One App State football player is bringing his Lowcountry cuisine to the Big Apple next year to cook up a culinary career. Gage Blackston started playing football when he was 8 years old. In 2017, he...

In honor of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, The Appalachian is celebrating Latinx voices, talents and culture through music. Celebrated each year from Sept. 15 - Oct. 15, the month shines a light on the...

Turn on the lights, pull your feet off the edge of the bed and check inside the closet. October is back and so is the season to transport yourself to fictional settings that terrify you. Vampire slayers,...

For the first time in over a year-and-a-half, students are getting the chance to return to in-person performance.  First Year Showcase is an annual performance focused on giving freshmen and transfer...

In their first in-person play in over a year, the App State Theatre Department offers a unique perspective to the Thanksgiving story with their upcoming event, The Thanksgiving Play. The Thanksgiving...

Pull out those neon joggers and rock that bleach-feathered hair this week. Hop in a time machine and trade in your walkman for The Appalachian’s ’80s playlist.  The sky is grey, and the temperatures...

Boone’s outdoor enthusiasts and film lovers were transported to a world of snow-capped mountain peaks, adventurous, rocky climbs and worldwide exploration at the international Banff Mountain Film Festival...

It can be hard to find a dinner option that’s quick, simple and inexpensive. It’s even harder to plan a new and exciting meal within those parameters, but caprese ticks off all the boxes. Caprese...

Boone is known for its fall weather and activities, and AppalFest is App State’s contribution to the autumnal celebrations. After a year and a half of events being held virtually, 2021’s AppalFest...

One summer concert was a change for Boone's local music scene Aug. 26, not through sound but representation.  Femme Fest became one of the only female-dominated music events in Boone’s local music...

Fall is here! The leaves are changing from green to vibrant shades of red, orange and yellow. Soon, they will cover the mountain roads in a kaleidoscope of colors. When students walk to class, they’ll...

Parents everywhere, heaps of traffic and a packed Kidd Brewer Stadium means Family Weekend in Boone. From the best trails to hike to places to eat and spots to see on campus, here are the best locations...