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Students shared their COVID-19 experience on a display on Sanford Mall throughout April and May.

A year of change: 21 photos from 2021

Max Correa, Photojournalist December 31, 2021

Change defined the spirit of 2021 from the very first days of the year, with an unprecedented attack on the heart of American democracy and its repercussions, and the inauguration of a new president. Politics...

“Eternals” review: A Marvelous Millenia?

“Eternals” review: A Marvelous Millenia?

Jonathan Long, Contributor December 27, 2021

Those who have been invested in superhero culture over the past decade can likely feel the grip that Marvel Studios holds over the genre. While it’s understandable its recent influx of new movies and...

Playlist of the week: Happy holidays from The Appalachian

Playlist of the week: Happy holidays from The Appalachian

Maggie Watts, Reporter November 29, 2021

Classes are ending, festive lights are illuminating King Street and tourists are piling into Boone to find their Christmas trees. The holidays are quickly approaching.  Perhaps you are celebrating...

On Record: "An Evening With Silk Sonic" review

On Record: “An Evening With Silk Sonic” review

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief November 24, 2021

Ever since their first single together dropped in March, the world has quite literally been leaving the door open for the collaboration album between Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak.  The tune, sweet...

Global Perspectives panel highlights international students at App State

Global Perspectives panel highlights international students at App State

Rachel Rodgers and Kai Owen November 23, 2021

Some App State students may know what it’s like to miss a home that’s only miles away. Even fewer students can recount firsthand experiences of what it’s like to attend a college that’s oceans...

Kynda Bichara breaks into her solo during the Resilient Rho Theta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority stepping performance at the Homecoming yard show Oct. 29.

National Pan-Hellenic Council hosts annual Yard Show

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2021

App State’s National Pan-Hellenic Council hosted their annual NPHC yard show Oct. 29 as homecoming week came to a close. During the show, chapters took turns stepping and strolling as cheers erupted...

Playlist of the week: Happy Thanksgiving

Playlist of the week: Happy Thanksgiving

Maggie Watts, Reporter November 22, 2021

The smells of Thanksgiving foods waft from the windows of nearby houses as various pies, turkey, ham and collections of side dishes cover the tables in Mountaineer homes. Loved ones travel from near...

“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...

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