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The Appalachian

Ben Massey and Ray Pickett stand on stage at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country discussing issues within their political spheres on Sept. 16.

Meet the Candidates 2024: NC House and Senate

Andrew Rice, Sam Deibler, Lorelei Roberts, and Madalyn Edwards September 21, 2024

Election Day is Nov. 5. Candidates representing Watauga County are running in national, state and local races. The Appalachian curated responses to questions on policy positions of candidates in the various...

Pianist Thomas Feng performs at the Tui St. George Tucker Symposium at the Hayes School of Music on Sept. 16. Feng performed a piece called “Ave Verum Vol. 1-3,” an unfinished work by Tui’s. Courtesy of Nicholas Cline

Modal, Microtonal, and Magical: a celebration of Tui St. George Tucker

Owen Marcellino, Reporter September 20, 2024

While Appalachian music has transcended over the previous decades, its roots are still a rich part of Boone history. Celebrating the upcoming posthumous 100th birthday of Tui St. George Tucker, the Hayes...

From left, Author Wilton Barnhardt and writer Zachary Vernon answer students’ questions about their work at Truman Capote’s 100th birthday celebration in Sanford Hall on Sept. 17.

Legacy of queer southern writer Truman Capote celebrated at the first leg of the Visiting Writers Series

Kelsey Griffith, Reporter September 20, 2024

In celebration of American novelist Truman Capote’s 100th birthday, on Sept. 17 the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series hosted authors Zackary Vernon and Wilton Barnhardt and a reading from...

The grand opening of Sheetz on the corner of New Market Boulevard and East King Street took place on Sept. 19. Many customers showed up to celebrate the new gas station.

Time to fuel up: Sheetz opens in Boone

Hayden Wittenborn, Photo Editor September 20, 2024

Sheetz opened up its new Boone location on Thursday with special giveaways and speakers at the event. The pumps were packed with customers and people lined up inside to grab something off of the Sheetz...

PHOTO GALLERY: Boone welcome Antlers & Acorns singers and songwriters

Sydney Willis, Photojournalist September 18, 2024

Once again, Boone welcomed the Antlers & Acorns Songwriter Festival that returns annually every September, bringing live music to local businesses all across the community.  Performers travel from...

From left, Gracie McDade, Kaylann Pond, Christian Houston, Ryli Mozolak, Matt Hare, Cohen Moody and John Balthrop pose in their game day bibs at a fraternity tailgate at Sanford Mall on Aug. 31. The black and yellow bibs have been a staple game day outfit in recent years.

Game day at The Rock: A new Mountaineer’s guide

Emily Milano, Reporter September 18, 2024

Kidd Brewer Stadium, famously known as The Rock, stands proudly as the electrifying home to App State football. When the Mountaineers charge onto the field, a tidal wave of enthusiasm sweeps through the...

Playlist of the week: Mountaineer game day moves

Playlist of the week: Mountaineer game day moves

Ann Korwan, Reporter September 18, 2024

It won’t take much to get hyped after the win against East Carolina on Saturday, but game day classics are always a good way to stay excited, especially if you have classes on Thursday before 7:30 p.m....

Cinema Talks: Ultraman: Rising

Isaac Edwards, Photojournalist September 16, 2024

On the first episode of Cinema Talks Nadia and Isaac will be discussing Ultraman: Rising. A heartwarming story about a superhero trying to balance parenthood (of a 20 foot monster) and saving the city. Hosted...

Long Story Short: ‘Soon enough you’re best friends:’ Taylor’s Friendship Songs

Rebekah Mann and Ellie Tarlton September 16, 2024

Welcome to the new podcast “Long Story Short:” Exploring Taylor Swift’s Discography! Every episode, your hosts Ellie Tarlton and Rebekah Mann will be deep-diving into all things Taylor Swift. In...

App at a glance: Sept. 16-22

App at a glance: Sept. 16-22

Sara Jones, Reporter September 16, 2024

Monday, Sept. 16 Free Monday Meals Every Monday night at 6 p.m., the Appalachian Wesley Foundation offers college students a free, home cooked meal at their building, App Wesley at 461 Howard Street.   Tuesday,...

The Dare provides an indie sleaze masterclass on debut record

The Dare provides an indie sleaze masterclass on debut record

Owen Marcellino, Reporter September 15, 2024

While there is no doubt pop music has had a significant year, can the same be said for club music? Erupting from the Lower East Side bar scene, The Dare crashed into the mainstream with his debut album...

Playlist of the Week: Crying with Adele

Playlist of the Week: Crying with Adele

Nance Onsrud, Reporter September 15, 2024

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you might have heard the news of the iconic vocalist Adele’s long-term break from music and touring. The Grammy Award-winning artist tearfully announced her...

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