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Playlist of the week: Feminine country rage

Playlist of the week: Feminine country rage

Rian Hughes, Graphics Editor January 28, 2025

Navigating today’s world as a woman can feel like a constant war; being betrayed, backstabbed and belittled so much that we start to believe it’s what we deserve. This playlist is a defiant response...

Senior marketing major Jaden Hatcher sits in the Summit Hall lobby on Jan. 19. Hatcher is the sole active member of App State’s Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.

The solo Alpha keeps the letters alive at App State

Jenna Guzman, Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2025

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, is the largest historically Black fraternity in the nation, yet senior marketing major Jaden Hatcher is the sole member on App State’s campus. President,...

Student-Made App State members celebrate the end of the Spring 2024 semester with a picnic on April 26. Courtesy of Zoe Moore

Practicing winter wellness through creative hobbies

Abby Buckner, A&C Editor January 27, 2025

Standing in the checkout line at the grocery store, Zoe Moore’s hands move with practiced ease, a crochet hook in one and yarn in the other. Stitching a new project, the repetitive motion keeps her grounded,...

From left, Panhellenic Executive Council President Sage Hessert and Vice President of Recruitment Counselors Jenna Griffin embrace one another at an end of term photoshoot on Aug. 25. Courtesy of Sage Hessert

Love is all around: How App State shows love

Meg Frantz, Associate A&C Editor January 27, 2025

With the stress of a new semester upon App State students, it is easy to forget all of the good things Boone has to offer. However, if you look for it, you’ll find love is all around, and this town has...

App at a glance: Jan. 27 - Feb. 2

App at a glance: Jan. 27 – Feb. 2

Jenna Washinger, A&C Reporter January 27, 2025

Monday, Jan. 27 Holocaust Remembrance Day The College of Arts and Sciences is hosting a brief service at the Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Peace Studies to commemorate the transfer of the Holocaust...

Playlist of the week: World Tour

Playlist of the week: World Tour

Abby Buckner, A&C Editor January 21, 2025

Pack your bags and hit play on a journey across the globe with this week’s playlist of the week. From the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro to the bustling energy of Tokyo, this playlist celebrates the...

App at a glance: Jan. 20-26

App at a glance: Jan. 20-26

Sara Jones, Reporter January 20, 2025

Monday, Jan. 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Inauguration Day President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance will be sworn into office in the United States Capitol at noon.    Tuesday,...

The Raley Photovoltaic Array, built in April 2007, outside of Peacock Hall on April 2. This solar panel display managed to offset over four tons of carbon in its first year. Courtesy of Hannah Armstrong

ASUREI celebrates 20 years at App State

Sara Jones, Reporter January 16, 2025

App State’s commitment to sustainability is seen in many initiatives around campus; one of the first structures that comes to mind is the Broyhill Wind Turbine on Howard’s Knob.  This renewable...

Playlist of the Week: New year, confident you

Playlist of the Week: New year, confident you

Nance Onsrud, Reporter January 15, 2025

The start of the spring semester can be an overwhelming time to be a college student. Once New Year’s Day passes, a new semester begins in the blink of an eye. From memorizing new schedules to keeping...

App at a glance: Jan. 13-19

App at a glance: Jan. 13-19

Meg Frantz, Associate A&C Editor January 13, 2025

Monday, Jan. 13 Frost Festival with Black Student Association Join the Black Student Association in celebrating the winter season with Frost Festival, a way to unwind after the first day of classes....

Thomas Talks Games Podcast – Final Episode: Predicting the 2024 Game Awards with Nathan Durham

Thomas Turner December 12, 2024

In this final episode of “Thomas Talks Games,” Nathan Durham returns to discuss his and Thomas’ predictions for what will win at this year’s annual Game Awards, and Thomas shares a heartfelt goodbye...

Long Story Short: ‘Confetti Falls to the Ground:’ Our Eras Tour experiences

Ellie Tarlton and Rebekah Mann December 12, 2024

Welcome back to “Long Story Short:” Exploring Taylor Swift’s Discography. With the closing of “The Eras Tour” Dec. 8, your hosts Ellie Tarlton and Rebekah Mann are discussing all its magical...

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