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Fashion of Boone: Appalachian Apparel Association’s “The Collective”

Meredith Nanney, Reporter • March 4, 2020

The Appalachian Apparel Association plans to publish “The Collective,” a student run fashion magazine, this spring. Niels Sampson, vice president of the Appalachian Apparel Association and editor-in-chief...

New espresso cafe brings European traditions to Boone

Noelle Charles, Reporter • March 3, 2020

Boone’s newest espresso cafe has come just in time for students who need a pick-me-up during midterm season. Talia Espresso, located at 444 W. King St., officially opened its doors Feb. 26. Owners...

Boone’s newest bridal boutique fosters inclusivity, sustainability

Meredith Nanney, Reporter • March 3, 2020

Before opening its doors, Boone’s newest boutique showcased its bridalwear, along with its goals to encourage sustainability and inclusion in the fashion community. Lauren Gioscio is the owner and...

Dance ensemble brings African traditions to Boone

Hadasa Rivera Marin, Reporter • February 28, 2020

Created not only for App State students, but the entire Boone community, the Diyé African Dance and Drum Ensemble aims to bring people together through the arts. “I believe in music and dance,...

17th annual Dance Marathon exceeds fundraising goals, helps 3 nonprofits

Harley Nefe, Reporter • February 28, 2020

With over 320 participants, 27 teams and over 1,260 donations, the 17th annual Dance Marathon raised over $48,800, surpassing its $45,000 goal. Dance Marathon is a 15-hour dance party run by Appalachian...

Turchin Center program provides learning opportunity for student art educators

Ethan Murphy, Reporter • February 28, 2020

Turchin Center for the Visual Arts puts paint brushes and paper in the hands of children. On the first Friday of each month at 3:00 p.m., the center invites children to explore their creativity through...

Lutheran Students of Appalachian provides welcoming environment for congregates

Camryn Collier, Reporter • February 28, 2020

Inside a small, white room sits a collection of mismatched memories: board games, a blue couch, books, a rocking chair and a banner that hangs on the wall with colorful handprints surrounding the words...

Taste of Dialogue: Cultural ambassador panel discusses international student experiences

Marlen Cardenas, Reporter • February 28, 2020

Through a panel of cultural ambassadors answering questions and small group discussions, domestic students learned about what being an international student is like at App State at this month's Taste of...

People of Boone: Malea Massey

Elaina Woodlief, Reporter • February 28, 2020

“Comfort” is a word junior communication studies major Malea Massey would use to describe how she lives her life. She said she values how comfortable she is in a place and how comfortable other people...

Ice Sisters: Two friends cosplay for children in the High Country

Harley Nefe, Reporter • February 28, 2020

Queen Elsa and Princess Anna from Arendelle have made their way to Boone as two best friends and roommates cosplay the characters from Disney’s “Frozen” at different community events, such as Boone...

The Vagina Monologues gives platform for stories, conflicts of all gender identities

Marlen Cardenas, Reporter • February 28, 2020

From a rant about tampons and pelvic exams to an eye-opening description of childbirth, The Vagina Monologues had its audience erupting in laughter one second and in stunned silence the next. The...

People of Boone: Kayla Shore

Elaina Woodlief, Reporter • February 18, 2020

One six-letter word can change a person’s life. Sophomore psychology major Kayla Shore was told she had that six-letter word her sophomore year of high school: cancer. In high school, Shore played...