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Ticket sales for ASU versus ECU game ‘lowest’ in years

Anne Buie August 29, 2012

Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly refered to ticket sales, instead of student ticket sales. Ticket prices are also designated by the host team. The Appalachian apologizes...

ASU field hockeys loses both weekend games

Anne Buie August 27, 2012

ASU's field hockey team lost both of their games over the weekend.In Saturday's game, the Mountaineers were pitted against the Georgetown Hoyas.ASU put up a valiant effort, but ended up losing the game...

ASU's Josiah Trower runs to try and intercept the ball at Friday's game. ASU beat ETSU 1-0. Courtney Roskos | The Appalachian

Men’s soccer defeats ETSU

Anne Buie August 26, 2012

Men's soccer defeated East Tennessee State University 1-0 Friday night with at their first home game of the season.The team now has a 5-1-0 against ETSU.This marks the team's first win in the season opener...

Football team feels like ‘whole different ball team’ with new coaches

Anne Buie August 24, 2012

After losing several members of the offensive coaching staff to Western Carolina University, six new coaches have been added for the 2012 football season.Running back coach Chris Foster, wide receivers...

Previously injured runner returns for final season

Anne Buie August 24, 2012

Correction: An earlier version of this story reported Soderman had received a MRI. Soderman actually recieved an ultrasound on his foot. The Appalachian apologizes for the error. Two years ago, then-junior...

Students exercise at the Quinn Center, one of the three gyms on campus. The center includes free weights, a track, racquetball courts and several other amenities. Conor McClure | The Appalachian

University recreation facilities open for all students

Anne Buie August 22, 2012

University recreation facilities resumed normal operating hours on Aug. 21 for the fall semester.The facilities include the Student Recreation Center, the Dwight W. Quinn Recreation Center and the Mt....

Women’s soccer team ‘excited’ about upcoming season

Anne Buie August 22, 2012

Following the women's soccer team's 2012 overall record of 6-11-2, the team was picked to win 10th place in the overall standings for the Southern Conference Championship, according to a news release....

New volleyball assistant coach hired

Anne Buie August 22, 2012

Eli Valentin was announced as Appalachian's newest assistant volleyball coach staff Tuesday, according to a news release. Valentin has worked at App's summer volleyball camps for nine years. He served...

Cross-country teams determined to win SoCon title

Anne Buie August 22, 2012

After the men's and women's cross-country teams finished fourth in the Southern Conference last season, both teams have set high expectations for the 2012 season.During the 2011 season, the men's team...

Sophomore midfielder Kristian Lee-Him prepares to capture the ball as senior defender Lee Williams approaches during Thursday morning's practice scrimmage at Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex. The men's soccer team begins its regular season Friday at home versus East Tennessee State. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

Men’s soccer expects ‘improvement’ from previous season

Anne Buie August 21, 2012

Despite losing to High Point University Saturday, the men's soccer team still has high expectations for the year. "Our team goals are to win the conference," Head coach Matt Nelson said. "I think we finally...

Junior Lauren Brown sets up a spike for sophomore Lauren Gray during Saturday morning's practice. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Volleyball underclassmen expected to lead team this season

Anne Buie August 21, 2012

Appalachian's volleyball team was predicted to finish second in the Southern Conference preseason poll for their fall season. However, after losing five starting seniors from last season, the team...

7,000 Appalachian fans gather in Kidd Brewer Stadium as Senior Sam Martin punts the ball down the in Saturday evenings scrimmage. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Mountaineers show promise during Saturday’s scrimmage

Anne Buie August 21, 2012

One week before their game against East Carolina University, the football team competed in a scrimmage at Kidd-Brewer Stadium Saturday.Both teams were able to make some big plays, and looked evenly matched....

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