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CHAARG members begin their workout with stretching at the Quinn Recreation Center on April 11. CHAARG is a national health and wellness organization that encourages students to find fun in fitness.

Taking CHAARG: Finding community through fitness

Alex Wallin, A&C Reporter April 16, 2025

As an all-inclusive fitness group, App State In-CHAARG provides members a safe and welcoming environment to work out and build community weekly.  “Our whole slogan is like alleviating girls from...

Cast members celebrate by dancing together after concluding “The Fisherman and His Wife” on April 11.

Appalachian Young People’s Theatre reels in audiences with immersive twist

Alex Wallin, A&C Reporter April 15, 2025

The Appalachian Young People’s Theatre performed an adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fable, “The Fisherman and His Wife,” by Larry and Vivian Snipes on April 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. in IG Greer Hall...

Freshman computer science major Jeremiah Byrdsell reveals his identity during the Kappa Alpha Psi probate day on April 12.

The line lives on: Kappa Alpha Psi’s legacy grows at App State

Kayla Masterman and Hayden Wittenborn April 14, 2025

On April 12, the sound of tradition, music and chants filled Sanford Mall as seven brothers were inducted into App State’s Mu Upsilon chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.  The new member...

App at a glance: April 14-20

App at a glance: April 14-20

Owen Marcellino, Reporter April 14, 2025

Monday, April 14 Build-your-own terrarium  Celebrating springtime in the High Country, APPS is hosting a build-your-own terrarium activity in the Plemmons Student Union from 1-3 p.m. Located in Three...

Album review: Djo finds the joy of loneliness in third album ‘The Crux’

Album review: Djo finds the joy of loneliness in third album ‘The Crux’

Nance Onsrud, Reporter April 14, 2025

There’s a plethora of ways you might know Joe Keery, from his iconic role as Steve Harrington in the highly acclaimed Netflix drama “Stranger Things” to his viral smash hit “End of Beginning.”  The...

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Review: Is it deeper than we think?

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Review: Is it deeper than we think?

Alex Wallin, A&C Reporter April 13, 2025

“A Minecraft Movie” should change its name to “A Memecraft Movie” after producing 80 minutes of outlandishly iconic content already being quoted in theaters. The movie was released April 4 and...

Cub Scouts Race at Blue Ridge District Pinewood Derby

Cub Scouts Race at Blue Ridge District Pinewood Derby

Beatrix Johnson, A&C Reporter April 13, 2025

Sparks will fly April 13 at 2 p.m. at the Blue Ridge District Pinewood Derby.  Cub Scouts ages 6 to 12 will gather to compete in this annual race after crafting their race car from start to finish....

Rainbow Kitten Surprise announces return to Boone for homecoming concert

Rainbow Kitten Surprise announces return to Boone for homecoming concert

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor April 11, 2025

Indie rock band Rainbow Kitten Surprise announced Friday they will return to Boone this fall for a special homecoming performance at Holmes Convocation Center on Oct. 17. The band, which originated...

From left, Billy Strings and Bryan Sutton pose with their guitars. Strings is teaming up with guitarist Sutton and bassist Royal Masat for two nights of performances at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. Courtesy of Allison West, photo by Joshua Black Wilkins

Billy Strings tunes into his roots with Boone concerts

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor April 11, 2025

Grammy-winning artist Billy Strings is teaming up with guitarist Bryan Sutton and bassist Royal Masat for two nights of performances at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts Sept. 11 and 12. The...

New Music Friday April 11

New Music Friday April 11

Owen Marcellino, Reporter April 11, 2025

Editor’s note: This story includes brief use of crude language With the impending end of another semester, students are met with unexpected challenges. While catching up on assignments and cramming...

Playlist of the week: Optimistically unhinged

Playlist of the week: Optimistically unhinged

Caroline Chapman, A&C Reporter April 10, 2025

With just three weeks left in the semester, students are kicking into high-gear trying to bring grades up, finish final projects and cram for exams. The excitement of spring and sunshine makes it harder...

Courageous Conversations attendees listen to a panel about indigenous experiences in the Parkway Ballroom on April 7. The panel included moderator and senior supply chain management major Ann Marie Bleakley, and panelists senior spanish major Cierra Bell, senior exercise science major Cember Beilhartz and senior history major Connor McCoy. Courtesy of Meredith Pipes

Student American Indian Movement shares experiences during ‘Courageous Conversations’ series

Thais Zboichyk, A&C Reporter April 10, 2025

The Student American Indian Movement and Walker College of Business came together Monday to host the Courageous Conversations: Indigenous Experiences panel discussion and cultural experience.  The...

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