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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

Artist Tommy Lee painting

‘Listen to Your Dreams’ to raise funds, showcase local art

Emma Speckman February 18, 2015

The title of recent Appalachian State University graduate Ana Caicedo’s documentary seems to reflect both her career – she graduated in December 2014 with a journalism degree – and the subject of...

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Stoplight mixer promotes a safe Valentine’s Day

Kelsey Hamm February 16, 2015

The Wellness Peer Educators held a stoplight mixer and dance Feb. 11 at 8:30 p.m. in Whitewater Cafe in Plemmons Student Union. Attendees were encouraged to wear Mardi Gras beads in different colors –...

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Pre-Valentine’s Day Event showcases ‘Mortified’ experiences

Kelsey Hamm February 16, 2015

Appalachian State University’s student literary magazine, The Peel Literature and Arts Review held a “Mortifying Valentine’s Day” Friday, Feb. 13 from 7-9:30 p.m. at Espresso News. The event...

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Student-led bands to compete at Battle of the Bands

Emma Speckman February 16, 2015

Appalachian Popular Programing Society announced the contenders for the upcoming Battle of the Bands competition Thursday. The competition will be held Feb. 25 at 9 p.m. at Legends. The bands competing...

Appalachian Rollergirls host speed-dating on Valentine’s night

Appalachian Rollergirls host speed-dating on Valentine’s night

Lovey Cooper February 16, 2015

“Our group is composed of the most random women you will ever meet, and as it turns out, love,” said Ashley Laws, or Ashinator, one of the four original Appalachian Rollergirls, a competitive 18-and-up...

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AppHack wins third place in VTHacks competition

The Appalachian February 12, 2015

Three  members of AppHack at Appalachian State University students finished in third place for a bitcoin-integrated “Minecraft” game they wrote at the VTHacks competition at Virginia Polytechnic Institute...

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Sunday brunch in Boone: delicious and numerous

Liz Flamming February 12, 2015

Brunch – it’s delicious, it’s trendy and it’s the perfect way to spend a late Sunday morning. Served in the lazy time between late breakfast and early lunch, brunch is massively popular among students...

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Valentine’s Day on a student’s budget

Liz Flamming February 12, 2015

Valentine’s Day; a holiday that is celebrated and despised, anticipated and dreaded. Is Valentine’s Day a holiday invented by corporate America and the Hallmark industry to profit off the desperate...

Through Post-it notes, students bring positivity to campus

Through Post-it notes, students bring positivity to campus

The Appalachian February 11, 2015

Despite the cold and overcast weather Monday, an Appalachian State University student gave the Mountaineer family an opportunity to bond through small, anonymous encouragements randomly placed around campus. Sophomore...

Appalachian Popular Programming Society’s Appalachian Heritage Councils 2017 Fiddlers Convention. Photo by Maggie Davis

Fiddlers gather at Appalachian

Lovey Cooper February 10, 2015

Traveling bands, seasoned performers, talented children and Appalachian State University students competed and bonded as equals Saturday at the seventh annual Old-Time Fiddlers Convention, hosted by the...

Vagina Monologues cast member Georgia Bowen (right) leads the cast during rehearsal. Photo by Emma Kovasckitz  |  The Appalchian

2015 Vagina Monologues open Wednesday

Casey Suglia February 10, 2015

The annual performance of The Vagina Monologues will be held in the Blue Ridge Ballroom in Plemmons Student Union  Feb. 11-13. The Vagina Monologues is a collection of monologues written in 1996 by...

Graphic by Malik Rahili  |  The Appalachian

Fashion tips: how to get hired

Lovey Cooper February 10, 2015

Snow boots, facial hair and dreadlocks may be the norm at Appalachian State University, but they’re not always accepted in the professional world. “Sometimes it’s just about educating the companies...

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