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Members of the new production company Door No. 2 Productions pose for a group shot during a read-through for their upcoming performance of “The Twilight Zone.” The company was created by Appalachian students seeking to produce shows independently of the university. Photo by Maggie Cozens | The Appalachian

What’s behind Door No. 2 Productions?

Alexander McCall • September 16, 2013

During a conversation at Appalachian Mountain Brewery, seniors David  “Duvey” Rudow and T.J. Scott put a name to the production company they created and finalized their plan to unveil its first...

‘Old friends’ Bubonik Funk, Donnie Dies play first Boone show of the semester

Michael Bragg • September 15, 2013

High school rival bands Bubonik Funk and Donnie Dies performed at Legends on Sept. 11. Though attendance was a modest 67 people on a rainy night, the show was a success because it allowed the two bands...

Arcade Fire introduces sharp style shift on latest single

Alexander McCall • September 12, 2013

Grammy nominees and acclaimed indie rockers Arcade Fire wouldn’t usually be pegged as mysterious types.  There’s nothing atypical about a band teasing fans with promises of news, but after enigmatic...

Summer Reading Program author and 2013 Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar speaks during a Q&A panel Tuesday afternoon in the Blue Ridge Ballroom. Akhtar also spoke at Convocation on Tuesday morning. Photo by Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

Summer reading book author discusses race, inspiration at Convocation, Visiting Writers Series

Alexander McCall • September 12, 2013

Author and Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Akhtar spoke Tuesday at Appalachian State University’s annual Convocation and again as part of the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series.  Akhtar,...

Sifunda Umcolo, a musical group of students in the Hayes School of Music, sing South African songs during their performance Monday night. The students recently travelled to South Africa to experience firsthand the culture and musical traditions. Photo by Rachel Krauza | The Applachian

Appalachian chorus performs traditional a capella ‘freedom songs’ after studying in South Africa

Alexander McCall • September 12, 2013

A South African-style choral music group performed Monday in the Recital Hall at the Hayes School of Music. The group, Sifunda Umcolo, is made up of 10 Appalachian State University students whose performance...

Interview with ‘Duck Dynasty’ stars to air on WASU

Michael Bragg • September 11, 2013

WASU’s weekly morning program, Wake Yosef Up, will air an interview with three stars of the popular reality television series “Duck Dynasty” Thursday. The show will feature a half-hour-long interview...

Local Natives' keyboardist Kelcey Ayer performs at the Hopscotch Music Festival last weekend in Raleigh. Several Appalachian State University students traveled from Boone to attened the three-day event. Photo by Bowen Jones | The Appalachian

Packed Hopscotch Music Festival attracts attendees from across the state

Alexander McCall • September 10, 2013

Several Appalachian State University students joined other North Carolinians who traveled across the state to attend the fourth annual Hopscotch Music Festival in Raleigh. The three-day event featured...

The Julie Ruin, Kathleen Hanna’s newest project, releases first album on Dischord

Alexander McCall • September 10, 2013

In 1997, feminist punk icon Kathleen Hanna recorded a solo album in her apartment titled “Julie Ruin.” Meant as a break from her day job with riot grrrl pioneers Bikini Kill, “Julie Ruin” was Hanna’s...

Small Plate Crawl showcases cuisine at independent area restaurants

Alexander McCall • September 10, 2013

Editor’s Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author. Foodies of Boone got a taste of High Country cuisine last week during Boone Independent Restaurants’ second annual Small Plate Crawl. ...

Jim Avett performs with his friend Ray Morton at Legends on Friday. Avett played to the crowd in a modified version of the venue. Photo by Rachel Krauza | The Appalachian

Avett’s return to Legends brings ‘amazing stage presence’

Alexander McCall • September 10, 2013

Jim Avett returned to Legends Friday to play an intimate show for approximately 180 students. Avett, father of the widely acclaimed Avett Brothers, played his original ballads, country and gospel covers...

Nine Inch Nails returns from brief hiatus with ‘Hesitation Marks’

Alexander McCall • September 4, 2013

While Nine Inch Nails’ biggest records, such as “The Downward Spiral,” are widely acclaimed, they’ve long been considered fodder for angst-ridden teens. It didn’t help that after cleaning up...

Dr. Dog performs at last year’s Music on the Mountaintop. APPS has announced that Dr. Dog will perform Thursday, Oct. 10 at Legends. The show was a sold-out performance last time Dr. Dog played at Legends. Photo by Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

Dr. Dog breaks from Lumineers tour to perform solo show at Legends

Alexander McCall • September 4, 2013

Rock band Dr. Dog will return to Legends on Oct. 10, nine days after the release of the band’s new album “B-Room.” The band’s return to Appalachian State University follows its sold-out 2011 Legends...

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