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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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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

February 10, 2022
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[Photo] Emma Reilly digs up App State record books

November 12, 2021
This rally came one week after ClimACT peacefully protested the annual Bell Ringing Ceremony on Founders Day Sept. 17 where students held a large sign reading App is destroying our future.

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

October 5, 2021
Daniel Smith leads the pack as he runs his way to a 25:15.36 8k personal record at the Firetower Project. Smith next runs at the Live in Lou Cross Country Classic hosted by Louisville Oct. 2.

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

September 30, 2021
Graduate student Daniel Smith sprints across the finish line of the Sept. 17 Firetower Project, earning first place with a time of 25:15.36. His first place time in the 8k bested his previous personal record by nearly five seconds.

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

September 22, 2021
Head coach Meghan Dawson implores her team to continue to fight against No. 24 James Madison. The Mountaineers held the Dukes scoreless en route to a 2-0 victory over the nationally-ranked foe.

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

September 21, 2021
Graduate transfer Chase Brice unloads from the pocket in his Mountaineer debut. Brice completed 20 of his 27 pass attempts in the season opener, good for 259 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

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

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

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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

August 17, 2021
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[Photo] Best of Boone 2021: Best of Lifestyle

May 1, 2021
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[Photo] Best of Boone 2021: Best of App State Campus Life

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

April 15, 2021
As a true freshman, Morton led the Sun Belt with 15 runners thrown out from behind the plate. This year, shes already gunned down seven runners, good for third in the conference, trailing the tie for first and second place by just one.

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

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.

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

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

March 18, 2021
A fire pit was recently added to Sanford Mall for students to gather around. This is one of the many COVID-safe activities the university has added this semester.

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

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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

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

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App State senior tight end Mike Evans celebrates after scoring the first touchdown of his career in App States 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

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.

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App State quarterback Zac Thomas prepares to take a snap from center Noah Hannon in App States 45-17 win over Arkansas State Oct. 22. Thomas led the Mountaineers with 216 yards and four TDs 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

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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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Mexican food truck El Tacorriendo is looking to expand business by offering food and merchanise in Blowing Rocks 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

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.

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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

September 17, 2019
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[Photo] High Country Hoop Troupe welcomes incoming flow artists

September 10, 2019
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