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Asian Student Association and APPS partner for Asian festival

Marlen Cardenas, Reporter April 4, 2019

When junior accounting major Sachin Iyengar came to App State, he quickly noticed the lack of Asian representation on campus. “There is just absolutely no one that you see,” Iyengar said. “It’s...

Locals shop around the Empty Bowls event at Watauga High School on Saturday. All proceeds from the event benefitted the Hunger and Health Coalition.

18th annual Empty Bowls event supports Boone Hunger and Health Coalition

Daisy Tucker April 3, 2019

On March 30, Watauga High School held its 18th annual Empty Bowls event, where students’ handmade bowls were the centerpiece for a community-wide event focused on combating hunger. In partnership with...

Climate Stories Collaborative hosts second Climate Stories Showcase

Christine Dudley, A&C Reporter April 3, 2019

In the comic book “Fry,” a boy meets a brook trout turned mer-trout. As the boy befriends the brook trout turned mermaid, he notices the trout are suffering from rising water temperatures and increased...

Stacey Kirby sits in the "Civil Presence Office," waiting for the next round of participants to pass through with their paper work.  Kirby's performance pieces 
are often situated in vintage office settings; this is partially a tribute to her mother, who occupied similar spaces as a court recorder.

Performance art installment explores topics of citizenship and immigration

Hayley Canal, Staffer April 1, 2019

“Anyone in the 1160s?” rang across the busy waiting room. People tugged up their sleeves and glanced at their wrists, looking at the number stamped there in bold, black ink. A few rose from their seats...

Last Saturday, a sensory-friendly version of A Star is Born was shown at I.G. Greer theater. APPS hosts sensory-friendly movies on a regular basis where lighting and sound are reduced and subtitles are shown.

APPS Sensory friendly films create accessible movie-going experience

Camryn Collier, Reporter March 29, 2019

The modern movie theater experience is typically defined by a blacked-out theater with the sounds of people munching on popcorn, scattered whispers and the movie filling your ears. At  IG Greer theater...

Cassidy Andrews: Magical Fashion

Cassidy Andrews: Magical Fashion

Mericlaire Williams March 29, 2019

Cassidy Andrews creates looks by combining her loves for  magic and nature. Andrews, sophomore commercial photography major, has a bright and animated style she shows through fashion. Andrews’ wardrobe...

Student organizes drag show hoping to make community more accessible

Christine Dudley, A&C Reporter March 28, 2019

When freshman psychology major Andrew Vest first stepped onstage in full drag in high school, he was almost shaking with nerves. Once he started his routine, the infectious energy from the crowd gave him...

 The audience claps their hands as the first speaker of the night, Raven Walker, takes the stage with “Who Are You? Question of Identity.”

Sixth annual Panorama gives creative, safe space for students’ narratives

Landree Person March 28, 2019

Panorama, a TED Talk-style public speaking event, welcomed the highest audience in attendance to date with over 200 people on Tuesday evening in Plemmons Student Union. The event featured six students...

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures to hold first annual Spring Symposium

Mack Foley, A&C Reporter March 28, 2019

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures is holding Spring Symposium on March 26 in Room 412 of Anne Belk Library. The event will run from 8:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m. and will feature 14 presenters,...

Banff Film Festival highlights outdoor activities for its 23rd year in Boone

Banff Film Festival highlights outdoor activities for its 23rd year in Boone

Savannah Nguyen, Senior A&C Reporter March 27, 2019

From the skin-ripping cold of the Patagonia mountains to the damp backwoods of British Columbia, Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour brought stories of triumph, tradition and outdoor expeditions...

SABA is coming to Legends on April 18. The Black Student Association listed SABA on list sent to APPs of artists they'd like to see perform at App State.

APPS and Black Student Association bring Saba to Legends

Georgia Privott, A&C Reporter March 27, 2019

With the No. 1 rap album of the year rated by NPR and more than 1 million listeners on Spotify, Saba is coming to Legends on April 18. Saba first gained recognition when he appeared on Chance the Rapper’s...

Len Sanqui: Transparent Fashion

Len Sanqui: Transparent Fashion

Mericlaire Williams March 22, 2019

Len Sanqui is a young visual artist who uses fashion as another tool to show her creative side. Sanqui, freshman commercial photography major, has an evolving, unique style that gives an honest impression...

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