In the heart of downtown Boone, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of a booming college town, is the Mast General Store. The store is a landmark mercantile known for its barrels of candy and the plethora...

The year 2023 was a great year for movies. With the year closed out and the awards season heating up, looking back on what made movie-going special in 2023 is a tough exercise. There were the great successes...

This month, Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore and Charles Melton star in Todd Haynes’ new movie, “May December,” now on Netflix in all its tabloid glory. The film is loosely adapted from the real...

As the temperature drops, the desire for fun festivities rises. Here are 10 budget-friendly date ideas for cuffing season.    Bowling and Beer Put on a pair of bowling shoes, grab a pitcher...

As Dec. 21 gets closer and closer, it becomes the perfect time to get cozy under a blanket with a mug of hot chocolate. Winter is coming whether we like it or not. One thing to look forward to with the...

At noon on Monday Nov. 13, Game Awards host Geoff Keighley hosted a livestream to announce the nominees for all 30 categories of the 2023 annual Game Awards. In just 10 minutes, gaming fans across the...

Nestled between the Boone Fire Department and Southend Brewing is Awesome Space, a building that is home to multiple local businesses, and recently, a free film screening event referred to as Toy Sheep...

David Fincher has had a long career in commercialism. His new movie, “The Killer,” feels like the next step in that lineage. Some of Fincher’s earliest work as a director included advertisements...

Finals are upon us and burnout is setting in, but the finish line is just around the corner. For those who need motivation to push full steam ahead, look no further than this playlist to channel your inner...

Multimedia reporter Hannah Byars covers the Appalachian Musical Theatre Club's recent production of "The Addams Family." Hannah interviews director Megan Gilmore about developing the student-led production...

“Napoleon,” the most recent film attempting to capture the infamous emperor onscreen, is a miss. The film is directed by Ridley Scott, a proven master of big-budget epics with work like “Gladiator,”...

With classes beginning to wind down and many students heading home for Thanksgiving, it’s time to take a breath with a chill playlist to help relax before finals. It’s a stressful time of year, but...