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Author Ishmael Beah to kick off Convocation

Katie Murawski September 3, 2015

The Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series will return to campus this Thursday, Sept 3. during fall convocation with speaker Ishmael Beah, author of “A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier.” The...

Arson Daily performs at Legends for the 2015 Battle of the Bands competition. The band will play at the Resound Music Magazine launch party at the Jones House Community Center on Friday. | Photo courtesy: Kendall Atwater

Local bands celebrate launch of Resound Magazine

Molly Flinchum September 3, 2015

Resound Music Magazine will host a launch party Friday, Sept. 4 at the Jones House Community Center. The event will host performances by local musicians Kate Rhudy, Bootstrap Slick, Ross Joyner and Arson...

The Weeknd brings dark, poppier sound in new album

The Weeknd brings dark, poppier sound in new album

Jordan Williams September 3, 2015

Abel Tesfaye, otherwise known as the The Weeknd, has been in the music game for close to five years and recently catapulted into international stardom. His newest album, “Beauty Behind the Madness,”...

The host of The Local's Poetry Slam invites finalists to the stage while the winners are announced. This was The Local's first poetry slam of the season. | Photo by: Monique Rivera

The Local hosts poetry slam night

Matthias Kramer September 3, 2015

The Local hosted its first poetry slam night of the semester Tuesday in conjunction with LYRIC, Appalachian State University’s spoken word poetry club. The finalists of the three-round competition included...

Tame Impala explores metamorphosis with “Currents”

Tame Impala explores metamorphosis with “Currents”

Abi Shaki September 1, 2015

“Currents” is the third album by Tame Impala, produced and written by Kevin Parker, the brains behind the music. The band’s past albums, “Innerspeaker” and “Lonerism,” catapulted Tame Impala...

O’Quinn shows off “Beauty in All Things”

O’Quinn shows off “Beauty in All Things”

Jordan Parkhurst September 1, 2015

The Looking Glass Gallery was alive Friday night and filled with students, professors, and friends of Elaine O’Quinn, creator of the of the “Beauty in All Things” art exhibit. Ariel Moran, a junior...

Appalachian State student wins 2015 Fox News Channel College Competition

Appalachian State student wins 2015 Fox News Channel College Competition

Kelsey Hamm September 1, 2015

Tyler Hardin, a sophomore broadcasting major and Appalachian State, recently won the 2015 Fox News College Competition for his report on live police webcams in the town of Greensboro. Fox News selects...

From Bears perfoming as the opening band at Legends. The band returned to Black Cat Friday night to perform again after traveling on tour for the summer. Photo by Andrew Clausen  |  The Appalachian

From Bears returns to Black Cat

Abi Shaki September 1, 2015

From Bears, one of the best known bands in Boone, played an energetic show at Black Cat Burrito on Friday night with Breakers (Boston, MA), Kindler (Asheboro) and White Woolly. Set with colorful lights...

Rainbow Kitten Surprise returns to Legends

Rainbow Kitten Surprise returns to Legends

Kelsey Hamm August 27, 2015

Best known for their spot as one of 24 finalists on VH1’s “Make A Band Famous” competition in 2014, Rainbow Kitten Surprise will return to play at Legends on Thursday night. The alternative pop...

High Country Beer Fest returns to Watauga County

High Country Beer Fest returns to Watauga County

Katie Murawski August 27, 2015

The High Country Beer Fest will take place Saturday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the High Country Fairground. The nonprofit event will allow beer enthusiasts to “explore and cultivate beer culture,” Beer...

Students celebrate multiculturalism with diversity

Students celebrate multiculturalism with diversity

Molly Flinchum August 27, 2015

Students gathered in Plemmons Student Union on Aug. 26 to take part in The Council for Cultural Awareness (CASE) Diversity Photo Shoot. Students created messages on white boards to communicate their personal...

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