Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

App State quarterback Zac Thomas prepares to take a snap from center Noah Hannon in App State's 45-17 win over Arkansas State Oct. 22. Thomas led the Mountaineers with 216 yards and four TD's through the air, along with 82 yards and a TD on the ground.

Mountaineers cruise past Red Wolves as Kidd Brewer Stadium hosts fans for first time in 2020

Silas Albright and Connor Davidson October 23, 2020

Although it looked a little different than normal years, App State football did something for the first time in 2020 during Thursday night’s 45-17 win over Sun Belt foe Arkansas State: play a game at...

App State volleyball fell to South Alabama in three games to open their season Oct. 9-10. The Mountaineers are back in action Friday and Saturday with a three match series against Georgia State.

App State volleyball swept by South Alabama in season-opening series

Jhyrah DeLapp, Reporter October 22, 2020

App State volleyball opened its 2020 season with a three-match series versus the South Alabama Jaguars. The first two games were played on Oct. 9 and the third on Oct. 10.  Although South Alabama won...

App State head cross country coach Michael Curcio coaches the women's team at the Mountains to Sea Open Oct. 1. The men's and women's teams defeated Marshall in the Blue Ridge Open at the Don Kennedy Trails in Boone Oct. 16.

App State cross country knocks off Marshall at Blue Ridge Open

Ben Brady, Reporter October 20, 2020

App State cross country earned a resounding victory at the Blue Ridge Open Friday. In a dual meet with Marshall, the Mountaineers finished with 15 points, compared to 49 for the Thundering Herd.  “What...

App State senior offensive lineman Cole Garrison is a 2020 semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, given annually to the nation's best football scholar athlete.

“The definition of what it means to be a student athlete:” App State lineman Cole Garrison

Ben Brady, Reporter October 19, 2020

When App State senior lineman Cole Garrison arrived in Boone, he told himself he would perform on the football field, while also performing well enough academically to get into medical school. Four years...

App State athletes use their voice to get out the vote

App State athletes use their voice to get out the vote

Moss Brennan, Reporter October 18, 2020

Under the bright lights of Kidd Brewer or in the dome like Holmes Convocation Center during games or matches, App State athletes work at being the best at whatever they are doing and win.   But off...

App State volleyball has dealt with a lot so far in 2020, and the team is grateful for what they do have. "I just want to remember this season and be thankful for the opportunities I have," senior Grace Morrison (above) said.

“Control what you can:” App State volleyball makes the most of each opportunity

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor October 18, 2020

Coming off an offseason that has been anything but typical, App State volleyball heads into the 2020 season with high hopes. “We want to win as many matches as we can,” head coach Matt Ginipro...

App State golf fifth-year senior Dylan Lukes was granted an extra year of eligibility after last spring's season was cut short because of the pandemic. "Some conferences aren’t even playing, so I’m very grateful we’re getting to compete," Lukes said.

App State men’s golf bounces back after spring season cut short

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor October 17, 2020

During the spring season of 2020, App State men’s golf had its season cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fifth-year senior Dylan Lukes was looking forward to finishing his senior season this spring...

Fans will be allowed inside Kidd Brewer Stadium for the first time in 2020 on Thursday as the Mountaineers take on Arkansas State on ESPN. Capacity is limited to 2,100 fans.

App State football to host 2,100 total fans, 800 students for upcoming home games

Silas Albright, Reporter October 16, 2020

For the first time in 2020, App State football will play a home game with fans in the stands.  Starting with the Oct. 22 matchup against Arkansas State, 2,100 total fans will be allowed inside Kidd...

Members of App State's cheerleading team cheer on the Mountaineers virtually from the video board inside Kidd Brewer Stadium in the win over Campbell Sept. 26.

App State cheerleading staying virtually involved with gameday

Joey Magnani, Reporter October 11, 2020

App State cheer is raising Mountaineer spirits on gameday in creative ways despite having to spend them outside of Kidd Brewer Stadium. Throughout September, select cheerleaders have participated during...

Though some players in App State senior backup quarterback Jacob Huesman's position might opt to transfer in hopes of starting elsewhere, he embraces his role with the Mountaineers. "I wasn’t gonna quit, I didn’t want to run away from it just because I lost (the starting job)," Huesman said.

QB2: Huesman plays important role as a backup

Connor Davidson, Senior Reporter October 10, 2020

Senior quarterback Jacob Huesman is one member of the App State football team who doesn’t see the field very often, but plays a very important role.  In high school, Huesman was a two-star recruit...

App State volleyball announced 100% of its roster is registered to vote in the 2020 election in a tweet Oct. 6.

App State volleyball 100% registered to vote

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor October 8, 2020

App State volleyball is now 100% registered to vote ahead of the upcoming presidential election.  “It’s one of the biggest things you can do as a citizen of our country,” head coach Matt Ginipro...

Load More Stories
Donate to The Appalachian
$0
$5000
Contributed
Our Goal