Blank walls and bare floors greet students as they enter a new space, soon to become their home. It can be tough for students to get comfortable living in a different area than they are used to. Still,...

After leaving the Peace Corps in Panama 10 years ago, Soraya Valdez Place learned the Centro Latino Hickory website was written solely in English.  “I remember googling Latino community associations,...

From the Jones House Cultural Center to Boonerang Music & Arts Festival, musical harmonies float around every corner of Boone. Walking through the streets of downtown Boone, Doc Watson’s influence...

This upcoming school year, the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts will be hosting a mosaic of accomplished musicians.  Every year, the Schaefer Center invites diverse musicians and artists to...

The smell of freshly brewed coffee and warm baked pastries captivates customers’ noses as they set foot in Boone’s newest coffee burrow, Groundhog Coffee Company. Groundhog Coffee Co., located at...

Monday, Sept. 8 Compliment Card Exchange  The Appalachian State Division of Student Affairs is hosting a complimentary card exchange in the Hickory Campus Student Commons entryway at 11:30 a.m....

With the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards approaching, fans have been voting for the top candidates leading up to Sunday’s premiere. Fans may debate, but only one nominee can bring home the win. The VMAs...

After reaching new heights in her career last year with her Grammy Award-winning album “Short n’ Sweet,” Sabrina Carpenter released her latest project, “Man’s Best Friend,” on Aug. 29.  Despite...

Spanning from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month is rapidly approaching. Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the importance of Hispanic and Latino cultural influences worldwide. This ranges...

Monday, Sept. 1  Labor Day   Tuesday, Sept. 2   Drop-In Artmaking For all artists and creative spirits, the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, located on King Street, is hosting...

With her third studio album, “A Matter of Time,” Laufey has moved on from the lovesick crushes of her past. Released on August 22, 2025, the album tackles the highs and lows of first love and her ultimate...

Monday, Aug. 25 Monday Night Meal The Appalachian Wesley Foundation, located at 461 Howard St., is supplying free food at 6 p.m. on Mondays, with the menu updated via their weekly email. More information...