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The Appalachian

Appalachian men's basketball fights back, wins 80-70 against Elon

Appalachian men’s basketball fights back, wins 80-70 against Elon

Chelsey Fisher January 13, 2013

The Appalachian State University men's basketball team finished with a victory against Elon University Jan 12. with a score of 80-70 in their SoCon home opener. The Mountaineers improved to 6-8 (2-1 SoCon)...

Anna Friewdman

Women’s basketball beats Western Carolina, 77-46

Chelsey Fisher January 13, 2013

Appalachian State University's women's basketball team was near perfect as they ripped Western Carolina 77-46 Jan. 12. This is the Mountaineers eighth straight win against the Catamounts, and they remain...

David Jackson provides voice for Mountaineers

Anne Buie December 4, 2012

David Jackson is the voice behind the Mountaineers.Jackson graduated from Appalachian State with a bachelor of science in communication, and has been the radio play-by-play announcer for Appalachian State...

Freshman Industrial Design major Chase Helton competes in the men's 4 by 4 on Saturday afternoon. The Mountaineers hosted this meet in the Convocation center. Courtney Roskos | The Appalachian

Appalachian track team sets records, starts season on the right foot

Anne Buie December 4, 2012

Appalachian State University's track team performed strong on Saturday during the Appalachian Open Invitational, managing to break four Appalachian State records along the way.Junior Cassie Crawford...

Petition created to rename Kidd Brewer and honor Moore

Anne Buie December 4, 2012

Around two hours after former head coach Jerry Moore's announcement that he was stepping down from his coaching position, an online petition was created to rename Kidd Brewer Stadium to Jerry Moore Stadium."We...

Illinois State defensive back Mike Banks forces Appalachian Wide receiver out of bounds at the 5 yard line. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Mountaineers’ season finishes in overtime with 38-37 loss

Anne Buie December 4, 2012

It took over four quarters of football, but ASU's season came to an abrupt end on just one play.After the Mountaineers scored a touchdown on their first possession of overtime, punter Sam Martin's game-tying...

Coach Jerry Moore is carried off the field after coaching his 200th game at Appalachian in 2005. Moore announced his resignation Sunday afternoon, according to a press release. Photo Courtesy Appalachian Athletics

‘Moore’ than a legend

Michael Bragg December 2, 2012

This is a story about a man of great faith. About a nice guy who finished first instead of last.We'll begin in Bonham, Texas.Head Coach Jerry Moore grew up in this rural farming community where Christianity...

Head football coach Jerry Moore stepped down from his position which was announced Sunday afternoon, according to a press release. File Photo | The Appalachian

Jerry Moore steps down as football coach

Anne Buie December 2, 2012

Updated: Dec. 6, 12:18 a.m. Less than 24 hours after the Mountaineers' loss to Illinois State, the team gathered for a meeting Sunday.It was then that head coach Jerry Moore announced the 2012 season was...

Freshman health promotion major Meredith Rawls swims butterfly during swim club practice at the Student Recreation Center. Aneisy Cardo | The Appalachian

Appalachian’s club swimming team continues to make a splash

Anne Buie November 29, 2012

While most students at Appalachian State are familiar with the handful of varsity sports the university offers, some may not know about the numerous club and intramural sports.One of the club sports that...

Sophomore guard Jessica Barrios defends the court during a 2010 women's basketball game. Barrios has recently rejoined the team after recovering from an ACL injury. Photo Courtesy Dave Mayo/GoAsu

Sophomore guard overcomes ACL injury

Anne Buie November 29, 2012

Prior to coming to Boone, Jessica Barrios, a sophomore guard, spent most of her childhood moving around to different countries and states.She finally ended up in Miami, Fla., where she played basketball...

Senior running back Rod Chishlom suffered a hand injury at the ECU game in August. He has recently made a full recovery, participating in practice and receiving playing time during the last few games. File Photo | The Appalachian

Running back trying to make the most of his opportunities

Anne Buie November 15, 2012

Running back Rod Chisholm's hand injury against East Carolina was just the sarcastic cherry on top of his collegiate career.Following the injury, Chisholm was out of the lineup once again.And after sitting...

Former player and coach now work alongside one another

Anne Buie November 15, 2012

Many athletic coaches form a bond with their players that comes from spending countless hours and days together. Here at Appalachian State, two of the women's basketball coaches have been building this...

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