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The Appalachian

Participants in the Neerly Naked Mile take off, beginning their loop around campus, going past East Hall, through Durham Park, along Rivers Street, and past Edwin Duncan back up toward Plemmons Student Union.

Appalachian Student Ambassadors host eighth annual Neerly Naked Mile

Denise Casalez and Aubrey Smith November 1, 2021

After an unexpected storm hit Boone, not even the rain and winds could stop the dedication and energy of Homecoming Week, especially for one event that had several people in their underwear.  The Appalachian...

Raymond gained over 2,000 subscribers in the past year. One of her most popular videos is her tour of campus. Raymond said students have approached her saying her video is one of the reasons they chose to enroll at App State.

App State senior vlogs way through college

Ansley Puckett, Reporter October 29, 2021

The top result for “App State tour” on YouTube isn’t a university-produced video but rather one student’s passion project.  Zoe Raymond, a senior public health major, balances classes, work,...

Homecoming parade canceled due to inclement weather

Homecoming parade canceled due to inclement weather

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2021

The homecoming parade has been canceled due to inclement weather, Appalachian Popular Programming Society announced in an Instagram post Thursday.  The organization has moved APPtoberfest, which was...

On Record: "Juno" review

On Record: “Juno” review

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2021

After two EPs, an album full of remixes and a viral TikTok hit, Remi Wolf’s debut album, “Juno,” was released Oct. 15. The record, named after Wolf’s dog, is a smashing collection of 13 tracks,...

Recipe Corner: spooky snacks

Recipe Corner: spooky snacks

Lily Kincaid, Associate A&C Editor October 26, 2021

Spooky season is a time for more than just ghosts and ghouls — it's also the perfect time to try out some new sweet treats. Whether it's for a creepy kick back with friends or just a night in watching...

Playlist of the week: ghoulish grooving

Playlist of the week: ghoulish grooving

Lily Kincaid, Associate A&C Editor October 25, 2021

With less than a week until Halloween, it's time to get into a monstrous mood. From witches to werewolves and everything in between, make your week a little more creepy with this playlist.  “Monster...

Cooper Statile, drummer for Caffeine Daydream, replicates the crowd’s high energy. A founding member, Statile has been with the band since its inception the summer of 2019.

10 hours, 16 bands: Draba hosts Boonechella at Ransom

Andy McLean, Photojournalist October 24, 2021

Boone has seen a rise in student-made bands over the past year, creating a new market for local house shows. On Oct.16, Draba hosted one such event — Boonechella — held at local restaurant and bar...

On Record: “CRUSHER” review

On Record: “CRUSHER” review

Maggie Watts, Reporter October 24, 2021

Jeremy Zucker is a front-running Gen Z pop artist and producer, with over 15 million Spotify followers and countless song streams. The 25-year-old is behind indie-pop songs such as “comethru,” “all...

Participants checking in at the student affairs tent, where they sign the participant waiver and receive race T-shirts and swag bags.

Eleventh annual Spooky Duke Race raises money for local families

Lily Kincaid, Associate A&C Editor October 22, 2021

The 11th annual Spooky Duke Race welcomed over 250 racers at Peacock Hall Saturday to raise money for Parent to Parent, a support network for families in the High Country. The event featured a 5k race,...

BOO-ne, Episode 1: Appalachian Witchcraft & Folklore

BOO-ne, Episode 1: Appalachian Witchcraft & Folklore

Ella Adams, Mia Mendez, and Evan Byrd October 21, 2021

Bubbling cauldrons, broomsticks and toads aren’t exactly what you see in Appalachian witchcraft. Tradition runs deep these the mountains with bone-chilling legends around every corner... https://soundcloud.com/user-942503615/boo-ne-spooky-stories-from-southern-appalachia-episode-1-appalachian-witch-craft-folk-magic  

Crowds gather in a field across from Holy Cross Episcopal Church to enjoy vendors, food, and mountain music at the Valle Country Fair on Saturday in Valle Crucis. The Holy Cross Episcopal Church hosted the fair starting in 1979 and host it every third Saturday of October. Vendors are asked to “tithe” 10% of their proceeds to go toward serving nonprofits in the High Country.

Appalachia art and apple cider: Valle Country Fair returns for 43rd year

Maggie Watts, Reporter October 19, 2021

The smell of homemade apple cider wafted through the air on Saturday as patrons browsed artisan tents, while the melodies of live, Appalachia-region music played nearby. The Valle Country Fair returned...

Playlist of the week: A bakery in Paris

Playlist of the week: A bakery in Paris

Savannah Brewer, Reporter October 18, 2021

Peddle down King Street and imagine you are rolling down the breezy Champs-Élysées this chilly fall week. As orange and yellow goldenrods bloom and swirl to the ground, take a seat indoors by a frosted...

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