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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...

How emergency preparedness systems operated during Helene

October 8, 2025

A team comprised of App State members, local organizations, the town and the county worked around the clock to carry out emergency procedures...

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...

Sports

App State golf finishes top five in Pirate Collegiate Classic

Eli Pauca

October 9, 2025

The Mountaineers tied for fifth in the Pirate Collegiate Classic in Greenville, North Carolina Monday and Tuesday. The Black and Gold were in the race for the top five for the duration of the tournament,...

Athletes across the pond, App State’s international stars

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...

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...

A&C

‘Dancing with the Stars’ recap: Where dreams come true, ‘Disney Night’

Alex Wallin, A&C Associate Editor

October 11, 2025

Celebrating the magical 70th anniversary of Disneyland Resort, Tuesday was “Disney Night” on “Dancing with the Stars.” Individual round recap The recaps are formatted in order...

‘Good Boy’ Review: Horror told through the eyes of man’s best friend

October 11, 2025

Horror movies have traditionally been told through the eyes of humans, mythical creatures and even ghosts. “Good Boy” tells another story, through...

Filth, Horror, and Glamour: The fourth annual shadowcast production of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’

October 11, 2025

Powerful platformed heels, ravenous red lipstick and unapologetically vulgar performances — all featured at this year’s shadow cast production of “The...

Playlist of the Week: A haunting in your headphones

October 11, 2025

With Halloween looming horrifyingly over the horizon, we are honing in on our most villainous selves with a playlist full of criminally good tunes. Familiar...

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