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The Appalachian
The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian
Kolby Shea

Kolby Shea, Reporter

Kolby Shea (he/him) is a senior journalism major, photography minor, from Statesville, NC. This is his second year writing for The Appalachian.

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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
Junior forward Tre'Von Spillers runs past the Dukes' defense Jan. 25, 2024. The Charleston, South Carolina native scored 21 points along with seven rebounds and two blocks.

2 journeys, 1 destination: Transfer duo plays to win

Kolby Shea, Reporter
February 13, 2024
Quarterback Joey Aguilar prepares to take the snap against No. 17 North Carolina Sept. 9. Aguilar will return to the Mountaineers in 2024.

Roster revamp: App State football affected by transfer portal

Kolby Shea, Reporter
February 7, 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.

App State basketball stays warm during students’ winter break

Kolby Shea, Reporter
January 15, 2024
Redshirt sophomore safety Jordan Favors makes the tackle on a Georgia Southern player Nov. 25. Favors tallied one interception during the game.

Mountaineers torch Eagles, win Sun Belt East

Kolby Shea, Reporter
November 26, 2023
Junior tight end Eli Wilson goes up for a ball against JMU Nov. 18.

Mountaineers look to cook Eagles for Thanksgiving weekend

Kolby Shea, Reporter
November 21, 2023
Redshirt junior wide receiver Kaedin Robinson stiff-arms a James Madison defender Sept. 24, 2022. Robinson caught five passes for 57 yards in the team's last matchup.

App State looks to spoil Dukes’ undefeated season

Kolby Shea, Reporter
November 16, 2023
Junior communication studies major Joey Aguilar, has taken on the role as starting quarterback since App State’s first game against Gardner-Webb, and is currently leading the team to a 6-4 record overall. Aguilar, who hails from California, has secured his position by averaging 267 passing yards per game and has a 64% completion rate Oct. 4, 2023.

From California to Boone: App State quarterback embraces new journey

Kolby Shea, Reporter
November 13, 2023
Former App State quarterback Chase Brice prepares to launch a ball downfield against Georgia State Oct. 19, 2022.

Mountaineers set to hunt the Panthers in Atlanta

Kolby Shea, Reporter
November 9, 2023
Redshirt sophomore safety Jordan Favors and redshirt senior defensive back Tyrek Funderburk (right) celebrate after a play against Gardner-Webb Sept.2.

App State begins Sun Belt play at ULM

Kolby Shea, Reporter
September 29, 2023
Redshirt freshman running back Kanye Roberts battles for possession against Wyoming Sept. 23.

5 takeaways from App State vs. Wyoming

Kolby Shea, Reporter
September 26, 2023
Junior guard Xavion Brown shows off the new home white jersey Sep. 13, 2023.

Men’s basketball announces new look for 2023-24 season

Kolby Shea, Reporter
September 18, 2023
A group of fans cheering on the Mountaineers against Gardner-Webb Sept. 2.

Fans guide to game day against ECU

Kolby Shea, Reporter
September 14, 2023
Former App State linebacker D'Marco Jackson rushes to the ball against ULM Oct. 30, 2021.

9 former Mountaineers claim spots on NFL rosters

Kolby Shea, Reporter
August 31, 2023
Guard Chaé Harris surveys the defense against Old Dominion Feb. 16, 2023.

App State women’s basketball releases 2023-24 schedule

Kolby Shea, Reporter
August 24, 2023
Forward Donovan Gregory attempts a contested floater against Campbell Nov. 18, 2023.

Mountaineer men’s basketball schedule released

Kolby Shea, Reporter
August 23, 2023
Best of Boone 2023: Best of Lifestyle

Best of Boone 2023: Best of Lifestyle

Ella Lewis, Ethan Smith, K. Slade, Andrew Rice, Georgia Dixon, Siri Patterson, Sam Vanolinda, Will Hofmann, Kolby Shea, Colin Bross, Megan Koch, Zoey Sigmon, Cameron Miller, Bobby Phillips, Nataly Aguiar, Ben Brady, James Parker, Madison Lipe, Madalyn Edwards, Ben Gosey, Emily Milano, Trey Blake, Jack Jackson, Kurt Zottl, and Chance Chamberlain
April 5, 2023
Chicago Bears running back Darrynton Evans totaled 31 touchdowns in his App State career and now amasses over 20,000 followers on his Twitch streaming account.

ItzLiveee: former Mountaineer, now professional athlete, streamer

Kolby Shea, Reporter
March 5, 2023
Graduate student guard Tyree Boykin dribbles past a James Madison defender Jan. 7, 2023.

Students get a break, Mountaineer basketball keeps going

Kolby Shea, Reporter
January 25, 2023
Aaron and Andrew Muse pose for a photo following App State's 142-74 victory over Warren Wilson Nov. 7, 2022.

Twins dribble different routes through Mountaineer basketball

Kolby Shea, Reporter
November 17, 2022
Sophomore running back Nate Noel makes a run towards the end zone during App State’s victory over Robert Morris, Oct. 29, 2022.

5 takeaways from App State’s homecoming victory over Robert Morris

Kolby Shea, Reporter
November 1, 2022
App State is set to welcome Auburn to the Holmes Convocation Center next season in a historic Power Five matchup.

Save the Date: Auburn basketball coming to Boone

Kolby Shea, Reporter
October 20, 2022
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