by EMILY MELTON
Lifestyles Editor

The Appalachian participated in a college conference call with Director Richard Kelley, Actress Cameron Diaz and Actor James Marsden of “X-men” and “27 Dresses” Wednesday.

The call regarded the Nov. 6 release of “The Box,” the story of Norma and Arthur Lewis, a 1970s couple that stumbles upon financial trouble and receives a box from Arlington Steward – a man with an ultimatum.

After appearing on the couple’s doorstep, Steward, who lost part of his left cheek after being struck by lightning, offers $1 million in exchange for the push of a button.

Visitors mingle at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts during Boone's monthly Art Crawl. Six new exhibitions opened during Friday's events. Photo by Rachel Noel

by MEGAN TERNES
Intern Lifestyles Reporter

The atmosphere at Friday night’s Art Crawl was lively, hectic and celebratory, with students, locals, family and friends gathering to commemorate the opening of six new exhibitions in the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts.

“It was a year-long process,” Brooke Bower, Turchin Center assistant curator said. “We searched about [200 to 300] artist’s Web sites and the selection was invitation only.”

Bower said the Turchin Center looked for artists who possessed artwork with “contrasts and compliments, construction and deconstruction.”

Ricardo Estrada-Banjanero of Reconnaissance performs Friday night at Klondike. Photo by Tommy Penick

by BEN HOSTETTER
Intern Lifestyles Reporter

Charlotte band Reconnaissance made its way to Boone to introduce fusion metal and thundering rhythms Friday.

The band joined Appalachian State University student, aspiring musician and junior graphic arts and imaging technology major Rachel “Raimee” Haycraft at Klondike Café.

Ricardo Estrada-Bajonero, guitarist and sophomore secondary education major, founded the band when he was invited to showcase his musical arrangements in a Charlotte battle of the bands competition.

He then joined with high school friend and vocalist Topher Westbrook, eventually adding bassist Travis “Boomer” Stevens and drummer Ryan Guy.

Reconnaissance swept the local competition and has since played at Charlotte’s Tremont Music Hall and various underground venues.

When asked the musical influences of the band, Estrada-Banjonero responded with “everything.”

The musical tastes of the other members vary, as the rest of the band listens to everything from ‘60s and ‘70s music to ‘80s hair-metal.

Appalachian guard Chakeitha Weldon and G/F Janina Thurau both go for a rebound Sunday in the Holmes Convocation Center. Photo by Holt Menzies

by JOHN LASSITER
Intern Sports Reporter

The Appalachian State women’s basketball team handily defeated the Lees-McRae Bobcats 108-61 in an exhibition game at Holmes Convocation Center Sunday afternoon.

“People are going to see that 108 points and say, ‘Appalachian is really coming out hard this year,’” Mountaineer sophomore Catherine Williams said.

Williams put up a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds on the day.

“I feel good right now,” she said. “Today’s game is helping to prepare us for Marshall Friday.”

The Apps’ young talent was on display Sunday afternoon, as three of four freshmen scored in double digits against the Bobcats.

The Mountaineers did a great job of controlling the ball, playing good defense and shooting effectively throughout the game.

In the opening half, the Apps shot 74.1 percent from the floor and held the Bobcats to under 30 percent, while ASU freshman Kelsey

Sharkey put up 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting.

The Apps forced nine turnovers and scored 30 points off the bench to cruise to a 56-33 halftime lead.