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Electronic band Conspirator's Legends show postponed for snow

Electronic band Conspirator’s Legends show postponed for snow

Colin Moore February 13, 2014

  Electronic rock band Conspirator’s performance at Legends on Wednesday has been postponed until April 2 due to expected adverse weather conditions, said Randy Kelly, Appalachian Popular Programming...

Impressive cast and visuals makes 'Catching Fire' hot

Impressive cast and visuals makes ‘Catching Fire’ hot

Sam Lineberger February 13, 2014

by Sam Lineberger, A&E Reporter “Hunger Games” fans will undoubtedly find contentment in the second of four planned film adaptations of Suzanne Collins’ young adult trilogy of novels. Others...

Sun Kil Moon releases powerful, stunning sixth album "Benji"

Sun Kil Moon releases powerful, stunning sixth album “Benji”

Colin Moore February 11, 2014

The newest album from Sun Kil Moon, the current alias of singer-songwriter Mark Kozelek, is unlike any record in recent memory. Titled “Benji” after a fleeting lyrical reference to the children’s...

Students participate in old-time performance competitions

Students participate in old-time performance competitions

Lovey Cooper February 11, 2014

  Traveling bands, seasoned performers, talented children and Appalachian State University students competed as equals Saturday at the Old-Time Fiddlers Convention. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the...

Lindsey Hoffman, sophomore sociology major, crochets at her table in the Old Time Fiddler's Convention craft market. The market draws artisans from the community each year. Photo by Kim Reynolds  |  The Appalachian

Handmade Market bustles at Fiddlers Convention

Sam Lineberger February 11, 2014

The Old-Time Fiddlers Convention, held Saturday in Plemmons Student Union, featured not only a slew of performances and workshops, but also a Handmade Market. Artisans from all throughout the Southeast...

Department of Art opens Faculty Biennial Exhibition

Department of Art opens Faculty Biennial Exhibition

Lovey Cooper February 11, 2014

  The 2014 Department of Art Faculty Biennial Exhibition opened Friday with art featured in both the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts and the Catherine J. Smith Gallery in the Schaefer Center...

Fiddlers Convention draws students, youth, community members

Fiddlers Convention draws students, youth, community members

Casey Suglia February 11, 2014

  Appalachian State University students and community members from throughout the state flocked to Plemmons Student Union on Saturday for the sixth annual Old-Time Fiddlers Convention. The...

Broken Bells' newest album "After the Disco" more cohesive than the first

Broken Bells’ newest album “After the Disco” more cohesive than the first

Colin Moore February 6, 2014

“After the Disco” is hardly a subtle name for an album. For Broken Bells, a duo consisting of the Shins’ James Mercer and renowned producer Danger Mouse, the title signifies both the album’s...

APPS hosts sixth annual Old Time Fiddler's Convention

APPS hosts sixth annual Old Time Fiddler’s Convention

Lovey Cooper February 6, 2014

The sixth annual Old Time Fiddler’s convention will take place at Appalachian State University on Saturday. The event, hosted by the Appalachian Heritage Council of the Appalachian Popular...

Appalachian alumnus self-publishes science fiction novel

Appalachian alumnus self-publishes science fiction novel

Kelsey Hamm February 4, 2014

Appalachian State University alumnus Michael Candelario self-published his first novel, “The Puppet Record,” in Dec. 2013. The science fiction story follows protagonist Joey Omaha as he is stowed...

Senior theatre arts major Will Allen and junior psychology major Kaity Pechanek hold a pose Jan. 24 during the Momentum Dance Festival. The club will hold an open class Friday at 1 p.m in Varsity Gym, Studio 208. Photo by Paul Heckert  |  The Appalachian

Momentum dance club provides outside opportunities for dancers

Lovey Cooper February 4, 2014

  Following last week’s annual showcase, interdisciplinary dance club Momentum has high hopes for the rest of the semester, said Kaitlyn Curran, club president and a senior English and secondary...

'Unzipped' magazine revealed Friday at Strand Beads

‘Unzipped’ magazine revealed Friday at Strand Beads

Sam Lineberger February 4, 2014

Appalachian State University’s student-run fashion magazine “Unzipped” was unveiled Friday at Strand Beads and Bald Guy Brew on King Street. In addition to catching a sneak peek of the...

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