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With the “-ber” months stumbling upon us, many people may find themselves gravitating towards watching seasonal films, the ones that make your heart glow with warm waves of nostalgia from timeless characters like Charlie Brown and Snoopy. PEANUTS started as a comic strip by Charles Schulz and has grown into TV shows and movies, with... The post Playlist of t
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Welcome back to The Queer Report! In this episode, Liz and Alex talk everything queer, including what different piercings mean and what’s going on with the Cameron Diaz memes. Tune in every Monday for an update in queer legislature, pop culture and various events in Boone!
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Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of suicide. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, call App State Counseling and Psychological Services at 828-262-3180 or the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. From the alleged haunting of East Hall to the mysterious allure of the Blue Ridge Parkway forests, this slice... The post Storytelling tr
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App State football welcomed Old Dominion University to Boone homecoming weekend, but the Monarchs spoiled the festivities with a fourth quarter touchdown to beat the Mountaineers 10-3 in a game riddled with constant rain and wind. The Mountaineers had a hard time generating anything on offense, recording just 158 total yards. “Obviously disappointed with tha
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2026 Midterm Election Day is set for Nov. 3, with early voting starting Oct. 15. Watauga County has a total of 16 local, state and federal races on the ballot this year. U.S. Senate Michael Dublin – Green Party Dublin is a retired public school teacher from Raleigh. He served in the Marine Corps... The post 2026 midterm voting guide and sample ballot appeare
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Monday, Oct. 12 Roots Garden Workday! Join the Roots Student Garden managers and App State Gardening Club for their weekly workday in Roots Garden. Activities and tasks planned for the workday include weeding, harvesting, mulching and more. The garden is located next to Howard Street Hall, behind Plemmons Student Union. This event will take place... The post
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The Board of Commissioners in Watauga County is in charge of fiscal policy, budget development and levying taxes. It is also in charge of appointing a county manager, county attorney, clerk and substitute clerk to the board. Commissioners are elected from five districts. Elections for each district are held on a staggered basis for four-year... The post The
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The Board of Commissioners in Watauga County is in charge of fiscal policy, budget development and levying taxes. It is also in charge of appointing a county manager, county attorney, clerk and substitute clerk to the board. Commissioners are elected from five districts. Elections for each district are held on a staggered basis for four-year... The post The
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App State volleyball played Georgia Southern University, winning 3-1 Thursday and losing 1-3 Friday. Thursday, the Mountaineers extended their winning streak to five consecutive matches. With a rough start, they began by trailing 23-20 in the first set. However, following six ties, the Black and Gold took the set 30-28. The Mountaineers then went on... The p
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The North Carolina General Assembly is made up of a Senate and House responsible for setting the state’s laws and budgets. The North Carolina State Senate is the upper chamber of the General Assembly. It consists of 50 seats, which are all up for election in 2026. The North Carolina House of Representatives is the... The post Explanation of the North Carolin
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