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Darby Shaw stars as Frank-N-Furter in a shadow cast production of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country on Oct. 20.

Rocky Horror says show must go on, cast and crew come together for third annual performance

Bonnie Brockway, Reporter October 23, 2024

After missing weeks of rehearsals, having only two days at their venue and losing cast members due to housing insecurity because of Hurricane Helene, the cast of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” stepped...

Playlist of the week: Honoring Liam Payne

Playlist of the week: Honoring Liam Payne

Rebekah Mann, Senior Reporter October 21, 2024

Following the sudden death of Liam Payne Oct. 16, the 31-year-old former One Direction star, many fans were left shocked and heartbroken. Losing a favorite childhood and teenage celebrity is not easy,...

App at a glance: Oct. 21- 27

App at a glance: Oct. 21- 27

Kelsey Griffith, Reporter October 21, 2024

Monday, Oct. 21 Free Monday Night Meals Visit the Appalachian Wesley Foundation on Monday at 6 p.m. for a free, home-cooked meal. Meals are available to everyone.    Colombian Film Festival:...

Cinema Talks: Halloween (1978)

Nadia Armenta and Isaac Edwards October 19, 2024

This week Nadia and Isaac kick off Halloween fest by talking about the cult classic “Halloween.” During this episode they discuss the origin story of notorious horror villain, Michael Myers. Hosted...

A&C Cooking Corner: Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins

A&C Cooking Corner: Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins

Jenna Washinger October 18, 2024

October is here, so that means it is time for pumpkin-flavored everything to get into the fall spirit. This easy recipe for pumpkin chocolate chip muffins will get you in that spirit as you bite down and...

Adam Church opens for Luke Combs at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Sept. 4, 2021. Courtesy of Adam Church

Built by Boone: Alumni reflect on the App State community

Abby Buckner, A&C Editor October 17, 2024

Beyond Boone’s picturesque landscape lies glimpses of talent — self-starters and go-getters who have soared to success after stepping onto campus at App State. From music artists playing across the...

Employee Jenny Cole smiles in front of the Daniel Boone Inn on Sept. 25. She has been working at the restaurant for over 12 years.

Dan’l Boone Inn fosters family throughout history

Meg Frantz, Associate A&C Editor October 17, 2024

On the corner of King Street and Hardin Street, there is a white, wooden building with columns adorning the front. Walk up a stone pathway surrounded by a garden of flora and fauna to enter a place that...

Customers sit inside of Espresso News on Sept. 5. Many students use Espresso News as a place to work on assignments and homework.

E-News from the ground up: Celebrating 30 years of Boone’s classic coffee shop

Jenna Guzman, Editor-in-Chief October 17, 2024

Over 30 years ago, one would walk into the small building on Howard Street and smell the rubber of tires and see cars and other equipment for sale. Today, people walk into that same building, smell the...

In a classroom, NCBA professor of banking Harry Davis engages his students in the learning process. Five students who came out of Davis’ classes became bank presidents. Courtesy of Walker College of Business

NC Banker Hall of Famer begins his 47th year at App State

Kayla Masterman, Associate Visual Managing Editor October 16, 2024

Thousands of bankers in North Carolina know who Harry Davis is. He is not only a professor of finance but the longest-serving faculty member in the Walker College of Business, starting his 47th year in...

Tradition meets contemporary sound in Billy Strings’ 'Highway Prayers'

Tradition meets contemporary sound in Billy Strings’ ‘Highway Prayers’

Nance Onsrud, Reporter October 16, 2024

When it comes to contemporary artists who push the boundaries of what music genres can be, fewer artists come to mind than that of the likes of Billy Strings.  Hailing from Lansing, Michigan, Billy...

This Appalachian Life: After Helene: Morganton

Sully Styles and Trenton Rose October 15, 2024

In this episode, we return to our hometown of Morganton in the days following the arrival of Hurricane Helene. Then, we play a conversation we had while attending FARM Cafe, about what the state of affairs...

Long Story Short: ‘Players Gonna Play:’ Travis Kelce & Football

Ellie Tarlton and Rebekah Mann October 11, 2024

Welcome back to “Long Story Short:” Exploring Taylor Swift’s Discography. In the wake of football season, your hosts Ellie Tarlton and Rebekah Mann are celebrating by focusing on all things Taylor...

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