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Review: “Spider-Man: No Way Home”

Review: “Spider-Man: No Way Home”

Jonathan Long, Contributor January 18, 2022

This review is spoiler-free, with the exception of some details shown in trailers. For those who have not seen trailers, proceed with caution.  Sony and Marvel’s latest installment of the “Spider-Man”...

The Bookstop: Most anticipated books of 2022

The Bookstop: Most anticipated books of 2022

Ansley Puckett and Gabrielle Troutman January 17, 2022

Whether reading more is on your list of New Year's resolutions or not, 2022 already has an exciting lineup of new books. With a collection of nonfiction, fantasy, literary fiction and romance, this year’s...

6 things to do as a Mountaineer before graduation

6 things to do as a Mountaineer before graduation

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief January 17, 2022

As a new semester starts and students flock back to Boone, it’s the last few months at the university for some before they turn the tassel and walk across that stage without looking back. Here are a...

Fashion of Boone: A stylish spring semester

Fashion of Boone: A stylish spring semester

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Reporter January 12, 2022

Patches of snow on brown grass don’t make for the ideal catwalk, but don’t expect anything less than a serve from App State’s most fashionable students. Coming back from winter break and entering...

Playlist of the week: Winter welcome

Playlist of the week: Winter welcome

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief January 10, 2022

It’s the first week of classes. You wake up early, get dressed in layers to brave the cold and cling to your warm cup of coffee. As you travel to your classroom, notice the traces of a winter welcome...

Students shared their COVID-19 experience on a display on Sanford Mall throughout April and May.

A year of change: 21 photos from 2021

Max Correa, Photojournalist December 31, 2021

Change defined the spirit of 2021 from the very first days of the year, with an unprecedented attack on the heart of American democracy and its repercussions, and the inauguration of a new president. Politics...

“Eternals” review: A Marvelous Millenia?

“Eternals” review: A Marvelous Millenia?

Jonathan Long, Contributor December 27, 2021

Those who have been invested in superhero culture over the past decade can likely feel the grip that Marvel Studios holds over the genre. While it’s understandable its recent influx of new movies and...

Playlist of the week: Happy holidays from The Appalachian

Playlist of the week: Happy holidays from The Appalachian

Maggie Watts, Reporter November 29, 2021

Classes are ending, festive lights are illuminating King Street and tourists are piling into Boone to find their Christmas trees. The holidays are quickly approaching.  Perhaps you are celebrating...

On Record: "An Evening With Silk Sonic" review

On Record: “An Evening With Silk Sonic” review

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief November 24, 2021

Ever since their first single together dropped in March, the world has quite literally been leaving the door open for the collaboration album between Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak.  The tune, sweet...

Global Perspectives panel highlights international students at App State

Global Perspectives panel highlights international students at App State

Rachel Rodgers and Kai Owen November 23, 2021

Some App State students may know what it’s like to miss a home that’s only miles away. Even fewer students can recount firsthand experiences of what it’s like to attend a college that’s oceans...

Kynda Bichara breaks into her solo during the Resilient Rho Theta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority stepping performance at the Homecoming yard show Oct. 29.

National Pan-Hellenic Council hosts annual Yard Show

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2021

App State’s National Pan-Hellenic Council hosted their annual NPHC yard show Oct. 29 as homecoming week came to a close. During the show, chapters took turns stepping and strolling as cheers erupted...

Playlist of the week: Happy Thanksgiving

Playlist of the week: Happy Thanksgiving

Maggie Watts, Reporter November 22, 2021

The smells of Thanksgiving foods waft from the windows of nearby houses as various pies, turkey, ham and collections of side dishes cover the tables in Mountaineer homes. Loved ones travel from near...

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