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2025 government shutdown could potentially affect App State students and faculty

October 8, 2025

As of midnight Oct. 1, the United States has been running under a government shutdown, which affects the day-to-day operations of the government’s...

After Helene, Boone’s housing fight continues

October 8, 2025

One year after Hurricane Helene, Boone community members are still feeling the aftermath of significant damage to their lives and homes. Bugz...

Boone Area Chamber of Commerce practices business advocacy

October 8, 2025

For over 75 years, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce has acted as an advisor, distributor of information, community organizer and advocate for...

Heather Norris installed as App State’s eighth chancellor

October 7, 2025

Heather Norris’ installation was held at the Holmes Convocation Center Friday, officially inaugurating her as the eighth chancellor of App...

Sports

Athletes across the pond, App State’s international stars

Parker Egeland, Reporter

October 8, 2025

App State’s athletics program features numerous international athletes who, despite hailing from different countries, made the trek to the High Country. From Winterthur, Switzerland, redshirt freshman...

Dutch born, Boone built: Lise Boekaar is ready to summit the mountain

October 8, 2025

It’s a crisp, fall morning as App State field hockey takes the field at Brandon & Erica M. Adcock Field Hockey Complex. Senior midfielder Lise Boekaar...

App State volleyball opens the conference season with another 1-1 win against Ragin’ Cajuns

October 7, 2025

App State volleyball traveled to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and went 1-1. In conference they are now 2-2. They started with a 1-3 loss...

Doubles defeated while singles shine in Battle at the Beach

October 7, 2025

The App State women’s tennis team took a trip down to Conway, South Carolina for the Battle at the Beach Invitational. App State won 5 matches across...

Mountaineers face nightmare weekend with back to back blowout losses

October 7, 2025

For the first time ever, App State field hockey took the field as a nationally ranked team, coming into this week’s poll ranked at No. 18 after starting...

A&C

Album Review: Peeking behind the curtain into ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

Maddie Parkes, Reporter

October 8, 2025

While living the life of a showgirl on stage during “The Eras Tour,” Taylor Swift poured every thought she had offstage onto paper and a 12-track record. Her goal with this project was to create infectious...

Oktoberfest brings community together one beer at a time

October 8, 2025

Every fall, thousands of tourists flock to the Appalachian Mountains to witness the trees changing colors. Thousands more fly to Germany for a taste of...

Annual High Country Bee Fest is buzzing for bee conservation

October 8, 2025

The sixth annual High Country Bee Fest takes place Oct. 11 at Hidden Happiness Bee Farm from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local vendors, live music, hayrides, food...

‘Time to return to our roots’: RKS comes home

October 8, 2025

What began as writing songs in their dorm room quickly became a campus sensation that propelled five individuals to sign multiple record deals. Rainbow...

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