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The Appalachian

This year, The Peel will host “Ghostly Get Together,” a virtual Halloween event in place of its usual in-person bonfire.

Ghostly get together: The Peel aims to fill “Halloween-shaped hole in people’s hearts”

Tucker Wulff, Reporter October 27, 2020

In the past, members and supporters of the student-run literature and arts review would gather around a sparkling bonfire and share their most frightening stories in honor of spooky season. This year,...

Fashion of Boone: COVID-conscious Halloween costumes

Fashion of Boone: COVID-conscious Halloween costumes

Rebecca Parker, A&C Reporter October 27, 2020

With Halloween approaching, now is the time to think about costumes, which may be a little tricky given new COVID guidelines. While Halloween parties won’t be a thing this year, keeping your social media...

Playlist of the week: The spooks

Playlist of the week: The spooks

Jean Holman October 26, 2020

It’s that time of the year again. Time for carving pumpkins, trick-or-treating and dressing up for Halloween. It’s the perfect season to watch scary movies, eat sugary sweets and become someone else.  This...

Mia Raye Smith performed her solo play on Oct. 14 in partnership with the App State Women’s Center and Multicultural Center. Smith seeks to create a conversation around mental health and race with her play.

“I felt a great sense of responsibility:” Solo play seeks to break stigma around race and mental health

Aubrey Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief October 22, 2020

App State’s Multicultural Center and Women’s Center partnered to host “Resilience,” a solo play written and performed by international award-winning writer and solo performer Mia Raye Smith.  The...

Lucas Pasley, Susan Pepper and Trevor McKenzie playing their instruments. App State graduates Pepper and Pasley were each featured on "The Mountain Minor” soundtrack that McKenzie composed.

The sound of Appalachia: App State graduates involved in curation of award-winning film’s soundtrack

Ansley Puckett, Reporter October 22, 2020

TODD, N.C.-- A group of people sit nestled in a cabin in the middle of winter. A screen, several microphones and the sound of an overworked heater surround them. Among this group are two App State graduates...

The inside of Legends. Due to COVID-19, the Office of Student Affairs has transformed the space into a space for students to study.

Legends transformed into student study space and lounge

John Belfi October 21, 2020

Students type away next to newly installed charger ports. Soft hip-hop and jazz music plays quietly over the PA system. The lights are tuned to a hazy purple, and the clink of pool balls can be heard amongst...

Two models pose during a shoot for The Collective. Students were motivated to start the magazine by the competitive nature of the apparel and fashion industry.

First in fashion: Students debut App State’s first fashion magazine

Zoe Zink, A&C Reporter October 20, 2020

Inside the basement of Ram’s Rack Thrift Store on King Street, a small team of students utilize the space for something uncommon. Members of App State’s first fashion magazine, The Collective,...

Review: “The Haunting of Bly Manor”

Review: “The Haunting of Bly Manor”

Tucker Wulff, Reporter October 19, 2020

This work is a matter of opinion and is spoiler free.  The much-anticipated Netflix horror series “The Haunting of Bly Manor” is finally here, just in time for the holiday season of scares and...

Playlist of the week: Rainy autumn nights

Playlist of the week: Rainy autumn nights

Kait Rous, A&C Reporter October 19, 2020

As foggy nights and cool air make their way up the mountain, many of us find ourselves driving down saturated streets needing the perfect tunes to accompany us. Whether alone or with friends, driving on...

A bouquet made of wood. Bailey Sparks and Alec Bryan opened a business selling wood bouquets after seeing a need for reliable flower providers during COVID.

Local couple redefines wedding bouquets

Ansley Puckett, Reporter October 16, 2020

A betrothed walks down an aisle in white on their wedding day. In their hands is a bouquet: not of flowers, but of wood. This is exactly how Bailey Sparks will look on her wedding day, walking down...

Lucas Triba performing with his band Speedball. The band created an inviting atmosphere for other local bands at Noble Kava after meeting during an open mic night.

Band and business: Relationship creates culture through music

David Brashier, A&C Reporter October 14, 2020

A local guitarist attended an open mic night at the kratom bar Noble Kava in February 2018, seeking talent to form a band. It was there that he met two other musicians, and the trio formed the funk-rock/alternative...

Coffee and a donut at the Local Lion. The High Country offers a wide array of seasonal drinks to enjoy this fall.

Review: Fall drinks in the High Country

Kait Rous, A&C Reporter October 13, 2020

Red, orange and yellow leaves aren’t the only perks of fall’s arrival: seasonal drinks and sweet treats go hand in hand with the cool air. Pumpkin spice and everything nice topped with whipped cream...

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