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The Rain Drops North American Tour featuring Paper Diamond Comes to Legends at ASU Wednesday, Jan. 28

Electronic music fans in Boone have something to get excited about. The Rain Drops Tour, headlined by Colorado artist Paper Diamond, will come to Legends at Appalachian State University on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Doors will open at 9 p.m. Tickets are currently available to purchase online at the Legends website or at the ticket desk in Plemmons Student Union, which is open Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
BY JAY SALTON

UPDATE: Weather Forces Changes to Appalachian State University’s Friday Homecoming Schedule

By Madison Fisler Lewis Update: The schedule of homecoming events for Friday, Oct. 10, has been changed due to the weather forecast. The Lip Sync finals and pep rally will be moved to their rain location inside the Holmes Convocation Center. The times will remain the same, with Lip Sync starting at 6 p.m. and the Pep Rally following at 8 p.m. The bonfire and fireworks originally planned to follow the Pep Rally on Duck Pond Field have been cancelled. The High Country Tuple Crown running of The Knob and The Bonk remain on schedule as of now. Appalachian’s women’s soccer homecoming game against Troy University also remains on schedule as of now. Sept. 26, 2014. Homecoming weekend for Appalachian State University is almost upon us. With the kickoff event, the 1,200 Pint Homecoming Blood Drive held earlier this week, the events lineup looks to be shaping up to be one of the best years yet as alumni, students, and other members of the Appalachian family prepare for the weekend themed “Home Sweet Home.” For most, the homecoming football game is the highlight of the weekend. This year’s contest pitting the Mountaineers against Liberty will take place on Oct. 11 with …

The 2014 Spring Visiting Writers Series at ASU Kicks Off with Poet, Editor and Publisher Gina Myers on March 20

The annual Spring Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series will kick off on Thursday, March 20 at 7 p.m. with Gina Myers: poet, editor and publisher. Gina Myers will present at 7:30 p.m. at the Table Rock Room located in the Plemmons Student Union at Appalachian State University.
BY MADISON V. FISLER

The Sun Belt Conference Adds Appalachian State University Men’s Soccer for 2014 Athletic Season

Appalachian State Univesrity men’s soccer, which was originally slated to remain in the Southern Conference as an associate member, will instead participate with 17 other Appalachian State sports in the Sun Belt Conference beginning in 2014. The Sun Belt announced on Tuesday that it is reintroducing men’s soccer as a league-sponsored sport after a 19-year hiatus.

AppalCART Public Transportation Authority Reports Six Percent Ridership Increase Over Last January

AppalCART, the public transportation authority serving all of Watauga County announced a 6 percent ridership increase on its routes over January a year ago. The authority recorded 148,129 passenger trips last month versus 139,154 for the month of January 2013.

Craig Robinson of ‘The Office’ Brings Stand-Up Comedy and Musical Routine to Appalachian State University

Craig Robinson, star of “This is the End” and “The Office” will bring his stand-up comedy and musical routine to the campus of Appalachian State University March 2. The event will be held in the Holmes Convocation Center. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.

Appalachian State University Professor’s Book Details History of Cybercrime and Provides Case Studies

Cybercrime, criminal activity conducted over a computer network or the Internet, has grown in frequency and sophistication since the 1950s when a group of college students began breaching computers to steal information. While their original intent seemingly was benign, a range of theft using computer technology soon followed.

Joel Williams’ ‘Promises’ Chosen to be Performed at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

“Promises” a new play by Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance faculty member Joel Williams has been chosen to be performed at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (HCACTF). This is the third time that Appalachian has been selected for this honor, following acclaimed festival appearances in 2001 and 2010.

Country Music Star Corey Smith Rocks Legends at Appalachian State University on Feb. 5

Throw on your boots and head to campus! Country music star Corey Smith will be making his way back to Appalachian State University for yet another spectacular show at Legends. Corey Smith will rock the stage once again at Legends on Feb. 5, hosted by the Concerts Council of the Appalachian Popular Programming Society.
BY MADISON V. FISLER

Student Organizations at Appalachian State University Celebrate Black History Month in February

In celebration of Black History Month, student organizations at Appalachian State University will host programs that challenge thoughts on racism as well as uplift the black community. The public is invited to all events, which run from Feb. 3-26.

Smith Gallery and the Turchin Center Presents 2014 Department of Art Faculty Biennial Exhibition

Appalachian State University presents the 2014 Department of Art Faculty Biennial Exhibition at the Smith Gallery and Turchin Center for the Visual Arts (TCVA) in Boone. This show represents a wide variety of recent works created by artists currently teaching in the Department of Art. The exhibition will be on view from Jan. 24-Feb. 27 at the Smith Gallery located in the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts and Feb. 7- March 22 at TCVA on King Street.

ASU’s Michael R. Patricelli Craft Enrichment Program Offers Affordable Craft Instruction This Spring

For many High Country residents, the Michael R. Patricelli Craft Enrichment Program offered each year at Appalachian State University is a welcome outlet for creativity and a great way to learn a new craft or hobby. This year, classes will be offered in glass fusing and slumping, digital photography, weaving, welding and metalworking, stained glass, lampwork and beadmaking, jewelry, wood bowl-turning, fiber spinning, sewing, painting, basket making and pottery.
BY MADISON V. FISLER

Appalachian State University Sweeps the 2012-2013 Southern Conference Commissioner’s and Germann Cups

May 30, 2013. For the ninth time in its illustrious history, Appalachian State University has swept the 2012-13 Southern Conference Commissioner’s and Germann Cups, the SoCon office announced on Tuesday. The Commissioner’s and Germann Cups are awarded annually to the institutions fielding the SoCon’s best all-around men’s and women’s sports programs, respectively.

Appalachian State University Announces Spring Commencement Held May 10-12 for All Spring Graduates

May 8, 2013. Spring commencement will be held May 10-12 at Appalachian State University with the university’s colleges and schools holding individual ceremonies over the three days.

Appalachian Holds Annual All-Sports Banquet

May 3, 2013. Appalachian State University athletics handed out 36 awards and recognized dozens more at its annual All-Sports Banquet, appropriately titled The APPspy Awards, on Thursday evening at Holmes Convocation Center. The end-of-year awards ceremony is organized by Appalachian State’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee’s board members.

Appalachian State University’s 2014 Football Schedule is Taking Shape After Recent Move to the FBS Ranks

May 3, 2013. Appalachian State University’s 2014 football schedule is taking shape with the addition of a home game versus Campbell and the cancellation of a previously scheduled trip to McNeese State. In a deal originally struck last fall, Appalachian State will host Campbell on Sept. 6, 2014, one week after the Mountaineers’ previously announced season opener at Michigan. The Aug. 30, 2014 contest at Michigan is a rematch of the Appalachian’s historic 34-32 victory over the No. 5-ranked Wolverines in 2007 and will serve as the Mountaineers’ first game as members of the NCAA Division I FBS Sun Belt Conference. Appalachian officially joins the Sun Belt on July 1, 2014. Due to Appalachian State’s move to the FBS ranks, the Mountaineers and McNeese State have cancelled their home-and-home series, which included games in Lake Charles, La. in 2014 and at Kidd Brewer Stadium in 2015. When the schools entered the agreement in 2009, the contract included a stipulation that either party could cancel the series without penalty if one of the programs made the move from NCAA Division I FCS to FBS. With the contests versus Michigan and Campbell and eight Sun Belt conference games already on tap for …

John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats to Bring Solo Performance to Legends at ASU on Wednesday, May 1

May 1, 2013. John Darnielle will bring his solo performance to Legends music hall May 1at Appalachian State University. Doors open for the performance at 9 p.m. Advance tickets are $10 for Appalachian students and $12 for guests and at the door.

Appalachian State University Named One of The Princeton Review’s Top 322 Green Colleges

April 26, 2013. Appalachian State University is one of 322 colleges and universities across the nation included in “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges” for 2013. The guide was created in collaboration with the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council.

Interview: Chancellor Ken Peacock of ASU Speaks on His Career and About His Decision to Step Down

April 23, 2013. Dr. Ken Peacock has spent the better part of a decade known as the high-energy, caring and inspiring chancellor of Appalachian State, and since 2004 he has been beloved as the figurehead of the University. That is why it came as a shock to most of the university body when Peacock announced on Thursday of last week that he would be stepping down as Chancellor.
BY MADISON V. FISLER

High Country Residents and Visitors Get into the Green Spirit as They Welcome Earth Week This Week

April 22, 2013. It’s Earth Day! Here in the High Country, like many other places around the country, residents, students and visitors alike are all getting into the green spirit. The High Country boasts many activities to help everyone in the area celebrate
BY MADISON V. FISLER

Photos: ASU Football’s First Spring Scrimmage

April 23, 2013. A terrific defensive effort and stellar punting and place-kicking by Zach Matics (Jacksonville, N.C./Southwest-Onslow) lifted the Black squad to a 12-3 win over the Gold in Appalachian State University football’s Spring Game on Saturday afternoon at Kidd Brewer Stadium. The Black defense surrendered just 180 yards (2.9 yards per play), including a paltry 26 yards on 35 Gold rushes (0.7 yards per carry). The Gold defense was nearly as staunch, allowing just 261 total yards (3.9 per play) and forcing the game’s only two turnovers on a pair of interceptions by sophomore Doug Middleton (Winston-Salem, N.C./Parkland). With neither defense yielding much yardage, Matics proved to be the difference in the ballgame. The redshirt freshman not only kicked three of the Black’s four field goals from 48, 27 and 31 yards but also helped his squad win the field-position battle by averaging 42.2 yards per punt. On the other hand, two Gold punters combined to average just 26.4 yards per boot, which allowed the Black to drive 50 yards or less for all four of its scores. The squads combined for 17 sacks and 24 tackles for loss, led by 2.5 sacks and 4.5 stops behind the line of …