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
Emily Simpson

Emily Simpson, Associate Photo Editor

Emily Simpson (she/her) is a junior Commercial Photography major. This is her first year with The Appalachian.

All content by Emily Simpson
A section of the interior of Lucky Dog Vintage on April 2. Lucky Dog Vintage has established itself inside an old brick building built in the 1950s.

[Photo] Lucky Dog Vintage barks its way into Boone

Riley Proserpi
April 24, 2024
The Mountaineers huddle up prior to their matchup against Wake Forest March 20. App State finished the 2023-24 season 27-7, setting the program record for wins in a single season.

[Photo] Looking back at the 2023-24 Mountaineers

Tess McNally, Reporter
April 10, 2024
Espresso shots being prepared for an iced caramel latte in Crossroads Coffee House on March 4. Located inside Plemmons Student Union, Crossroads is a go-to place for students and staff to work and relax.

[Photo] Best of Boone 2024: Best of Campus

Sam Deibler, Abigail Eggers, Anna Adams, Leah Boone, Mia Seligman, Andrew Rice, Bella Lantz, Macy Grymes, Madalyn Edwards, Samantha Salvador, Siri Patterson, and Thomas Turner
April 9, 2024
The sunrise over the Blue Ridge Mountains can be seen from the wooded walkway a part of the Rough Ridge trail on March 11.

Best of Boone 2024: Best of Lifestyle

Kolby Shea, Chance Chamberlain, Ella Adams, Max Schwanz, Spence Smithback, Avin Patel, Jenna Guzman, Briley Turpin, Siri Patterson, Georgia Dixon, Madalyn Edwards, Tess McNally, Vivian Parks, Kaylie Morales, Hayden Wittenborn, Cameron Miller, Emily Simpson, K. Slade, Allison Lehan, Ethan Smith, Adam Persico, Fran Murphy, Clay Durban, and Leah Boone
April 8, 2024
A row of wooden beer taps engraved to spell out “Appalachian Mountain Brewery” set and ready to pour on March 1. Founders Nathan Kelischek and Chris Zieber bought back AMB in 2023 from Anheuser-Busch.

[Photo] Best of Boone 2024: Best of Food

Chloe Jenkins, Ann Korwan, Meg Frantz, Katelin Potter, Riley Proserpi, Thomas Turner, Vivian Shillingsburg, El Shedrick, Briley Turpin, Cameron Miller, Abby Buckner, Rebekah Mann, Pruett Norris, Lauren Lyerly, Ella Adams, Jenna Guzman, and Makayla Muñoz
April 8, 2024
Junior catcher Braxton Church runs to first after hitting at bat against No. 13 Coastal Carolina March 24. Church had two hits against the Chanticleers.

[Photo] Mountaineers take home series against No. 13 Chanticleers

Clay Durban, Reporter
March 26, 2024
Sophomore forward Justin Abson boxes out a Wake Forest player March 20. Abson entered the transfer portal Monday morning.

[Photo] Mountaineers lose 2 key pieces to transfer portal

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
March 25, 2024
Junior forward TreVon Spillers slams it on Wake Forests Andrew Carr March 20. Spillers scored 12 points and grabbed nine rebounds.

[Photo] Mountaineers’ season ends with loss to Wake Forest in NIT

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
March 21, 2024
Freshman guard Jordan Marsh goes up for a runner against Coastal Carolina Jan. 20.

[Photo] Mountaineers set for Sun Belt Tournament

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
March 5, 2024
Junior forward TreVon Spillers runs past the Dukes defense Jan. 25, 2024. The Charleston, South Carolina native scored 21 points along with seven rebounds and two blocks.

[Photo] 2 journeys, 1 destination: Transfer duo plays to win

Kolby Shea, Reporter
February 13, 2024
Mandy Bass, President of the Sculpture Club, explaining to the group the rules of the Digital Fabrication Lab. Oct. 23, 2023.

[Photo] Sculpting club shapes campus art community

Rebekah Mann, Reporter
February 8, 2024
Abson is in his second year with the team. He averaged 6.2 points last season and is currently averaging 8.1 points in 22 games.

[Photo] Blocking out the competition, Justin Abson’s rise to the top

Tess McNally, Reporter
February 5, 2024
Junior forward TreVon Spillers goes up for a layup over an Eagle defender Jan. 25. Spillers finished with 10 points and 11 rebounds in the rematch with Georgia Southern Feb. 3.

[Photo] Late heroics by Gregory seal Mountaineers comeback victory

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
February 4, 2024
Junior guard Xavion Brown drives down the court against Georgia Southern Jan.25. Brown has started 15 games this season.

[Photo] Mountaineers up win streak to seven in win over Georgia State

Fran Murphy, Reporter
February 3, 2024
Graduate student forward Donovan Gregory and sophomore forward Justin Abson battle for possession of the ball with the Dukes Terrance Edwards Jr Jan. 27. The Mountaineers held James Madison to 42% shooting from the field.

[Photo] Mountaineers complete sweep over JMU with an 82-76 win

Avin Patel, Reporter
January 28, 2024
App State beats rival Georgia Southern 84-74 on Jan. 25, 2024. Freshman guard Jordan Marsh jumps for a basket with junior forward Chris Mantis by his side.

[Photo] Mountaineers extend win streak to 5 in black out victory against Eagles

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
January 26, 2024
Head coach Dustin Kerns meets with his players during a timeout against Coastal Carolina Jan. 20.

[Photo] Analysis of Sun Belt-leading Mountaineers

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
January 24, 2024
Freshman guard Jordan Marsh goes up for a floater over a Coastal Carolina defender Jan. 20. Marsh scored 10 points in 17 minutes against the Chanticleers.

[Photo] App State men’s basketball wins fourth straight after dismantling Chanticleers

Avin Patel, Reporter
January 21, 2024
Senior guard Faith Alston goes up for a layup against Georgia Southern Jan. 20. Alston scored 24 points against the Eagles.

[Photo] Mountaineers women’s basketball takes down Eagles for second straight win

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
January 20, 2024
On Jan. 10, 2024 the Mast General Store is still as busy as ever serving customers. Mast General on King Street is one of the 11 stores in North Carolina. The next closest is the original in Valle Crucis.

[Photo] Boone history: Mast General Store

Briley Turpin, A&C Editor
January 17, 2024
Graduate student Donovan Gregory shoots over a ETSU defender Nov. 29, 2023. Gregory is second on the team at 12.8 points per game.

[Photo] App State basketball stays warm during students’ winter break

Kolby Shea, Reporter
January 15, 2024
Fans watch the Mountaineers take on UNC Charlotte during The Outdoor Classic on Nov. 17, 2023. The team is 3-0 against Charlotte this season.

PHOTO GALLERY: The rise of the App State Hockey Club

Emily Simpson, Associate Photo Editor
December 5, 2023
Prior to kick-off, App State fans gathered around the team tunnel and chanted the classic App, State chant as the players ran out.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: Mountaineers take down JMU and GameDay

Ashton Woodruff, Photo Editor
November 22, 2023
Junior forward TreVon Spillers goes up for a dunk against Oakland City Nov. 6.

[Photo] Beavers best Black and Gold 81-71 in overtime

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
November 15, 2023
During Whites redshirt freshman season, he totaled 10 tackles in 11 games. White now works as student assistant alongside the coaching staff.

[Photo] Player to coach: The ongoing story of KaRon White

Clay Durban, Reporter
November 15, 2023
Junior forward TreVon Spillers attempts a free throw against Oakland City Nov. 6.

[Photo] Mountaineers suffer first loss of season against Northern Illinois

Ryder Sing, Reporter
November 13, 2023
Junior wide receiver Christan Horn avoids the Southern Miss defense Oct. 28. Horn finished the game with eight catches for 165 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

[Photo] App State improves to 4-4 after Homecoming win

Kurt Zottl, Reporter
October 30, 2023
North Carolina Supreme Court Judge, Allison Riggs, visits Appalachian State to talk about her journey into law and where she is now. Oct. 23, 2023.

[Photo] Newly appointed NC Supreme Court Justice visits campus

Cam Marshall, Reporter
October 26, 2023
Cars get lined up for the start of the race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Sept. 30, 2023.

[Photo] North Wilkesboro Speedway hosts first Whelen Modified Tour event

Spence Smithback, Reporter
October 2, 2023
Christopher Markey Jr. using a chainsaw to sculpt a chunk of wood into another masterpiece outside of his homemade shed in Morganton, NC. Sept. 15, 2023.

[Photo] Hobby turned hustle: Morganton chainsaw artist

Meg Frantz, Reporter
October 2, 2023
Load More Stories

The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University
© 2024 • Advertise • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in
Donate to The Appalachian
$1371
$5000
Contributed
Our Goal