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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...

Sophomore computer information sciences major Owen Gonzalez attended the Career Development Center's Internship Expo on Jan. 29, hoping to find internship opportunities in cybersecurity. Gonzalez said he wanted mix comfort with professional to feel "comfortable and confident at the same time."

Fashion of Boone: Business casual wear

Meredith Nanney, Reporter February 5, 2020

Business attire ranged from power suits and crisp button downs to dark wash jeans paired with dressier tops and sweaters at the Career Development Center’s Internship Expo Jan. 29. While some students...

Carol Ascencio, a recent App State graduate, started Destino in 2018 to address the need for a Hispanic-based ministry community on campus. They meet every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Room 155 of the Plemmons Student Union.

Campus ministry strives to welcome more Latinx students

Marlen Cardenas, Reporter February 5, 2020

When Stephany Garcia was trying to find a campus ministry she felt comfortable joining, she was about to give up until she heard an announcement at a fall 2018 Campus Crusade for Christ, or Cru, meeting...

Greatness is Timeless: Why the Beatles are Still Relevant

Greatness is Timeless: Why the Beatles are Still Relevant

Stephen C. Leverton II, Opinion Writer February 5, 2020

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the release of “Let It Be” and the official end of The Beatles when Paul McCartney publicly announced he was leaving the band in April of 1970. All throughout...

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