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Graduate students showcase opera music

Michael Bragg October 2, 2012

Second year graduate students Katie Hensley and Johnny Harmon are in the final leg of their musically-focused scholastic endeavors, and hope to showcase all of the ascertained knowledge during their voice...

Junior social work major Alison Rocheleau and freshman physics major Nicholas Phillips run the LGBT Center's booth Tuesday in Plemmons Student Union.Courtney Roskos | The Appalachian

LGBT Center celebrates National Coming Out Day

Michael Bragg October 2, 2012

Tuesday marked the 30th annual National Coming Out Day."A lot of our other events are more focused on issues or problems in the community, and this day is more of 'you're out, you're gay, you're LGBTQ...

Art curator Bob Stoertzer holds an ancient art form. Stoertzer has restored thousands of pieces of art from all around the world. Courtesy Photo of Lucia McLaughlin

Boone man restores ancient art

Michael Bragg October 2, 2012

Hidden away in the Appalachian Mountains is a national treasure that few outside of the art community have heard of, though anyone who’s had an art history class has seen examples of his work somewhere...

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway holds first student photography contest

Michael Bragg October 1, 2012

The picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains have been a source of inspiration for professional and aspiring photographers in the Boone area.  The university’s chapter of FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway...

First installment of Sheet Art project cancelled

Michael Bragg October 1, 2012

As part of the ongoing festivities throughout the month for “A Month to Celebrate You,” the Looking Glass Gallery is hosting an ongoing collaborative art project called Sheet Art- Paint It, Wash It...

Walk The Moon show announced at Legends

Michael Bragg October 1, 2012

The Ohio-based indie group Walk The Moon will make landfall for the first time at Legends in January.“We’ve been talking under the seams for a little while,” said Randy Kelly, programs advisor for...

Review: ‘Ted’ is one of summer’s greatest guilty pleasures

Michael Bragg October 1, 2012

Editor’s Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author.One of the summer’s funniest and most irreverent comedies makes its way to I.G. Greer this weekend.“Ted,” the product of imagination...

Joel Landsberg of the Kruger Brothers and Charles Welch perform Saturday evening in Todd at the Doc Watson Tribute Concert. The show was held to honor Doc Watson, a Boone musical legend who died this past summer. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

Doc Watson tribute concert draws crowd

Michael Bragg September 30, 2012

Ponchos, lawn chairs and banjos were never out of sight last Saturday as the Kruger Brothers performed in honor of the late Doc Watson for a crowd of around 100 people in Todd. The Doc Watson Tribute Concert...

Review: Flying Lotus remains uncontested in his field

Michael Bragg September 30, 2012

Editor’s Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author. California’s jazz fusion, hip-hop, trip-hop and psychedelic's most celebrated producer - being so with no competition - Flying Lotus...

Review: Green Day stages ‘back to basics’ return with ‘¡Uno!’

Michael Bragg September 30, 2012

Editor’s Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author.After a confused two-album stint into political ballads, Green Day attempts a return to their snarky roots with “¡Uno!”.It would...

Review: ‘End of Daze’ showcases new band’s talent

Michael Bragg September 29, 2012

Editor’s Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author.Dum Dum Girls new album titled “End of Daze” was released Tuesday and it’s not likely to disappoint fans. The garage-style band...

Radical Jewelry Makeover raises awareness for Ethical Metalsmiths

Michael Bragg September 29, 2012

Students in the art department are making jewelry for Radical Jewelry Makeover.RJM is a project of Ethical Metalsmiths that raises awareness about unethical mining practices. The student-made jewelry created...

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