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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

Lost Province Brewing Co., located near King Street, is best known for it's wood-fired pizza and beers.

Best off-campus eats for App State students

Abi Pepin, Reporter August 18, 2021

When it comes to off-campus eats, students can look no further than down the street for their off-campus dining necessities. When the dining hall food just isn’t hitting the spot, or a friend hangout...

Student entrepreneur Lauren Creed's artwork of Belk Library.

Shopping from students: entrepreneurs of App State

Jaclyn Bartlett, Reporter August 17, 2021

From painting and graphic design to embroidery and calligraphy, App State has a wide variety of artistic talent. For these three students, art is not only a method of self expression, but a business as...

Local band Barefoot Modern.

Music in the mountains: Boone bands and artists

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief August 17, 2021

From packed venues to bands playing on their backyard, unique music for everyone is abundant throughout the High Country. Whether it’s an evening at TApp Room or a concert on Sanford, Boone is always...

Located near campus on Howard Street, Espresso News offers an arrangement of beverages such as lattes, hot coffee and smoothies.

Your Guide to Boone Coffee

Ansley Puckett, Reporter August 17, 2021

With over 10 different coffee options in Boone, choosing where to get your brew can be overwhelming. Here’s a guide to help you navigate Boone’s expansive coffee culture from local favorites to familiar...

You graduated from Zoom University. What now?

You graduated from Zoom University. What now?

Jake Markland, Reporter August 17, 2021

As of the first day of class, it has been 523 days since App State students received an email alerting them that spring break would be extended for one week, allowing the university and the world time...

Adventure awaits: exploring the outdoors of Boone

Adventure awaits: exploring the outdoors of Boone

Asher Davidson, Reporter August 17, 2021

One of the greatest draws to Boone and App State is the outdoors. On any given day parks, hiking trails, bike parks, rivers and streams are teeming with students and locals. However, with so many options,...

Your go-to guide for the 828’s fall events

Your go-to guide for the 828’s fall events

Maggie Watts, Reporter August 17, 2021

After a year of online classes and events, App State is seeing a return to normalcy with the 2021-22 school year. In-person activities are in abundance throughout the High Country this semester! Here’s...

Playlist of the week: Back to Boone

Playlist of the week: Back to Boone

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief August 16, 2021

Whether you were in the High Country for the summer or you’re returning to campus after months of being away, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of the first week of classes. There’ll be Mountaineers...

The Bookstop: Finding missing men with best friends, bikes and ouija boards

The Bookstop: Finding missing men with best friends, bikes and ouija boards

Ansley Puckett, Reporter August 5, 2021

In Leah Weiss’ newest contribution to Southern literature, Lucy Brown’s life is changed forever just two years after the United States enters the second world war. Not only is her older brother and...

Animal art: Turchin Center displays apes' artwork

Animal art: Turchin Center displays apes’ artwork

Maggie Watts, Reporter August 1, 2021

When walking through the Turchin Center, students will usually see art made by local artisans and international creators. However, the Turchin Center’s newest exhibit displays art made by creatures who...

Recipe Corner: The berry best muffins

Recipe Corner: The berry best muffins

Lily Kincaid, Associate A&C Editor July 27, 2021

Muffins are a novice baker’s best friend. Most recipes use basic ingredients and call for little prep time but still yield a batch of yummy treats. Even baked goods that are a little more complex, such...

21-year-old Carli Batson with her Miss North Carolina sash and crown.

Miss America might be a Mountaineer

Maggie Watts, Reporter July 12, 2021

After a weekend of performances, interviews and modeling, 34 women stood onstage in High Point on June 26, waiting for news of who would be crowned the new Miss North Carolina. Crying tears of joy, a rising...

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