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Becca Bridges

Becca Bridges, Photojournalist

Becca Bridges (she/her) is a junior commercial photography major from Concord, NC. This is her third year with The Appalachian.
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ClimACT and its supporters marched across campus Sept. 24, 2021, after attending the board of trustees meeting that day to demand climate action.

[Photo] Student activism over the years: Where are they now?

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2024
A recreational vehicle parked in front of the Boone Walmart, Jan. 10, 2022.

[Photo] North Carolina eighth in nation for retail store solar energy potential

Andrew Rice, Former Political Editor
February 10, 2022
Super senior libero Emma Reilly steps up to serve against Eastern Kentucky. The Mountaineers captured one of their seven wins on the season against the Colonels as Reilly recorded 15 digs and one kill.

[Photo] Emma Reilly digs up App State record books

Ben Gosey, Reporter
November 12, 2021
ClimACT and its supporters marched across campus Sept. 24 after attending the board of trustees meeting that day to demand climate action.

[Photo] ClimACT joins global climate strike with board of trustee protest, campus march

Cameron Stuart, Associate News Editor
October 5, 2021
Graduate student Daniel Smith sprints across the finish line first at the Sept. 17 Firetower Project in Boone. Smith joined App State as a transfer after beginning his career running for the University of Tennessee at Martin.

[Photo] Cross country runner aims to sprint Mountaineers toward another Sun Belt title

Drew Bailey, Reporter
September 30, 2021
Senior Izzy Evely was the first Mountaineer to cross the finish line, earning her fourth place out of 101 runners. Evely was named the Sun Belt Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week after posting a season-best time of 17:29.08 in the Firetower Project.

[Photo] Mountaineer cross-country teams post strong showing at Firetower Project

Alex McCaskey, Reporter
September 22, 2021
Junior goalkeeper Addie Clark watches as two JMU players collide and collapse to the ground. Clark made eight saves against JMU and 10 saves in the Sept. 12 matchup with OSU.

[Photo] Mountaineer field hockey sends home No. 24 James Madison, falls to Ohio State

Noah Cornelius, Reporter
September 21, 2021
Junior running back Cam Peoples sprints to the end zone, scoring his first of two touchdowns on the day. The 6-2 back posted 100 rushing yards on 14 attempts while splitting the backfield with sophomore Nate Noel, who accumulated 126 yards on 15 rushes.

[Photo] Abandon ship: Mountaineers sink Pirates in season opener

Dan Davidson and Cameron Burnett
September 3, 2021
Residence halls provide moving bins to new residents to ease the process of carrying many belongings into dorms.

PHOTO GALLERY: 6,200 students unpack on campus in 2021

Kara Haselton and Becca Bridges
August 18, 2021
Matias Akers (far left), Cameron Greve (middle), Charles Traill (middle right) & Thomas Castain (far right) attended their freshman Black & Gold assembly in the front row.

[Photo] App State embraces new class of Mountaineers

Hollie Moore, Associate News Editor
August 17, 2021
This iconic view from the top of Rough Ridge helped it earn the title of Best Hiking Trail for the second year in a row in 2021.

[Photo] Best of Boone 2021: Best of Lifestyle

Silas Albright, Dan Davidson, Connor Davidson, Cameron Burnett, Alex Urquiza, Jack Jackson, Alex McCaskey, Sophia Lyons, Gabrielle Troutman, Elizabeth Hutto, and Jackie Park
May 1, 2021
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[Photo] Best of Boone 2021: Best of App State Campus Life

Emily Broyles, Jake Markland, Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Abi Pepin, Ethan Hunt, Hollie Moore, Olivia Jones, Gianna Holiday, and Abi Pepin
April 30, 2021
App State super senior infielder Robbie Young follows through on a swing against Wake Forest April 13 in Boone. Young has started all 28 games this year for the Mountaineers and ranks third on the team with a .289 batting average.

[Photo] App State baseball blanked by Wake Forest, regroups before weekend series

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor
April 15, 2021
App State senior catcher Baylee Morton (right) visits with senior pitcher Sydney Holland on the mound during Saturday's 3-1 win over Radford in Boone. Since her freshman year, Morton has been a key component of the turnaround of the softball program.

[Photo] App State softball captain Morton helps lead program from behind the plate

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor
April 6, 2021
App State sophomore goalkeeper Kerry Eagleston takes a free kick against Pitt this fall. She recorded six shutouts this season, just one away from tying the school record.

[Photo] Safest hands in Boone: App State goalkeeper Kerry Eagleston

April 5, 2021
App State sophomore goalkeeper Kerry Eagleston prepares for a free kick during against Pitt this fall. She recorded six shutouts this season, just one away from tying the school record.

Raven Rocks Residence Hall was evacuated after a dryer caught fire Thursday afternoon.

[Photo] Students evacuated from Raven Rocks Hall after laundry fire

Abi Pepin, Reporter
March 18, 2021
The fire pit on Sanford Mall for students to gather around.

[Photo] App State student brings nationwide socialist group to campus

Xanayra Marin-Lopez, Reporter
March 12, 2021
Bailey Gardin is part of App State SGA. Gardin is one of the many students that is pushing for the pass/no credit for the spring semester.

[Photo] Jewish organizations sponsor Holocaust scholar’s talk

Sabrina Hess
March 5, 2021
After heated debates between pro-Trump students and Black in Boone organizers, students continued with civil discourse with the "Today is America" group on Sanford Mall on Friday.

Liam Rafizadeh, a "Today is America" member, came and debated with App State students Friday afternoon on the Sanford Mall during a post-election solidarity event.

Students clashed on Sanford Mall on Friday. A pro-Trump group called "Today is America" protested a post election solidarity event held by Young Revolutionaries of Boone and Black in Boone.

LGBTQ+ supporters looked on as a group of Trump supporters calling themselves "Today is America" counter protested the post-election solidarity event held by Young Revolutionaries of Boone and Black in Boone on Sanford Mall on Friday afternoon.

[Photo] LGBTQ+ students at App State: A Timeline of their history and progress made

April 25, 2021
Today is America group rode into campus Friday afternoon holding "Trump 2020" and "blue lives matter" flags high as a Black Lives Matter rally gathered on Sanford Mall.

App State senior quarterback Zac Thomas makes a throw during the Mountaineers' 45-17 homecoming win over Arkansas State Oct. 22.

[Photo] Five takeaways from App State’s 31-13 victory at ULM

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor
November 6, 2020
A limited capacity of fans were allowed at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Oct. 22 for the first time in 2020. The Mountaineers picked up a 45-17 homecoming victory against Arkansas State.

[Photo] Fans discuss experience at App State’s first in-person gameday of 2020

November 12, 2020
Center Noah Hannon has started every game at center for the Mountaineers since he arrived on campus in 2017.

[Photo] “The Mayor:” Hannon leads Mountaineers on and off the field

November 4, 2020
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[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: Fans return to the stands

October 23, 2020
App State football players wore pink in honor of Breast Cancer on Thursday night.

Fans were able to join from all over as virtual fans.

Due to COVID-19, everyone inside the stadium wore masks and made sure to social distance, even in line for food.

App State senior tight end Mike Evans celebrates after scoring the first touchdown of his career in App State's 45-17 win over Arkansas State Oct. 22.

[Photo] Five takeaways from App State football vs. Arkansas State

October 27, 2020
Students decked out in black and gold begin to fill in the student section before the game Oct. 22. A crowd of 2,100 people were welcomed back to The Rock to watch the Mountaineers face off against Arkansas State. Masks and social distancing were enforced.

[Photo] 2020 in photos: The year we shared

Jesse Barber, Photojournalist
December 31, 2020
Coach Shawn Clark had a one-on-one moment with a player after a big drive that kept App State in the lead on Thursday night.

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.

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

Silas Albright and Connor Davidson
October 23, 2020
App State sophomore goalkeeper Kerry Eagleston prepares for a kick in the Mountaineers loss to Pitt on Sept. 13. She finished second in saves in the Sun Belt last year as a freshman and has been anchoring the Mountaineer defense in 2020.

App State lost to Pitt Thursday, September 10, in a 0-4 smack down

During the beginning of this soccer season, Covid has made the athletic department make some changes, including only letting parents of Seniors come to the games.

Grigsby, #41, tried her best to push Pitt back during a 0-4 loss on Thursday, September 10.

Senior midfielder/forward Tess Cairney in action during a loss against Pitt Sept. 13. On Friday, Cairney scored a goal in the 87th minute to lift App State past Troy 1-0 at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex.

[Photo] Cairney’s late goal lifts women’s soccer over Troy

September 25, 2020
Jordan Grigsby, Freshman #41, had her starting debut against Pitt Thursday, September 10.

Raleigh alternative rock band Blue Frequency took main stage at Legends Jan. 30 for two sets of songs. The four-piece currently have an EP available online titled "Into the Red", but have a new album in the works.

Mexican food truck El Tacorriendo is looking to expand business by offering food and merchanise in Blowing Rock's newest Mexican goods store, El Barrio. Owners Alejandro and Ashley Leon felt that the High Country was lacking a source of authentic Mexican cuisine and opened El Tacorriendo in 2016.

[Photo] Best of Boone 2021: Best of Food

Aubrey Smith, Ansley Puckett, Asher Davidson, Camryn Collier, Jaclyn Bartlett, Kenedy Singletary, Lily Kincaid, Sabrina Hess, Savannah Brewer, and Zoe Zink
May 1, 2021
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[Photo] Rocky Horror Halloween Ball

October 31, 2019
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Terra Verde is an eatery new to Roess Dining Hall this semester that offers vegan and vegetarian meal options for students and faculty members with plant based diets.

[Photo] Campus dining shifts schedule until further notice

March 17, 2020
El Tacorriendo is a food truck that often parks on Howard Street. It serves authentic tacos, burrtios and other dishes. The truck is open Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

During the Inclusive Leadership Retreat, students, faculty, and staff gain skills in active listening and inclusive language over a period of three days.

[Photo] Faculty and students alike learn how to facilitate tough conversations through Inclusive Leadership Retreat

Hadasa Rivera Marin, Reporter
September 17, 2019
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[Photo] High Country Hoop Troupe welcomes incoming flow artists

September 10, 2019
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