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The Appalachian

Elizabeth Walton, junior, works in the at-home studio she has set up to continue her business even during the COVID-19 pandemic. September 8.

Handmade hustle: small artists adjust to a changing business

Ansley Puckett, Reporter September 17, 2020

Within Boone’s local business community are several small artists offering patrons personalized, handmade, unique products. Like normal businesses, these small artists had to adapt to a global pandemic,...

Poet Jacinta White will be the first visiting writer in the fall 2020 virtual season of The Visiting Writers Series.

Reaching greater audiences: Visiting Writers Series goes virtual

Tucker Wulff, Reporter September 15, 2020

The fall 2020 season of the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series will look a bit different than previous semesters: this fall, it’s composed of four pre-recorded virtual events.  The series’...

Playlist of the week: Stargazing

Playlist of the week: Stargazing

Camryn Collier, Reporter September 14, 2020

Do you ever look up into the night sky and find yourself wondering how you fit into the grand scheme of things? It’s amazing how big the Earth is, but when one looks up, they may realize that even the...

Before the coronavirus, APPS events, like Appalfest, drew crowds of hundreds. Now, the organization is adjusting to the world of virtual event planning.

APPS takes entertainment online, brings free events to community

David Brashier, A&C Reporter September 14, 2020

The Appalachian Popular Programming Society is bringing campus concerts to virtual platforms in an effort to keep students entertained and foster community despite COVID-19 social gathering restrictions.  “It’s...

Physical distancing is encouraged for those using the Boone Greenway trail while exercising.

Pandemic fitness: adapting to a world without gyms

Ansley Puckett, Reporter September 10, 2020

The sounds of birds chirping, dogs barking and shoes hitting pavement have become the new soundtrack to Boone’s fitness scene, replacing the closing and opening of gym doors.  After Gov. Roy Cooper...

Playlist of the week: Final days of summer

Playlist of the week: Final days of summer

Tucker Wulff, Reporter September 7, 2020

Fall is just around the corner and that means summer days are fading fast. Instead of kissing your summer goodbye with sorrow, get the most out of the beautiful weather and golden rays by living it up...

Quarantine boredom inspires twins to express themselves through podcast

Quarantine boredom inspires twins to express themselves through podcast

Ansley Puckett, Reporter September 7, 2020

App State might be home to a lot of students, but in East Hall lives freshman twins, their microphone and a podcast about life, college and comedic moments.  The Twin Talk podcast, where Hayden and...

“Promising Young Woman” is available for rent on Amazon Prime Video and for purchase on Apple TV.

Review: Love in the Time of Corona

Rebecca Parker, A&C Reporter September 5, 2020

Self-quarantine gave me, like many others, a lot of free time. While scrolling hopelessly through every streaming service I’m subscribed to, a new show captured my attention. Freeform released “Love...

The mural on the stairs adjacent to the Turchin Center was painted by Jessiue Unterhalter and Katey Truhn

Monolith makeover: Turchin Center steps get a facelift from Baltimore

Tucker Wulff, Reporter September 4, 2020

Baltimore artists Jessie Unterhalter and Katey Truhn transformed 36 steps of rough, gray concrete into an explosion of color and intricate design outside the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts.  The...

Playlist of the week: Happy daze

Playlist of the week: Happy daze

Ansley Puckett, Reporter August 31, 2020

Let’s face it, things have been tough lately. It's easy to dwell on everything that’s going wrong right now. But, music can help you stay positive in the worst of times. Music can also serve as a soundtrack...

Jocelyn Cardona, junior, wears her black App State provided mask to match her outfit of the day. To Cardona, coordinating her mask and outfit is very important.

Fashion of Boone: Mask fashion

Rebecca Parker, A&C Reporter August 28, 2020

We see them everywhere today: in grocery stores, at your workplace and even in the classroom. Most masks or face coverings are pretty plain and simple: boring blue or white. But, patterned masks are making...

Harrison SmithMartin is Yarou in promo for his album, "NEVER WEARING SUNSCREEN AGAIN."

“I had to take it and run with it:” Freshman aims for music industry fame

Tucker Wulff, Reporter August 28, 2020

App State is no stranger to musicians who have reached stardom, and the next big name is on campus. Only time will tell if Yarou will reach the top of App State alumni among names such as Us the Duo and...

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