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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

PHOTO GALLERY: Boone welcome Antlers & Acorns singers and songwriters

Sydney Willis, Photojournalist September 18, 2024

Once again, Boone welcomed the Antlers & Acorns Songwriter Festival that returns annually every September, bringing live music to local businesses all across the community.  Performers travel from...

From left, Gracie McDade, Kaylann Pond, Christian Houston, Ryli Mozolak, Matt Hare, Cohen Moody and John Balthrop pose in their game day bibs at a fraternity tailgate at Sanford Mall on Aug. 31. The black and yellow bibs have been a staple game day outfit in recent years.

Game day at The Rock: A new Mountaineer’s guide

Emily Milano, Reporter September 18, 2024

Kidd Brewer Stadium, famously known as The Rock, stands proudly as the electrifying home to App State football. When the Mountaineers charge onto the field, a tidal wave of enthusiasm sweeps through the...

Playlist of the week: Mountaineer game day moves

Playlist of the week: Mountaineer game day moves

Ann Korwan, Reporter September 18, 2024

It won’t take much to get hyped after the win against East Carolina on Saturday, but game day classics are always a good way to stay excited, especially if you have classes on Thursday before 7:30 p.m....

Cinema Talks: Ultraman: Rising

Isaac Edwards and Nadia Armenta September 16, 2024

On the first episode of Cinema Talks Nadia and Isaac will be discussing Ultraman: Rising. A heartwarming story about a superhero trying to balance parenthood (of a 20 foot monster) and saving the city. Hosted...

Long Story Short: ‘Soon enough you’re best friends:’ Taylor’s Friendship Songs

Rebekah Mann and Ellie Tarlton September 16, 2024

Welcome to the new podcast “Long Story Short:” Exploring Taylor Swift’s Discography! Every episode, your hosts Ellie Tarlton and Rebekah Mann will be deep-diving into all things Taylor Swift. In...

App at a glance: Sept. 16-22

App at a glance: Sept. 16-22

Sara Jones, Reporter September 16, 2024

Monday, Sept. 16 Free Monday Meals Every Monday night at 6 p.m., the Appalachian Wesley Foundation offers college students a free, home cooked meal at their building, App Wesley at 461 Howard Street.   Tuesday,...

The Dare provides an indie sleaze masterclass on debut record

The Dare provides an indie sleaze masterclass on debut record

Owen Marcellino, Arts & Culture Editor September 15, 2024

While there is no doubt pop music has had a significant year, can the same be said for club music? Erupting from the Lower East Side bar scene, The Dare crashed into the mainstream with his debut album...

Playlist of the Week: Crying with Adele

Playlist of the Week: Crying with Adele

Nance Onsrud, Reporter September 15, 2024

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you might have heard the news of the iconic vocalist Adele’s long-term break from music and touring. The Grammy Award-winning artist tearfully announced her...

Robert Hamilton receives a standing ovation after his guest recital performance at the Hayes School of Music in the Rosen Concert Hall on Sept. 10

‘Living model’: Pianist Robert Hamilton comes to App State

Noah Farris September 15, 2024

On Tuesday in the Broyhill Music Center, smiles, tears, gasps and even shock covered audiences’ faces as internationally known guest pianist Robert Hamilton gave his performance. “It was incredible,”...

The Pottery Lot building located off of Highway 105 on Aug. 22. The community studio and retail gallery maintains its mountain charm with screen doors and rocking chairs overlooking the ample green space.

‘Throw’ yourself into pottery: New studio offers community for clay

Ella Adams, Former Community Editor September 11, 2024

Pottery pros and casual crafters alike have a new community to get fired up about. Located off of Highway 105, The Pottery Lot is a community pottery studio and retail gallery that offers a welcoming environment...

Sydney Hudson and other trip staff explore Worley’s Cave in Bluff City, TN, in February 2024. Hudson is a junior at App State and works as a trip leader and wilderness emergency medical technician for the App State Outdoor Programs. (Courtesy of Sydney Hudson)

How App State students are keeping the lights on

Sara Jones, Reporter September 11, 2024

Students in college tend to have to find work to support themselves, and students at App State are no exception. However, Boone’s rich history and geography provide for a variety of job opportunities...

Senior graphic design major Karol Perez sits with her piece “Hasta La Raíz” at
East Hall on Aug. 30. Perez states their work is vital to her to stay close to the
culture in which they come from.

How a lack of Hispanic education is bringing people closer to their roots

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief September 11, 2024

Coming into App State as a first-generation student, Karol Perez noticed things were different at a predominately white institution. With her family not around, Perez experienced fewer Hispanic gatherings,...

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