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The Appalachian

App at a glance: Feb. 10-16

App at a glance: Feb. 10-16

Asher Davidson, Reporter February 8, 2023

Friday, Feb. 10    Orchesis Open Studio and Recruitment   Lovers of art, grab a friend and head over to Reich College of Education room 301 any time between 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Orchesis...

Momentum dancers performing Ainsley Dawes piece titled “I / Me / Myself.” Hailey Costar pictured front left, and Oliva Haralson pictured front center.

Dancers’ passion leads to sold out club showcase

Rebekah Mann, Senior Reporter February 7, 2023

App State’s student-run dance club, Momentum, sold out all three shows of their yearly showcase this weekend.  “Knowing that we sold out for all three shows gave me a little bit of imposter syndrome....

Playlist of the week: New kids in town

Playlist of the week: New kids in town

Arianna Bennet, Reporter February 6, 2023

Whether it’s for making playlists or just changing up the music you listen to regularly, finding new music can be tricky. Although music apps like Spotify and Apple Music recommend music, it’s usually...

A&C Column: Oscar predictions

A&C Column: Oscar predictions

Pruett Norris, Multimedia Editor February 6, 2023

Nominations for the 95th Academy Awards were announced January 24 in all 23 categories. Though the ceremony itself is still a few months away, reviewing the nominees ahead of time is a great way to get...

MLK Jr. leadership workshop, feast brings community together

MLK Jr. leadership workshop, feast brings community together

Ella McIntosh, Reporter February 6, 2023

On the first day of Black History Month, Community-Engaged Leadership hosted a dinner and seminar inside the Table Rock Room in the Plemmons Student Union. This annual workshop welcomed students, faculty...

Rastacoustic honors Bob Marley’s legacy

Rastacoustic honors Bob Marley’s legacy

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

The mountain blues meet Caribbean moods as local band combines roots reggae with Appalachian folk style music. Rastacoustic Band is a charismatic ensemble that plays a mix of classic reggae songs coupled...

Common Reading Program brings Black in Appalachia to Parkway Ballroom

Common Reading Program brings Black in Appalachia to Parkway Ballroom

Cameron Miller, Reporter February 1, 2023

App State hosted William Isom II and Enkeshi El-Amin of Black in Appalachia Monday night in Plemmons Student Union to continue a series of events in connection with this year’s Common Reading book, “Junaluska:...

App at a glance: Feb. 2-9

App at a glance: Feb. 2-9

Madelyn Crawford February 1, 2023

  Thursday, Feb. 2 Old-Time Jams at the Jones House Grab a friend and hop on over to the Jones House from 7-10 p.m. to indulge in the vibrant twang of acoustic music. If you’re really feeling...

OASIS spreads love throughout Boone

OASIS spreads love throughout Boone

Kristi Liezert, Reporter January 31, 2023

This week, OASIS is holding a Valentine's fundraiser at 3rd Place in Downtown Boone. The event is scheduled to take place during the First Friday Art Crawl, Friday from 4-8 p.m. as well as Saturday from...

Playlist of the week: Bob Marley’s birthday bash

Playlist of the week: Bob Marley’s birthday bash

Briley Turpin, A&C Editor January 30, 2023

As the cold days of winter start to feel never-ending, one may find themselves daydreaming about an afternoon on the beach basking in the sunlight. With this reggae playlist one can harness that energy...

Plungers jump into lake Chetola at the Polar Plunge Saturday January 28, 2023.

People of the plunge

Asher Davidson, Reporter January 30, 2023

Hundreds of onlookers greeted the sunny 39 degree Saturday morning at Chetola Resort as they waited on the banks of the Chetola Lake. The air was filled with laughter, merry conversations and ice themed...

Vicious Biscuit, located at 702 Blowing Rock Road, hosted their formal opening Jan. 23, 2023.

Students vicious to attend biscuit shop opening

Amena Matcheswala, Reporter January 25, 2023

Monday morning brought a day of wind and snow to Boone, but the weather didn't put a stop to the buzz around town as breakfast fanatics anticipated the opening of Vicious Biscuit, open Monday-Friday 7...

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