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The Appalachian

‘Rules for Living’: A comedic take on the most stressful holiday of the year

Anna Cox October 13, 2023

The Department of Theatre and Dance at App State had its opening performance of Sam Holocroft’s “Rules for Living” on Oct. 4. A play about the strained relationships of a family, “Rules for Living”...

Pru’s boo reviews: 19 years of ‘Saw’

Pru’s boo reviews: 19 years of ‘Saw’

Pruett Norris, Multimedia Editor October 13, 2023

“I want to play a game.” Jigsaw’s iconic catchphrase has been scaring cinemas for nearly two decades this fall, which saw the release of “Saw X,” the 10th entry in the long-running horror...

Flowers and other plant life were photographed by participants throughout the competition.

Fall in love with your feed: Places to take fall photos

Jenna Guzman, Editor-in-Chief October 11, 2023

Pretty leaves, weather that doesn’t make you melt, natural props and more. What better time to have a photoshoot?  Whether you’re doing a solo shoot just for fun, taking couples photos, having...

Magic, mushrooms and medicine: Alternative healing in the High Country

Magic, mushrooms and medicine: Alternative healing in the High Country

Ella Adams October 11, 2023

It’s a brisk fall morning in Daniel Boone Park as vendors at the Watauga County Farmers’ Market prepare to sell their goods. Typical farmer’s market merchandise like fresh vegetables, gemstone jewelry...

Owner, David Tucker and his two daughters, Coco (left) and Ellee (right) stand proudly in front of their corn maze they’ve spent the summer preparing. Sep. 14, 2023

Oh my gourd-ness: The New River Farm fall event

Meg Frantz, Associate A&C Editor October 11, 2023

For one family-owned farm in Deep Gap, the arrival of the fall season provides for an exciting experience, not only for the Tucker family, the owners of the farm, but also for visitors from the surrounding...

Playlist of the week: Soothing study sensations

Playlist of the week: Soothing study sensations

Rebekah Mann, Senior Reporter October 10, 2023

  With midterm season upon us, having the perfect study music is an essential. Long hours in the library, at a home desk or anywhere else you might study can be draining. Listening to calming music...

Los Trovadores De La Costa played music during the Latin-Hispanic Heritage Festival Oct. 6, 2023.

Celebrating culture at the Latin-Hispanic heritage festival

Meg Frantz, Associate A&C Editor October 9, 2023

The sun shone brightly on Sanford Mall, highlighting the music, food and family that came together to celebrate the Latin-Hispanic Heritage Festival, hosted by the Latin-Hispanic Alliance.   Student...

Attendees were invited to the locally grown selection of goods available during the feast. Oct. 5, 2023.

Savoring tradition: Community FEaST returns for seventh annual year

Madelyn Crawford October 8, 2023

A never-ending table decorated with food and friendly faces lined the sidewalks of Sanford Mall. Fresh, locally grown potatoes and apple pies dotted the yellow checkered tablecloths. People from all over...

App at a glance:  Thursday Oct. 5- Wednesday Oct. 11

App at a glance: Thursday Oct. 5- Wednesday Oct. 11

Meg Frantz, Associate A&C Editor October 5, 2023

Thursday, Oct. 5 Women in Educational Leadership Symposium  The eighth annual Women in Educational Leadership Symposium is being held by the Reich College of Education virtually both on Oct. 5-6...

Costar in action. Courtesy of Hailey Costar.

People of Boone: App State dance major finds her place

Rebekah Mann, Senior Reporter October 4, 2023

Last semester, now sophomore dance major Hailey Costar excitedly waited backstage as she prepared to perform an independent dance project in Varsity Gym. She quickly reviewed choreography as a way to distract...

Playlist of the week: Hello Fall

Playlist of the week: Hello Fall

Ashley Kleiman, Reporter October 3, 2023

With fall fast approaching, look nowhere other than Boone to enjoy all of the wonders the season has to offer. With the temperature cooling down and leaves falling all around, the perfect playlist can...

Peter Brown, lead vocals and keyboard player for Rastacoustic. Sep. 29, 2023

Rastacoustic rocks Boone Saloon with roots reggae sound

Cameron Miller October 2, 2023

App State alumni-founded roots reggae band Rastacoustic returned to Boone Saloon Friday night with a high-energy performance. It was the band’s first show back in Boone since playing a birthday tribute...

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