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The Appalachian

Jerry Cheek plays guitar while waiting for customers. Before opening the Tomato Shack Jerry played guitar for 10 years, he mainly played top 40 country music. With the Tomato Shack closing at the end of August, Jerry hopes to play music in his retirement.

High Country staple shuts down after 25 years

Samuel Cooke, Photojournalist September 13, 2022

Right outside Boone down Highway 105, the Tomato Shack Country Store has served the community fresh produce and canned goods for over 25 years. As of recently, the Tomato Shack can no longer maintain their...

Boone Barbie Willow putting on a show to Selena Gomez’s “Slow Down” at Lily’s on Sept. 11, 2022.

Drag debut: Boone Barbies kick off series of events at Lily’s

Amena Matcheswala, Reporter September 13, 2022

Lily’s Snack Bar, located at 455 Blowing Rock Road, kicked off an upcoming surge of drag events in Boone. Sunday’s debut drag brunch, hosted by the Boone Barbies, consisted of the founding drag queens...

The Bookstop: People, places and poems of Appalachia

The Bookstop: People, places and poems of Appalachia

Gabrielle Troutman, Reporter September 12, 2022

In our community, it might be difficult exploring the culture in and surrounding the Blue Ridge Mountains. However, Appalachia is filled with rich, diverse voices waiting to be read, especially portraying...

App at a glance: Sept. 6 - 10

App at a glance: Sept. 6 – 10

Matthew Chapman September 6, 2022

This upcoming week's forecast calls for gloomy weather, but that shouldn't stop students from exploring and experiencing the different activities in the area. Explore these next few days. Check out...

Playlist of the week: Past to present jazz feels

Playlist of the week: Past to present jazz feels

Torri Marshall, Reporter September 6, 2022

In need of some smooth and vibey hits to spice up your late studying nights or your early morning coffee hours? This playlist might be the spot for reviving.  It’s the third week of classes, Mountaineers....

App at a glance: Aug. 31 – Sept. 3

Asher Davidson, Reporter August 31, 2022

Homework, open laptops and iced coffee are everywhere on Sanford Mall and academic buildings. The school season is taking over, but this week is going to be particularly lovely and warrants getting outside...

Playlist of the Week: 2000s punk band hits

Playlist of the Week: 2000s punk band hits

Rachel Rodgers, Reporter August 30, 2022

Take a trip back in time with some early 2000s punk songs, where the internet was starting to take off and music videos became the new normal on YouTube. A time where the fashion consisted of tripp pants...

Members, Graham Levy and Luke Baker, of the band Juniper Avenue on stage August 25 at Legends.

Monsoon and Juniper Avenue rock after first week of class

Denise Casalez, Reporter August 29, 2022

Legends hosted bands Juniper Avenue and Monsoon Thursday night for their first show of the semester.  APPS joined with Legends to give students a place to dance after the first week of class. APPS...

Back to the danger zone: Reviewing “Top Gun: Maverick”

Back to the danger zone: Reviewing “Top Gun: Maverick”

Pruett Norris, Multimedia Editor August 29, 2022

The original “Top Gun” was a pop culture sensation when it premiered in 1986, grossing $180 million domestically and $357 million in the global box office, according to Box Office Mojo. Tom Cruise,...

Curing boredom: Fall semester event calendar

Curing boredom: Fall semester event calendar

Torri Marshall, Reporter August 17, 2022

August:  Aug. 22: First Day of Classes Hey Mountaineers, get ready and gear up for the first day of fall classes.  Aug. 25: Old-Time Jams at the Jones House Whether a musician or just there...

Playlist of the week: Jam into the new school year

Playlist of the week: Jam into the new school year

Torri Marshall, Reporter August 17, 2022

  Welcome back to another school year and another playlist of the week to kick off this August. Whether you’re pumped to be back in Boone with friends or if you are dreading the beginning of...

Quick guide to High Country art scene

Quick guide to High Country art scene

Denise Casalez and Asher Davidson August 17, 2022

Whether a local in Boone or just an upcoming student, there are many ways to get into the art scene of this quaint mountain town. Checking out art galleries or music venues is one of the easiest ways to...

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