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The Appalachian

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...

Review: ‘Push and Shove’ satisfies pop cravings

Michael Bragg September 27, 2012

Editor’s Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author. Pop-rock band No Doubt released their newest album “Push and Shove” Tuesday after an 11 year hiatus from the music world.“Push...

Up in Smoke hookah lounge comedy nights to return

Michael Bragg September 27, 2012

After positive turnout for their first open mic comedy night, Up in Smoke hookah bar has big plans for future entertainment.“We give people who are over 18 and under 21 a place to come and hang out,”...

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

Fall flavors take over Boone businesses

Michael Bragg September 27, 2012

Last Saturday marked the first day of fall, pushing university students deeper into the fall semester with midterms, term papers and projects dampening spirits.But one of the comforting aspects of autumn...

Junior advertising major Carly Taich is releasing her first full-length album "Beginners" November 16. Darcy Wade | Courtesy Photo

Student musician set to release new CD

Michael Bragg September 26, 2012

Student musician Carly Taich is bursting onto Boone’s music scene with voice, guitar and soon her first full-length album. The junior advertising major and barista at Local Lion and Crossroads Coffee...

Senior music performance major Charles Humphrey performs with the High Country Jazz Collective Monday evening in Crossroads Cafe. Crossroads hosts Jazz Night every Monday evening from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

High Country Jazz Collective brings jazz to students every Monday night

Michael Bragg September 26, 2012

Monday nights in Plemmons Student Union are jazz nights, and the High Country Jazz Collective make it all happen in Crossroads Coffee.The 20 year tradition of live that has taken place in the Solarium...

Novelist, poet and biographer Robert Morgan will speak at Appalachian Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Photo Courtesy Randi Anglin

N.C. author stops by Appalachian as part of Visiting Writers Series

Michael Bragg September 26, 2012

Novelist, poet and biographer Robert Morgan will give a speak at “Craft Talk: Writing the Story of History” Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in the Table Rock room of Plemmons Student Union.At 7:30 p.m. in the...

Junior public relations major Matt MIze holds up a batch of his cookies at the Wesely Foundation. Mize, who won a national award in high school for cooking, is known as the 'Cookie Man' on campus for handing out free cookies. Michael Bragg | The Appalachian

‘Cookie Man’ uses cooking talent to make people happy

Michael Bragg September 25, 2012

From high school cooking prodigy to being known as “Cookie Man” for handing out cookies on campus, junior public relations major Matt Mize does what he loves - cooking.“I’m just trying to brighten...

Showcase welcomes fresh faces

Michael Bragg September 25, 2012

This year’s First Year Showcase is almost here, and the actors and dancers are ready to shimmy, twist and shake this weekend at I.G. Greer Theatre. The First Year Showcase, an annual collaboration between...

Upperclassmen relive personal memories of First Year Showcase

Michael Bragg September 25, 2012

While the freshmen and transfer students have their time in the spotlight at the First Year Showcase, there’s a considerable amount of work going on behind the scenes at I.G. Greer Studio Theatre. Four...

Review: Smith, Jones return for ‘Men in Black 3’

Michael Bragg September 25, 2012

Editor’s Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author. This summer, the makers of Men in Black I and II added a third movie to the franchise. Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones), and Agent J (Will Smith)...

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