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Organizer of the Performative Male Contest at App State, Ray McCloskey a junior geography major, on Sept. 8.

Performative Male Contest on Sanford Mall showcases feminist literature, matcha

Colin Wishneski and Sadie Irby September 10, 2025

Characterized by lurking in coffee shops, reading feminist literature, carrying tote bags and listening to Clairo, performative males, and an audience of roughly 500 people, filled Sanford Mall Sunday....

Corryn Heath’s booth for Corryn’s Collages at Handmade Market on Sept. 5.

Handmade Market held in Central Dining Hall, highlights student businesses

Jen Wallace and Madalyn Edwards September 10, 2025

Student-Made App State and APPS Appalachian Heritage Council hosted a Handmade Market from 6-8 p.m. Friday in Central Dining Hall. A total of six booths lined the hallway of Central Dining Hall, and some...

A Palestinian flag is waved over King Street by High Country Peace and Justice ralliers on Sept. 7 to show support for Gaza.

Cacerolazo rally for Gaza hosted by High Country Peace and Justice

Haley DiFruscio, Political Editor September 8, 2025

Ralliers banged cutlery against pots while chanting and singing at a Cacerolazo protest for Gaza Sunday at the Jones House Cultural Center. Cacerolazo is derived from the Spanish word “cacerola,”...

Boone Town Council member Eric Plagg discusses  mayoral candidate Dalton George and his goals for parking, transportation and environmental projects on Sept. 4th.

Dalton George hosts public forum at Huzzah Books with town council member Eric Plaag

Ashton Ahart and Colin Wishneski September 8, 2025

Mayoral candidate Dalton George held a town hall  for the community of Boone through a question-and-answer town hall meeting Thursday evening. George, the current mayor pro tempore of Boone and an...

This Week in History: Dark Sky Observatory: new facility ready

This Week in History: Dark Sky Observatory: new facility ready

September 4, 2025

Madalyn Edwards curated this story by Jacqueline Stewart, which The Appalachian published Sept. 2, 1982. On May 24. 1982. Appalachian State University’s Dark Sky Observatory near Phillips Gap was...

Attendees enjoy food spread at the Watauga Democrats Labor Day Cookout, Sep. 3.

The Watauga County Democratic Party holds annual Labor Day cookout

Ashton Ahart and Emma Ross September 3, 2025

The Watauga County Democratic Party held a Labor Day cookout Monday to celebrate their volunteers and acknowledge laborers in the community. The cookout, which took place at Junaluska City Park,...

High Country asked to provide anecdotes for Hurricane Helene Archive

High Country asked to provide anecdotes for Hurricane Helene Archive

Colin Wishneski, Senior News Reporter September 3, 2025

The recently launched Hurricane Helene Archive, was designed as a joint effort between App State and the Boone community, and seeks to capture the stories and experiences of those who lived through the...

Attendees passing by booths and conversing with one another on their way to the main stage where the musical performances are held, Spruce Pine, Aug. 30.

Hellbender Festival tells story of resilience, advocacy and artistic expression

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor September 2, 2025

Visitors and nature enthusiasts alike traveled along the long, winding roads of Western North Carolina Saturday to attend a festival of particular interest. It was entirely dedicated to the celebration...

Voters on the Griffin List to receive letter from State Board of Elections

Voters on the Griffin List to receive letter from State Board of Elections

Ashton Ahart, Senior News Reporter September 1, 2025

The Registration Repair Project, created by the North Carolina State Board of Elections, is sending out letters to over 82,000 voters who have information missing from their voter registration.  The...

Special Collections Archives: Dialect

Special Collections Archives: Dialect

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor August 27, 2025

Madalyn Edwards curated this story from the Dialect archive collection from App State’s Special Collections Research Center. The archived collections are available to browse in person during the SCRC’s...

This Week in History: Conrad Stadium renamed Brewer

This Week in History: Conrad Stadium renamed Brewer

August 25, 2025

Madalyn Edwards curated this story by Jon Jimison, which The Appalachian published Aug. 30, 1988. ASU’s William J. Conrad stadium will be renamed for its most successful football coach ever, Kidd...

The Boone post office through the years

The Boone post office through the years

Colin Wishneski, Senior News Reporter August 24, 2025

Throughout its years, Boone’s post office has developed alongside Boone, Watauga County and the High Country. The post office has grown from a humble shack in North Carolina’s isolated northwestern...

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