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The Appalachian
The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian
Evan Bates

Evan Bates, Photojournalist

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

All content by Evan Bates
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 ESPN's College GameDay Sept. 17, 2022.

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

Dan Davidson and James Parker
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

Nadine Jallal, Opinion Writer
August 30, 2022
At the top of Compression Falls, swimmers prepare to jump off the commonly known jumping spot at the top, accessible by climbing up the right bank of the river when facing the waterfall, July 17, 2022.

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

Brionna Dallara, Associate A&C Editor
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

Jenna Guzman, Editor-in-Chief
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

Camryn Collier, Ansley Puckett, Lily Kincaid, Gabrielle Troutman, Denise Casalez, Maggie Watts, Savannah Brewer, Aubrey Smith, Jaclyn Bartlett, Torri Marshall, Erin Isley, Meredith Smith, Rachel Rodgers, Brionna Dallara, Briley Turpin, Jacqueline Behringer, and Asher Davidson
May 5, 2022
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[Photo] Best of Boone 2022: Best of App State Campus Life

Jenna Guzman, Hollie Moore, Cameron Stuart, Emily Broyles, Will Hofmann, Megan Pettey, Georgia Dixon, Andrew Rice, Kayla Slade, Emily Milano, and Cameron Marshall
May 4, 2022
Andre Edwards works on his projects Feb. 9, 2022, in the Apparel and Design Studio, a space for majors located in the basement of the Reich College of Education.

[Photo] Student recycles fabric into new clothing designs

Brionna Dallara, Associate A&C Editor
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

Photo Desk
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

Brionna Dallara, Associate A&C Editor
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

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

Emily Milano, Reporter
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

Brionna Dallara, Associate A&C Editor
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, Photojournalist
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

Denise Casalez and Aubrey Smith
October 31, 2021
During the event, competitions like a Jarritos drinking game were held to celebrate Latino and Hispanic culture in a creative way.

[Photo] Una noche de celebracíon: Latin Hispanic Alliance highlights culture

Jenna Guzman and Jaclyn Bartlett
October 13, 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

Abi Pepin, Reporter
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

Denise Casalez, Reporter
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

Ethan Hunt, Reporter
September 7, 2021
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