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Speedway revival

Kayla May April 8, 2016

On any given Saturday afternoon from April through October, a steady hum pulses in and out of Mountain View Speedway. Fans work their way through the crowd and the stands, and clay dust breathes off the...

Photo by Jason Huber.

Dancing into a new era

Jason Huber April 7, 2016

Going into their next season, the university dance team will face one of the greatest challenges in its history, replacing half of the dancers and all three captains. The task of finding three captains...

Photo by Charlotte Wray.

Hiking 101

Celia Calhoun April 7, 2016

Students at Appalachian State University are offered a multitude of options for outdoor recreational activities. Hiking is one of the common pastimes students and residents participate in, but those who...

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Whitewater Kayaking 101

Kayla May April 6, 2016

With summer approaching and warmer days ahead, Boonies across the High Country will start to flock to the nearest body of water with a tube in hand. But for some, a peaceful river float won’t be enough...

Freshman catcher Trader Flora stares intensily at the game while waiting for his time to return to the field. App vs. North Carolina Central on March 30. 12-1 (W). Photo by Hannah Smith.

Baseball takes series against UALR

Angelo Errico April 5, 2016

Game 1 Appalachian State baseball could not capitalize on their opportunities in the first game of the three game weekend series at home against Arkansas Little Rock, falling 9-3. Despite recording...

Photo courtesy of Cameron Cassan.

Going vertical: an interview with Carter Smith

Ben Cogsdale April 5, 2016

Carter Smith, a 21-year-old Watauga County native, is addicted to climbing. He doesn't like to climb, he has to climb. “It’s a lack of self control honestly,” Smith said. If Smith doesn't climb...

Freshman catcher Jenny Dodd bats during a game against Troy on Friday, March 18. Photos by Lee Sanderlin.

A promising future

Colin Tate April 1, 2016

With nine freshman and only two seniors on the active roster to begin the season, the Appalachian State softball team knew they would need hefty contributions from their new additions. While the team...

Appalachian State Savanna Wood during the 2015 Sunbelt Conference Womens Golf Championship at Steelwood Country Club, Loxley, AL on Tuesday. Photo courtesy App State Athletics.

Women’s golf looks to stay on course

Lee Sanderlin March 31, 2016

In golf, players often talk about being close. Close to finding their game, close to putting it all together or close to finally breaking through. For the Appalachian State women’s golf team, the general...

Senior Caleb Keck tees off. Photo courtesy App State Athletics.

Finding the fairway

Angelo Errico March 31, 2016

For Appalachian State's men's golf team, finding consistency in their spring season is the team’s top priority amidst an up and down start to their 2016 campaign. Currently ranked eighth in the Sun Belt...

Back row: Emily Howard, Collin Sheppard, Austin Gregory, Suryaveer Singh, Grayson Russell. Front row: Sarah Bowden, Kathryn Pryor, Katie Zweig, Morgan Pilcher.

Club Crew rows their way to Appalachian State

Celia Calhoun March 25, 2016

The team moves in sync, working together to try and get through each meter and complete the distance. If they can get through one meter, then they can get through the next. Everyone knows that they are...

Karen Poteat assists Ava Trivette in the long jump during track and field practice. Photo by Lee Sanderlin.

Worth more than gold

Lee Sanderlin March 25, 2016

It's a warm, sunny afternoon at Kidd Brewer Stadium and the athletes are all training with a singular goal in mind. This is the scene at Track and Field practice for Watauga County Special Olympics. With...

Junior left-handed pitcher Dallas DeVrieze makes an out at first against UNC Asheville on Tuesday, March 22. The game resulted in a loss for App (3-8). Photo by Dallas Linger.

App State baseball falls 8-3

Angelo Errico March 24, 2016

Appalachian State University baseball looked to complete the two-game season sweep of University of North Carolina at Asheville on Tuesday after being swept by Texas State the past weekend. Senior right...

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