The ballroom sparkled brighter than ever as “Dancing with the Stars” wrapped up its season with an electrifying finale on Nov. 26. With the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy on the line, the five...

In his new album, Shawn Mendes explores a “heavy” narrative of mental health, self discovery and struggles with fame. After its delayed release, Mendes’ fifth studio album, “Shawn,” became...

The Valborg Theatre shined the spotlights on performers Nov. 20-24 at the Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble.  Over 40 dancers showcased their talents across eight pieces of varying styles, choreographed...

Welcome back to “Long Story Short: Exploring Taylor Swift’s Discography.” In preparation for the upcoming holiday season, hosts Ellie Tarlton and Rebekah Mann are breaking down some moments Swift...

Behind a blue ombre curtain in Boone’s Fly Shop sits a new Asian market. Decorated with handmade Asian art and colorful hanging paper lanterns, the market is home to shelves stocked with Kewpie mayo,...

Following his success in the realm of popular music, Jon Batiste has returned to his roots of jazz and classical piano on his new album, “Beethoven Blues.” After winning “Album of the Year”...

On Tuesday night, the audience in the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts blamed all of their exes with The Beaches, a Toronto-based band brought to the High Country by APPS for their third-to-last...

This week’s “Dancing with the Stars” brought the heat for the semi-finals as the competition narrowed to its highest stakes yet. Each of the remaining five couples delivered two routines to showcase...

On this episode of “Cinema Talks,” Nadia and Isaac talk about the new Netflix movie Rebel Ridge. After a run-in with the law and seizure of the bail money needed to free his cousin, ex-marine Terry...

November 5 was a tough loss for the Watauga Democratic Party. After a last-minute candidate change, the party worked tirelessly, for months, campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris. That effort paid...

Throughout the decades, student life at App State has been propelled by the opportunities and community the surrounding outdoors provide. As the leaves fall and the creeks freeze, it is crucial to find...

Before the fall semester comes to an end, campus organizations are planning ahead to enter the new year with forward-facing goals. Jordan Kessler, Mountaineer Recovery community coordinator, said one...