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The Appalachian

On Record: "SOUR" review

On Record: “SOUR” review

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2021

It’s almost impossible to go on the internet and not hear about Olivia Rodrigo. Whether it’s from her Disney Channel history or from her smashing debut single “drivers license,” which took the...

After a “Hurricane” of rescheduling, Luke Combs announces new concert date in the High Country

After a “Hurricane” of rescheduling, Luke Combs announces new concert date in the High Country

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

After a year of rescheduling and postponing, Boone country music fans can breathe a sigh of relief — Luke Combs’ concert at Kidd Brewer Stadium has been rescheduled for Sept. 4.  Combs announced...

"Fictive Strategies: Suzanne Sbarge & Holly Roberts" is one of the galleries currently on display at the Turchin Center.

Dusting off the displays: Turchin Center reopens to the public

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2021

When walking down King Street, people stop and stare through the tall glass window of the Turchin Center. Closed since the start of the pandemic, visitors have only been able to get a glimpse of the artwork...

The three Delaney children with their Goldendoodle, Winky.

Local family fundraises for furry friend

Zoe Zink, A&C Reporter April 30, 2021

When a family adopted their Goldendoodle in October 2019, he came home welcomed and loved, much like any other puppy. However, one thing made him a little bit different: a birth defect causing him to be...

Recipe Corner: Rice So Nice

Recipe Corner: Rice So Nice

Sophia Lyons, Reporter April 23, 2021

Risotto is the intermediate between rice and a creamy pasta dish. Although risotto is billed as difficult, it’s more easily achieved than it gets credit for so long as you use arborio rice (available...

The sign for the BSA Black Art Gallery Walk in the Plemmons Student Union.

BSA spotlights Black Arts Movement in gallery walk

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

Students can now participate in a gallery walk located in the Plemmons Student Union that allows them to explore art from famous Black artists, such as Imamu Amiri Baraka and Nikki Giovanni.  The gallery...

Maya Calder wearing a shirt from her clothing line, Mac Apparel.

From tip-off to T-shirts: basketball player finds passion in business

Ansley Puckett, Reporter April 21, 2021

After a long day on the basketball court dribbling, shooting and passing, one App State women’s basketball player then goes home to plan, design and manage a clothing brand.  Loving clothes and fashion...

Grace Abbott on the roof of a car. Abbott enjoys going on drives to destress from class.

Pursuing peace: Students find creative ways to cope with stress

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief April 21, 2021

As the spring semester comes to an end and exams are just around the corner, students are finding ways to cope with the large amounts of stress and burnout they’ve been dealing with.  The combination...

Playlist of the week: It’s 2004 and you’re the main character

Playlist of the week: It’s 2004 and you’re the main character

Emily Broyles, Reporter April 19, 2021

You’re on campus, and it’s sunny. You’re sitting with your latte and final exam study guides. How can you not pretend you’re Elle Woods? There might only be so many places in our mountain town...

Students dancing in the Momentum Dance Club Showcase. The club prerecorded its dances this year and live-streamed them on YouTube.

Momentum Dance Club dances through film in annual showcase

Jaclyn Bartlett, Reporter April 16, 2021

https://youtu.be/Rrnl7hCLZC8 From performing in masks to dancing on parking decks, one App State club embraced the change that came with moving its annual showcase online, continuing to tell stories...

Recipe Corner: How the Cookie Crumbles

Recipe Corner: How the Cookie Crumbles

Sophia Lyons, Reporter April 15, 2021

This is the best chocolate chip cookie you’ve ever had. And that’s no small claim. This recipe has been meticulously tweaked from its nondescript origins on Allrecipes over four years of formative...

Paola Bula Blanco with their Squishmallow that was give to them by Marlén Cárdenas.

Plush rush: Students search for Squishmallows in Boone

Ansley Puckett, Reporter April 15, 2021

The Boone Walgreens’ phone goes off several times a day, but those calls don't always involve questions about medicine.  Propelled to popularity by the video-sharing app TikTok, Squishmallows, plush...

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