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‘The Countess’ brings Victorian England to Boone

Liz Flamming February 26, 2015

Over the past six weeks, a cast of seven Appalachian State University student-actors have been rehearsing five days a week to bring to life a true historical drama based on the life of prestigious art...

Chris Deverell

Vitamin Pets drops Battle of the Bands, cites issues with APPS management

Emma Speckman February 26, 2015

Monday night Vitamin Pets frontman Vito Petruzzelli published an open letter to Appalachian Popular Programming Society on his band’s Facebook page, enumerating several issues with the campus organization...

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Art and Social Justice group plans projects, meetings

Courtney Morrison February 26, 2015

A small group led by first-year theatre and dance professor Cara Hagan met in the student union Sunday to express their interest in the vital matter of social justice and how the conversations involving...

Sarah Weiffenbach

Nth Degree Gallery struggling to keep the lights on

Lovey Cooper February 26, 2015

The Nth Degree Gallery and its studios on King Street have been around for 17 years, uncommon for an independent underground gallery, especially in as small a town as Boone. Each of the seven artists in...

The Appalachian Online

Preferred Parking Comedy Tour reaches Appalachian

Molly Flinchum February 24, 2015

The Preferred Parking Comedy Tour, which features Drew Lynch and Samuel J. Comroe, will be performed at the Price Lake Room of Plemmons Student Union at Appalachian State University on Feb. 25. Comroe,...

Patrons appreciating the art at Blowing Rock Art and History Museum  in downtown Blowing Rock.

BRAHM opens doors to students

Katie Murawski February 24, 2015

For nearly three years, the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum, which is located in downtown Blowing Rock, has been home to more than just pictures on the wall. The museum provides several opportunities...

Drake delivers with surprise mixtape, new short film

Drake delivers with surprise mixtape, new short film

Jordan Williams February 24, 2015

R&B and hip-hop artist Drake released a surprising new project last week – his own short film titled “Jungle.” The 14-minute film features moody imagery of the artist’s hometown Toronto, Los...

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New Play Festival showcases original student work

Kelsey Hamm February 23, 2015

Playcrafters held the annual New Play Festival Feb. 20-21, with one showing on Feb. 19 cancelled due to inclement weather. The festival, with more than 30 years of history on campus, premiered four...

Father John Misty reaches new heights with sophomore album

Father John Misty reaches new heights with sophomore album

The Appalachian February 23, 2015

The newest album from singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Josh Tillman, better known by his stage name Father John Misty, delivers a sophomore approach fueled by romanticism, satire, cynicism and...

The Appalachian Online

No more late night hours for Boone Bagelry

Lovey Cooper February 18, 2015

As of last week, Boone Bagelry on King Street is now no longer serving breakfast fare to late night insomniacs and party-goers as it has on weekends for the past three years, said owner Tony Nicastro....

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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