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Evan Bates, Photo Editor

Evan Bates (he/him) is a junior commercial photography major from Durham, NC. This is his second year with The Appalachian.

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Sleep Inn, located off the U.S. Highway 105 Extension, as the day ends.

[Photo] Local hotel to serve as student housing

March 20, 2023
The first performer at the event hosted by Yutell Mi, Sunny Dior, waltzes the runway, warming up the crowd.

[Photo] Boone Barbies light up Ransom’s final week

February 20, 2023
A Black Lives Matter sign stands in the front yard of a resident of the Junaluska neighborhood, right under a 25 mph speed limit sign, with a torn off missing poster.

[Photo] Junaluska navigates a changing future

February 14, 2023
Smith works mostly with acrylic paints, with the bigger paintings spanning over multiple sessions. Alongside her personal work, Smith also occasionally takes commissions.

[Photo] Student artist paints homage to her culture through art exhibitions, commissions

January 17, 2023
The entrance to the closed McAlisters Deli in Plemmons Student Union.

[Photo] Allergy-conscious students left with few options, go hungry

January 16, 2023
Pipes are used to pump hot air into the building, snaking their way up the stairwell to go to each floor.

[Photo] Burst pipes in Finmore apartments causes flood, damage

January 11, 2023
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[Photo] Letter from the Editor: After 30 years, we’re moving

December 6, 2022
The entrance to Urgent Care at the end of the business day.

[Photo] High demand creates urgent care limitations

December 1, 2022
App State tips off with Kennesaw State Nov. 19, 2022.

[Photo] Sun Belt, MAC agree to new multi-year challenge

November 29, 2022
Sophomore guard Terence Harcum slips a pocket pass to senior forward Donovan Gregory. Gregory and Harcum both finished with 13 points in the loss to Kennesaw St. Nov. 19, 2022.

[Photo] Mountaineers finish 3-day tournament 1-2

November 23, 2022
Expansion on U.S. 421 east of King Street led to six lanes and a median, a similar look to what could happen on the opposite side of 421 headed toward Vilas.

[Photo] US 321/US 421 expansion to impact local landowners, cost $92.6 million

November 16, 2022
Jackson Lackey, the 18-year-old leader of canvassing for the Watauga Democratic Party, hands out pamphlets behind Plemmons Student Union, Nov. 8, 2022. Some electioneers are on campus working for over 12 hours straight on the days leading up to election day.

PHOTO GALLERY: A journey through Election Day

Evan Bates, Photo Editor
November 9, 2022
Shovels lie in the early morning sun next to volunteers backpacks in the cemetery. The event started at 9 a.m. and went until about 10:30 a.m.

[Photo] Historic Black cemetery given long-absent recognition

November 1, 2022
The stairs in front of Belk Library are a popular skate spot, recognizable by its generously waxed and worn down ledges and usual population of a few skaters, Oct. 23, 2022.

Photo Walk: Oct. 23

Evan Bates, Photo Editor
October 25, 2022
Ellie Leka places hot chicken in the trap, along with Vienna Sausage later to lure in the stray, making the smell irresistible.

[Photo] Avery County support group brings pets to the front of the line

October 25, 2022
Benadryl drops her outer garment, filled with insults and derogatory names, as a reminder that no matter what anyone else may call you, you know who you are.

[Photo] Boone Barbies give back to community, drag for charity

October 12, 2022
Tight end Eli Wilson steps into the end zone early in the second quarter, bringing the score to 21-0 Oct. 1, 2022.

[Photo] Mountaineers secure first shutout since 2017 in rout of The Citadel

October 3, 2022
ESPN’s College GameDay set takes over Sanford Mall, Sept. 16. From Thursday until the end of the day Saturday, half of Sanford Mall was closed off for the set.

Mountaineers strike gold with College GameDay and Hail Mary

Cameron Burnett and Evan Bates
September 20, 2022
Hundreds of App State fans fill the pit for ESPNs College GameDay Sept. 17, 2022.

[Photo] Mountaineers outlast Trojans in new ‘Miracle on the Mountain’

September 18, 2022
Students wait in line in the Upper section of Roess Dining Hall. To get into the dining hall, one swipe is required, and to get a carry out tray requires an additional swipe.

[Photo] OPINION: The new meal plans suck

August 30, 2022
A shallower creek right off Winklers Creek Road on July 20, 2022 barricaded by tall trees. The smaller waterfalls bounce down the river past the stacked stones, opening up to a small swimming hole also featuring a rope swing.

[Photo] Dive in: Boone’s best river spots

August 15, 2022
App State’s QEP Steering Committee pushes to inform students on climate literacy and response leadership, a movement caused by students’ worry of the future in the current deteriorating climate. Pictured is Boone Fork Trail, on April 20, 2022.

[Photo] App State picks new Quality Enhancement Plan for 2024-2029

May 12, 2022
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[Photo] Best of Boone 2022: Best of Lifestyle

May 5, 2022
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[Photo] Best of Boone 2022: Best of Food

May 5, 2022
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[Photo] Best of Boone 2022: Best of App State Campus Life

May 4, 2022
Andre Edwards’ works on a piece Feb. 24, 2022. Not only does Edwards offer custom commissions along with selling his stock, but he also offers alteration services.

[Photo] Student recycles fabric into new clothing designs

March 1, 2022
Some Boone residents took over empty roads and parking lots Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, doing donuts and plowing through snow.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: Winter Storm Izzy hits Boone

January 18, 2022
Daniel Ham meets with Authors Atmosphere in Wired Scholar Jan. 12, 2022.

[Photo] Getting on the write track: Creative writing club provides space for authors

January 19, 2022
Water and sewer employees of Boone inspect a busted water line on King Street in the early morning of Jan. 12, 2022. Construction crews began work at 6 A.M. in the morning, with plans to work through the rest of the day and into the night.

[Photo] King Street water main breaks, Boone under boil water advisory

January 12, 2022
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[Photo] Cultural Advisory Board discusses upcoming events, new initiatives

November 12, 2021
Burris puts great care into each individual lash, making sure each is placed perfectly to produce a beautiful and voluminous set. She has been running her lash business for about a year and a half.

[Photo] Beauty in business: Student-owned lash business offers affordable services to community

November 7, 2021
Boone celebrated Halloween by hosting Boone Boo downtown Oct. 31. Local sites were decorated to invite participation from community members.

PHOTO GALLERY: Boone Boo: Halloween in the Appalachian town

Evan Bates, Photo Editor
November 2, 2021
Participants in the Neerly Naked Mile take off, beginning their loop around campus, going past East Hall, through Durham Park, along Rivers Street, and past Edwin Duncan back up toward Plemmons Student Union.

[Photo] Appalachian Student Ambassadors host eighth annual Neerly Naked Mile

November 1, 2021
Haleigh Eubanks, part of Jeff Jackson’s campaign team, said people believe in Jeff Jackson because “he’s just very passionate about everything he believes in, and he has such a great way with his words and such a great way with people.”

[Photo] US Senate candidate Jeff Jackson meets with Mountaineers

September 27, 2021
In this long exposure, Inspiral Fire Tribe, a Boone-based fire spinning performance group, showcase their set at Femme Fest, Aug. 26.

[Photo] Local concert spotlights women musicians

September 21, 2021
Team Sunergy made a celebratory lap down Rivers Street following their big win for American Solar Challenge that occurred on Aug. 7.

[Photo] App State runs on sun: solar car team takes the gold

September 7, 2021
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