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Evan Bates, Photojournalist

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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Junior quarterback Joey Aguilar looks downfield against Marshall Nov. 4. Only five FBS quarterbacks have thrown for more touchdowns than Aguilar this season.

[Photo] Mountaineers tame Thundering Herd 31-9

November 5, 2023
Yolanda Adams, activist, translator and leader for the local Latino community has been serving the town of Boone for the last 22 years.

[Photo] Latina advocate asks — Q’Pasa Appalachia?

September 12, 2023
A student reads a book on Sanford Mall.

[Photo] Fall in the High Country: Peak week

September 12, 2023
: Patrons relax along the park benches as they look out upon the lake. July 21, 2023.

[Photo] Discovering Boone: A trail guide for Boone hikers

August 14, 2023
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[Photo] Farewell column: Last one out, hit the lights

May 3, 2023
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[Photo] Farewell column: Thankful

May 3, 2023
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[Photo] Farewell column: Let your story guide you

May 3, 2023
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[Photo] Farewell column: Ending my journey with these words, onto more

May 3, 2023
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[Photo] Farewell column: Let your passion and kindness shine

May 3, 2023
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[Photo] Farewell column: It’s been real, it’s been fun, it’s been an honor

May 3, 2023
Hundreds of App State fans fill the pit for ESPN’s College GameDay Sept. 17, 2022.

[Photo] Class of 2023: Top 10 sporting moments

May 3, 2023
Portia West, a senior commercial photography major, poses for a portrait in Durham Park.

[Photo] From masks to degrees: App State’s COVID cohort

May 3, 2023
Justice Hall being torn down in May 2021 with Coltrane Hall looming nehind. Coltrane, Justice and Garner were replaced by New River Hall.

[Photo] Seniors remember demolished dorms

May 1, 2023
Tea Critchfield speaks to the audience to open the day of silence, Friday, April 14, 2023.

[Photo] Day of silence features student activism, drag performers

April 15, 2023
ASU REI’s solar panels, just up the hill from the State Farm Lot.

[Photo] Student-led ASUREI unveils largest project expenditure

April 5, 2023
A Come Back Shack employee drops the takeout bag into the pick up trays, all ready to go. Come Back Shack is located at 1521 Blowing Rock Road.

[Photo] Best of Boone 2023: Best of Food

April 5, 2023
A snowboarder slides a rail at Appalachian Ski Mountain, where the elective class takes place.

[Photo] Best of Boone 2023: Best of App State Campus Life

April 4, 2023
Students pass through the lobby of the library.

Belk Library through a day’s light

Evan Bates, Photojournalist
April 3, 2023
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, Photojournalist
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, Photojournalist
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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