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App State Theatre Department returns with The Thanksgiving Play

App State Theatre Department returns with The Thanksgiving Play

Jaclyn Bartlett, Reporter September 28, 2021

In their first in-person play in over a year, the App State Theatre Department offers a unique perspective to the Thanksgiving story with their upcoming event, The Thanksgiving Play. The Thanksgiving...

Playlist of the week: Bring back the ’80s!

Playlist of the week: Bring back the ’80s!

Savannah Brewer, Reporter September 27, 2021

Pull out those neon joggers and rock that bleach-feathered hair this week. Hop in a time machine and trade in your walkman for The Appalachian’s ’80s playlist.  The sky is grey, and the temperatures...

Ceci Bockoven gives a brief introduction on the films before the screening begins.

Banff Mountain Film Festival marks 25th year coming to Boone

Maggie Watts, Reporter September 26, 2021

Boone’s outdoor enthusiasts and film lovers were transported to a world of snow-capped mountain peaks, adventurous, rocky climbs and worldwide exploration at the international Banff Mountain Film Festival...

Recipe Corner: Drivin’ me caprese

Recipe Corner: Drivin’ me caprese

Lily Kincaid, Associate A&C Editor September 24, 2021

It can be hard to find a dinner option that’s quick, simple and inexpensive. It’s even harder to plan a new and exciting meal within those parameters, but caprese ticks off all the boxes. Caprese...

APPS set up tents around Sanford Mall offering cotton candy and apple cider to personalized street signs and decals.

Cornhole and caramel apples: APPS hosts AppalFest

Kara Haselton, Photojournalist September 22, 2021

Boone is known for its fall weather and activities, and AppalFest is App State’s contribution to the autumnal celebrations. After a year and a half of events being held virtually, 2021’s AppalFest...

Boone saw a woman-only band music festival Aug. 26: Femme Fest. The festival was hosted by Draba, a local event platform, in partnership with local nonprofit OASIS. Half of the proceeds from the event were donated to OASIS. Everyone in attendance had to be fully vaccinated to attend the festival.

Local concert spotlights women musicians

Denise Casalez, Reporter September 21, 2021

One summer concert was a change for Boone's local music scene Aug. 26, not through sound but representation.  Femme Fest became one of the only female-dominated music events in Boone’s local music...

Playlist of the week: lanes among the leaves

Playlist of the week: lanes among the leaves

Maggie Watts, Reporter September 20, 2021

Fall is here! The leaves are changing from green to vibrant shades of red, orange and yellow. Soon, they will cover the mountain roads in a kaleidoscope of colors. When students walk to class, they’ll...

Must-see sights of App State: A guide to Family Weekend 2021

Must-see sights of App State: A guide to Family Weekend 2021

Abby Moore, Reporter September 17, 2021

Parents everywhere, heaps of traffic and a packed Kidd Brewer Stadium means Family Weekend in Boone. From the best trails to hike to places to eat and spots to see on campus, here are the best locations...

Playlist of the week: Game day at The Rock

Playlist of the week: Game day at The Rock

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief September 13, 2021

As temperatures begin to drop and the cool autumn months make their way to the High Country, there’s a staple in every Boonie’s life that makes its way back every year: football games at The Rock.  Coming...

Recipe Corner: On a roll

Recipe Corner: On a roll

Lily Kincaid, Associate A&C Editor September 10, 2021

Nothing quite compares to a nice cup of coffee on a Sunday morning. There’s only one thing that could make it even better: fluffy, homemade cinnamon rolls.  The best thing about breakfast pastries...

Boone’s Runway: What people are wearing on King Street

Boone’s Runway: What people are wearing on King Street

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Reporter September 8, 2021

Different hours of different days, you will find unique paths each Boonie takes on King Street. During the weekdays, students are trying to get to class. Families come to eat and shop for their weekend...

Luke Combs performing at Kidd Brewer Stadium Sept. 4, 2021.

Mountain music and Mountaineers: Luke Combs returns home

Max Correa, Photojournalist September 7, 2021

Live music, crowds in The Rock and some of App State’s most well-known alumni all made a triumphant return to Boone Sept. 4. After two delays over the span of 1 ½ years because of COVID-19 concerns,...

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