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The Appalachian
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The Appalachian
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,...

App State's chapter of Turning Point USA, a conservative nonprofit, hosted BLEXIT NC, a nonprofit aimed at advancing minority communities in the United States Tuesday

Turning Point USA brings BLEXIT’s ‘Fight for Freedom’ to campus

Grace Smith, Reporter • February 13, 2020

Community members gathered for BLEXIT’s Fight For Freedom Tour on Feb. 11, where like-minded individuals discussed ways conservative ideologies could help the black community. The event was sponsored...

Campus club provides in-depth view of Chinese culture

Marlen Cardenas, Reporter • February 13, 2020

Senior global studies and East Asian languages and cultures major Sefrah Muhammad started going to Chinese Culture Club after she chose to learn Chinese for her major’s language requirement.  “I...

For Your Reading List

Ansley Puckett, Reporter • February 13, 2020

For those who are always looking for their next great read, the App State library offers access to a number of New York Times bestsellers that people can't seem to put down. All for the price of $0. Here...

Vinyl: The Greatest Musical Medium

Vinyl: The Greatest Musical Medium

Ethan Murphy, Reporter • February 12, 2020

People listen to music everywhere: on the bus, in cars, walking or sitting. This negatively affects their day because they meet no one new, miss out on the sounds of the world around them and appreciate...

To ring in Valentine's Day, FolkLore Boone, located at 2208 US-421, Vilas NC, had its February Ladies Night themed by connecting women in the community and "filling them with love and healing their hearts and emotions," FolkLore owner Lydiyah Sea said. The event featured local vendors and artists from across the High Country who specialized in artwork and services including henna and tarot card readings.

FolkLore Ladies Night provides validating, safe environment for local artists

Camryn Collier, Reporter • February 12, 2020

As winter brings snow flurries, FolkLore Boone brought women together with its recent ladies night surrounding the health of the heart on Friday, Feb. 7.  The event, though Valentine’s Day-themed,...

The 12th Annual Old-Time Fiddlers' Convention took App State's campus by storm this past weekend. Participants of all ages were welcome, with a weekend packed full of family-friendly activities such as workshops, competitions, and a market featuring local crafters. The convention kicked off on Friday with a performance by Chatham Rabbits at Legends and even ended with a send-off show by Trampled by Turtles in the Schaefer Center. Photo by Jesse Barber

GALLERY: 12th Annual Fiddlers’ Convention

Jesse Barber and Grace Smith • February 10, 2020

The 12th Annual Old-Time Fiddlers' Convention took App State's campus by storm Feb. 7-8. Participants of all ages were welcome, with a weekend packed with family-friendly activities such as workshops,...

Dan Chelcun, JD Nickel, and Justin Rosario are Loosey, a student band who performed this past weekend at the Greenhouse in Boone. The venue doubles as the band's house, and is an upcoming home venue in the area.

The Green House

Brooke Drury, Reporter • February 7, 2020

For Loosey, a band started by App State students, the emergence of their venue The Green House — which doubles as their home — began with a backyard to play in and the excitement to make music.  Guitarist...

Momentum hosts fall dance showcase, prepares for spring performance

Marlen Cardenas, Reporter • February 5, 2020

The 2020 Momentum fall dance showcase included eight energetic group dances to artists including BANKS and Twenty One Pilots, and two performances from NouN Improv. The showcase went from Jan. 31 to...

Raleigh-based band brings alternative sounds to Legends

Ethan Murphy, Reporter • February 5, 2020

A mannequin with a microphone, space-filling guitar loops and room-rocking bass lines set the stage for the show at Legends Jan. 30. Originally from Raleigh, the band Blue Frequency played two sets...

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