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Appalachian alumna Darcy Wade paints on stage during band Nomadics performance during last years Harvest Boone. Photo by Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Harvest Boone Festival celebrates local artistic diversity

September 22, 2014
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[Photo] ‘Clapton’s Guitar’ selected as summer reading book

April 28, 2014
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[Photo] Craig Robinson presents comedy tour to App State

March 4, 2014
Craig Robinson and The Nasty Delicious perform Sunday evening in Holmes Convocation Center. Members of the audience rushed the floor for a dance party during the second half of the show. Photo by Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Battle of the Bands ends in two-way tie

March 4, 2014
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[Photo] BB&T Leadership Center restructured to serve business students

February 18, 2014
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[Photo] Appalachian State hosts Dance Marathon to benefit nonprofits in the area

February 18, 2014
Ryan Hoots (left) and Chris French (right) of Muscle & Bone play Sunday evening at the Wood Circle House. The Wood Circle House’s first show of the season showcased five bands, including headliner Discourse. Photo by Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Wood Circle House brings hardcore music to Boone

January 16, 2014

[Photo] In Photos: The Wood Circle House Show

January 16, 2014
Then senior anthropology major Michael Story shows off his moustache during Speakeasy Tattoo Company’s Beard and Moustache Party last year. The fifth annual party will be held at Appalachian Mountain Brewery on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Photo by Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Speakeasy celebrates five years with facial hair

November 12, 2013
Wide receiver Andrew Peacock sprints down the field to during the 2011 homecoming game versus Samford. The Mountaineers defeated the Bulldogs 35-17 at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Photo by Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Homecoming presents a chance for Mountaineers to rally

October 10, 2013
Sophomore midfielder Matthew Melton kicks the ball down the field Saturday night at a home game against USC-Upstate. The Mountaineers tied with the Spartans 1-1. Photo by Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Men’s soccer ties, coach ‘frustrated with the performance’

September 17, 2013
Summer Reading Program author and 2013 Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar speaks during a Q&A panel Tuesday afternoon in the Blue Ridge Ballroom. Akhtar also spoke at Convocation on Tuesday morning. Photo by Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Summer reading book author discusses race, inspiration at Convocation, Visiting Writers Series

September 12, 2013
Dr. Dog performs at last year’s Music on the Mountaintop. APPS has announced that Dr. Dog will perform Thursday, Oct. 10 at Legends. The show was a sold-out performance last time Dr. Dog played at Legends. Photo by Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Dr. Dog breaks from Lumineers tour to perform solo show at Legends

September 4, 2013
Local bluegrass band Upright and Breathin performs during the Howard Street Exchange on Sunday afternoon. Boone Community Network hosted the event downtown to support local artists and musicians. Photo by Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Boone Community Network sponsors Howard Street Exchange Festival

August 26, 2013
Xaiver Rudd speaks about didgeridoos during a workshop Saturday evening at FloydFest 12 Rise & Shine. Rudd hosted the workshop with Bombino (left) and Cheick Hamala. FloydFest took place Thursday through Sunday and included musical performances, workshops, yoga and camping. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] FloydFest succeeds despite rainy weather

July 31, 2013
Owner of Turtle Island Preserve, Eustace Conway, speaks in front of the Watauga County Health Department surrounded by a group of supporters. A group of community members and students organized the march, which began at Sanford Mall. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Students and faculty rally behind Eustace Conway, Turtle Island

April 25, 2013
Sophomore defensive player Nicole Steyl dribbles down the field during the game against High Point University last Friday. The Mountaineers suffered a 2-1 loss to the Prowlers. Courtney Roskos | The Appalachian

[Photo] In Photos: Art Bash

April 22, 2013
ASU’s Colleges Against Cancer raises awareness for Relay for Life Monday afternoon in front of Plemmons Student Union. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Colleges Against Cancer raises awareness for Relay for Life

April 16, 2013
Teresa Davis stands next to her office door, dressed in decorations made by Frank Hall residents. This is Davis’s seventh year working in University Housing. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Housekeeper is ‘loving and caring’

April 16, 2013
Sophomore interdisciplinary studies major Molly Clay performs fire hooping Saturday night at Boone in Blossom. Boone in Blossom was held over the weekend at High Country Fairgrounds and included musical performances, workshops, meditation sessions and more. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Boone in Blossom brings first vibes of summer to festivalgoers from the area

April 16, 2013
Senior Spanish major Nadareh Naseri (center) leads a performance Tuesday night as part of the Diversity Celebration. The Diversity Celebration is held once a year to expose students to multicultural lifestyles through craft workshops, performances, ethnic food tastings and more. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] App State Unity Festival exhibits cultures from around the world

April 11, 2013
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[Photo] In Photos: Diversity Celebration

April 10, 2013
Junior pitcher Sam Agnew-Wieland executes a pitch against Cansius College earlier this season. The team lost five of the last nine games. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Baseball drops two series during break

March 21, 2013
Two sisters, alumna Amanda Prendiville and junior psychology major Katrina Prendiville hold hands while former Speakeasy Tattoo artist Justin Essing tattoos a shamrock onto Katrina’s foot at last years St. Patricks Day Tattoos for Schools fundraiser. This years fundraiser will be held on Sunday, March 17th beginning at 7 a.m. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Fifth Annual Tattoos for Schools event to take place March 17

March 5, 2013
Junior risk management and insurance major Zach Yllanes throws his hands in the air during a congo line Saturday afternoon at Dance Marathon. The event took place in Legends for 15 hours and raised $26,530.98. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Annual Dance Marathon surpasses last year’s total

February 26, 2013
Senior Jennifer Ansari hits the ball Satuday afternoon during her doubles match versus East Tennessee State University at Yonahlossee Raquet Club. The Mountaineers lost their first match to ETSU 6-1. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] App State women’s tennis gets ready to take on SoCon

February 26, 2013
Junior infielder Noah Holmes (left) congratulates freshman Dillon Dobson on his home run against Canisius College Monday afternoon. The Mountaineers defeated the Golden Griffins 13-5. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Appalachian hits the diamond to open 2013 season

February 21, 2013
Groups of students form a yellow sea amongst the estimated 40,000 participants as they march down the streets of Washington, D.C. in the ‘Forward on Climate’ rally Sunday afternoon. Around 150 students traveled from Boone wearing shirts that read ‘Fossil Free App State’ to protest the Keystone XL Pipeline. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Appalachian students join D.C. environmental protest

February 19, 2013
Junior psychology major Shady Kimzey (left) talks to sophomore sustainable development major and Slow Food treasurer Caroline Wheeler before the screening of the documentary “A Blooming Business.” Slow Food and the International Justice Mission held “Bitter Valentine: A Night of Chocolate, Flowers and Slavery” Monday evening in I.G. Greer to raise awareness about social issues.

[Photo] ‘Bitter Valentine’ talks holiday industries

February 7, 2013
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[Photo] Printing copyrights of old Yosef logo to end soon

January 29, 2013
The Nth Degree Gallery, located at 683 W. Kings Street, is exhibiting Kent Paulettes artworks under his pseudonym Derfia for the month of October. The show, named Subatomic Compassion, includes a variety of paintings. Olivia Wilkes| The Appalachian

[Photo] In Photos: Plemmons Student Union New Wing Grand Opening

January 24, 2013
Locals browse through art, fashion, jewelry and other crafts Sunday afternoon at the Boone Handmade Market in Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. The event, sponsored by the Arts Management Organization, featured student and regional artists. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Annual Fall Boone Handmade Market hosted Sunday

December 4, 2012
N.C. Poet Laureate and English professor Joseph Bathanti listens to a writing exercise at the Watauga County Library. Bathanti held a writing workshop to kick off National Novel Writing Month. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] North Carolina Poetry Society hosts 80th anniversary readings

November 29, 2012
The popular energy drink 5-hour ENERGY may be responsible for 13 deaths and 33 hospitalizations, according to claims by the FDA. Photo Illustration Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Energy shots cautioned during finals

November 29, 2012
Members of NouN, ASUs improv comedy group, practice Tuesday evening in Chapel Wilson Hall. NouN will perform Wednesday, October 24th at Legends. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] NouN Improv performs at Legends, shows off new members

October 25, 2012
Junior public relations major Shady Kimzey looks through a collection of thrift store items in search of a costume. Kimzey and her roommates keep baskets of thrift store costumes in their house at all times to use as outfits for special occasions such as Halloween. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Students shop at thrift stores for Halloween costumes

October 24, 2012
Joel Landsberg of the Kruger Brothers and Charles Welch perform Saturday evening in Todd at the Doc Watson Tribute Concert. The show was held to honor Doc Watson, a Boone musical legend who died this past summer. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Doc Watson tribute concert draws crowd

September 30, 2012
Senior music performance major Charles Humphrey performs with the High Country Jazz Collective Monday evening in Crossroads Cafe. Crossroads hosts Jazz Night every Monday evening from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] High Country Jazz Collective brings jazz to students every Monday night

September 26, 2012
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[Photo] In Photos: Veterans Memorial Service

September 24, 2012
Sophomore middle blocker Lauren Gray prepares to hit the ball Tuesday night at a home game versus North Carolina A&T in Holmes Convocation Center. The Mountaineers dominated the Aggies with a 3-0 win. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Despite win, volleyball team looked ‘sloppy’

September 20, 2012
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar speaks to attendees of the Art of Living Retreat Monday evening at the International Center for Meditation and Well Being. The retreat took place last Saturday through Tuesday at Heavenly Mountain. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Art of Living hosts spirituality retreat

September 19, 2012
Psychology adjunct instructor Glenna Read and social work graduate student Jessica McGuire practice Tai Chi Tuesday afternoon in Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. Every Tuesday this season TCVA will offer activities, such as Tai Chi classes and open studio sessions, free to students. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Free tai chi sessions offered at Turchin

September 19, 2012
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[Photo] Police respond to intoxicated person on AppalCART

September 14, 2012
Sophomore midfielder Kristian Lee-Him prepares to capture the ball as senior defender Lee Williams approaches during Thursday mornings practice scrimmage at Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex. The mens soccer team begins its regular season Friday at home versus East Tennessee State. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Men’s soccer expects ‘improvement’ from previous season

August 21, 2012
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[Photo] Remember this? A year in review for Sports

May 3, 2012
Junior Gabriela Celi returns the ball during a home match against UNCG March 28. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

[Photo] Women’s tennis season ends with SoCon quarterfinal loss

April 23, 2012
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