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The Appalachian

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The Appalachian

Pissed Off Kids t-shirts come in white, pink, blue and black, all with pink stitching. Photo courtesy Hunter Greer.

Hunter Greer: student created clothing line, ‘Pissed Off Kids’

Rachel Brunner April 1, 2016

As Winter Storm Jonas swept through Boone in mid-January, students were forced to stay indoors and wait for a break in the weather. Trapped in his house and alone with his thoughts, one student began planning...

Sophomore and Junior Appalachian State University dance students perform at an event hosted by West Virginia University with the American College Dance Association (ACDA) in March 2016. Photo courtesy of Jamille Wallick Brayshaw.

Two Appalachian dance students received adjudication for their choreography

Mike Hebert April 1, 2016

Two Appalachian State dance students had their choreography adjudicated by three professional choreographers from the American College Dance Association. The conference was held at West Virginia University...

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App State celebrates the transgender community

Leah Wingenroth March 31, 2016

The Transgender Day of Visibility is a worldwide day of recognition and celebration, aiming to educate people and bring to light the accomplishments of trans and gender nonconforming individuals around...

Anti-abortion display sparks controversy among students

Anti-abortion display sparks controversy among students

Leah Wingenroth March 31, 2016

On Wednesday, March 30, Sanford Mall was the site for an anti-abortion protest held by the organization AbortionNO, which displayed large images depicting abortion procedures, comparing abortion to...

Kate Rhudy performing in Boone Saloon on February 26th. Photo courtesy of Kendall Bailey Atwater.

Kate Rhudy brings ‘sad river folk’ tunes to Boone

Molly Flinchum March 31, 2016

A young, blonde college student got on the stage at Boone Saloon and began playing a cover of the song “Crazy” by one of her favorite artists, Gnarls Barkley. It was a moment she remembered fondly,...

Front: Brittany Harrison, Keynote Speaker Jacob Tobia, Kate Rhudy and Reggie Gravely. Back: Mary Helen Fennell, Maddie Majerus, Carson Beam and Ebuka Ibeziako. Photo courtesy of Equity in Action 2015.

Exploring intersectionality and opening conversations

Leah Wingenroth March 31, 2016

Coming into its third year, Equity in Action is a student run social justice conference on campus discussing diversity and equality, and how to combat the injustices that affect the lives of marginalized...

Photo courtesy of Bree Jordan.

App State Opera Theatre presents ‘The Bartered Bride’

Adrienne Fouts March 31, 2016

The Appalachian State Opera Theatre will present “The Bartered Bride” Thursday through Sunday in Rosen Concert Hall, in an updated production of the 1866 opera. “The Bartered Bride,” written...

Photo courtesy of Courtesy Keith Martin and Teresa Lee.

Appalachian Young People’s Theatre presents ‘Aladdin’

Austin Hale March 31, 2016

To produce a play, a theater company must build a set, sew costumes and memorize lines. For most groups, these duties are carried out by separate teams. The Appalachian Young People’s Theatre’s performers...

Photo courtesy of Grammy in the Schools

Appalachian State alumnus wins Music Educator of the Year

Celia Calhoun March 25, 2016

When Phillip Riggs graduated from Appalachian State University in 1988, he had no idea that he would be the recipient of a Grammy award. This year, however, Riggs was selected among 4,500 nominees to receive...

Art lecturer Cheryl Zibisky taking a selfie with a piece of art found on campus. The art was created by freshman elementary education major Adrianna (Anna) Hargus. Photo courtesy Cheryl Zibisky.

World Art Drop Day comes to Appalachian

Ariel Green March 24, 2016

From the looming sculptures scattered across campus to the ever-changing walls of the expression tunnels, Appalachian State is no stranger to art. Neither is Shauna Caldwell, a senior art education major...

(Left to right) Jake Reeves, Sara Mylin, Abby Nichols, Anna Somerville, Olivia Shields, Emmy Oakley, Maggie Mills and Kendall McGee. Not pictured: Lauren Wilson.

Panorama: broadening perspectives

Charlotte Wray March 24, 2016

An almost six month preparation process came to a culmination on Tuesday at Panorama, an event dedicated to giving certain students an opportunity to present new perspectives and tell stories about topics...

Saving The Appalachian Theatre

Saving The Appalachian Theatre

Aleah Warner March 22, 2016

Since 2008, The Appalachian Theatre has been empty. There is no longer a concession stand at the building’s entrance. There are no seats for attendees, and no screen to show films. Aside from the walls...

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