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The Appalachian
The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian
Abby Buckner

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor

Abby Buckner (she/her) is a junior professional writing major with a communication minor. This is her third year with The Appalachian.

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App at a glance: April 21-26

App at a glance: April 21-26

Meg Frantz and Abby Buckner
April 21, 2025
Rainbow Kitten Surprise announces return to Boone for homecoming concert

Rainbow Kitten Surprise announces return to Boone for homecoming concert

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
April 11, 2025
From left, Billy Strings and Bryan Sutton pose with their guitars. Strings is teaming up with guitarist Sutton and bassist Royal Masat for two nights of performances at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. Courtesy of Allison West, photo by Joshua Black Wilkins

Billy Strings tunes into his roots with Boone concerts

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
April 11, 2025
A crowd gathers on Depot Street to watch a band perform during Boonerang on June 15

Best of Boone 2025: Best of Lifestyle

Parker Egeland, Matt Howe, Fran Murphy, Dylan Shepherd, Trey Blake, Tess McNally, Omar Alvarez Valencia, Ashton Ahart, Max Schwanz, Adam Persico, Abby Buckner, Clay Durban, and Madalyn Edwards
April 5, 2025
One of Stick Boy Bread Co.’s popular orders is the Kluckin’ Kop, which features chicken, bacon, tomatoes, red onions, lettuce, melted provolone, honey mustard and mayonnaise toasted Stick Boy sourdough on March 21.

Best of Boone 2025: Best of Food

Madalyn Edwards, Brett Menz, Alex Miley, Abby Buckner, Caroline Chapman, Kelsey Griffith, Beatrix Johnson, Owen Marcellino, Meg Frantz, Alex Wallin, Nance Onsrud, Brooklyn Smith, Jenna Guzman, and Rebekah Mann
April 4, 2025
‘The Bachelor’ recap: Who got the ring, and who got their heartbroken?

‘The Bachelor’ recap: Who got the ring, and who got their heartbroken?

Abby Buckner and Leah Boone
March 26, 2025
‘The Bachelor’ recap: Grant Ellis drops the L-word

‘The Bachelor’ recap: Grant Ellis drops the L-word

Abby Buckner and Leah Boone
March 19, 2025
‘The Bachelor’ recap: Hometown revelations lead to the final 3

‘The Bachelor’ recap: Hometown revelations lead to the final 3

Abby Buckner and Leah Boone
March 5, 2025
Theatre and dance professor Marianne Adams practices with senior public relations major Lydia Jacobson in a dance studio in the Varsity Gym on Feb. 14.

Leading with awareness: Marianne Adams’ influence on dance, somatics

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
February 25, 2025
‘The Bachelor’ recap: Love and drama take flight in Madrid

‘The Bachelor’ recap: Love and drama take flight in Madrid

Abby Buckner and Leah Boone
February 19, 2025
‘The Bachelor’ recap: Snitches get kisses

‘The Bachelor’ recap: Snitches get kisses

Abby Buckner and Leah Boone
February 14, 2025
Why ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ still captivates hearts 25 years later

Why ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ still captivates hearts 25 years later

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
February 10, 2025
‘The Bachelor’ recap: A buzzer-beater, a serenade and shocking goodbyes

‘The Bachelor’ recap: A buzzer-beater, a serenade and shocking goodbyes

Abby Buckner and Leah Boone
February 5, 2025
Pieces of the exhibit “Storyboard to Storybook” at the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum on Jan. 23.

BRAHM showcases classic children’s book art in new exhibit

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
February 4, 2025
Ballet Hispánico performs “CARMEN.maquia” during the Northern Lights Festival in Norway in February 2024. Courtesy of Marius Fiskum

Ballet Hispánico brings CARMEN.maquia to Boone

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
February 4, 2025
‘The Bachelor’ recap: No drama llama

‘The Bachelor’ recap: No drama llama

Abby Buckner and Leah Boone
February 2, 2025
Student-Made App State members celebrate the end of the Spring 2024 semester with a picnic on April 26. Courtesy of Zoe Moore

Practicing winter wellness through creative hobbies

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
January 27, 2025
Playlist of the week: World Tour

Playlist of the week: World Tour

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
January 21, 2025
‘Dancing with the Stars’ recap: Newest Mirrorball champions crowned in a show-stopping finale

‘Dancing with the Stars’ recap: Newest Mirrorball champions crowned in a show-stopping finale

Abby Buckner and Leah Boone
November 29, 2024
The main area of The Happy Persimmon store, where shelves are lined with goods, on Nov. 13.

The Happy Persimmon brings Asian ingredients to Boone

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
November 25, 2024
‘Dancing with the Stars’ recap: Five couples fight for the finale in semi-finals

‘Dancing with the Stars’ recap: Five couples fight for the finale in semi-finals

Abby Buckner and Leah Boone
November 20, 2024
Elecciones de 2024: Resultados no oficiales por estado

Elecciones de 2024: Resultados no oficiales por estado

Andrew Rice, Madalyn Edwards, Haley DiFruscio, Colin Wishneski, Meg Frantz, Abby Buckner, Gracie Rutheny, Matt Howe, and Abigail Eggers
November 14, 2024
‘Dancing with the Stars’ recap: A 500th episode to remember

‘Dancing with the Stars’ recap: A 500th episode to remember

Abby Buckner and Leah Boone
November 13, 2024
2024 Election: State unofficial results

2024 Election: State unofficial results

Andrew Rice, Madalyn Edwards, Haley DiFruscio, Colin Wishneski, Meg Frantz, Abby Buckner, Gracie Rutheny, Matt Howe, and Abigail Eggers
November 6, 2024
App at a glance: Nov. 4-10

App at a glance: Nov. 4-10

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
November 4, 2024
‘Dancing with the Stars’ recap: Spooky choreography and high scores mark Halloween Night

‘Dancing with the Stars’ recap: Spooky choreography and high scores mark Halloween Night

Leah Boone and Abby Buckner
November 3, 2024
‘Dancing with the Stars’ recap: Magic on the dance floor

‘Dancing with the Stars’ recap: Magic on the dance floor

Abby Buckner and Leah Boone
October 23, 2024
Adam Church opens for Luke Combs at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Sept. 4, 2021. Courtesy of Adam Church

Built by Boone: Alumni reflect on the App State community

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
October 17, 2024
Profesor asistente Pedro Maia toca su violín en el centro musical Broyhill el 29 de agosto. Maia ha tocado en varios distintos lugares a través del mundo y planea compartir sus experiencias con los estudiantes de App State.

Armonías musicales, poesía cautivadora: El Mes de la Herencia Hispana a través de las artes

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
September 11, 2024
Assistant Professor Pedro Maia bows on his violin at the Broyhill Music Center on Aug. 29. Maia has played in many different places worldwide and plans to share his experiences with students at App State.

Musical harmonies, captivating poetry: Hispanic Heritage Month through the arts

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
September 10, 2024
A group of App State students visit a dig site on the Lumbee River in June. Anthropology professor Seth Grooms leads the group through the exhibition while teaching them about respecting the native land. Courtesy of Seth Grooms

Lumbee stories in the soil: App State’s archaeological expedition

Noah Kowalski and Abby Buckner
September 6, 2024
Firefly watchers migrate to the viewing destination on Grandfather Mountain on June 21. The blue ghost fireflies and synchronous fireflies attracted many viewers to experience the rare visual event.

Synchronized fireflies illuminate Appalachian nights

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
August 21, 2024
Chi Omega sisters enjoy a groovy bid day as four sisters gather to meet their new recruits. Chi Omega is known for their community and campus involvement. Courtesy of Chi Omega

Guide to recruitment: how to shine, survive and find your sisterhood

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
August 16, 2024
Students wait in line to be tested for COVID-19 in College Street Parking Deck September 2020.

A timeline of key events that defined App State’s Class of 2024

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
May 1, 2024
The Cardinal Burger is their original style burger that can be styled two ways: All The Way or Carolina Style.

Best of Boone 2024: Best of Food

Chloe Jenkins, Ann Korwan, Meg Frantz, Katelin Potter, Riley Proserpi, Thomas Turner, Vivian Shillingsburg, El Shedrick, Briley Turpin, Cameron Miller, Abby Buckner, Rebekah Mann, Pruett Norris, Lauren Lyerly, Ella Adams, Jenna Guzman, and Makayla Muñoz
April 8, 2024
Brad Parquette (right) and Kevin Warner (left), professors in the Department of Theatre and Dance, sit outside Chapel Wilson Hall, where Warner’s office resides Feb. 7, 2024. Parquette’s favorite thing about Warner is attention to detail and ability to truly listen to people when they speak.

Married minds: App State faculty navigate love and careers

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
February 14, 2024
On Nov. 13, 2023, members of the Appalachian State Club Cheer team pose together at their table on Sanford in between greeting guests and selling items. The Cheer Club is raising money for their next Daytona trip where they practice, compete, and bond. Photo by Abby Buckner.

App State Club Cheer hosts closet sale

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
November 17, 2023
App at a glance: Sept. 20-Sept. 27

App at a glance: Sept. 20-Sept. 27

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
September 20, 2023
The sun shines through the trees lighting the stream along the trail route. July 21, 2023.

Discovering Boone: A trail guide for Boone hikers

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
August 14, 2023
App at a glance: April 27-May 3

App at a glance: April 27-May 3

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
April 26, 2023
Former Poet Laureate Natasha Tretheway reads the prologue and various selections from her memoir Memorial Drive on April 21, 2023.

Poet laureate reads to App State students

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
April 24, 2023
Playlist of the week: Dancing in the kitchen

Playlist of the week: Dancing in the kitchen

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
April 24, 2023
Sushi Chef Jesse Maltby creates a unique sushi roll while streaming live on CoBo’s TikTok account. CoBo is located at 161 Howard St.

Best of Boone 2023: Best of Food

Pruett Norris, Briley Turpin, Erin Smith, Will Hofmann, Ella McIntosh, Jenna Guzman, Emily Escobedo Ramirez, Kaitlyn Potochnik, Brionna Dallara, William Becker, Mia Seligman, Gabrielle Troutman, Abby Buckner, Bella Lantz, El Shedrick, Hollie Moore, Amena Matcheswala, Jade Ogle, and Ella Wilson
April 5, 2023
Shining performance from Department of Theatre and Dance

Shining performance from Department of Theatre and Dance

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
April 4, 2023
Junior John Lynch, smiles in front of a piano after playing a few songs in a rehearsal room of the fourth floor of Broyhill Music Center. Feb 16. 2023

Discovering App State’s solo major

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
March 6, 2023
Lookie lookie, some bookies

Lookie lookie, some bookies

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
January 17, 2023
Gazing through maize: Local family-owned farm

Gazing through maize: Local family-owned farm

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
October 24, 2022
Theater and Dance department shows off new skills

Theater and Dance department shows off new skills

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
October 4, 2022
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