Poets Department” review

Meg Frantz and Leah Boone April 24, 2024

“The Tortured Poets Department” leaves listeners waiting for more Meg Frantz As the self-proclaimed chairman of the Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift dives into past relationships with a quill...

A section of the interior of Lucky Dog Vintage on April 2. Lucky Dog Vintage has established itself inside an old brick building built in the 1950s.

Lucky Dog Vintage barks its way into Boone

Riley Proserpi, Reporter April 24, 2024

Nestled discreetly on 1167 West King St., Lucky Dog Vintage greets customers with a unique vibe and treasure trove of hand-selected thrift finds.  Trevor Shue, a 20-year-old entrepreneur and the store’s...

‘Civil War’ doesn’t pick a side, and that’s the point

‘Civil War’ doesn’t pick a side, and that’s the point

Pruett Norris, Multimedia Editor April 23, 2024

There’s a scene early in A24’s newest movie, Alex Garland’s “Civil War,” that tells the audience everything they need to know about the conflict raging in the film’s near-future United States. In...

Playlist of the week: Frolicking in a field

Playlist of the week: Frolicking in a field

Ann Korwan, Reporter April 22, 2024

Ignoring the jumps from 70° to 40° the past few days, Boone is well on its way to warmer days. Days when Sanford Mall is full of students playing Spikeball, hanging in their ENOs and enjoying the sunshine....

The Office of Sustainability held an Earth Day Expo on April 19. The event provided resources on the 17 sustainable development goals from organizations both on and off campus.

Earth Day Expo uncovers App State’s lesser-known sustainability initiatives

Sara Jones, Reporter April 22, 2024

On a dreary, rainy afternoon, the Plemmons Student Union came alive as students talked with local businesses, student groups and campus clubs about sustainability at App State for the annual Earth Day...

Girl in Red bares all in ‘I’m Doing It Again, Baby!’

Girl in Red bares all in ‘I’m Doing It Again, Baby!’

Nance Onsrud, Reporter April 17, 2024

Do you listen to Girl in Red? If not, you’re missing out. On April 12, Marie Ulven released her second album, “I’m Doing It Again, Baby” on all streaming platforms. On this album, Ulven showcases...

Indigo Girls fans applaud as the band leaves the stage before the encore of their Schaefer Center performance on April 12. Violinist Lyris Hung, left, leads the way, followed by band frontmen Amy Ray, center, and Emily Saliers, right.

Indigo Girls bring community closer to fine with Schaefer set

Pruett Norris, Multimedia Editor April 15, 2024

The Ojibwe singer-songwriter Annie Humphrey opened for Indigo Girls at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts on April 12 with a spare set. With three chairs, a keyboard and a drum set, Humphrey and...

Professor Alex Hooker guiding his students through bow movements while practicing a song. Feb. 14, 2024. Hooker’s Appalachian Strings class features both fiddles and banjos, which are taught simultaneously in different parts of the room.

Strings of legacy: Alexander Hooker’s 25-year impact on App State

Sara Jones, Reporter April 15, 2024

Alexander Hooker’s journey to old-time folk music started gradually, then suddenly. He has been a professor of Appalachian Strings here at App State for 25 years. Looking back, he reflects on where his...

Educated Guess’ bassist Alvin Carlisle delivered with a night full of funky basslines on April 4. Educated Guess was full of energy playing their groovy jazz-funk fusion tracks from their 2023 EP “SHIFT!”

Educated Guess debuts at Appalachian Theatre

Ann Korwan, Reporter April 12, 2024

A couple hours before their debut performance, Educated Guess hung out backstage at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country to share their story and inspirations. Starting as members of a church band,...

Dev Patel’s ‘Monkey Man’ comes to baboone

Dev Patel’s ‘Monkey Man’ comes to baboone

Pruett Norris, Multimedia Editor April 10, 2024

Dev Patel, star of movies like “Slumdog Millionaire,” “The Green Knight” and “Lion” has leaped into the director’s chair for his latest film. “Monkey Man” is a grimy revenge thriller...

A&C Cooking Corner: Hummus, spinach and feta cheese wrap

A&C Cooking Corner: Hummus, spinach and feta cheese wrap

Meg Frantz, Associate A&C Editor April 9, 2024

Dorm food typically consists of vending machine snacks and microwave mac and cheese. If you’re looking for a healthier and more fulfilling option, a hummus wrap with spinach and feta is delicious and...

App at a glance: April 10-16

Katelin Potter, Reporter April 8, 2024

Wednesday, April 10 Best Buddies Talent Show Show off your talents, skills and special abilities or just come to watch this talent show hosted by Scholars with Diverse Abilities Appalachian Best...

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