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The Appalachian

Veronika Cloutier: Feminine Fashion

Veronika Cloutier: Feminine Fashion

Mericlaire Williams February 15, 2019

The last few years of Veronika Cloutier’s life have opened up exploration to help redefine what womanhood means to her. Influence from television, music and friends give junior psychology major Cloutier...

Entropy dance group performing in 2018.

Entropy Dance Crew provides hip hop environment in traditional Appalachian region

Daisy Tucker February 14, 2019

When thinking about the musical culture in the Appalachian region, thoughts of banjos and square dancing come to mind. One group is hoping to broaden the spectrum. Entropy Dance Crew was created in...

Allexia Brewer is the owner of Boone's newest Greek eatery The High Country Greek. Since its grand opening in early December, the response has been overwhelming, and Brewer is quite grateful. The High Country Greek is located on 507 Bamboo Road, inside of the Deer Valley Athletic Club.

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Mariah Reneau, A&C Editor February 8, 2019

With dark red walls, a small dining area that sits 40 and a sizeable dark wood bar stocked with beer and wine, The High Country Greek might look similar to other Boone restaurants if it weren’t for small...

Students and food services personnel walk around Park Place at the Pond in Trivette Dining Hall. Danny Bock, a chef at Coyote Kitchen is now working with Food Services.

App State Food Services helps students expand plant-based diets

Anna Dollar, News Reporter February 8, 2019

T he newest assistant director of food services wants young vegans and vegetarians to learn more about the benefits of getting to know the food they put into their bodies. “I think the biggest thing...

A breakfast dish from Melanie's Food Fantasy. Melanie's prides itself on using as much local produce as possible, even in the Winter. Courtesy of Dallas Linger.

Farm to Table promise proves difficult in harsh Boone winter months

Christina Beal, WASU News Correspondent February 8, 2019

For restaurants committed to sourcing food from local farmers and suppliers, cold winters in the High Country can present certain challenges. These restaurants support the farm-to-table social movement...

Joesph Miller is the owner of both CoBo Sushi and Black Cat Burrito. Miller is from Colorado and the name of his sushi restaurant is a play on "Colorado" and "Boone."

Colorado fine-dining inspires App State graduate to open CoBo sushi bar

Savannah Nguyen, Senior A&C Reporter February 8, 2019

The weather-beaten face of Joseph Miller, only 35 years old, glowed pink from years of shredding the Colorado slopes. In the ski town of Steamboat Springs, he curated a taste for fine dining that inspired...

Junior English major Phoenix Tefel has been working at the King Street Creamery since September and thoroughly enjoys her job within the shop.  Despite the recent opening of Ben and Jerry's down the street, business at the King Street Creamery seems to be unfazed, and only ever affected by winter temperatures in the offseason.

King Street Creamery strategizes to attract new customers

Camryn Collier, Reporter February 8, 2019

With a sweet-smelling aroma, classic wooden furniture and a smiling face at the counter, King Street Creamery provides a unique mom and pop shop feel. Part of the downtown scene for nearly six years,...

Fruits, Veggies and More is a produce store located on King Street that carries local products.

Local grocery store stays in business for students despite losing money

Reilly Finnegan, Managing Editor February 8, 2019

Every day when Allen Curtis turns the key on the door of Fruits, Veggies, and More, it costs him around $300. Most of this money, he said, he doesn’t get back. Curtis has owned Fruits, Veggies, and...

David Wolf: Outside the box

David Wolf: Outside the box

Mericlaire Williams, A&C Columnist February 8, 2019

David Wolf has used his personal style to become confident in his sexuality and challenge masculinity. Wolf, sophomore communication studies major, is living his life freely through fashion by breaking...

OPINION: Food inspection in the US is not as effective as previously thought

OPINION: Food inspection in the US is not as effective as previously thought

Q Russell, Opinion Editor February 7, 2019

In the wake of the government shutdown’s temporary abatement, and with reports coming out that negotiations for long-term funding aren’t going smoothly, the operative ability of the Food and Drug Administration...

Bronwyn Weismiller and Abby Buhler perform a section from Susan Lutz's 2018 dance, "What's the Point?" The piece was performed as part of the Department of Theatre and Dance's "Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble" concert in November. Courtesy of the Department of Theatre and Dance

Department of Theatre and Dance announces spring 2019 season

Mariah Reneau, A&C Editor February 7, 2019

The Department of Theatre and Dance announced the four productions the department will produce this spring. The first show, “Eurydice,” will run Feb. 20-24 in the Valborg Theatre. The production...

Grace Puffer (left) and Sarah Devoti (right) are both sophomore commercial phorography students. The pair created their own art show, "For Your Love" focusing on feminity, vulnerability and self-worth.

App State commercial photography students spearhead art show to explore femininity and vulnerability

Mickey Hutchings, Reporter February 5, 2019

While most students have settled in for another semester at App State, Sarah Devoti and Grace Puffer embarked on unfamiliar territory as they returned to Boone last month: creating and organizing an independent...

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