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The Appalachian

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The Appalachian

Playlist of the Week: From child star to pop star

Playlist of the Week: From child star to pop star

Alex Wallin, A&C Associate Editor August 25, 2025

With the highly anticipated release of Sabrina Carpenter’s upcoming album, “Man’s Best Friend,” on Aug. 29, it is the perfect time to remember where the global pop star got her roots..  Many...

Playlist of the Week: Running through the halls

Playlist of the Week: Running through the halls

Noah Kowalski, Reporter August 21, 2025

In the midst of a cursed summer sleep schedule and the first week of classes, it can be hard to find the extra motivation to be on time. Although there’s a time and place for melodramatic, calming music,...

App at a glance: August 19-23

App at a glance: August 19-23

Alex Wallin, A&C Associate Editor August 19, 2025

Tuesday, August 19 Appapalooza  Presented by APPS, Appapalooza kicks off on Sanford Mall from 3-6 p.m. The event features a dunk tank, inflatables and customizable street signs.   Wednesday,...

A backstage pass to Appalachian Theatre

A backstage pass to Appalachian Theatre

Owen Marcellino, Arts & Culture Editor August 13, 2025

Upholstered in forest green, the seats at The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country await any cinephile, theater junkie or fan of live music. A notable landmark of downtown Boone, Appalachian Theatre...

Side view of newly renovated Wey Hall on July 21.

No Wey! Art department moves into permanent home

Meg Frantz, Editor-in-Chief August 13, 2025

Unexpectedly moving from a classroom to a dorm building wasn’t easy for Mazzy Patella, a senior studio art major.  She said there was a disconnect between students, since the department had a pod...

People enjoying Guy Ford River in Sugar Grove on July 26, 10 months after Hurricane Helene hit the area.

Stories in the mud: Boone’s rivers after Helene

Beatrix Johnson, A&C Reporter August 13, 2025

Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina Sept. 27 with three days of heavy rain, permanently altering the infrastructure and geography of the area. According to the North Carolina State Climate Office,...

From right, Keeley Parton and Mary Davidson perform at an App State Cru meeting in August 2024.

Finding Faith at App State: Inside campus spiritual life

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor August 13, 2025

A quiet hike. A late-night conversation. A weekly service. Students at App State engage with spirituality in ways that are personal and varied. Spiritual wellness is one of the eight dimensions of wellness...

‘We deserve Pride here’: Boone holds fourth annual Pride parade and festival

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor July 7, 2025

Boone’s streets were filled with a vibrant sea of colors and large crowds on Saturday for Boone’s fourth annual Pride Parade and Festival. The event was organized by Boone Pride, which is housed...

Boonerang ECRS Stage seen from King Street during Tribal Gold’s performance, Boone, NC, June 21. This year’s festival drew over 10,000 attendees, making it one of Boone’s largest events of the year.

Boonerang 2025 turns up the volume on community, culture and creativity

Owen Marcellino and Noah Kowalski June 27, 2025

In its Boonerang Music & Arts Festival took over downtown Boone from June 19-22, filling Howard Street and Depot Street with live music, visual art and energy.  The free, four-day event shared...

Benny likes boys: ‘Overcompensating’ adds itself to the list of LGBTQ+ cult-classics

Benny likes boys: ‘Overcompensating’ adds itself to the list of LGBTQ+ cult-classics

Owen Marcellino, Arts & Culture Editor June 13, 2025

Expanding the watchlist of any lover of LGBTQ+ comedies, “Overcompensating” has it all from closets to Charli xcx. Benito Skinner, the show’s creator, plays Benny, a closeted college freshman...

Playlist of the Week: End of semester nostalgia

Playlist of the Week: End of semester nostalgia

Nance Onsrud, Reporter May 4, 2025

As April showers make their way for colorful May flowers, graduation season is rapidly approaching. Along with this busy time comes the nostalgia and reflection of fond memories from the past academic...

Senior middle grades education major Emily Horvath wears her decorated graduation cap, which is themed around education.

Graduates face uncertainty in career outlooks per Trump administration

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2025

Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, executive orders and policy changes have affected numerous job sectors. From hiring freezes and budget cuts to limitations, as the class of 2025 prepares...

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