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The Appalachian

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The Appalachian

One of the members of this tea party making matcha tea how people in Japan would traditionally create matcha tea. Members of the Japanese Program would show each member how to make this special tea. Nov 16, 2023.

Tranquility and tradition: inside a Japanese tea ceremony

Madelyn Crawford November 21, 2023

Quiet students sat at a table lined with beautiful glass bowls accompanied by small wooden whisks. Some delicate napkins embossed with symbols of stars and sakura were topped with soft, round treats, decorating...

Students gather in the Grandfather Ballroom for the Fiddles ‘N Fixins event, held by APPS On Nov. 17, 2023. Thanksgiving food was provided to students before the square dancing began.

App State students fuel up to get down at Fiddles ‘n Fixins

Meg Frantz, Associate A&C Editor November 20, 2023

On Nov. 17, App State students stepped onto the set of “Footloose” for square dancing, Thanksgiving food and a live band to accompany the festivities. Fiddles ‘n Fixins, an event held by APPS,...

On Nov. 13, 2023, members of the Appalachian State Club Cheer team pose together at their table on Sanford in between greeting guests and selling items. The Cheer Club is raising money for their next Daytona trip where they practice, compete, and bond. Photo by Abby Buckner.

App State Club Cheer hosts closet sale

Abby Buckner, A&C Editor November 16, 2023

Fueled by a goal, teamwork and Celsius, App State Club Cheer hosted their first closet sale to raise money for their annual trip to Daytona, Florida, for the National Cheer Association Nationals.  The...

Appalachian State University Theatre Professor Keith Martin, center, welcomes guests to the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country on King Street, Boone, NC, dressed as the Theatre’s popcorn mascot. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. Martin splits time between teaching courses at the university and serving as board chair for the Theatre.

App Theatre goes over the rainbow for 85th birthday

Pruett Norris, Multimedia Editor November 16, 2023

The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country turned 85 this week, but it’s hardly slowing down in its old age. App Theatre, as the building is affectionately nicknamed, is located right next to Town...

App State’s Titan Arum, commonly known as the “corpse flower” in the early stages of blooming Nov. 15, 2023.

Rare tropical wonder blooms in App State Greenhouse

Briley Turpin, A&C Editor November 15, 2023

Hiding away from the hustle and bustle of Blowing Rock Road, nestled beneath a hill across from the State Farm lot, is the App State Department of Biology Greenhouse, a plant lover’s wonderland.  For...

SAIM members meet to discuss future plans for the club Oct. 25, 2023. From front left to right, sophomore Languages, Literature and Culture major Cierra Bell and junior Exercise Science mahor Cember Beilhartz and from back left to right, senior Middle Grade Education major Shelby Ballard and Vennice Ballard.

‘We’re still here’–Lumbee students of App State find community away from home

Meg Frantz, Associate A&C Editor November 15, 2023

In Pembroke, North Carolina, a group of Native Americans known as the People of the Dark Water gather together for a pow-wow. It is tradition, dating back to the beginnings of the tribe. According to the...

Daniel Byrd voluntarily stepped into the role as the App State duck caretaker in January, 2016. Byrd is creating an App State duck handbook which he can pass down to future caretakers.

Father Duck: Meet App State’s duck caretaker

Jenna Guzman, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2023

It’s less than 20 degrees outside, there’s snow on the ground and campus is still. Passing Stadium Drive, one can hear the waddles and small quacks of the other residents on campus: the App State ducks. Although...

Playlist of the week: Sad girl dance party

Playlist of the week: Sad girl dance party

Anna Cox November 14, 2023

The autumnal blues are in full swing as we veer closer into the gloom and doom of wintertime. The weather is nipping at our skin, the sky is turning darker at early hours and climbing out of bed is getting...

Appalachian art: Functional crafting

Appalachian art: Functional crafting

Kayla Masterman, Visual Managing Editor November 14, 2023

Appalachia’s natural beauty and resources have inspired a diverse range of artistic expressions throughout history. Generations of Appalachians have passed down traditional crafts such as woodworking,...

 Professors Matthew Wimbley and Ashleigh Bryant-Williams laugh while thinking of answers to give the audience. Appalachian State Writer Series, Nov. 9 2023.

Visiting writers series takes students from Appalachia to Woodland

Meg Frantz and N. Osrund November 14, 2023

On Nov. 9 the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers series hosted fiction writer Ashleigh Bryant Phillips and poet Matthew Wimberley. They both took turns reading some of their work and answering questions...

One of the members of the apparel club using the sewing machine to sew together clothes Oct. 30, 2023.

Reviving wardrobes, empowering minds: The Appalachian Apparel Association’s green vision

Sara Jones, Reporter November 13, 2023

Every year, Americans generate about 16 million tons of textile waste, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Even though many Americans donate their old clothes, a lot of them end up discarding...

App at a glance: Nov. 16-22

App at a glance: Nov. 16-22

Katelin Potter, Reporter November 13, 2023

Thursday, Nov. 16  Crossroads Jam Session Make some noise for Appalachian Heritage Week. Musicians of all skill levels are invited to join APPS for a jam session in Crossroads cafe. The floor is...

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