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The Appalachian

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The Appalachian

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,...

Members of Queen In You pose for a portrait outside of Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. QIU serves young women of color by offering community service, social events and mentorships in professional etiquette and life planning.

Club for women of color provides mentorship, community service

Jaclyn Bartlett, Reporter February 9, 2022

Building community, professional development and empowerment are just a few goals of one club led by women of color. Queen In You is a national organization with the purpose of advancing women of color...

Zalaya Hinton offers on-campus pickups for her cosmetic products. Hinton bags items in a metallic baggie with a sticker thanking customers for shopping.

Boone beauty: Student offers natural beauty option in the High Country

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Reporter February 8, 2022

During the first shutdown of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, one App State senior was looking for something to pass the time and earn extra income. “I needed some Carmex at the time I was thinking...

Only a freshman, Ja’de Bass runs a curated fashion Instagram, DJ’s at local venues and has a passion for designer clothing. Bass poses at an elevator in her dorm Jan. 23, 2022.

Ja’de Bass: outfit curator, model, local DJ, first year

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Reporter February 8, 2022

In only her second semester at App State, Ja’de Bass has made waves in the town from DJ-ing at Boone Saloon, modeling for The Collective fashion magazine, photographing streetwear for "Mountainside Silhouettes"...

Playlist of the week: Easy listening

Playlist of the week: Easy listening

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief February 7, 2022

It’s already the second month of 2022. Classwork is starting to pick up, procrastination is seeping back into our lives and the new year fun is dying down. It’s becoming increasingly hard to find a...

App at a glance: Feb. 7 - Feb. 13

App at a glance: Feb. 7 – Feb. 13

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2022

Wellness & Prevention Services hosts Twitch stream — Monday Wellness & Prevention Services is hosting Twitch streams through the spring semester to play games and “discuss mental wellbeing...

Shabrina McPherson, a senior English literature major with a concentration in film studies, has contributed to four published books and is working on her first solo book.

Publishing with passion: App State student guides others through writing

Ansley Puckett, Reporter February 4, 2022

From “Harry Potter” to “Goosebumps” to “The Boxcar Children,” one App State student has been engrossed in fictional worlds her whole life, and now she creates her own.  Shabrina McPherson,...

The Bookstop: reimaginings, revelations and reframings by Black authors

The Bookstop: reimaginings, revelations and reframings by Black authors

Gabrielle Troutman, Reporter February 1, 2022

During Black History Month, book lists all over will tell you to “diversify your To Be Read list this month,” but the featured stories are often repeated. There are plenty of newer stories written...

Playlist of the week: Driving down Palm Boulevard in the summer

Playlist of the week: Driving down Palm Boulevard in the summer

Torri Marshall, Reporter January 31, 2022

It’s going on the fourth week with white bright snow on the ground in Boone. You may wonder if it will ever be warm again — if you’ll ever see vibrant green grass. All you want to do is go outside...

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