Chai & Chutney is a new Indian street food restaurant which opened on October 28 in downtown Boone. The restaurant serves all sorts of different Indian and Indian-inspired dishes in a cozy fast-casual atmosphere. I ventured to the new restaurant with a couple of friends on Sunday, November 1. I ordered the masala dosa and a mango lassi to drink.

There is something enchanting about abandoned places. Whether it’s a derelict bridge covered in ivy or a ghost town nearly overrun by the forest, there is something that draws one’s attention to these places. There is some obsession within us concerning endings and what they mean for our own ends.

Halloween is widely known for the large amounts of candy bought, given out, and eaten. Whether you spend the night trick-or-treating, at a party, or at home handing out candy, it is impossible to not consume copious amounts of candy the night of and in the following weeks. Because of this, students develop strong opinions and preferences about the types, brands, and flavors of candy that they like. While it is nearly impossible to compile a list of candies without riling up e

Coming off of his hit album, “The Great Divide: Last of the Bugs,” fans weren’t sure if Noah Kahan would be able to write another heartbreaking song so soon. From gravel roads to camp fires, Kahan’s music is known for its mountain feel and heartbreaking lyrics. But how could Kahan’s usual style fit into the world of “The Hunger Games”?

Everyone is a different type of movie goer. There are screamers, talkers, snackers, and criers. The other people often add to the movie. Unfortunately even the old funny ladies in front of me couldn't add enough to make “Other Mommy” a good movie.

Strings of fairy lights illuminate faces of community members bundled into AMB, chatters of anticipation grow, the crowd awaits the newly popular Congress The Band.

The leaves are turning colors, there is a slight chill in the air, and the pumpkin patches are starting to open. Taylor Swift's “Evermore” can be heard on the radio and a baggy sweater becomes a common outfit seen in schools. There are many defining aspects of fall that become a common practice out of habit, rather than intention.

The lights dim, the trailers end, and suddenly the movie theater transforms into the eerie world of Raccoon City. As the sun goes down, one more emergency order is called in during the middle of an icy storm. The destination? Raccoon City General Hospital. However, no one knows that this unassuming medical transport bag contains a crucial piece in saving the world. With double the pay promised, a regular courier now has everyone's lives unknowingly in his hands.

Chicken and waffles have gone from a Southern classic to Chick-fil-A’s newest experiment. But this isn’t quite unfamiliar territory. The Dwarf Grill, which opened in 1946, was the beginning of what would become Chick-fil-A. One of Dwarf Grill's most popular menu items was chicken and waffles, meaning Chick-fil-A is taking a page from its own history and putting a new spin on it.

Most people assume that nonfiction books are boring. And sure, a lot of them are. Most people don’t want to read an 800-page tome about Civil War era diplomatic relationships or a footnote-heavy catalog of shipping logs or formal letters. “The Warmth of Other Suns” by Isabel Wilkerson is a prime example of a book that breaks the pattern of dry, uninspired nonfiction.

Most students at Watauga are likely familiar with the great novelist John Steinbeck. In freshmen English, many will read his book “Of Mice and Men” as a part of the curriculum. Packed full of his signature prose, the book is often thought of as an introduction piece to the world of Steinbeck. Having grown up in the region himself, Steinbeck’s vivid depictions of California’s central coast region, the setting for the majority of his most famous works, are remarkable in their a

Sisterhood: the close bond, friendship, and mutual support shared among women. The classic sisterhood trope is frequently used by various young adult books, movies, and TV shows, often paired with some kind of family drama. These tropes are used so often that that can make a story feel repetitive and empty.

“Once upon a time there was a railroad line / don’t ask where, brother, don’t ask when.” Thus begins “Hadestown,” a jazzy musical retelling of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. “It was the road to Hell, it was hard times / it was the world of gods… And men!”

Can a band come back from a six-year hiatus and create a cohesive album while simultaneously trying to change both their sound and identity? For New York City-based indie rock group The Strokes, the answer is a resounding no. Their new album “Reality Awaits” is their attempt to accomplish this feat for a second time, and it falls significantly flat when compared to the rest of the band’s body of work.

Going to the movie theatre for teens became an incredibly popular activity due to its ease and high level of entertainment. As a frequent visitor of the local theatre myself, it is easy to see why this summer was such a hit for the box office. While there were many interesting films in and out of the theatre that caught my attention, here are five in particular that stood out.

A song filled with sorrow, love, and desperation. A song of life. A song with high notes, low notes, and always slightly off key. Jesmyn Ward, an award winning author, examines the nuances of life through the eyes of her characters in “Sing Unburied Sing”. Like many of Jesmyn Ward's other novels, “Sing Unburied Sing” earned a National Book Award. While it delves into an intensely emotional story surrounding the boundaries between the living and the dead in the rural south, th

‘The Great Divide’, Noah Kahan’s fourth studio album cover. Kahan released his first album, ‘Busyhead’ in 2019, and since then has gained great popularity within the folk music fan base. Chloe Greer, Photo Essay Desk Lead Singer Noah Kahan is known for his emotionally complex songwriting and beautiful vocals. When his last studio album, “Stick Season,” gained much popularity in 2023, Kahan’s career skyrocketed, gaining him many devoted fans. Kahan announced his new album “Th

Boone, North Carolina, commonly known for its scenic trails and outdoor recreation, was the home of another sight this past weekend. Students, families, and community members flocked to the infamous Walmart parking lot, which is newly home to the alluring green glow of the WingStop sign.

Heartbreaking, eye-opening, entertaining, "Reminders of Him" is a lesson and a story, a rollercoaster and a rocky road, a movie that must be seen. It is easy to write a modern love story between two people who should not be together, but it is much harder to turn that story into an addictive page turner. It is easy to then adapt that novel into an eye-catching film that will gain people’s attention for a month or so before they inevitably fall in love with the next romantic c

A coffee isn’t always what you need for a quick pick-me-up. For some, coffee might be too heavy on the stomach. For others they simply don’t like the taste. For these people, energy drinks are becoming an increasingly popular way to get quick energy without drinking any coffee whatsoever. Between Red Bull, Celsius, and Alani, those looking for something sweet instead of bitter have endless options to choose from.