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The Appalachian

Dance ensemble brings African traditions to Boone

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...

Stacey Troisi works as a campus minister for Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. Troisi feels that "less and less people are joining the church, and more and more people are leaving the church,” and that going to church might not be "as important as it used to be.”

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...

App State's Cultural Ambassadors participate in "Taste of Dialogue", a discussion-based panel held by APPS where questions are answered about life as an international student, their own personal experiences while being a student, interactions with professors and provide a unique experience for others.

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

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...

Emily Rayner, 25 (left) and Moriah McKinney, 28 (right) are best friends and roommates who love to visit community events such as Boone BOO! and the Blowing Rock WinterFest dressed up as their favorite Disney characters, Elsa and Anna from the movie "Frozen." Emily Rayner said Disney princesses are their favorite to dress up as "especially when we're around all the little kids."

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

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...

Henderson Button, a senior art studio major, primarily works with clay and paint and draws inspiration for his work from professors and fellow student artists alike. Button said the cartoon characters he primarily creates are meant to represent the world, versus literal figures.

The World Through Cartoons: A student’s journey through art

Brooke Drury, Reporter February 18, 2020

A massive clay dog and a portrait of a smiling ghost accompany Henderson Button, a senior studio art major, in his Wey Hall studio space. Button uses clay and paints to craft characters representative...

Willie Brooks BBQ, located off Hwy 105 near Enterprise Rent-A-Car, had its grand opening on Feb. 13. Owners Kathy and Jeffrey Garret said they are hoping to bring a "fresh, family-friendly environment to the Boone community."

New Boone barbecue restaurant combines family-friendly and college town atmospheres

Noelle Charles, Reporter February 18, 2020

Live music, rustic farmhouse decor and barbecue sandwiches give Boone’s newest barbecue restaurant a homelike atmosphere.  Willie Brooks BBQ owners Jeffrey and Kathy Garrett already have a restaurant...

Valentine’s Day in Boone: Students choose non-traditional ways to celebrate

Ethan Murphy, Reporter February 14, 2020

Red roses, heart-shaped chocolates and candlelight dinners come to mind when imagining the holiday of romance. However, these don’t apply to some students who opt for simpler celebrations. Cody Hill,...

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