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Creator and owner of Peak Positive Dez Ross wears the Peak+ hoodie for its rerelease on the website in late 2024. He also shows off the white Starchasers. Courtesy of Dez Ross taken by Andrew Lanphear

From an idea to 4-year anniversary: The story of Peak Positive

Mady Helt, Reporter February 19, 2025

For Dez Ross, creativity has always been more than just a passion. What started as a personal love for making wearable art has grown into Peak Positive, a brand built on creativity and self expression....

App at a glance: Feb. 18-23

App at a glance: Feb. 18-23

Meg Frantz, Associate A&C Editor February 17, 2025

Tuesday, Feb. 18 BSA Annual Blood Drive The Black Student Association is partnering with the American Red Cross for its annual blood drive to support healthcare research and donate to those in need...

Album review: Bad Bunny’s ‘DTMF’ highlights Puerto Rican culture, challenges

Album review: Bad Bunny’s ‘DTMF’ highlights Puerto Rican culture, challenges

Jenna Guzman, Editor-in-Chief February 17, 2025

Puerto Rican artist Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known by his stage name Bad Bunny, is paying homage to his homeland in his sixth studio album released on Jan. 5 “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS,” which...

Alpha Delta Pi members pose with their display for the Roses for RMHC event in the Plemmons Student Union on Feb. 12. Courtesy of Virginia Plettner.

Alpha Delta Pi raises money with ‘Roses for Ronald Mcdonald House Charity’

Lauren Lyerly February 14, 2025

The App State chapter of Alpha Delta Pi hosted their “Roses for RMHC” event to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House charity Wednesday in Plemmons Student Union.  The Ronald McDonald House...

‘The Bachelor’ recap: Snitches get kisses

‘The Bachelor’ recap: Snitches get kisses

Abby Buckner and Leah Boone February 14, 2025

Week three of “The Bachelor” brought the drama to new heights as the 14 remaining contestants competed for Ellis’s attention. Bungee jumps, rooftop conversations and — most notably — a lot of...

New Music Friday Feb. 14.

New Music Friday Feb. 14.

Owen Marcellino, Reporter February 14, 2025

With releases everywhere from local indie sensations to global pop stars, this week’s hottest releases will delight listeners of any genre.  Following the success of her two previous singles, Addison...

‘I’ll have what she’s having’: The perpetual charm of ‘When Harry Met Sally’

‘I’ll have what she’s having’: The perpetual charm of ‘When Harry Met Sally’

Owen Marcellino, Reporter February 14, 2025

On the upper west side of Manhattan at Shakespeare and Co. Bookstore, Harry and Sally meet for the third time in a decade, and decide it is finally time to try being friends. Starring Billy Crystal...

In “Perpetual” Sarah Vaughn highlights the brokenness of the rocks and solidifies it in time. She has since added more stones to the piece. Courtesy of Sarah Vaughn, photo by Loam.

‘Slap-happy glassworking’ — Sarah Vaughn installation at BRAHM

Meg Frantz, Associate A&C Editor February 14, 2025

For Sarah Vaughn, a Southern Illinois native, rocks are precious objects.  “Considerations: An Installation by Sarah Vaughn” will be on view in Blowing Rock Art and History Museum’s Atwell Gallery...

The Bookstop: What to read this Valentine’s Day

The Bookstop: What to read this Valentine’s Day

Nance Onsrud, Reporter February 14, 2025

Regardless of your relationship status, Valentine’s Day is a special day for people to spend quality time with their loved ones. Whether your loved ones are a romantic partner or a group of your closest...

Playlist of the week: A collaborative effort

Playlist of the week: A collaborative effort

A&C Desk February 13, 2025

Sometimes in life, all you need is someone else, or a few people, by your side to help reach your peak performance. In this playlist, each song showcases a collaboration artists have made with others to...

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Not your typical rom-com: ‘La La Land’ Review

Rebekah Mann, Senior Reporter February 12, 2025

After its release in 2016, “La La Land” won a magnitude of different awards including seven Golden Globes and six Academy Awards. Although it is critically acclaimed, and its predominant genre is romance,...

The Split Rail Records studio is located in the Broyhill Music Center. The record label was founded in 2005 as part of the music industry program at App State. Courtesy of Kim Wangler

Local record studio gives platform to High Country musicians, celebrates 20 years

Nance Onsrud, Reporter February 12, 2025

From house and bar shows to the multitudes of student-led concerts that occur throughout each school year, music has always played a big part in the identity of App State students, and the kind of culture...

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