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The Appalachian

“Dune” Review: A modern classic or just another Star Wars?

“Dune” Review: A modern classic or just another Star Wars?

Ella Adams, Former Community Editor November 21, 2021

A desert planet thousands of years into the future. A mysterious, mind-altering spice. Space witches and human computers. Great houses fighting for political power in a great intergalactic empire. The...

Concept art of the App State Hickory campus.

App State announces future Hickory campus

Ethan Hunt, Reporter November 21, 2021

App State students will soon be able to attend in-person classes outside of Boone. Chancellor Sheri Everts announced App State’s future campus in Hickory Friday. The university purchased the former...

Recipe Corner: casserole galore

Recipe Corner: casserole galore

Lily Kincaid, Associate A&C Editor November 19, 2021

The holiday season wouldn’t feel quite right without a homemade casserole or two.  Casseroles are quick, easy and delicious, making them the perfect dish to bring to a get-together with loved ones....

App State alumna bakes her way to Food Network

App State alumna bakes her way to Food Network

Lily Kincaid, Associate A&C Editor November 18, 2021

An App State alumna is mixing things up with eleven other bakers on season eight of Food Network’s “Holiday Baking Championship.” Jennifer Hood, a 29-year-old who lives in Winston-Salem, received...

Bluegrass in Boone: Schaefer Center hosts Del McCoury and Yonder Mountain String bands

Bluegrass in Boone: Schaefer Center hosts Del McCoury and Yonder Mountain String bands

Asher Davidson, Reporter November 17, 2021

 A large crowd of 687 people escaped the cold, fall Boone air in the Schaefer Center for Performing Arts Sunday night for Del McCoury Band and Yonder Mountain String Band.  “We jumped at the chance...

Playlist of the week: acoustic covers

Playlist of the week: acoustic covers

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2021

There’s nothing quite compared to an original version of a song. No matter the remixes, renditions or re-recordings, it’s hard to argue with the real thing.  But sometimes, there’s an artist...

"Last Night in Soho" review: A neon nightmare

“Last Night in Soho” review: A neon nightmare

Jonathan Long, Contributor November 12, 2021

Nowadays, it’s becoming more common for directors to take a leap outside of their genre to pursue others, specifically with horrors and thrillers. Jordan Peele, comedian and writer, highlighted this...

Cultural Advisory Board discusses upcoming events, new initiatives

Cultural Advisory Board discusses upcoming events, new initiatives

Emily Milano, Reporter November 12, 2021

The Boone Town Council Cultural Advisory Board met Monday to discuss upcoming community events like concerts, holiday events and improvements to historic properties such as The Jones House.  CAB appropriates...

Bread and Puppet provide performance, workshop to campus community

Bread and Puppet provide performance, workshop to campus community

Asher Davidson, Reporter November 11, 2021

One of the oldest non-profit political puppet theaters, Bread and Puppet, performed at I.G. Greer Oct. 27. The show presented a number of different political problems with the assistance of song, chants,...

What people are wearing: Bus Behavior

What people are wearing: Bus Behavior

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Reporter November 10, 2021

Students are managing to keep it fashionable as they play the waiting game during the spaces between their busy days. Here’s what the average App State student wears on the way home from class, coming...

For Barnes, the biggest factor of being named Top of the Rock was the community it assured her she had: “This role is representative of everyone who has pushed me in the past.” Moving forward, Barnes said she hopes for her position in this role to better direct her next steps.

ADPi’s Macey Barnes crowned Top of the Rock

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2021

When Macey Barnes first arrived at App State four years ago, she was an introvert who was not one to put herself out there. Now, Barnes stands with one of the largest recognized titles of the school: Top...

A spread of illustrations and embroidery by Andie Aldred and Lorena Calvillo.

Tables in town: Students utilize pop-up opportunities to sell merchandise

Torri Marshall, Reporter November 8, 2021

When walking along King Street on weekends and weekdays there are small tables spread throughout the sidewalk. On these tables are bright vibrant colors, unique materials, and diverse styles. There are...

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