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Mark Speir coached for the Mountaineers for nine seasons and served as recruiting coordinator from 2004 to December 2011, when he was hired as head coach for Western Carolina. Photo Courtesy GoASu

Rivalry between ASU and WCU has a twist this year

Anne Buie
October 24, 2012

Plemmons Student Union addition goes for gold with new addition

Anne Buie
October 24, 2012
Military veteran Hayleigh Perez poses with her daughter, Calleigh. After returning from service, Perez was denied in-state tuition by University of North Carolina Pembroke. Photo Courtesy Hayleigh Perez

Denial of veteran’s in-state tuition a ‘black eye’ for UNC-system

Anne Buie
October 24, 2012
Photo Courtesy GoAsu

Zimbabwean golf star leads ASU team

Anne Buie
October 24, 2012

Towing companies prepare for colder winter

Anne Buie
October 23, 2012

University’s 20/20 plan continues to increase growth

Anne Buie
October 23, 2012

Tuition proposed to increase 6.5 percent

Anne Buie
October 23, 2012
Students line up outside the Blue Ridge Ballroom for early voting Monday morning. Courtney Roskos | The Appalachian

Students elect to vote early on campus

Anne Buie
October 23, 2012
Sophomore middle blocker Lauren Gray prepares to hit the ball during Saturday's game against the Citadel. Appalachian emerged victorious with a final score of 3-1. Maggie Cozens | The Appalachian

Volleyball team defeats Bulldogs, 3-1

Anne Buie
October 23, 2012

Opinion: Why I remain unaffiliated

Anne Buie
October 23, 2012
Michael Bragg

Opinion: Help is always readily available to those who seek it out

Anne Buie
October 23, 2012
Kevin Griffin

Opinion: Charity and celebrity statuses should be separate

Anne Buie
October 23, 2012
Lindsay Bookout

Opinion: Too young to vote? Who cares?

Anne Buie
October 22, 2012

Field hockey suffers scoreless match

Anne Buie
October 22, 2012

Mountaineers face another NorPac loss

Anne Buie
October 21, 2012
Junior wide receiver Tony Washington races down the field with the ball during Saturday's game against Wofford. The Mountaineers lost to the Terriers 38-28. Aneisy Cardo | The Appalachian

App comes up short against Wofford

Anne Buie
October 21, 2012

Match up: Wofford vs. Appalachian State

Anne Buie
October 18, 2012
Football coach Jerry Moore has been in charge of Appalachian's football team since 1989. Before coming to the University, he was head coach at Texas Tech and an assistant coach at University of Arkansas. Photo Courtesy Appalachian Athletics

Looking at Moore’s career, then and now

Anne Buie
October 18, 2012

Price’s last second touchdown blows Samford away

Anne Buie
October 18, 2012

Dorm larcenies increase, burglaries do not

Anne Buie
October 18, 2012
Katie Reule

Opinion: Why Obama lost my vote

Anne Buie
October 18, 2012

ASU wins in the final seconds of Samford game

Anne Buie
October 14, 2012
Michael Bragg

Opinion: Syria under attack and may need America’s help

Anne Buie
October 9, 2012

Editorial: Awareness, support important for all cancers

Anne Buie
October 9, 2012

Moore’s leap of faith brings him to Appalachian

Anne Buie
October 9, 2012
Senior forward Lesley Thomas passes the ball during the field hockey game against Delaware on September 22nd. Thomas came to Appalachian from Harare, Zimbabwe. Aneisy Cardo | The Appalachian

Zimbabwe field hockey player is far from home

Anne Buie
October 9, 2012
Junior wide reciever Andrew Peacock completes a pass from Quarterback Jamal Jackson to run a 3rd quarter touchdown. The Mountaineers won their match-up with Elon, 35-23. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Appalachian wins Homecoming, defeats Elon 35-23

Anne Buie
October 9, 2012

Blalock was ‘very intoxicated’ night before his death

Anne Buie
October 9, 2012
Casey Sugilia

Opinion: IKEA’s apology was unnecessary

Anne Buie
October 8, 2012

ASU cinches victory by 18 strokes

Anne Buie
October 8, 2012
Freshamn Caroline Phillips moves past a Longwood defender to move the puck down the field. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

ASU field hockey team loses offensive battle

Anne Buie
October 8, 2012
Senior placekicker Sam Martin prepares to kick the ball down the field during the game against ECU last month. Amy Birner | The Appalachian

Competition brings kickers closer

Anne Buie
October 4, 2012
Clint Callahan plays with his pet pig Olive, Monday. Callahan has kept Olive as a pet for two months. Maggie Cozens | The Appalachian

Appalachian student’s pet pig is a ‘ham’

Anne Buie
October 4, 2012
Jamal Jackson

Offense versus defense: how do they stack up?

Anne Buie
October 4, 2012

Q&A: Coach Sloan discuess recruiting tactics

Anne Buie
October 4, 2012
Head Coach Jerry Moore played wide reciever when he was in high school. His first season concluded with a 0-10 record. Courtesy Photo | Appalachian Athletics

‘Moore’ than a legend – a legacy

Anne Buie
October 4, 2012

Field hockey team falls to Davidson

Anne Buie
October 3, 2012

Appalachian ranks high for drug-related, alcohol arrests among peer institutions

Anne Buie
October 2, 2012
Junior Rightback Michael Frazier brushes off a Coastal Carolina defender, making it into the in-zone for a fourth quarter touchdown. The Mountaineers had a 55-14 win over the Chanticleers. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Appalachian beats the Chants

Anne Buie
September 30, 2012

Former student’s death caused by ‘accidental drowning’

Anne Buie
September 29, 2012
Quarterback Jamal Jackson prepares to gun the ball down the field during Saturday's game against The Citadel. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Jackson provides rallying point for fans

Anne Buie
September 27, 2012

Students spend semester on Atlantic in untraditional study abroad program

Anne Buie
September 27, 2012
Junior biology major Johnathon Flippen holds up his sign during the silent protest against the preachers Wednesday afternoon. The protest was organized by the Appalachian Association Athesist/Agnostic club.

Students silently protest return of ‘screamer preachers’

Anne Buie
September 27, 2012
Dr. Omar H. Ali gives a lecture for Multicultural programming Tuesday evening entitled History, Africa and Islam in the Making of the Modern World. Dr. Omar H. Ali is an Associate Professer at University of North Carolina Greensboro. Courtney Roskos | The Appalachian

With no mosques in Boone, students are left without a place to pray

Anne Buie
September 25, 2012

Boone’s ‘dry spell’ of crime allows time for extra training

Anne Buie
September 25, 2012

ASU beats Chattanooga, 34-17

Anne Buie
September 23, 2012

Appalachian loses to Blue Hens

Anne Buie
September 23, 2012

Review: ‘Cruel Summer’ will sell well, but disappoint

Anne Buie
September 23, 2012

Letter: Voting for the right to vote

Anne Buie
September 20, 2012

Sports made simple: An inside look at field hockey

Anne Buie
September 20, 2012
Rick Klima, Assistant Chair of the Department of Mathematical Sciences, asserted his disagreement with the proposed changes to the general education program. If implemented, the program change to require only 3-4 hours of quantitative literature credits versus the 4 that are required now. Justin Perry | The Appalachian

Math, science oppose gen ed changes

Anne Buie
September 20, 2012
Appalachian students join fellow Occupy protesters in a meditation circle at a New York City intersection this past weekend. Thousands reconvened in the city to commemorate the year anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street movement. Photo Courtesy Jose Garrido

Students go to New York for Occupy anniversary

Anne Buie
September 20, 2012

As Middle Eastern conflict continues, ASU student is affected

Anne Buie
September 20, 2012
Anne Buie

Opinion: Keep calm, but don’t let the media carry on

Anne Buie
September 20, 2012
Meghan Frick

Opinion: Dear Chancellor Peacock, thanks

Anne Buie
September 20, 2012

Grier overcame academic struggles to play for Appalachian

Anne Buie
September 20, 2012
Linebacker Deuce Robinson and defensive tackle Davante Harris pause for a quick shot after a hard practice. The duo has been playing together since high-school and decided Appalachian was their home the first time they stepped on campus. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

High school bromance continues at Appalachian

Anne Buie
September 20, 2012
Sophomore middle blocker Lauren Gray prepares to hit the ball Tuesday night at a home game versus North Carolina A&T in Holmes Convocation Center. The Mountaineers dominated the Aggies with a 3-0 win. Olivia Wilkes | The Appalachian

Despite win, volleyball team looked ‘sloppy’

Anne Buie
September 20, 2012

Letter: Democrats register all, regardless of political affiliation

Anne Buie
September 18, 2012

Review: Five songs you shouldn’t be ashamed of loving

Anne Buie
September 16, 2012

Boone activist seeks funds for his original production

Anne Buie
September 16, 2012
Senior Right-Back Steven Miller stretches across the goal-line for the first touch down of the day on Saturday's game against The Citadel. The Bulldogs won the game 52-28. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

The Citadel defeats Appalachian, 52-28

Anne Buie
September 16, 2012

Jomeokee Music and Arts festival begins Friday

Anne Buie
September 14, 2012

Review: Hendley’s unanswered questions benefit new book

Anne Buie
September 14, 2012
Photo Courtesy of Leon Godwin

Mipso Trio to play at Legends

Anne Buie
September 14, 2012
Lizzie McCreary

Opinion: AsUBus app needs improvement

Anne Buie
September 13, 2012
Appalachian's top returning receiver, junior Andrew Peacock, catches a pass during A.S.U.'s game against Montana last Saturday. Justin Perry | The Appalachian

Peacock inspired by Quick

Anne Buie
September 13, 2012
newMichaelBragg

PCP: Obama touts a mildly impressive economic record

Anne Buie
September 13, 2012
Anne Buie

PCP: President Obama’s new economic strategy fails to impress

Anne Buie
September 13, 2012

American brewing starting to get crafty, Appalachian brewers to see benefits

Anne Buie
September 13, 2012

Motorcycle increase causes need for more parking spaces

Anne Buie
September 13, 2012
The AsUBus smartphone app was created by sophomore computer science major Brian Clee. The app, which allows students to conveniently access AppalCart information, has already achieved over 500 downloads.

Student creates AsUBus app

Anne Buie
September 13, 2012

Academic freedom debate continues

Anne Buie
September 13, 2012
Freshman wide receiver Malachi Jones races down the field with the ball during Appalachian's game against ECU. Jones's father Andre played professionally for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Amy Birner | The Appalachian

Malachi Jones is carrying on an old family tradition

Anne Buie
September 13, 2012

Professors voice concerns about academic freedom

Anne Buie
September 11, 2012

Lack of hockey rink causes club hockey to travel

Anne Buie
September 11, 2012

Newest club sport is ready for the year

Anne Buie
September 11, 2012
Hampton's Body Shop tows the cars on game day for the university. This past Saturday, the shop towed 29 cars total. Maggie Cozens | The Appalachian

Towing a ‘necessary evil’ on home football game days

Anne Buie
September 11, 2012

Field hockey wins second straight game

Anne Buie
September 10, 2012
Senior running back Steven Miller races down the field with the ball in Saturday night's match against Montana. The Mountaineers emerged victorious with a score of 35-27. Justin Perry | The Appalachian

ASU football defeats Montana

Anne Buie
September 9, 2012

Men’s soccer game ends in draw

Anne Buie
September 9, 2012

Women’s soccer falls to NCSU

Anne Buie
September 8, 2012
Technical photography professor Chip Williams recently had five photographs of the Chicago Auditorium Theatre published in the Grateful Dead's "Dave's Picks Volume 3." PHOTO COURTESY Chip Williams

Professor’s Chicago photos used by Grateful Dead

Anne Buie
September 7, 2012
Navy sailor Phil Myers proposes to his girlfriend, senior health care management major Kasie Goforth, on Sanford Mall Aug. 29.

Navy sailor proposes on Sanford Mall

Anne Buie
September 7, 2012
Ticket holders for the Bank of America Stadium are told their tickets are no longer Valid. Obama's acceptance speech was moved to the 50,000 less seat Time Warner Arena due to the threat of severe weather. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

DNC final venue change causes ASU students to miss out

Anne Buie
September 6, 2012
Second Lady, Dr. Jill Biden addresses the LGBT Caucus Thursday morning at the DNC. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

LGBT caucus speakers emphasize equal rights, progress

Anne Buie
September 6, 2012
Sisters junior broadcast journalism major Lauren Brown and Freshman pre med major Paige Brown play for Appalachian women's volleyball team. Aniesy Cardo| The Appalachian

Sisters compete for volleyball position

Anne Buie
September 6, 2012

Artist Curt Brill to speak at Fall Exhibition Celebration

Anne Buie
September 6, 2012

Appalachian is home to new N.C. poet laureate

Anne Buie
September 6, 2012

Amani Children’s Foundation chapter starts in Boone

Anne Buie
September 5, 2012
Several members of ASU College Republicans pose in front of the Romney/Ryan east coast campaign bus. The bus was parked outside of the Watauga GOP Headquarters located next to Harris Teeter on Shadowline Drive. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

Romney/Ryan bus stops at Watauga GOP

Anne Buie
September 5, 2012
The women’s field hockey team practices in Kidd Brewer Stadium. When graduating from high school, student athletes are often faced with the difficult decision to choose which sport to play. Conor McClure | The Appalachian

Athletes give up second sport to play field hockey

Anne Buie
September 5, 2012
Freshman wide receiver Simms McElfresh struggles to make it to end zone during last weekend's game against ECU. Appalachian lost to the Buccaneers 13-35. Amy Birner | The Appalachian

ASU falls to ECU

Anne Buie
September 3, 2012
Sophomore defensive player Nicole Steyl dribbles down the field during the game against High Point University last Friday. The Mountaineers suffered a 2-1 loss to the Prowlers. Courtney Roskos | The Appalachian

Women’s soccer falls to HPU

Anne Buie
September 2, 2012
Five years ago, ASU fans carried a goalpost from Kidd-Brewer stadium to Chancellor Peacock's house after discovering Appalachian had beaten Michigan, 34 to 32. Photo courtesy of The Appalachian

Reliving the Michigan upset – five years later

Anne Buie
September 1, 2012
Tiffany Tyler

Man on the Street: Book checkout system

Anne Buie
August 31, 2012

Organizing for America’s campaign kicks off

Anne Buie
August 31, 2012

ASU versus ECU matchup

Anne Buie
August 31, 2012

ASU’s first nursing graduates pass with 100 percent for NCLEX

Anne Buie
August 31, 2012
Maggie Cozens | The Appalachian Vice chair of the Watauga Republican party and candidate for county commissioner Tommy Adams addresses a group of Appalachian students during the RNC watch party Wednesday night. The watch party, held by the College Republicans, invited all interested students to come watch Paul Ryan officially accept his vice presidential nomination. Maggie Cozens | The Appalachian

Students gather to watch Paul Ryan accept Republican nomination

Anne Buie
August 30, 2012
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