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Jefferson Griffin concedes race, ending legal challenge to Watauga votes

May 24, 2025

Jefferson Griffin conceded the 2024 North Carolina Supreme Court race against Allison Riggs after pursuing a legal case that aimed to nullify...

Red Onion closes after 46 years

May 19, 2025

Red Onion, one of the Boone’s oldest restaurants, will close Monday. The announcement was made on their Facebook page on Friday. “After...

AppalCart board votes to adopt Orange Night Owl route

May 9, 2025

The AppalCart Board held a meeting Monday where they voted unanimously to adopt potential route and stop changes for fall 2025, including the...

‘Ambitious and optimistic’: Downtown Boone undergoes renovations, rebranding

May 8, 2025

Two projects, the Howard Street Revitalization project and the downtown Boone rebranding project, aim to upgrade downtown Boone for locals and...

Sports

NCAA East first round qualifies Nichols for championships; 6 athletes in total competing

Parker Egeland, Reporter

June 5, 2025

App State competed in the NCAA East First Round in Jacksonville, Florida from Wednesday to Saturday. Six different athletes competed in the event for the Mountaineers. Freshman Lilly Nichols was the...

Born into baseball: Joseph Zamora’s home away from home

June 3, 2025

From hot humid weather in Miami, Florida to the blistering cold climate in Boone, spring 2025 graduate infielder Joseph Zamora has made the High Country...

From struggles to shutouts: The evolution of pitcher Bradley Wilson

May 24, 2025

Bradley Wilson spent three years on the App State baseball pitching staff, undergoing quite the transformation from a struggling starter to an ultra-reliable...

Mountaineer baseball season comes to a close in Sun Belt Tournament

May 22, 2025

App State baseball suffered a season ending loss to Texas State 3-0, in the first round of the Sun Belt Tournament. Texas State scored 2 runs in the...

App State Track and Field finishes regular season with Sunday Night Qualifier

May 21, 2025

On Sunday, App State track and field hosted and competed in the Sunday Night Qualifier at the Randy Marion Track and Field Facility. Sophomore Matthew...

A&C

Benny likes boys: ‘Overcompensating’ adds itself to the list of LGBTQ+ cult-classics

Owen Marcellino, Arts & Culture Editor

June 13, 2025

Expanding the watchlist of any lover of LGBTQ+ comedies, “Overcompensating” has it all from closets to Charli xcx. Benito Skinner, the show’s creator, plays Benny, a closeted college freshman...

Playlist of the Week: End of semester nostalgia

May 4, 2025

As April showers make their way for colorful May flowers, graduation season is rapidly approaching. Along with this busy time comes the nostalgia and reflection...

Graduates face uncertainty in career outlooks per Trump administration

April 30, 2025

Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, executive orders and policy changes have affected numerous job sectors. From hiring freezes and budget cuts...

App at a Glance: Summer Edition May 10-August 10

April 30, 2025

May Saturday, May 10 Fiber Frolic at Hickory Ridge History Museum The Hickory Ridge History Museum is hosting its fourth annual Fiber Frolic,...

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