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Blame your ex: The Beaches performance at Schaefer Center

Blame your ex: The Beaches performance at Schaefer Center

Meg Frantz, Associate A&C Editor November 20, 2024

On Tuesday night, the audience in the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts blamed all of their exes with The Beaches, a Toronto-based band brought to the High Country by APPS for their third-to-last...

‘Dancing with the Stars’ recap: Five couples fight for the finale in semi-finals

‘Dancing with the Stars’ recap: Five couples fight for the finale in semi-finals

Abby Buckner and Leah Boone November 20, 2024

This week’s “Dancing with the Stars” brought the heat for the semi-finals as the competition narrowed to its highest stakes yet. Each of the remaining five couples delivered two routines to showcase...

Cinema Talks: Rebel Ridge

Nadia Armenta and Isaac Edwards November 20, 2024

On this episode of “Cinema Talks,” Nadia and Isaac talk about the new Netflix movie Rebel Ridge. After a run-in with the law and seizure of the bail money needed to free his cousin, ex-marine Terry...

This Appalachian Life: On the minds of the Democratic Party

Sully Styles and Trenton Rose November 20, 2024

November 5 was a tough loss for the Watauga Democratic Party. After a last-minute candidate change, the party worked tirelessly, for months, campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris. That effort paid...

Mike Novacek models a camo LEKI jacket sold at 1st Tracks Ski & Snowboard Shop on Nov. 9.

Function meets fashion on the slopes of Appalachia

Owen Marcellino, Reporter November 20, 2024

Throughout the decades, student life at App State has been propelled by the opportunities and community the surrounding outdoors provide. As the leaves fall and the creeks freeze, it is crucial to find...

The campus manager of Student-Made App State Bella Ladue poses outside of Belk Library on Nov. 1.

Campus organizations’ goals for a ‘mighty’ New Year

Rebekah Mann, Senior Reporter November 20, 2024

Before the fall semester comes to an end, campus organizations are planning ahead to enter the new year with forward-facing goals. Jordan Kessler, Mountaineer Recovery community coordinator, said one...

Horse-drawn carriages make their way through downtown Boone during Festive First Friday on Dec. 1, 2023. Courtesy of Lane Moody

From Friendsgiving to fireworks: Celebrating the holidays in Boone

Riley Proserpi, Reporter November 19, 2024

Regardless of what holidays you choose to celebrate, there are plenty of ways to create your own sense of tradition this season. Whether you’re working full time, are an out of state student or you’re...

Thomas Talks Games Podcast – Episode 4: Shooting in First Person with Boone (Sports) Balls (feat. Graham Ryan and Nick Diglio)

Thomas Turner, Associate Multimedia Editor November 18, 2024

In this special crossover episode of “Thomas Talks Games,” Graham Ryan and Nick Diglio, hosts of The Appalachian’s “Boone (Sports) Balls” podcast, join Thomas to discuss the genre of first person...

Members of the App State Chess Club engage in games in Plemmons Student Union on Nov. 7. The chess club is open to players of all skill levels and experiences, and there is plenty of opportunity for members to learn from each other.

Checkmate at App State: Inside the chess club community

Rebekah Mann, Senior Reporter November 18, 2024

With the inclusion of all skill levels, App State’s Chess Club provides space for students with a wide range of experience to practice skills for the strategic game.  “People always assume chess...

App at a glance Nov. 18-23

App at a glance Nov. 18-23

Nance Onsrud, Reporter November 18, 2024

Monday, Nov. 18 Music Recital The Hayes School of Music will be having a String Chamber Music Recital held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.   Tuesday,...

From left, Barry Abernathy, Darrell Webb, Jim VanCleve and Zeb Snydershare the authentic sound of Appalachia at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country on Nov. 14.

Appalachian Road Show and Bryan Sutton celebrate Appalachian spirit in Boone

Caroline Chapman November 17, 2024

On Thursday at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, Boone welcomed Appalachian Road Show and special guest, Bryan Sutton. On this evening, the community welcomed the performers with open arms to...

Thomas Talks Games Podcast – Episode 3: Becoming Human in Detroit with Jillian Green

Thomas Turner, Associate Multimedia Editor November 16, 2024

In this episode of “Thomas Talks Games,” fellow journalist and video game enthusiast Jillian Green joins in order to talk about the characters, story, gameplay and political implications of Quantic...

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