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Walking into Iron Orchid Tattoos, customers may notice a small bookshelf adorned with all the colors of the rainbow, with novels painting the shelves just begging to be read. The Littlest Gay Bookshop held its grand opening on Saturday in Iron Orchid Tattoos, alongside a yard sale. Shlo Harris, one of the owners of Iron... The post Finding community through
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App State is switching learning platforms with a transition beginning in the summer sessions of 2026, expected to be completed by summer 2027. The UNC System Board of Governors is transitioning all of its institutions to Canvas, an online learning management system created by Instructure. This switch will create one standardized learning management system ac
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As each generation of locals and college students alike find their home in Boone, the town’s deep history continues to unravel with new discoveries being made. Through panels, markers and maps, stories once lost to the past are now proudly displayed within Boone’s most historic sights. The Historic Preservation Commission was tasked by Boone Town... The post
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Appalachian Film Locations The natural landscapes and cultural sites of Western North Carolina have served as inspiration for many filmmakers to shoot on-location. Some of the most notable Appalachian film locations bring you to Blowing Rock, Grandfather Mountain, Asheville and DuPont State Forest in Henderson County. Starting in Blowing Rock, “The Green Mil
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Max Schwanz – Sports Editor The Mountaineers are coming off a 5-8 record in the 2025 season, the first under head coach Dowell Loggains. The roster has seen some turnover this season due to the transfer portal, losing some key pieces in Davion Dozier, AJ Swann and JJ Kohl. However, the defense looks to be... The post Sports Desk predicts Mountaineers’
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App State holds over 21,000 students between its two campuses and online student population and encompasses 17 collegiate sports, not including club sports. From players such as Maya Winterhoff signing to the Columbus Fury, a Major League Volleyball team, to the Mountaineers’ cheer team competing in nationals, the school has found success across a multitude.
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“I’m trying to stay away from that traffic stuff uptown because I’m really concerned about those white folks driving that car. They’re not watching the road. My driver’s ed told me to watch the road. What did yours tell you?” Arthur Grimes asked, removing his bright yellow contrast-enhancing sunglasses to squint at the hypothetical drivers... The post Arthur
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College is often associated with lectures, deadlines and career preparation, but for many students, it is a chance for childhood interests to take on new meanings. From making films to playing nostalgic video games, clubs give students opportunities to reconnect with long-lost hobbies. For some students, this happens behind a camera. At first glance, one...
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Walking through the High Country, pedestrians may notice what seem to be large birdhouses nestled next to sidewalks. Rather than housing birds, these structures, known as Little Free Libraries, are filled with new stories begging to be discovered. Visitors may come and go, trading in a previously read novel for a previously loved one. The... The post Friends
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As Boone starts to get busier with new minds exploring an unfamiliar territory, the opportunities offered by the Office of Sustainability eagerly wait to greet incoming students. Some may find the immense amount of free resources overwhelming at first, but over the course of four years, these resources can become supports for those adjusting to... The post E
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