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The Appalachian

African musician shares his culture at Appalachian

Michael Bragg October 18, 2012

Masankho Kamsisi Banda is different than many musical guests that come to the university in terms of his musical upbringing.“Being from Malawi, we were brought up with the kind of music that Americans...

Students participating in the alternative fall break trip to Nags Head explore Jockey's Ridge State Park. The group spent the break at Nags Head volunteering with the Nature Conservancy and visiting the wildlife preserves in the area. Maggie Cozens | The Appalachian

Students trade fall break for volunteer experience

Michael Bragg October 17, 2012

Fall Break is typically a time for students to catch up on sleep and not have a care in the world. But some students, however, had a different idea of fall break this year and signed up to go on an Alternative...

Monster Energy sponsors Rehab Rave

Michael Bragg October 17, 2012

Appalachian Popular Programming Society Stage Shows Council will host a Rehab Rave sponsored by Monster Energy Drink Thursday at Legends.The entertainment will be provided by two North Carolina DJs: DJ...

Review: Ben Gibbard blossoms into new solo career with ‘Former Lives’

Michael Bragg October 17, 2012

Ediotr’s Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author. Ben Gibbard sounds overwhelmingly relieved to be free from his obligations to sing exclusively in minor progressions and defeated metaphors....

Horn in the West takes Boone back in time

Michael Bragg October 16, 2012

Visitors to Horn in the West last weekend were transported back in time to the 18th century.  The second annual Boone Heritage Festival was held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hickory Ridge...

Review: Pixar does away with gender stereotypes in their most recent film

Michael Bragg October 15, 2012

Editor’s Note: The following represents the opinions of the author.This summer, Disney and Pixar Animation Studios released “Brave,” a film about a young girl’s search for independence and individuality....

N.C. native James Taylor performed in Blowing Rock at Westglow Resort and Spa Friday as part of a tour to raise funding for President Barack Obama's campaign. Michael Bragg | The Appalachian

James Taylor performs in Blowing Rock

Michael Bragg October 14, 2012

Paying homage to his 1968 classic song, North Carolina native James Taylor made his way back to the Carolinas and into the Appalachian Mountains.Taylor performed at Westglow Spa and Resort in Blowing Rock...

Review: There is more to ‘This Is How You Lose Her’ than what’s on the pages

Michael Bragg October 10, 2012

Editor’s Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author.In “This Is How You Lose Her”, Junot Diaz brings back Yunoir, the occasional narrator of his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Brief...

Salem Speaks bring folk-rock sound to Legends

Michael Bragg October 10, 2012

At last year's annual APPS Battle of The Bands at Legends, folk-rock outfit Salem Speaks came out victorious.Their award was a cash prize and a guaranteed show at Legends the following year. Wednesday,...

Junior geography major Zachary Parsonage speaks to Watauga Board of Education candidates Barbara Kinsey and Brenda Reese at Coffee With the Candidates held in Whitewater Cafe. Justin Perry | The Appalachian

Watauga Democratic candidates meet students, discuss issues over coffee

Michael Bragg October 9, 2012

Whitewater Cafe was abuzz Monday afternoon with students talking to Democratic candidates from the area about the upcoming election.“Coffee with the Candidates” was hosted by the Watauga Democratic...

Peace Jam strives for world peace

Michael Bragg October 9, 2012

Peace Jam, a nationwide organization committed to being a promoter of peace, has established a chapter at the university.Junior technical photography major Kathryn Ray, along with high school friends and...

Review: Machine Gun Kelly releases worst hip-hop album of 2012

Michael Bragg October 9, 2012

Editor’s Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author.Cleveland native and hip-hop's anointed punk-rock rapper Machine Gun Kelly released his highly anticipated debut album “Lace Up” this...

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