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The Appalachian
The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

Fran Murphy, Reporter

Fran Murphy (he/him) is a senior digital journalism major, English minor, from Asheville, NC. This is his second year with The Appalachian.

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App State lines up to begin a play against James Madison at Bridgeforth Stadium on Nov. 18, 2023.

App State looks to defeat Dukes in final game at Kidd Brewer

Fran Murphy, Reporter
November 20, 2024
The App State Alpine Ski team at Massanutten Resort in V.A. on Feb. 18.

App State’s growing ski team prepares for competitive season

Fran Murphy, Reporter
November 19, 2024
Redshirt senior guard Myles Tate goes for a shot against Wisconsin on Nov. 10

App State men’s basketball stomped by Badgers

Fran Murphy, Reporter
November 13, 2024
App State soccer stomps Troy 4-1

App State soccer stomps Troy 4-1

Fran Murphy, Reporter
October 27, 2024
A group of App State students tailgate the App State vs. UNC-Chapel Hill game on Sept. 3, 2022.

History of tailgating in the High Country

Trey Blake and Fran Murphy
October 17, 2024
Junior wide receiver Makai Jackson makes a catch for a first down at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Sept.19. In 2023, Jackson caught three passes for 35 yards as a starter in a driving rainstorm in the bowl victory.

Jaguars maul Mountaineers in first conference game of season

Fran Murphy, Reporter
September 20, 2024
Forward Bridget Donovan steals the ball from a Georgetown player at the App State vs. Georgetown game on Sept. 1.

App State women’s field hockey falls to VCU

Fran Murphy, Reporter
September 10, 2024
Anderson Castle rushing the field against Elon on Sept. 18, 2021. Castle is a redshirt running back from Boone.

10 Mountaineers named to football preseason award watch lists

Fran Murphy, Reporter
September 1, 2024
Sophomore running back Kanye Roberts dodges a tackle by Southern Miss safety Dylan Lawrence on Oct. 28. Roberts has played with the Mountaineers since the 2021 season.

Hot or cold: The Appalachian predicts football season

Clay Durban, Adam Persico, Max Schwanz, Tess McNally, and Fran Murphy
August 15, 2024
Redshirt sophomore Kanye Roberts rushing into the endzone against Georgia Southern on Nov. 25. Roberts had 14 carries for 109 yards along with 1 touchdown this game.

Pivotal fall sports Mountaineers

Fran Murphy, Reporter
August 14, 2024
Senior pitcher Kaylie Northrop throws a pitch against James Madison April 20.

App State softball swept by James Madison

Fran Murphy, Reporter
April 22, 2024
Senior pitcher Kaylie Northrop winds up a pitch against No. 23 Louisiana March 28.

Losses continue to pile for App State softball

Fran Murphy, Reporter
April 8, 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
App State players huddle up during a timeout against James Madison Feb. 24. Alaura Sharp was announced as the next head women's basketball coach Friday.

App State women’s basketball announces new head coach

Fran Murphy, Reporter
April 8, 2024
Senior guard Taylor Lewis goes up for a floater against Marshall Feb. 15.

App State women’s basketball season comes to a close

Fran Murphy, Reporter
March 9, 2024
Graduate student forward Donovan Gregory drives past a Marshall defender Feb.15.

App State basketball ups win streak to 5 in win at Marshall

Fran Murphy, Reporter
February 25, 2024
Junior forward Tre'Von Spillers slams it against Toledo Feb. 10. Spillers scored eight points against the Rockets.

Mountaineers win double-overtime thriller against Toledo

Fran Murphy, Reporter
February 12, 2024
Pitcher Delani Buckner practices throwing her curveball. Catcher, Riley Becker, has to set up in a specific way for this pitch to be thrown.

A look ahead to the 2024 App State softball season

Fran Murphy, Reporter
February 8, 2024
Junior guard Xavion Brown drives down the court against Georgia Southern Jan.25. Brown has started 15 games this season.

Mountaineers up win streak to seven in win over Georgia State

Fran Murphy, Reporter
February 3, 2024
Sophomore guard Alexis Black surveys the defense against Coastal Carolina Jan. 18.

App State women’s basketball falls to Old Dominion

Fran Murphy, Reporter
January 26, 2024
Junior forward Tre'Von Spillers dunks a ball against Georgia State Jan. 17. The Black and Gold currently sit in first place in the Sun Belt.

App State’s second matchups for SBC-MAC challenge announced

Fran Murphy, Reporter
January 22, 2024
Former App State guard Adrian Delph drives baseline against Georgia Southern Feb. 10, 2022. Delph averaged 17.7 points per game in his last season for the Mountaineers.

Mountaineer uniforms through the years

Fran Murphy, Reporter
January 17, 2024
Junior guard Emily Carver pulls up for a three pointer against Ohio Nov. 13.

Mountaineer women’s basketball falls to Norfolk State

Fran Murphy, Reporter
November 17, 2023
Sophomore guard Alexis Black dribbles past the Spartan defense Nov. 6.

Mountaineers complete 22-point comeback victory over Ohio

Fran Murphy, Reporter
November 12, 2023
Graduate student forward Donovan Gregory brings the ball up the court against Carlow Dec. 7, 2022. App State welcomes Auburn Sunday for the first power-five matchup in Boone since 2000.

Mountaineers men’s basketball tips off 2023-24 season with high hopes

Fran Murphy, Reporter
November 6, 2023
Junior defender Skyler Walk controls possession against James Madison Sept. 24, 2023.

Mountaineer soccer secures Sun Belt Tournament birth in win over Arkansas State

Fran Murphy, Reporter
October 23, 2023
Junior defender Skyler Walk controls possession against James Madison Sept. 24, 2023.

App State soccer falls to Old Dominion

Fran Murphy, Reporter
October 15, 2023
Sophomore forward Hadley Kuzmicky battles with a Tar Heel defender for possession Sept. 24.

App State field hockey knocks off Central Michigan and Lindenwood

Fran Murphy, Reporter
October 2, 2023
Sophomore defender Shannon Studer works around a Troy player Sept. 17.

App State soccer vs. Coastal Carolina ends in draw

Fran Murphy, Reporter
September 22, 2023
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