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Crothers will not return as women’s tennis head coach

Jason Huber April 28, 2016

Appalachian State University has elected not to renew the contract of women’s tennis head coach, Colin Crothers, after 19 years coaching the Mountaineers, according to a press release by director of...

Senior right-handed pitcher and infielder Caleb McCann follows through his swing. Courtesy of DC Mayo; App State athletics

Senior Duo’s Last Ride

Bryant Barbery April 28, 2016

Motivated, determined, seasoned, mature, confident and specialized are words that typically surround senior collegiate athletes. Usually one of many seniors on a team is considered leader or captain of...

Senior Caleb Keck. Photo courtesy of App State athletics.

Men’s golf finishes season

Angelo Errico April 27, 2016

App State men's golf team played their last tournament of the year in Miramar Beach, Florida, placing 10th of 11 Sun Belt schools in the conference championship to finish off the season.  Georgia State...

Members of the football team stretching before practice. Photo by Nick Joyner

Battle for the Belt

Nick Joyner April 27, 2016

The App State football team is still working hardmonths after the season’s exciting conclusion in a 31-29 Camellia Bowl victory. After a 45-yard fumble recovery by Ohio against the Mountaineers in the...

Assistant Sports Information Director Chase Colliton in his office.

Grit and Grind of the Athletic Department

Cameron Vaughan April 27, 2016

Appalachian State University athletics are a major part of the media coverage for news outlets on campus and throughout Boone. Spot media coverage and advertising are two important aspects of App State...

Senior prop Murphy Swancy attempts to run for a try against Western Carolina University on Saturday at State Farm. A try is the primary way of scoring and is worth five points. Photo by Dallas Linger.

AHO takes Ruck”April”Fest, continues tradition

Dylan Dow April 26, 2016

Dominance was the name of the game for the AHO men’s rugby club on April 23. In front of over 100 spectators, the A-side team took home the Ruck”April”fest championship trophy after steamrolling...

Kate Rhudy performs as the opening act for Mipso on Thursday, April 21 at Legends. Photo courtesy Kendall Bailey Atwater.

Mipso came to Legends, received ‘great energy’

Juliet DeRienzo April 26, 2016

A bluegrass and roots band from Chapel Hill, North Carolina and an Appalachian State student and local musician believes that there is a piece of home that everyone carries with them no matter where their...

Chaser and captain Benjamin Strauss runs across the field during the game against the Silicon Valley Vipers

Apparators struggle in ninth US Quidditch Cup

Aleah Warner April 22, 2016

Quidditch has escaped the realm of Harry Potter to become its own recognized sport, with teams from across the nation coming together each year to compete in the U.S. Quidditch Cup. This year was the...

Participants of the SRC X Games play bubble soccer on Monday night.

Happy Birthday!

Nick Joyner April 20, 2016

App State's Student Recreation Center is celebrating its 10 year anniversary this week. The SRC is a 120,000 square foot facility with basketball courts, a climbing wall, an Olympic sized swimming pool...

Patrick Moriarty strikes an iron shot during the Irish Creek Intercollegiate. Photo courtesy of Tim Cowie.

All systems go

Angelo Errico April 20, 2016

Appalachian State University men's golf had an eventful start to their weekend after finishing 13th in the Irish Creek Collegiate on Sunday and tying for 10th place in the Coca-Cola Wofford Intercollegiate...

Senior Caleb Keck lines up an approach shot during the Irish Creek Intercollegiate. Photo courtesy of Tim Cowie.

Still Grinding

Lee Sanderlin April 20, 2016

Consistent and even-keeled are the best ways to describe Caleb Keck, a senior and captain of the men's golf team. He has spent the past four years showcasing his abilities while representing the Mountaineers....

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