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The Appalachian

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The Appalachian

Jelonnie Smith poses with her favorite pieces Feb. 24, 2022. Her most recent project focuses on wrongful incarceration, featuring the two larger portraits pictured.

Student artist paints homage to her culture through art exhibitions, commissions

Brionna Dallara, Associate A&C Editor January 17, 2023

A fifth-year studio art major has her own art business with designs emulating her experiences as a Black woman, as well as, personable stories and commissions. Jelonnie Smith said she has always been...

Annual art competition returns

Annual art competition returns

Brionna Dallara, Associate A&C Editor January 15, 2023

The Annual Rosen Sculpture Competition is opening this month for artists to craft three-dimensional concepts for installation on App State's campus along with the opportunity for cash prizes.  The...

Disturbingly delicious: Reviewing ‘The Menu’

Disturbingly delicious: Reviewing ‘The Menu’

Pruett Norris, Multimedia Editor January 10, 2023

Anya Taylor-Joy sits at the head of the table from the outset of her newest film, foodie thriller “The Menu.” She commands the screen as Margot, a young woman invited by her date, played by Nicholas...

Local nonprofits seek help this holiday season

Local nonprofits seek help this holiday season

Brionna Dallara, Associate A&C Editor December 19, 2022

Those that are in town for the holidays and are looking to get in the giving spirit can give back to the community through local volunteer work and donations.    Hunger and Health Coalition...

Turchin exhibit visited by award winning photographer

Turchin exhibit visited by award winning photographer

Amena Matcheswala, Reporter December 8, 2022

The Turchin Center for the Visual Art’s most recent exhibit saw the work of an award-winning wildlife photographer for National Geographic and other major publications give a talk about his new exhibition,...

Playlist of the week: Holidazed and confused

Playlist of the week: Holidazed and confused

Brionna Dallara, Associate A&C Editor December 6, 2022

The streets are becoming adorned with twinkling lights, the scramble to find the perfect gifts has begun and finals are coming in hot. It’s that time of year again and it’s easy to get dazed in the...

App at a glance: Dec 6 - 10

App at a glance: Dec 6 – 10

Asher Davidson, Reporter December 6, 2022

One week down and two more to go. Finals are a doozie and it can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel with all the stress. For ways to unwind look no further this week's A&C picks of fun...

App at a glance: Nov. 28 - Dec. 3

App at a glance: Nov. 28 – Dec. 3

Matthew Chapman, Reporter November 29, 2022

Coming back to campus after spending a holiday with family and friends can be challenging, especially with finals coming up. These are The Appalachian’s Arts & Culture Desk’s picks to make the...

'Fire' films for sweater weather

‘Fire’ films for sweater weather

Pruett Norris, Multimedia Editor November 29, 2022

Boone winters can feel like they last about eight years. They’re cold,long and it just so happens that they’re perfect for cuddling up for a movie. Here are eight movies from the last eight years perfect...

App at a glance: Nov. 15-20

App at a glance: Nov. 15-20

Brionna Dallara, Associate A&C Editor November 15, 2022

Check out The Appalachian’s Arts & Culture Desk picks for this week's events in and around the community. Tuesday, Nov. 15  Planning Your Gay Agenda  Join the LGBTQ+ Center and jot in...

Retiree writing group tells stories from the foothills

Retiree writing group tells stories from the foothills

Amena Matcheswala, Reporter November 15, 2022

Hidden within the hills of North Carolina lies a rich history of stories often untold. However, a writing group composed of retirees from counties across the foothills region with a love for storytelling...

Essentials for the High Country’s harshest season

Essentials for the High Country’s harshest season

Asher Davidson, Reporter November 15, 2022

A slight rustle of leaves, the delicious taste of everything peppermint, wind biting at the exposed cheeks of students. Soon there will be varying layers of snow on the pavement and classes will be unbearable...

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