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Department of Dance presents 2014 Spring Dance Ensemble

Department of Dance presents 2014 Spring Dance Ensemble

Kelsey Hamm February 25, 2014

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance 2014 Spring Dance Ensemble will showcase choreography by four students and three faculty members, and guest choreographer Rodger Belman,...

"St. Vincent" explores the bizarre

“St. Vincent” explores the bizarre

Alexander McCall February 25, 2014

On the cover of her latest album, Annie Clark, who has performed under the St. Vincent moniker since 2007, sits poised on a plastic, peach-colored throne. Her once-dark curly hair is dyed silver, reaching...

Meet the bands: Legends hosts 15th Annual Battle of the Bands

Meet the bands: Legends hosts 15th Annual Battle of the Bands

Lovey Cooper February 25, 2014

  The 15th Annual Battle of the Bands will take place at Legends on Wednesday at 9 p.m., featuring performances from four new student bands as they compete for publicity and prize money. “This...

Junior social work major Chimere Williams disscusses make-up application at Monday night's Hair Affair that took place in The Whitewater Cafe. The program was presented by Ladies Elite. Photo by Paul Heckert  | The Appalachian

Ladies Elite celebrates diversity with Hair Affair event

Kelsey Hamm February 20, 2014

Appalachian State University’s Ladies Elite club engaged students Tuesday night at White Water Cafe with the Hair Affair, an event held to celebrate diverse hair. The program showcased the differences...

The Jazz Ensemble I concert this Saturday will showcase Dave Matthews Band’s saxophonist Jeff Coffin, pictured above. Photo courtesy of Scarlett Fox

Ensemble to feature star saxophonist

Sam Lineberger February 20, 2014

Appalachian State University’s Jazz Ensemble I group, led by Director Todd Wright, is set to give their first performance of 2014 at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday with a star...

"Gravity" is spectacular, even if it is hard to believe

“Gravity” is spectacular, even if it is hard to believe

Sam Lineberger February 20, 2014

I remember first seeing the teaser trailer for Alfonso Cuaron’s 2013 film “Gravity.” A breathtaking view of Earth from above was soon interrupted by a flash, followed by shimmering debris...

ASU Wine To Water hosts documentary screening

Joshua Farmer February 18, 2014

The Appalachian State University chapter of Wine To Water will host a screening Wednesday at Belk Library of a CNN Heroes Special Presentation featuring the Wine To Water organization and the story behind...

Angel Olsen delivers fantastic sophomore album

Angel Olsen delivers fantastic sophomore album

Colin Moore February 18, 2014

Angel Olsen, a veteran of various 90s touring acts such as Bonnie “Prince” Billy, emerged in 2012 as an exceptionally strong singer-songwriter with the album “Half Way Home.” A record of skeletal...

Alumni offer recording to local bands

Alumni offer recording to local bands

Lovey Cooper February 18, 2014

For many bands getting their start in Boone, gaining popularity outside of the town is hard without traveling to other gigs, a nearly impossible task without an album to tour behind. “I’ve seen...

Bald Guy hosts Thursday open mic nights for musicians

Casey Suglia February 18, 2014

Steven Finch, owner of Bald Guy Brew on King Street, established an open mic night for musicians every Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the coffee shop. Finch created this weekly event because he felt...

Entropy Dance Festival highlights hip-hop culture

Entropy Dance Festival highlights hip-hop culture

Kelsey Hamm February 18, 2014

  Entropy Dance Crew hosted a six-hour-long festival Saturday in honor of Black History Month and hip-hop culture. The festival, held in Plemmons Student Union, focused on educating attendees...

Art instructor draws inspiration from intimate relationships

Lovey Cooper February 18, 2014

by Lovey Cooper, Senior A&E Reporter The 2014 Department of Art Faculty Biennial Exhibition officially opened Jan. 22 with art featured in both the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts and the Catherine...

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