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‘Around the World in 80 Days’ performed by country’s oldest theater company this week at Appalachian

Ryan Morris • February 19, 2013

Action, adventure, racing and large sums of cash – the timeless tale “Around the World in 80 Days” holds all of the expected thrills of a modern action film. The classic novel-turned-play has been...

Annual Yofest for campus organizations began Monday, continues through Polar Plunge Thursday

Ryan Morris • February 19, 2013

Yofest, a “club week” for organizations on campus, began Monday with a faculty reception in Grandfather Ballroom in Plemmons Student Union. During the four-day event, each participating club or organization...

Review: Affleck proves himself with ‘Argo’

Ryan Morris • February 19, 2013

Editor’s Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author.“Argo” is a dramatized historical representation of the secret CIA operation to rescue six American hostages from Tehran in 1979,...

Student artist experiments with photography

Ryan Morris • February 19, 2013

Editor’s Note: The following is the second part of a three-part series on students in Art Expo 2013.For Appalachian State student Kelly Ensley, showing her work at the Art Expo is nothing new. This is...

Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band returns to Legends

Ryan Morris • February 14, 2013

This week, The Appalachian caught up with bass player and vocalist Al Al Ingram from Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, who answered a few questions in anticipation of the band’s appearance this coming...

‘The Glass Menagerie’ to show in Valborg Theatre

Ryan Morris • February 14, 2013

The Appalachian State Department of Theatre and Dance will present the re-imagined version of the Tennessee Williams classic "The Glass Menagerie" this week, featuring an all-student cast and technical...

Review: Darwin’s Deez’s new album is a let down

Ryan Morris • February 14, 2013

Editor's Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author. Darwin's Deez's self-titled 2011 album was one of the most fun indie-pop albums I think I've ever heard. The lyrics were both witty and...

Student models art after personal history

Ryan Morris • February 14, 2013

Editor's Note: The following is the first part of a three-part series on students in Art Expo 2013. From looking at her, it is be hard to tell that Audrey Boyle, a featured artist in the 2013 Art Expo,...

Review: ‘Mama’ is traditional horror film, saved by characters

Ryan Morris • February 13, 2013

Editor's Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author. "Mama," a newly released horror film directed by Andrés Muschietti, came to theaters January 2013, staring Jessica Chastain and Nikolaj...

Review: Jim James’ new solo project is hazy and mature

Ryan Morris • February 13, 2013

Editor's Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author. Jim James, most well known as the front man and lead guitarist of the progressive rock band My Morning Jacket, is in the spotlight again...

Kater to You event shows ladies’ appreciation

Ryan Morris • February 13, 2013

Tuesday evening, the Minority Mens Leadership Circle hosted an event called Kater to You in Whitewater Café on the second floor of Plemmons Student Union. Entrance to the event was free, and included...

Acclaimed Appalachian musician Dirk Powell closes Fiddler’s Convention

Ryan Morris • February 12, 2013

Dirk Powell, acclaimed Appalachian fiddler and banjo player, performed at the Parkway Ballroom in Plemmons Student Union last Saturday. The performance was the finale of this year's fifth annual Old-Time...