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During a free writing exercise about his traumatic memories, Vietnam war veteran Bruce Weigl gives Jake Mazza, a member of the Air Force, constructive criticism. Photo by: Dallas Linger, Photo Editor

“Writing Trauma: A Workshop for Veterans and their Families”

Mary Elizabeth Myrick October 6, 2016

On Sep. 28, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., poet Bruce Weigl led a workshop titled “Writing Trauma: A Workshop for Veterans and their Families.” The event was held by the Appalachian Veterans Arts and Humanities...

ASU Biology professor is the 'Fall Color Guy'

ASU Biology professor is the ‘Fall Color Guy’

Adrienne Fouts September 29, 2016

Howard Neufeld has been a biology professor at Appalachian State for 29 years, teaching plant physiology, statistics, climate change and more to many generations of students. About a decade ago, he took...

Black Sheep Theatre presents original political theatre

Black Sheep Theatre presents original political theatre

Katie Murawski September 29, 2016

Black Sheep Theatre is a political and satirical theater company started in 1995 by senior professor of English Dennis Bohr, coordinator of Writing Across the Curriculum Georgia Rhoades, and creative consultant...

LAVIER, the prince of trash palace

LAVIER, the prince of trash palace

Mary Elizabeth Myrick September 29, 2016

Dylan Evans is the face behind L A V I E R, a band member of both Boys Legs and Ghost Dogs, and a member of Crop Circle Club, along with three additional music collectives titled The Undergrowth, Underground...

Review: "Splendor and Misery"

Review: “Splendor and Misery”

Carl Blankenship September 22, 2016

A couple of weeks ago experimental hip hop group clipping. dropped their sophomore project “Splendor and Misery.” The group is known for a special combination of industrial instrumentals that sample...

Theater clubs help students find their passion

Theater clubs help students find their passion

Adrienne Fouts September 22, 2016

For some students, it may be intimidating to try to get involved with an activity in a department that they are not majoring in. However, there are many clubs on campus that allow and encourage students...

App State freshmen steal the stage in "Selkie"

App State freshmen steal the stage in “Selkie”

Katie Murawski September 22, 2016

A Selkie is a half-human, half-seal mythical creature born out of the folklore of northern Scotland. Selkies have a special pelt that allows them to change from human to seal. On the shores of Orkney...

Printmaking Club celebrates second year on campus

Printmaking Club celebrates second year on campus

Mary Elizabeth Myrick September 22, 2016

Paint-splattered, denim-clad students trickled into Wey Hall room 108 on Aug. 31, at 6:30 p.m. The studio room quickly became crowded, and many students lined the perimeter, attending the first meeting...

The kava and kratom craze

The kava and kratom craze

Celia Calhoun September 22, 2016

A colorful chalkboard sign outside of Noble Kava states that they are open, and welcomes customers inside, advertising the specials for that day. There is a bar in the back as well as several tables and...

Review: Bad Vibrations

Review: Bad Vibrations

Braxton Coats September 15, 2016

From heavy riffs on “For Those Who Have Heart” to the soft, melodic, pop punk sound on “Common Courtesy,” A Day To Remember released their sixth album titled “Bad Vibrations,” and you might...

A Carolina Jubilee

A Carolina Jubilee

Adrienne Fouts September 15, 2016

Last Thursday, Holmes Drive and the parking area behind Holmes Convocation Center were closed to traffic all day. Semi-trucks were parked there instead, with people unloading equipment from the trailers...

Six performers portray a group of college students who go camping together in the play, "Too Damn Campy." The piece was written by Krystopher Paschen adn Amanda Ufer and directed by Melanie Lech.

From script to stage in 24 hours

Molly Flinchum September 15, 2016

Playcrafters hosted their third annual 24-hour Arts Festival on Sept. 10-11. About 30 students participated in the event as actors, directors, dancers and writers. There were two dances and five plays...

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