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Electronic Media Broadcasting major Harriet Enzor looks out of a window on March 28, 2022 in Beasley Media Complex, where they “spent most of their time” during their college career.

Madison Belk sits in the stairwell of Smith-Wright Hall, home of her major department psychology, March 28, 2022.

Mary Neill Lucas, a senior child development student, stands outside the Reich College of Education building on March 26, 2022 where she took classes for her major degree.

Town council member Samuel Furgiuele, Jr. poses at his desk in his office on King Street. During the pandemic, Furgiuele has attended weekly council meetings over Webex from his office.

Musician Liam Grant jams with fellow Buskers Fest musicians on King Street outside local restaurant Melanie’s Food Fantasy.

Students of Las Rosas y Claveles, a Boone-based Mexican dance troupe, perform traditional Mexican dances for passer-byers. In between dances, students shared the history and cultural significance of each performance.

Caitlyn Byrd, aerialist and founding member of Inspiral Fire Tribe, performs in front of Jones House as part of the Filaments Aerial Collective. Inspiral Fire Tribe was also present on the lawn for community attendees of Buskers Fest to watch.

Josiah Davis, owner of Local Lion, opened the first local drive-thru coffee and doughnut shop in Boone, NC.

Barefoot Modern was voted "Best Local Band" for the 2021 publication of Best of Boone.

Sarai Nolasco, senior advertising major, has worked at Belk Library for two years. She said that she wishes staff wouldn’t have to pay to come to work, as it’s financially taxing, especially for students who are on scholarship.

Miles Grier, senior electronic media and broadcasting student, pays for parking on King Street when he goes into work at the tech desk at Belk Library since he is not provided with a staff parking pass. Due to COVID-19, Grier says, “I wouldn’t be on campus if it wasn’t for my job.”

Candles were placed on an altar in honor of Breonna Taylor, displaying community members’ grief and acknowledgement of Taylor’s death.
Images published by The Appalachian.
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