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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

30 years later, “Jurassic Park” still bites

30 years later, “Jurassic Park” still bites

Pruett Norris, Multimedia Editor August 30, 2023

Steven Spielberg’s 1993 classic “Jurassic Park” is in 3D and back in theaters for its 30th anniversary. Revisiting the film after three decades of pop culture references, five sequels of diminishing...

View of the festival from the hill.

Bubbles and beer: the High Country Beer Fest returns to Boone

Briley Turpin, A&C Editor August 28, 2023

The sun was beating down from a perfectly clear sky as Boone locals and visitors alike strolled through the High Country Fairgrounds to taste an abundance of beer from over 40 vendors.  The High Country...

Playlist of the week: Goodbye summertime

Playlist of the week: Goodbye summertime

Ella McIntosh, Reporter August 24, 2023

It may still be sunny enough to catch a tan, but there’s no denying that the start of the fall semester means the end of summer vacation. As campus surges back to life with the introduction of several...

App at a glance: August 24-27

App at a glance: August 24-27

Briley Turpin, A&C Editor August 23, 2023

  Sounds of Sanford Mall The Appalachian Popular Programming Society is bringing the first ever Sounds of Sanford Mall to campus from 7-10:30 p.m. Thursday evening. Local bands Nordista Freeze...

6 stupendous summer cinema selections

6 stupendous summer cinema selections

Pruett Norris, Multimedia Editor August 16, 2023

It may be ironic that one of summer vacation’s defining experiences is settling into a dark, air-conditioned room far from sunshine and the great outdoors. However, every successful summer break needs...

View of the Blue Ridge Mountains from Rough Ridge. July 21, 2023.

Surviving Boone: Everything you need to know

Briley Turpin, A&C Editor August 16, 2023

Each year, as summer comes to a close, Boone is flooded with people as students flock to the High Country, signifying the start of another semester at App State. Our little mountain town comes back to...

The sun shines through the trees lighting the stream along the trail route. July 21, 2023.

Discovering Boone: A trail guide for Boone hikers

Abby Buckner, A&C Editor August 14, 2023

The High Country is teeming with thrilling and mesmerizing scenic trails calling all hikers, regardless of skill, to experience. Bursting with life and energy, the Blue Ridge Mountains are the perfect...

At a glance: Fall events in the High Country

At a glance: Fall events in the High Country

Ella McIntosh, Reporter August 13, 2023

  Wednesday, August 16: Boonearoo II Join The Appalachian Popular Programming Society on Sanford Mall for an evening of yard games, live music and refreshments from Kona Ice. The second Boonearoo...

 Dr. Miller cues sections of the Glee Club, Feb. 21, 2023.

Music in motion, one professor conducts three ensembles

Brionna Dallara, Associate A&C Editor May 12, 2023

Over 80 voices harmonize together in one of Broyhill’s practice rooms. Standing in front of them is one professor conducting a beautiful symphony of sounds with enthusiastic direction and subtle movements,...

Colin’s Cooking Corner: Chicken fontina

Colin’s Cooking Corner: Chicken fontina

Colin Bross, Director of Marketing and Public Relations May 3, 2023

It’s about 2:30 p.m. You’re standing in the entrance of your favorite grocery store, wondering why you agreed to host a dinner party at your apartment. Cooking for yourself is hard, let alone cooking...

Keyona Anthony, a senior psychology major, and RA for Summit Hall, poses by her dorm room on the 10th floor.

Graduating RA makes mountains of change at App State

Amena Matcheswala, Reporter May 3, 2023

Many freshmen and others living on campus know the familiar feeling of residence hall events: making stress balls with strangers, participating in ice breakers just to forget people’s names moments later...

A Mountaineer Mixtape

A Mountaineer Mixtape

Brionna Dallara, Associate A&C Editor May 3, 2023

As App 2023 graduates prepare to walk the stage, let’s pause and take a detour down memory lane. Follow along to a mixtape compiled of songs tied to seniors’ favorite mountaineer moments.  Before...

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