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The Appalachian

Emelie Carpenter: Menocore business clown

Emelie Carpenter: Menocore business clown

Mericlaire Williams, A&C Columnist February 1, 2019

Walking through the Walker College of Business, accounting graduate student Emelie Carpenter stands out in her brightly colored clothes with her self-proclaimed style: business clown. Carpenter routinely...

Glitter on the Mainstage: Kesha comes to App State

Glitter on the Mainstage: Kesha comes to App State

Christine Dudley, A&C Reporter January 31, 2019

For everyone who’s been “praying,” Appalachian Popular Programming Society announced Thursday that Kesha will perform at Holmes Convocation Center on March 29 at 8 p.m. The female pop singer’s...

The Appalachian Theatre's is an iconic landmark of downtown Boone. The theatre is hoping to purchase a digital marquee.

The Appalachian Theatre restoration continues with interior renovations

Christina Beals, Reporter January 31, 2019

The theater with tinted windows on King Street is undergoing more changes than meets the eye. The historic Appalachian Theatre of the High Country is undergoing the second phase of its renovations, which...

Elle Erickson sets up her shop in downtown Asheville. You can find free hugs, free advice, high fives, dancing and more at her traveling booth and thrift store.

Traveling Thrift Store Shopping Party provides customers entertainment and secondhand clothes

Camryn Collier, Reporter January 30, 2019

Elle Erickson has a self-proclaimed superpower. “I can find really good secondhand clothing that are extremely fun pieces,” Erickson said. From this superpower, Erickson has created a project called...

Freshman, Kennedy Bennett showcases her natural beauty through her movement in the piece ‘Beautiful’ choreographed by Rachel Bohannon.

Momentum Dance Club creates strong bonds while showcasing student talents

Christine Dudley, A&C Reporter January 29, 2019

Varsity Gym room 208, normally used as two studio spaces, transformed into a relaxed concert space for Momentum Dance Club’s seventh annual showcase Jan. 25 and 26. The dividing wall was lifted and rugs,...

Ilyssa Pachao, draped in her favorite faux-fur black coat. Pachao has a keen eye for one-of-kind items from thrift stores.

Ilyssa Pachao: Eclectic Fashion

Mericlaire Williams, A&C Columnist January 26, 2019

Ilyssa Pachao represents the individuality of the ‘70s eclectic fashion, which she grabs influence from. Pachao, a sophomore pre-nursing student, has a collection of clothes that has been compared...

Foxy Moron's lead singer, Elora Dash, takes center-stage during Saturday's show at TApp Room while guitarist Lucas Triba shreds alongside her. The band's next show is on February 9 at Ransom.

Local R&B band explores Boone influences in music

Marbeth Salinas, A&C Reporter January 25, 2019

Foxy Moron, a rhythm and blues and hip-hop infused band, not only delivers a unique sound and approach to R&B, but also background and variety. The band was founded by students of App State, where...

Nonconventional first-year seminars explore exciting topics to prepare students for college

Savannah Nguyen, Senior A&C Reporter January 24, 2019

Director of the First-Year Seminar program Martha McCaughey insists that no matter which class an incoming student takes, it will prepare them for their college career with necessary research skills, whether...

White chocolate ganache-filled macaroons are one of the many offerings from the Boone N' Batter dessert company. The company is owned and operated by recent App State graduate Nina Halas, who capitalized on her passion for baking and bachelor's degree in Business Management to start her own business. While the company primarily operates online at the moment, Halas is looking to officially enter the marketplace on February 15.

App State alumna uses locally-sourced products and assistance to start macaron business

Mariah Reneau, A&C Editor January 20, 2019

When App State alumna Nina Halas started her macaron company, Boone n’ Batter, she had no professional baking experience whatsoever. Despite this lack of experience, she now runs an entire company from...

Catt Todd: Expressionistic Fashion

Catt Todd: Expressionistic Fashion

Mericlaire Williams December 9, 2018

Catt Todd’s fun and expressive fashion incorporates certain colors to represent their mood for the day. Todd, a Boone local and experimental musician, wears clothes to establish a sense of identity....

The Moses H. Cone Manor, a 23-room mansion. The estate is a popular Blue Ridge Parkway attraction with hiking trails and horseback riding.

Blue Ridge views and historic architecture attract tourists to Moses Cone Park

Macon Atkinson December 8, 2018

Flat Top Manor towers over a rolling mountain view where carriage trails, like dusty snakes, wind through trees and around a scenic lake below. The green-framed screen door on the porch, reluctant from...

Larson conducts the small group as the practice a chorus from “Messiah”.  The singers are expected to learn the notes and home and prepare for rehearsal to focus on polishing the piece.

Appalachian Chorale brings together students and community members in song

Nyctea Martell December 2, 2018

Uncommon, though not unique, the Appalachian Chorale brings together students and the Boone community.   While it fulfills an ensemble requirement for students, only 40 of the 108 members are registered...

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