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The Appalachian

Playlist of the week: Spring break shopping spree

Playlist of the week: Spring break shopping spree

Caroline Chapman, A&C Reporter February 26, 2025

As midterms approach, school and overwhelming amounts of homework start to consume students. The good news, however, is that spring break is just around the corner. The countdown has begun, bringing students...

Dewey watches the sun through the window at Emma Ward’s home in Vilas on Jan. 25. Courtesy of Emma Ward.

Cat distribution system reaches Boone Police

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2025

When one thinks of an animal in a cop car, one’s first thought may be a K9. Yet on one January night, the animal in the backseat of a Boone Police car was none other than a small stray kitten.  On...

‘I’ve got your back’: NouN Improv takes its largest stage yet

Sully Styles and Elliot Nichols February 25, 2025

Editor's note: Sully Styles, the producer of this piece, has relationships with members of the cast and was requested to play piano for parts of the show. Additionally, Trenton Rose is the co-producer...

 From left, Alec Woods, Lennie Vaillant, Tessa Cokley and Raya Aughtry prepare to film the show Black At App for AppTV at Beasley Media Complex on Feb. 7, 2024.

AppTV’s creative growth over 10 years on air

Owen Marcellino, Arts & Culture Editor February 25, 2025

While scrolling through endless feeds of entertainment often makes it feel like there is nothing to watch, AppTV provides endless possibilities.  The student-staffed television service, launched in...

Alex’s Academy Awards predictions

Alex’s Academy Awards predictions

Alex Miley, A&C Reporter February 25, 2025

Lights, camera, action and glamour. The Academy Awards ceremony takes place on Sunday and is centered on the appreciation of the many films and actors that stood out throughout the year. The Oscars ceremony...

Theatre and dance professor Marianne Adams practices with senior public relations major Lydia Jacobson in a dance studio in the Varsity Gym on Feb. 14.

Leading with awareness: Marianne Adams’ influence on dance, somatics

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor February 25, 2025

Marianne Adams’ office hums with movement. A walking pad whirs beneath her desk, a yoga ball chair sits nearby and books on dance, anatomy and somatic practice line the shelves. Warm light catches on...

Boone Docs merchandise is displayed for sale inside the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country on Feb. 22

Appalachian Theatre hosts fourth annual Boone Docs Film Festival

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor February 24, 2025

The fourth annual Boone Docs Film Festival at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country highlighted filmmakers from Appalachia and the stories they created about the region Saturday from 2-5 p.m.  The...

App at a glance: Feb. 24 - March 2

App at a glance: Feb. 24 – March 2

Meg Frantz, Editor-in-Chief February 24, 2025

Monday, Feb. 24 Poverty Simulation #28 Join the Beaver College of Sciences in interacting with a poverty simulation in the Plemmons Student Union Blue Ridge Ballroom from 5-8 p.m. At the simulation,...

The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country advertises a workshop with the director of the film “How to Sue the Klan” on Feb. 21.

Boone Docs kicks off with documentary filmmaking workshop

Thais Zboichyk, A&C Reporter February 24, 2025

Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker John Beder hosted a workshop Friday to discuss his journey as a filmmaker and the work behind his most recent film “How to Sue the Klan.”  The workshop was...

‘Automatic’ weaves The Lumineers’ catalog into a musical tapestry

‘Automatic’ weaves The Lumineers’ catalog into a musical tapestry

Owen Marcellino, Arts & Culture Editor February 23, 2025

The revival of stomp and holler music has been in motion since the late 2000s, yet only so many bands find themselves a staple within the genre. Released on Feb. 14, The Lumineers’ latest studio album,...

New Music Friday Feb. 21

New Music Friday Feb. 21

Owen Marcellino, Arts & Culture Editor February 22, 2025

With gusting winds and snow flakes rushing across Boone this week, alternative and indie-rock music perfectly accompanies any moment of stillness in the cold.  Following their string of singles, the...

Playlist of the Week: It's for the better

Playlist of the Week: It’s for the better

Rian Hughes, Graphics Editor February 19, 2025

It’s that time of year again: break-up season. This playlist is all about healing and finding strength in the aftermath. We’ve all gone through a breakup, ‌whether that be romantic, platonic or familial,...

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