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On Record: “Smiling with No Teeth”

On Record: “Smiling with No Teeth”

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief April 14, 2021

Genesis Owusu has released one of the most cohesive and thought-provoking albums of the year so far, and it’s his first album ever.  “Smiling with No Teeth” is a hard-hitting and memorable record....

Students holding Pride flags during April 2021. The week dedicated to queer programming at App State was previously known as Pride Week but has been changed to Spring Fest.

Student-led rally on Sanford Mall honors marginalized victims of violence

Lily Kincaid, Associate A&C Editor April 14, 2021

https://youtu.be/W5ZRwNiFyS0 Dozens of white signs and pride flags lined Sanford Mall as students gathered for a Day of Silence rally on April 9. The Day of Silence was started in 1996 by two students...

Playlist of the week: The '70s

Playlist of the week: The ’70s

Lily Kincaid, Associate A&C Editor April 12, 2021

The 1970s were a time for much more than just disco. This era housed some of the most iconic and experimental artists of the 20th century. A diverse pool of musicians, sounds and genres was born from the...

Gerard Ramos blows the starting whistle at INTAPP's Coffee Buzz 5K in 2019.  participants b 5K. The organization raises money for students to be able to study abroad.

International Appalachian’s annual Coffee Buzz 5K goes global

Hollie Moore, Associate News Editor April 11, 2021

From Boone to Brazil, App State students and people around the globe are running for a cause through the International Appalachian’s annual Coffee Buzz 5K.  INTAPP, a student-run organization intended...

The poster for Wesley Sheffield and Wade Wilson’s short film, “KiD O.” Sheffield and Wade enlisted the help of around 40 friends to make the short film.

Lights, camera, football: Students create film about famous football figure

Sabrina Hess April 9, 2021

A group of App State students is taking an uncommon approach to filmmaking with their volunteer-run film about a famous football coach. The film, titled “KiD O,” centers around the early life...

Bonding through business: King Street Hawaiian ice business brings family closer

Bonding through business: King Street Hawaiian ice business brings family closer

Jaclyn Bartlett, Reporter April 8, 2021

For one family, shaved ice is more than a refreshing treat for the summer, it’s a business that brings them closer together. Local Hawaiian-themed shaved ice business J&J’s Hawaiian Ice...

Recipe Corner: Raising the Carb

Recipe Corner: Raising the Carb

Sophia Lyons, Reporter April 8, 2021

Pasta is a time-honored favorite dish, and for good reason. It’s an ideal vehicle for many kinds of sauces, ranging from tomato-based to creamy, meat or no.  Carbonara is a super easy final form...

Book review: “Second First Impressions”

Book review: “Second First Impressions”

Ansley Puckett, Reporter April 7, 2021

In a romance set against the unlikely backdrop of a retirement home, love blooms between an old soul and a seemingly unorganized slacker in what is the complete opposite of a meet-cute.  In USA Today...

The ouside of Miles Annas Student Support which is alternatively known as the Wellness Center. The building has both the counseling center and health services.

Creating conversation: Counseling Center fosters dialogue on inclusive classrooms

Kenedy Singletary April 7, 2021

https://youtu.be/_SbYLme-K48 In an effort to create more inclusive classrooms, the Counseling Center hosted the “Beyond the Books: Creating Race and Culture-Inclusive Classrooms” workshop, where...

Fans face disappointment, Luke Combs concert postponed

Fans face disappointment, Luke Combs concert postponed

Ansley Puckett, Reporter April 5, 2021

App State and Boone fans face another concert disappointment after Luke Combs announced his May 1 performance at Kidd Brewer Stadium will be rescheduled. On Monday, Combs announced via Twitter that...

Playlist of the week: K-pop

Playlist of the week: K-pop

Ansley Puckett, Reporter April 5, 2021

A global phenomenon offering fans seamless choreography, addictive beats, and extremely talented performers, K-pop has taken pop culture by storm. Coined “Hallyu,” or the Korean culture wave, K-pop...

App State barbecue sauce creates flavorful fundraiser for student athletics

App State barbecue sauce creates flavorful fundraiser for student athletics

Lily Kincaid, Associate A&C Editor April 2, 2021

App State Athletics cooked up a way to raise funds to support campus athletics and student athletes.  Yosef’s Barbecue Sauce was born almost a year ago. Cliff Thomas, an App State alumnus and...

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