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Ansley Puckett, A&C Editor

Ansley Puckett is a junior journalism major with a minor in English. She is from Columbia, S.C.
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Books on “The Great Gatsby” at Anne Belk Library. “The Great Gatsby” is one of the American classics that visiting assistant professor Anne Muenchrath is researching.

[PHOTO] Reading research: Visiting professor explores the paths of classic novels

March 4, 2021
“Promising Young Woman” is available for rent on Amazon Prime Video and for purchase on Apple TV.

[PHOTO] Late to the Party: “Promising Young Woman” review

March 4, 2021
Claud released their new album “Super Monster” on Feb. 12.

[PHOTO] On Record: “Super Monster” review

February 24, 2021
Deion Cooper, a bookseller at Foggy Pine, has been kept busy by the sudden influx of orders since the feature on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Local bookstore featured on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”

February 8, 2021
Playlist of the week: Love letters

Playlist of the week: Love letters

February 8, 2021
Inside the Appalachian Fossil Museum. The attraction recently moved from Mystery Hill to the Tanger Outlets in Blowing Rock, taking advantage of the larger space to showcase more exhibits.

T-Rex at Tanger: Fossil museum expands at new location

February 3, 2021
Playlist of the week: Appalachia on my mind

Playlist of the week: Appalachia on my mind

February 1, 2021
Playlist of the week: Snow day

Playlist of the week: Snow day

January 25, 2021
Playlist of the week: Staying organized

Playlist of the week: Staying organized

January 19, 2021
The Student-Made Store’s App State collection. Student artists at App State recently started working with the store to sell their handmade products.

App State student artists join online marketplace for student creations

January 14, 2021
Review: End of the year book recommendations

Review: End of the year book recommendations

December 30, 2020
Playlist of the week: Coffeehouse

Playlist of the week: Coffeehouse

November 16, 2020
Playlist of the week: Podcast picks

Playlist of the week: Podcast picks

November 9, 2020
Groups of faith seek to create affirming safe spaces for LGBTQ+

Groups of faith seek to create affirming safe spaces for LGBTQ+

November 6, 2020
The largest Rim Reaper in North Carolina, located at the haunted attraction, Terror by the River. Manager Kristina Ward said there was an increase in visitors this year despite the pandemic.

Fear factor: Haunted attractions remain popular despite pandemic concerns

October 30, 2020
Lucas Pasley, Susan Pepper and Trevor McKenzie playing their instruments. App State graduates Pepper and Pasley were each featured on

The sound of Appalachia: App State graduates involved in curation of award-winning film’s soundtrack

October 22, 2020
A bouquet made of wood. Bailey Sparks and Alec Bryan opened a business selling wood bouquets after seeing a need for reliable flower providers during COVID.

Local couple redefines wedding bouquets

October 15, 2020
Playlist of the week: Comfort songs

Playlist of the week: Comfort songs

October 5, 2020

Boone users respond to potential TikTok ban

October 5, 2020
Production members of

A new kind of theater: Department of Theatre and Dance debut “The COVID Chronicles”

September 24, 2020
Playlist of the week: Happy fall

Playlist of the week: Happy fall

September 21, 2020
Elizabeth Walton, junior, works in the at-home studio she has set up to continue her business even during the COVID-19 pandemic. September 8.

Handmade hustle: small artists adjust to a changing business

September 17, 2020
Physical distancing is encouraged for those using the Boone Greenway trail while exercising.

Pandemic fitness: adapting to a world without gyms

September 10, 2020
Quarantine boredom inspires twins to express themselves through podcast

Quarantine boredom inspires twins to express themselves through podcast

September 7, 2020
Playlist of the week: Happy daze

Playlist of the week: Happy daze

August 31, 2020
Two of Blue Ridge Nutrition's most popular drinks.

Owners by day, students by night: App State students open nutrition business in Boone

August 28, 2020
Playlist of the week: Parkway tunes

Playlist of the week: Parkway tunes

August 24, 2020
Students wait outside of Higher Grounds Coffee food truck for their orders on Sanford Mall.

A meal on wheels: Campus Dining introduces new dining options

August 21, 2020
The Marching Mountaineers perform the National Anthem at the first home football game of the 2017 season.

Marching Mountaineers to show pre-recorded material during football games.

August 20, 2020
A percussionist performing in the Marching Mountaineers' half time show featuring songs from the iconic band Earth, Wind, and Fire at the first home football game of the season.

Marching Mountaineers cancel 2020 marching band camp

July 23, 2020
The outside of Blue Deer on King. Customers can see the signature blue deer from its Blowing Rock Location.

Blue Deer Cookies opens its doors on King Street

June 25, 2020
Two Hatchet Coffee patrons indulging the specialty iced drinks from their Summer Menu. The Menu features a vareity of chilled drinks with fruit and herb flavors, carbonated sodas and even spices.

Campus Dining and Hatchet Coffee to expand their partnership to all Campus Dining locations

June 5, 2020
Kelly McCoy, Owner of River Girl Fishing Company, is one of the featured subjects in BRAHM’s latest exhibition,

Blowing Rock Art and History Museum announces additions to its virtual engagement options

May 13, 2020
This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses.A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019

South Carolina begins COVID-19 testing program as state reopens

May 8, 2020
Luke Combs to perform at 2020 virtual spring commencement ceremony

Luke Combs to perform at 2020 virtual spring commencement ceremony

May 6, 2020
Little Free Libraries cultivate love of reading, community

Little Free Libraries cultivate love of reading, community

April 28, 2020
Robert Craven and his two daughters stand outside the RV donated to their family from App State alumnus David Small and his wife, Stacey.

App State alumnus provides RVs for MDs, gives a family comfort in South Carolina

April 14, 2020

Quarantine Reads: Book suggestions for social distancing at home

April 10, 2020
This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses.A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster issues stay-at-home order

April 7, 2020
Tori Rodriguez spent the first day of spring, March 19, hiking.

Students adjust to “new normal” and remember time on campus

March 31, 2020
Appalachian Trail moves to center of environmental debate in the Supreme Court

Appalachian Trail moves to center of environmental debate in the Supreme Court

March 24, 2020

For Your Reading List

February 13, 2020

“Let’s Talk” breaks down barriers to counseling

February 3, 2020
Boone Fire controlled a fire in App Heights dorm Sunday afternoon.

Boone Fire responds to fire at App Heights, sprinkler system activated

January 26, 2020
Instagram plans to gradually eliminate public

Goodbye ‘likes’: Students weigh in on new Instagram test

January 22, 2020
Registration brings worry and waitlists for App State students

Registration brings worry and waitlists for App State students

December 13, 2019

App State student finds their voice through TikTok fame

November 13, 2019
AppalFRESH sparks conversation about sustainable food systems and conservation

AppalFRESH sparks conversation about sustainable food systems and conservation

November 2, 2019
Scholarship will be given out at App State vs. Georgia Southern halftime

Scholarship will be given out at App State vs. Georgia Southern halftime

October 31, 2019
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