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Bard with the Beard and underwater archaeology: Unique fall classes

September 10, 2025

Step into the 15th century, dive underwater or pick up a calligraphy brush to expand skillsets in various areas of study. App State offers a...

This Week in History: 9/11 — ASU community responds with shock

September 10, 2025

Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of terrorist attacks and death. App State Wellness and Prevention Services provides free mental...

Local businesses reflect on Helene recovery

September 10, 2025

Four weeks into the semester, Boone enters its first peak tourism season since Hurricane Helene, with crowds returning downtown. They also encounter...

Hickory Ridge History Museum hosts colonial-themed Children’s Day

September 10, 2025

The Hickory Ridge History Museum hosted a wide variety of colonial-themed activities during their first Children’s Day event Saturday from...

Sports

The Appalachian sports desk breaks down the mountaineer football season

Sports Desk

September 10, 2025

Every year, the App State community rallies around Mountaineer football. With new coaching staff and key transfers, The Appalachian Sports Desk makes their predictions on if the Mountaineers will rise...

Fly-Fishing Club casts connections

September 10, 2025

As the leaves start to change color and summer fades to fall, App State’s Fly-Fishing Club’s season is just beginning. After the COVID-19 pandemic...

Ellie Garrison brings goals and grit to every game

September 10, 2025

Often in sports, highly talented young athletes are labeled as “superstars.” Ellie Garrison has left no doubt she is deserving of such praise, while...

Offense looks to get back on track as App State opens Sun Belt competition

September 10, 2025

App State football is 2-0 for the first time in six years after a close 20-13 victory over the Lindenwood Lions. With two straight wins to start...

Mountaineer field hockey dethrone Royals 6-0

September 10, 2025

App State field hockey defeated Queens University of Charlotte 6-0 Tuesday, to improve to a perfect 4-0 record on the season. Senior forward Hadley...

A&C

Album Review: Turning fear into rock n’ roll with ‘Double Infinity’

Beatrix Johnson and Ethan Atwood

September 12, 2025

Indie band Big Thief returns with their sixth studio album with nine explorative, lyrically creative tracks on “Double Infinity.” Released on Sept. 5, this is their first full record since their 2022...

Mountaineers find home away from home

September 12, 2025

Blank walls and bare floors greet students as they enter a new space, soon to become their home. It can be tough for students to get comfortable living...

Playlist of the Week: Live from the Schaefer Center

September 9, 2025

This upcoming school year, the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts will be hosting a mosaic of accomplished musicians. Every year, the Schaefer...

Boone’s newest local coffee shop run by a 19-year-old

September 8, 2025

The smell of freshly brewed coffee and warm baked pastries captivates customers’ noses as they set foot in Boone’s newest coffee burrow, Groundhog...

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