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The Appalachian

Playlist of the week: The ’60s are calling

Playlist of the week: The ’60s are calling

Lily Kincaid, Associate A&C Editor March 14, 2022

The 1960s was a time of social, cultural and political change. Between the fight for civil rights, multiple assassinations, the moon landing and the Vietnam War, this decade is remembered as one of the...

Xanayra’s Corner: Boone’s most Instagrammable spots

Xanayra’s Corner: Boone’s most Instagrammable spots

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Reporter March 2, 2022

The beauty of the High Country usually points to mountains, waterfalls and never-ending places to explore. But for Generation Z, not every photo needs to be aesthetically pleasing. Sometimes, the locations...

Oscar review: The hazy thrills of 'Nightmare Alley'

Oscar review: The hazy thrills of ‘Nightmare Alley’

Jonathan Long, Contributor March 2, 2022

It is once again Oscar season. Along with it comes much discussion and speculation, mostly regarding the “best” film of the year but often shedding a light on some of the hidden gems. Among the expansive...

Film festival spotlights voices of Appalachia

Film festival spotlights voices of Appalachia

Asher Davidson, Reporter March 1, 2022

The Appalachian Theatre and campus documentary staff brought the town of Boone a new documentary film festival.  The Boone Docs Film Festival, which consisted of a campus screening event Thursday and...

Andre Edwards works on his projects Feb. 9, 2022, in the Apparel and Design Studio, a space for majors located in the basement of the Reich College of Education.

Student recycles fabric into new clothing designs

Brionna Dallara, Associate A&C Editor March 1, 2022

One student makes the old new again by recycling fashion materials into his own designs. Andre Edwards, a sophomore apparel major, started his brand, “Andre Archive,” in December. Edwards recycles...

Playlist of the week: Women of country

Playlist of the week: Women of country

Ella Adams, Former Community Editor March 1, 2022

It’s no secret men have held the spotlight throughout country music history. Country radio is populated by objectifying songs about cut-off shorts, tan legs and painted-on jeans. Regardless, women in...

Murders, mysteries and more: App State’s true crime club

Murders, mysteries and more: App State’s true crime club

Torri Marshall, Reporter February 28, 2022

When two roommates realized their shared love for true crime but didn't have an outlet to express their interest, they decided to create a club on campus where they could involve others in heated debates...

The Bookstop: Love, hope and life through the eyes of female writers

The Bookstop: Love, hope and life through the eyes of female writers

Ansley Puckett, Reporter February 28, 2022

Women have been making their mark on art since the beginning of time, despite the challenges and restrictions placed on them, and literature is no exception. In honor of Women’s History Month, celebrate...

The Appalachian Theatre's is an iconic landmark of downtown Boone. The theatre is hoping to purchase a digital marquee.

App at a glance: Feb. 28 – March 6

Rachel Rodgers, Reporter February 27, 2022

App at a glance is The Appalachian’s arts and culture desk’s top picks of events for each week. University Forum Lecture Series  ⎯ Monday The University Forum Lecture Series is hosting LaTosha...

On Record: "Laurel Hell" review

On Record: “Laurel Hell” review

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2022

It’s been four years since Mitski gave us the iconic album “Be the Cowboy,” which was filled with tracks “Nobody,” “Why Didn’t You Stop Me” and “Me and My Husband” that helped solidify...

Playlist of the week: Una introducción al reggaeton

Playlist of the week: Una introducción al reggaeton

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Reporter February 21, 2022

Ever since reggaeton’s prominence in Puerto Rico during the ’90s, the genre has evolved with new artists emerging and changing the sound every day. What once was a male-dominated music world has now...

App at a glance: Feb. 21 - Feb. 27

App at a glance: Feb. 21 – Feb. 27

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief February 20, 2022

App at a glance is The Appalachian’s arts and culture desk’s top picks of events for each week. “The Srebrenica Genocide, the Role of the UN, and Bosnia Today” — Wednesday The Center for...

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