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Former Appalachian State University vocal performance major Roseline “CiCi” Kromah reacts after receiving her ticket to Hollywood at an “American Idol” audition in Charlotte. Kromah tried out for “American Idol” twice before making it through this qualifying round.

Former Appalachian student lands in Hollywood

Ryan Morris February 5, 2013

Some Appalachian State University students may recognize a familiar face on “American Idol” this season.Appalachian’s own former vocal performance major Roseline “CiCi” Kromah has decided to...

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Room 13 workshops allow children to experiment with art, creativity

Ryan Morris January 31, 2013

In 1994 in Fort William, Scotland, a group of children at a low-income school raised their own funds in order to pay for their art teacher to continue teaching them, as well as cover the costs of the studio...

Corporate Fandango is comprised of members from North Carolina. The band will play at Legends on Friday.

Area band Corporate Fandango to headline small stage at Legends Friday night

Ryan Morris January 31, 2013

Corporate Fandango, an area ska and progressive rock band, will perform at Legends Friday night. The seven members of Corporate Fandango all hail from various parts of North Carolina, such as Boone, Winston-Salem...

Review: ‘GIRLS’ keeps the humor in season two

Ryan Morris January 31, 2013

Editor’s Note: The following reflects the opinion of the author  For Lena Dunham fans, January meant one hugely important thing besides freezing weather and potential snowstorms: the return of the...

(From left to right) Jeff Ramsdell from the geology department, Lexy Bridges from Fossil Free Appstate, manager New River Light and Power Ed Miller and Allie Garrett, chair of the Renewable Energy Initiative speak as a panel after the movie ‘Switch.’ The film covered the issues of moving from a fossil-fuel dependent society to a renewable energy-based society.

Sustainability Film Series shows ‘Switch’ for first viewing

Ryan Morris January 31, 2013

The fourth annual Sustainability Film Series began Tuesday with the screening of documentary film “Switch” at 7 p.m. in I.G. Greer’s auditorium. “Switch” follows geology professor and energy...

Members of the Dandeggans, a quintet of Appalachian State University student musicians, play at the storefront of Boone Drug. The band does not typically play live shows; however, they recently played for the grand opening of the new addition to the Plemmons Student Union. The Dandeggans can frequently be found playing to the residents of Boone on King Street.

Traditional Irish band has growing presence in Boone

Ryan Morris January 29, 2013

A quintet of Appalachian State University student musicians, known as the Dandeggans, is committed to bringing traditional Irish music to the Boone area.The band consists of Hayes School of Music students...

Nth Degree Gallery to unveil new, member-produced work at Art Crawl with the collection ‘Where’s my Heater?’

Ryan Morris January 29, 2013

The Nth Degree Gallery is displaying their most recent collection of art exclusively produced by eight of the artists - who currently hold or formerly held studios in the gallery  - Friday for the...

Review: Justin Bieber’s new album has hidden and unexpected gems

Ryan Morris January 29, 2013

Editor’s Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author.Justin Bieber’s newest album leaked online this past week, a few days shy of its scheduled release date for Tuesday. The album, “Believe:...

Walk the Moon will be playing in Legends at 8 p.m. on Wednesday with guest Pacific Air. The show is part of the band’s 2013 tour in support of their most recent album, “Tightrope EP.” Tickets are $13 in advance for students and $17 for guests and at the door.

Indie-pop group Walk the Moon will debut at App

Ryan Morris January 29, 2013

Billboard-charting indie-pop band Walk the Moon will perform at Legends Wednesday with guest Pacific Air.The show is part of Walk the Moon’s 2013 tour in support of their self-titled, major label debut...

Justin Butler is an award-winning composer and performer who graduated from Appalachian State University in 2004. Butler will be holding a recital Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Hayes School of Music recital hall.

Guitarist, Appalachian alumnus to perform benefit concert

Ryan Morris January 29, 2013

Award-winning performer, composer and Appalachian State University graduate Justin Butler will hold a benefit concert Wednesday for the Community Music School.Donations will go toward the creation of financial-based...

ASU Gaming Club will host 10-hour LAN Party

Ryan Morris January 29, 2013

After setting up the appropriate televisions and local network connections, members of the ASU Gaming Club plan on playing video games, starting Saturday at noon.And they plan to keep playing for 10 hours.“I...

Review: Foxygen’s sophomore release is retro but not derivative

Ryan Morris January 29, 2013

Editor’s Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author.Though it’s obviously a generalization, a lot of independent rock criticism is like a game of spot-the-influences.It’s all too easy...

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