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The Appalachian

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The Appalachian

Associate professor of dance studies, Cara Hagan, during her dance routine. The North Carolina Dance Festival took place over Zoom this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

North Carolina Dance Festival Zooms forward

Savannah Brewer, Reporter November 3, 2020

A computer and an internet connection were the only requirements for viewers to witness the synergetic and collaborative work of over 20 dancers on Oct. 25. The North Carolina Dance Festival took place...

Playlist of the week: Warm and fuzzy

Playlist of the week: Warm and fuzzy

Sophia Lyons, Reporter November 2, 2020

The last oak leaves and pumpkins are hanging on, but the yellow and orange sugar maples have long since been raked up. As days grow short, warm up chilly nights with the Warm and Fuzzy playlist — pair...

The largest Rim Reaper in North Carolina, located at the haunted attraction, Terror by the River. Manager Kristina Ward said there was an increase in visitors this year despite the pandemic.

Fear factor: Haunted attractions remain popular despite pandemic concerns

Ansley Puckett, Reporter October 30, 2020

Clowns, zombies, grim reapers and masked figures, unlike those walking around the streets today, surround the willing victims walking into an annual haunted house. Terror by the River, located on Big...

Disrupted trips and virtual traveling: App State still reeling from COVID-19’s impact on studying abroad

Disrupted trips and virtual traveling: App State still reeling from COVID-19’s impact on studying abroad

Mickey Hutchings, Reporter October 29, 2020
App State’s Office of International Education and Development canceled all classes abroad on March 13. From Europe to Australia to Samoa, App State told nearly 120 Mountaineers to pack their belongings and get home before March 22. 
Review: 10 movies to binge on Halloween

Review: 10 movies to binge on Halloween

Kait Rous, A&C Reporter October 29, 2020

Halloween will look a little different this year amidst the impacts of COVID-19, leading many people to opt for at-home movie marathons or video conferencing watch parties. There are countless spooky movies...

Elec McCready, Isaac McCready, Jackson Valentine and Ryan Wilson performing as American Scream. The band performed their socially distanced outdoor house show on Sept. 8 in an effort to entertain audiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local band gets creative with COVID-friendly house shows after disappointing beginnings

David Brashier, A&C Reporter October 28, 2020

Local pop rock band American Scream experienced a promising start to their career from their inception in late 2019. By March of this year, they had organized the group, wrote, recorded, mixed and released...

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...

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