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The Appalachian

The Bookstop: Love, hope and life through the eyes of female writers

The Bookstop: Love, hope and life through the eyes of female writers

Ansley Puckett, Reporter February 28, 2022

Women have been making their mark on art since the beginning of time, despite the challenges and restrictions placed on them, and literature is no exception. In honor of Women’s History Month, celebrate...

The Appalachian Theatre's is an iconic landmark of downtown Boone. The theatre is hoping to purchase a digital marquee.

App at a glance: Feb. 28 – March 6

Rachel Rodgers, Reporter February 27, 2022

App at a glance is The Appalachian’s arts and culture desk’s top picks of events for each week. University Forum Lecture Series  ⎯ Monday The University Forum Lecture Series is hosting LaTosha...

On Record: "Laurel Hell" review

On Record: “Laurel Hell” review

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2022

It’s been four years since Mitski gave us the iconic album “Be the Cowboy,” which was filled with tracks “Nobody,” “Why Didn’t You Stop Me” and “Me and My Husband” that helped solidify...

Playlist of the week: Una introducción al reggaeton

Playlist of the week: Una introducción al reggaeton

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Reporter February 21, 2022

Ever since reggaeton’s prominence in Puerto Rico during the ’90s, the genre has evolved with new artists emerging and changing the sound every day. What once was a male-dominated music world has now...

App at a glance: Feb. 21 - Feb. 27

App at a glance: Feb. 21 – Feb. 27

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief February 20, 2022

App at a glance is The Appalachian’s arts and culture desk’s top picks of events for each week. “The Srebrenica Genocide, the Role of the UN, and Bosnia Today” — Wednesday The Center for...

App at a glance: Feb. 14 - Feb. 20

App at a glance: Feb. 14 – Feb. 20

Lily Kincaid, Associate A&C Editor February 14, 2022

Learning & Loving — Monday As a part of their Week of Wisdom Events, the Beta Chi chapter of Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Incorporated is hosting Learning & Loving in the Multicultural...

Playlist of the week: Celebrate love

Playlist of the week: Celebrate love

Ansley Puckett, Reporter February 14, 2022

The origins of Valentine’s Day and its namesake have a complicated history. Some accounts say it was a priest named Valentine that helped marry couples when marriage was outlawed for young men. Other...

A heart shaped tray from Chick-fil-A and a mug of coffee for Valentine's Day.  There are three options for the trays: 10-count Chick-n-Minis, 12-count Fudge Brownie Halves and six-count Chocolate Chunk Cookies.

Singles’ guide to a Boone Valentine’s Day

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2022

January has come and gone and now heart-shaped decorations and arrangements of red and pink are in every store, meaning one thing only — Valentine’s Day is almost here.  Maybe you’re dreading...

Indie band COIN plays in the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022.

COIN on campus: Indie band ‘lets it all out’ to nearly 1500 concertgoers

Asher Davidson, Reporter February 11, 2022

The Appalachian Popular Programming Society hosted alt-pop band COIN at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts Thursday night. The band drew a large crowd of nearly 1500 people to campus, according...

Passerbys listen to musicians playing bluegrass music in a stairwell alcove in Plemmons Student Union during the Fiddler’s Convention Feb. 5, 2022.

Folk with friends: Faces of the Fiddler’s Convention

Lily Kincaid, Associate A&C Editor February 10, 2022

Sounds of folk music filled the Plemmons Student Union as musicians, dancers, vendors and patrons gathered to check out the 14th Annual Old-Time Fiddlers Convention Feb. 5.  In past years, the Old-Time...

During the first Friday Art Crawl Feb. 4, 2022, one might be able to enjoy art while listening to local musicians. Patrons at Common Good Co, located on King Street, offers a free art gallery for visitors to browse.

First Friday Art Crawl of 2022 celebrates new galleries and local artists

Denise Casalez, Reporter February 9, 2022

Friday evenings in Downtown Boone are back to being full with art galleries loaded with local and nationwide artists and wine tasting. Downtown Boone held their First Friday Art Crawl of the year Feb....

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated members Jaylen Sturdivant and Izaiah Hamilton and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated members Kyra Scott and Nadia Jenkins (left to right) stand next to their organization's plots located outside I.G. Greer Monday, Feb. 7, 2022.

A look into the National Pan-Hellenic Council at App State

Lily Kincaid, Associate A&C Editor February 9, 2022

Even though the National Pan-Hellenic Council has only been at App State for 30 years, the organization’s history at the university is rich.  The NPHC was established at Howard University May 10,...

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