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During the event, competitions like a Jarritos drinking game were held to celebrate Latino and Hispanic culture in a creative way.

Una noche de celebracíon: Latin Hispanic Alliance highlights culture

Jenna Guzman and Jaclyn Bartlett October 13, 2021

App State’s Latin Hispanic Alliance and Multicultural Greek Council hosted the annual Latin Hispanic Heritage Festival Oct. 6, a celebratory event in honor of Latin Hispanic Heritage Month. Brenda...

“Squid Game” review: A harrowing reminder of what capitalism can become

“Squid Game” review: A harrowing reminder of what capitalism can become

Camryn Collier, Reporter October 12, 2021

Whenever deep emotions rise in your chest, it sometimes feels like you’re reverting to childhood. Helpless, alone, scared and uncontrollable, these feelings revert us to our primitive roots, our natural...

Recipe Corner: spud-tacular soup

Recipe Corner: spud-tacular soup

Lily Kincaid, Associate A&C Editor October 8, 2021

The best way to round out a day of fall activities, whether it be apple picking and a bonfire or cuddling up in a cozy sweater for a movie marathon, is a big bowl of warm, hearty soup.  Potato soup...

The Marching Mountaineers practice in Broyhill concert hall on rainy days to prepare the clarinets, flutes, and other brass instruments for upcoming home games Oct. 20 and 30.

Marching Mountaineers bring music back to the mountains

Cameron Stuart, Associate News Editor October 8, 2021

After not performing in the 2020-21 football and basketball seasons due to COVID-19, the Marching Mountaineers are honoring essential workers in their three halftime shows this year. The band’s first...

Sanford style: What people are wearing on the mall

Sanford style: What people are wearing on the mall

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Reporter October 7, 2021

Grabbing your Crossroads order from the Grubhub shelf and bolting to your next class as you answer one of the five texts from your mom, you pass the eno jungle, preacher’s paradise and frisbee tournament...

Surviving the season: A guide to fall in the High Country

Surviving the season: A guide to fall in the High Country

Savannah Brewer, Reporter October 6, 2021

With leaves changing and sweaters coming back into fashion, autumn in Boone is just around the corner. This October explore all that the High Country has to offer.   Fall Festivals:  Pre-game...

Pumpkins and plot twists: five films for fall

Pumpkins and plot twists: five films for fall

Grace Underwood, Reporter October 6, 2021

As the seasons change and the weather cools, you may find yourself spending more time inside than before. One of the best activities for a chilly autumn day is curling up under a blanket with a mug of...

Boone-based trio Wilcox Smith Lane performs outside of the Turchin Center.

Hats, hula hoops and harmonicas: Buskers Fest shakes up Downtown Boone

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief October 5, 2021

The loud sounds of cars and people hustling around Boone can be heard nonstop on King Street any given day of the week. But for a few hours Friday, the stressful noises were replaced by easy-going tunes...

Gage Blackston, senior food systems management major, enrolled at App State to pursue football as a physical therapy major. He decided to undergo a major change once he rediscovered his love of cooking around the same time.

App State football player to tackle New York culinary school

Lily Kincaid and Dan Davidson October 5, 2021

One App State football player is bringing his Lowcountry cuisine to the Big Apple next year to cook up a culinary career. Gage Blackston started playing football when he was 8 years old. In 2017, he...

Playlist of the week: Elevando las Voces Latinx

Playlist of the week: Elevando las Voces Latinx

Xanayra Marin-Lopez and Emily Broyles October 4, 2021

In honor of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, The Appalachian is celebrating Latinx voices, talents and culture through music. Celebrated each year from Sept. 15 - Oct. 15, the month shines a light on the...

The Bookstop: vampires, vengeance and vicious crabs

The Bookstop: vampires, vengeance and vicious crabs

Ansley Puckett, Reporter October 3, 2021

Turn on the lights, pull your feet off the edge of the bed and check inside the closet. October is back and so is the season to transport yourself to fictional settings that terrify you. Vampire slayers,...

The First Year Showcase's theme this year was "In Our Bubbles," which was inspired by performances during COVID-19.

Student performers go beyond their bubbles for interactive First Year Showcase

Will Hofmann, Enterprise Editor September 29, 2021

For the first time in over a year-and-a-half, students are getting the chance to return to in-person performance.  First Year Showcase is an annual performance focused on giving freshmen and transfer...

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