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'Deadpool': not your average superhero

‘Deadpool’: not your average superhero

Molly Flinchum February 19, 2016

Do you want to see a superhero try to save the world? A moral, uplifting character to inspire young children to be good and care for the welfare of others? I’m sorry, but “Deadpool” is not this...

Talkin’ tacos

Talkin’ tacos

Charlotte Wray February 19, 2016

Coyote Kitchen intricately layers each of their tacos with savory ingredients for a unique taste. Boone Saloon cranks out hundreds of tacos every Tuesday from their food truck sized kitchen. TApp Room...

Photo by Justin Perry.

Local Cat Shelter Providing ‘Fur’ever Homes

Celia Calhoun February 18, 2016

Love, Bones and Furever Homes is a no-kill, non-profit rescue center operated by Kourtney Wunsch and her husband out of their home in Boone. Wunsch currently has nearly 100 cats in the rescue, aproximately...

The salad bar located in Roess Dining Hall. This salad bar is one of two in the dining hall. Photo by Claire Brown.

APPetite for Cruelty-Free

Claire Brown February 17, 2016

Veganism is a form of vegetarianism in which one does not eat any animal byproducts, which include, but are not limited to, milk, eggs, butter, whey, gelatin or any meat, according to Brenda Davis and...

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Predicting the winners: 2016 Grammy Awards

Adrienne Fouts February 15, 2016

The 58th annual Grammy Awards are right around the corner, and although the voters’ choices of nominees and winners can often be puzzling, the awards show is still entertaining to watch. Sometimes even...

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Ten albums for Valentine’s Day

William Curry Davis February 13, 2016

Valentine’s Day is a day of romance, elegance and energy that makes you want to spend time with that special someone. Lovebirds can go to dinner or see a movie, but there is always the choice to spend...

Paige Allen, junior English and secondary education major, runs a desk shift at the LGBT Center in Plemmons Student Union on Wednesday evening. Photo by Dallas Linger.

‘Safe spaces’ for diverse relationships

Makaelah Walters February 12, 2016

Relationships can help set the tone for a college experience. In the haze of homework assignments, cumulative exams and looming deadlines, some students have still managed to find the time to form strong,...

The Appalachian Rollergirls hosted a speed dating fundraiser event at Cafe Portofino last year, successfully raising $450 to go towards paying for a new practice space. Photo courtesy of the Appalachian Rollergirls.

Different ways to spend Valentine’s Day

Molly Flinchum February 12, 2016

Couples are making reservations, buying stuffed animals and sending out flowers for Valentine's Day this weekend. But not everyone likes the traditional dinner and a movie. Some people want to celebrate...

The Boone Waffle House location will not be offering candle-lit meals for their dinners, as a Charlotte location will. However, it is still a great option for couples wanting to enjoy breakfast together. Photo by Brandon Peterson.

Places to wine and dine your valentine

Claire Brown February 11, 2016

With Valentine's Day steadily approaching, struggling to find the perfect date spot can be anything but romantic. For those running low on time and ideas, here are a few suggestions on which restaurants...

QUARTz founding members, Gregg Kaluza, left, Aric Blackledge, right, showing off their DJ personality. Photo by Katie Murawski.

QUARTz: Boone’s newest DJ duo

Katie Murawski February 10, 2016

Gregg Kaluza, senior communications major and Aric Blackledge, Boone local, first met while attending a Paper Diamond concert with mutual friends at Legends in January 2015. After the concert, the two...

Year of the Monkey

Year of the Monkey

Katie Murawski February 9, 2016

Appalachian State students held their own celebration of the Chinese New Year in I.G. Greer on Monday. The festival allowed students and different clubs to showcase their talents and ring in the year of...

Department of Communication professor Mr. Mark Bentley lectures during his Videogame Discourse class in Walker Hall. Photo by Dallas Linger.

Video game discourse: ASU’s newest class

Mike Hebert February 9, 2016

Hidden in the class registry was a small selected topics course from the communications department called video game discourse. It was approved last semester and is in its first few weeks on campus. Taught...

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