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The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

Perennial Woodâ„¢ gives furniture design students new medium, more exposure

August 22, 2012

Three university students competed at the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta last weekend.Senior industrial design majors Eugene Duclos, James Ellis and Austin Richards were among other designers...

Local beekeeper Ryan Higgs serves a sample of honey to junior nursing major Emily Williams at the Watauga County Farmers' Market Saturday morning. The market is currently open Saturday and Wednesday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to noon at Horn in the West. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

Farmers’ Market emphasizes local products

August 22, 2012

When senior Spanish education major Chuck Hinson set foot on the Watauga County Farmers' Market for the first time Saturday, he said he saw something he didn't expect."I just thought it was going to be...

Review: More political undertones, less comedy found in ‘The Campaign’

Anne Buie August 21, 2012

Editor's Note: The following reflects the opinions of the author. Will Ferrell's (Anchorman) and Zach Galifianakis' (The Hangover) latest film, "The Campaign", explains how elections and campaigns are...

Farthing Auditorium closed for the year, causes changes to campus performances

Anne Buie August 21, 2012

The performing arts groups in Boone will now have to rely on other venues for their various events, following the announcement of renovations to Farthing Auditorium which was reported last spring.The renovations...

Lead singer of southern rock band NEEDTOBREATHE Bear Rinehart belts out a tune for his audience during their concert that followed Fanfest Saturday night. The concert took place in Kidd Brewer Stadium as one of the many Welcome Weekend events occuring on campus. Amy Birner | The Appalachian

NEEDTOBREATHE’s performance concludes Fan Fest

Anne Buie August 21, 2012

Rock music concluded Fan Fest Saturday night as NEEDTOBREATHE showed the university a bit of southern musical rock flair at Kidd-Brewer Stadium.This year is the second year that Fan Fest has included a...

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Local musicians react to Watson’s death

June 3, 2012

Following Deep Gap native Doc Watson's death Tuesday, musicians are continuing to pay tribute to his life. The eight-time Grammy winner fell in his home last week before transferring to Wake Forest Baptist...

Photo courtesy of Robin Brooks

Student musicians move on, take knowledge into the ‘real’ world

Michael Bragg May 3, 2012

  With musical talent moving in and out of town every four years, Boone has served as a building block for many promising musicians. After graduation, student musicians will give music careers that originated...

Photo by Courtney Roskos | The Appalachian

Norwood set to move to Vietnam

Michael Bragg May 3, 2012

Senior business management major Tyler Norwood will take his first trip to Asia this summer - along with 14 other students - in a five-week study abroad program through the Walker College of Business....

Photo by Maggie Cozens | The Appalachian

App senior plans for Peace Corps

Michael Bragg May 3, 2012

As graduation and the job market loom over seniors, senior finance and banking major Denny Alcorn has looked to alternative job choices for the future. Alcorn plans to spend the summer split between serving...

Photo by Dewey Mullis | The Appalachian

Pelchat takes first step into music industry

Michael Bragg May 3, 2012

Senior music industry studies major Sarah Pelchat said she knows nothing about NASCAR, but when summer rolls around, she'll likely become familiar with it. Pelchat will intern with the JHE Production...

Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Student lands Disney Internship

Michael Bragg May 3, 2012

Senior English and public relations double major Brittany Barosci will soon live every toddler's dream: working at Disney World. Barosci will begin her paid internship with the Disney College Program...

Photo by Dewey Mullis | The Appalachian

Green interns in Washington state

Michael Bragg May 3, 2012

Senior communication studies major Bryan Green will take on a heavy task on the other side of the country this summer, driving to Seattle, Wash. to intern with the church-planting organization Soma Communities....

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