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Max Sanborn

Max Sanborn, Photographer

Max Sanborn (he/him) is a junior commercial photography major, from Indian Trail, N.C. This is his second year with the Appalachian.

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An App State wrestler pins his opponent while the referee watches for a pin on Jan. 25.

[Photo] Conetta and Edwards lead Mountaineers at Appalachian Open

Trey Blake, Reporter
January 29, 2025
From left, senior guard Asjah Inniss, senior guard J’Mani Ingram, senior forward Samantha LaFon and senior guard Eleyana Tafisi celebrating after a win against Georgia Southern on Jan. 25.

[Photo] App State women’s basketball clip Eagles’ wings, win against Georgia Southern

Dylan Shepherd, Reporter
January 29, 2025
App State softball player’s silhouette during the App State vs. James Madison game on April 19.

[Photo] App State softball hopes to knock it out of the park in 2025

Fran Murphy, Reporter
January 27, 2025
Outside hitter Lulu Ambrose aims to deliver a spike to Coastal Carolina on Oct. 24.

[Photo] Mountaineers volleyball split series versus Troy, prepare for Sun Belt Tournament

Dylan Shepherd, Reporter
November 18, 2024
Freshman Jason Clarke Jr. guarding a St. Andrews player on Nov. 6. In high school, Clarke won a state championship at Miller School in Virginia, where he averaged 18 points a game.

[Photo] App State men’s basketball garner their first win at home

Tess McNally and Parker Egeland
November 9, 2024
Forward Henriette Stegen faces off with a Queens player during the App State vs. Queens game on Nov. 1.

[Photo] App State field hockey is regular season co-champion

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
November 6, 2024
Midfielder Ellie Garrison practices her shot before kickoff at the App State vs. Old Dominion game on Oct. 31.

[Photo] App State soccer closes regular season with loss to Old Dominion

Parker Egeland, Reporter
November 3, 2024
Wide receiver Christan Horn hypes up his teammates during warm ups at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Oct. 26.

[Photo] App State gets first win in 6 weeks over Georgia State

Trey Blake, Reporter
October 27, 2024
Quarterback Joey Aguilar runs the ball down the field at the App State vs. Marshall game at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Nov. 4, 2023.

[Photo] Mountaineers look to outrun Thundering Herd

Davis Lemons, Reporter
October 4, 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.

[Photo] Jaguars maul Mountaineers in first conference game of season

Fran Murphy, Reporter
September 20, 2024
Freshmen outside hitter Maddie Smith goes up for a serve at the Holmes Convocation Center on Sept. 1

[Photo] Mountaineers volleyball back to winning record after Black & Gold Invitational

Dylan Shepherd, Reporter
September 17, 2024
Wide receiver Makai Jackson celebrates with his teammate Thomas Shrader at the App State vs. ECU game on Sept. 14. Last season Jackson caught 27 passes for 418 yards and had two touchdowns.

[Photo] App State sinks ECU’s ship in rivalry win

Parker Egeland, Reporter
September 15, 2024
Goalie Sarah Wommack kicks the ball to her teammates at the App State vs. UNCC game on Aug. 25. This is Wommack's second year with App State women’s soccer.

[Photo] App State soars to victory against Eagles

Parker Egeland, Reporter
September 15, 2024
La insignia del alguacil Tony Marroquin en su cadera el 30 de agosto. Como alguacil, Marroquin pasa muchos de sus turnos trabajando con residentes hispanos y latinos.

[Photo] Departamento de alguacil cierra la brecha, desarrollan confianza con la comunidad hispana

Sam Deibler
September 11, 2024
Deputy Tony Marroquin’s badge sitting on his hip on Aug. 30. Marroquin’s duties as deputy allow him to spend many of his shifts working with Latino and Hispanic residents.

[Photo] Sheriff’s deputies bridge gap, build trust with Hispanic community

Sam Deibler
September 10, 2024
Nate Johnson poses in his practice uniform at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Aug. 28. In 2023, Johnson appeared in all 14 games with 10 starts as an outside linebacker totaling 43 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 8.5 tackles for loss and one forced fumble.

[Photo] Nate Johnson named to preseason all-sun belt team

Adam Persico, Former Associate Sports Editor
September 10, 2024
Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Sarah Wommack warming up before the game on Aug. 25. Before Wommack came to App State, she was the 2022 ULS Academy Cup Golden winner.

[Photo] Mountaineers women’s soccer snags draw against Charlotte

Adam Persico, Former Associate Sports Editor
August 28, 2024
Fans smile for a photo as they attend the App State vs. ECU football game on Sept. 16, 2023. The App State vs. ECU game is one of the most anticipated games of the season due to the university’s rivalry with East Carolina.

[Photo] Fall at a glance: Events in the High Country

Sara Jones, Reporter
August 20, 2024
Football coach Shawn Clark adjusting his headset at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Nov. 4. During Clark’s football career in college, he was a two-time All-American and three-time all-conference selection.

[Photo] Before the kickoff: App State Football preview

Clay Durban, Former Sports Editor
August 13, 2024
Senior pitcher Trey Tujetsch throws a pitch against ETSU April 23.

[Photo] Mountaineer baseball sweeps Panthers on the road

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
April 29, 2024
Junior infielder Adam Quintero swings at a pitch against ETSU April 23.

[Photo] App State baseball wins 23-run slugfest over ETSU

Spence Smithback, Reporter
April 24, 2024
Senior outfielder CJ Boyd swings at a pitch against Troy April 14.

[Photo] Mountaineer baseball falls to Western Carolina

Spence Smithback, Reporter
April 17, 2024
Redshirt junior third baseman Austin St. Laurent reaches for a Troy player April 14.

[Photo] Mountaineers drop series to Troy

Clay Durban, Former Sports Editor
April 15, 2024
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[Photo] Dating safety awareness in a digital age with RAINN

Samantha Salvador, Reporter
April 9, 2024
The sunset view at the top of Beech Mountain Ski Resort next to the Sky Bar on March 6. The elevation at Beech Mountain sits at a whopping 5,506 feet.

[Photo] 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
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[Photo] Best of Boone 2024: Best for Alumni

Emily Escobedo Ramirez, Madison Nance, and Courtney Quinton
April 8, 2024
Redshirt junior AustinSt. Laurent at bat during App State's March 28 game, where he recorded two hits and two RBIs.

[Photo] Mountaineers win home series over Marshall

Spence Smithback, Reporter
March 31, 2024
A long exposure shot of one of the many stands at Mountain Con. This stand was selling little collectible superheros, action figures, and multi sided dice. Mar 23, 2024.

[Photo] Cultivating passion: The purpose behind Watauga High School’s MountainCon

Cameron Johnson
April 3, 2024
Redshirt senior linebacker Andrew Parker Jr. celebrates after getting a stop against Marshall Nov. 4.

[Photo] Funderburk, Parker Jr. shine in App State’s Pro Day

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
March 27, 2024
Junior 165-lb Will Miller faces off against a Cornell opponent Feb. 18.

[Photo] App State produces 3 top 16 finishers at NCAA Championships

Clay Durban, Former Sports Editor
March 25, 2024
Head coach Kermit Smith during spring training Feb. 22. The 2024 season will be Smith’s eighth season at App State and he is the 13th coach in program history.

[Photo] Kermit Smith continues to push Mountaineer legacy forward

Tess McNally, Associate Sports Editor
March 5, 2024
Redshirt Sophomore Ethan Oakley goes for the legs of Cornell wrestler Ethan Qureshi Feb. 18. Oakley took this match with a score of 10-4 by decision.

[Photo] App State wins senior day dual 45-3 over Gardner-Webb

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
February 26, 2024
This piece here called “Presumed Cube” is made by Hayden Girling. This sculpture is made from steel rod. Jan. 25th

[Photo] Looking through the Looking Glass: An interdisciplinary exhibition

Makayla Muñoz
January 28, 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.

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

Fran Murphy, Reporter
January 22, 2024
Junior forward Tre'Von Spillers slam dunks the ball for two points. Spiller scored 23 points and 13 rebounds on Wednesday night's game.

[Photo] App State basketball secures 76-68 win over Panthers

Avin Patel, Reporter
January 18, 2024
Junior forward Chris Mantis celebrates after a made shot against Auburn Dec. 3, 2023.

[Photo] Mountaineer uniforms through the years

Fran Murphy, Reporter
January 17, 2024
Junior guard Xavion Brown drives past a Tiger defender Dec.3.

[Photo] Mountaineers dominate with 111-35 victory over Central Penn

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
December 6, 2023
Graduate student guard Myles Tate sizes up an Auburn defender Dec. 3. Tate had a team-high 18 points against the Tigers.

[Photo] Takeaways from Mountaineers upset thriller over Tigers

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
December 5, 2023
Senior goalie Matt Fishback streches before puck drop. Fishback is an excersice science major from Havelock, North Carolina.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: The rise of the App State Hockey Club

Emily Simpson, Former Associate Photo Editor
December 5, 2023
Tre’Von Spillers fighting for a layup against two Auburn players. Spillers, who hails from Charleston S.C., has 91 points,14 blocks and four steals this season. Dec 3, 2023.

[Photo] Mountaineers men’s basketball captures fifth straight win in upset over Auburn

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
December 4, 2023
One of the members of this tea party making matcha tea how people in Japan would traditionally create matcha tea. Members of the Japanese Program would show each member how to make this special tea. Nov 16, 2023.

[Photo] Tranquility and tradition: inside a Japanese tea ceremony

Madelyn Crawford
November 21, 2023
The front face of the Tesla Cop Car charging in the River St. Parking deck. Oct 4, 2023.

[Photo] App State PD says farewell to gas-powered vehicles

Sam Deibler
November 20, 2023
Junior guard Emily Carver pulls up for a three pointer against Ohio Nov. 13.

[Photo] Mountaineer women’s basketball falls to Norfolk State

Fran Murphy, Reporter
November 17, 2023
Portrait of Jordan Favors, a Redshirt Sophomore, during the Mountaineer walk before the ECU game on Sep. 16, 2023. Favors recorded two interceptions, one solo tackle and one assisted tackle against Marshall. Overall this season, he has six tackles and two interceptions.

[Photo] Jordan Favors finds his feet in Mountaineer football

Tess McNally, Associate Sports Editor
November 14, 2023
One of the members of the apparel club using the sewing machine to sew together clothes Oct. 30, 2023.

[Photo] Reviving wardrobes, empowering minds: The Appalachian Apparel Association’s green vision

Sara Jones, Reporter
November 13, 2023
Junior quarterback Joey Aguilar attempts a pass against Marshall Nov. 4. After the Mountaineers win over Georgia State, the California native is up to 26 touchdowns this season.

[Photo] Mountaineers bowl eligible after demolishing Panthers 42-14

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
November 11, 2023
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[Photo] Smith Gallery Art Show hosts App State artists

Katelin Potter, Reporter
November 8, 2023
Junior quarterback Joey Aguilar rushes to avoid the Thundering Herd defense Nov. 4. Aguilar is up to 23 touchdowns to just six interceptions on the season.

[Photo] Good, bad and ugly from App State’s win over Marshall

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
November 6, 2023
Junior quarterback Joey Aguilar hands the ball off to redshirt freshman running back Kanye Roberts during App State's 43-28 win over ECU Sept. 16.

[Photo] App State hosts Southern Miss in weekend Homecoming battle

Spence Smithback, Reporter
October 25, 2023
The deutsche brewing mill used to brew beer in the fermentation sciences building under Mountain Laurel Hall. Oct. 12, 2023.

[Photo] Fermentation club brews up niches

Meg Frantz, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2023
Junior defender Skyler Walk controls possession against James Madison Sept. 24, 2023.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] App State soccer falls to Old Dominion

Fran Murphy, Reporter
October 15, 2023
Redshirt junior wide receiver Milan Tucker gets into the end zone against East Carolina Sept. 16, 2023.

[Photo] 5 takeaways: App State survives against ULM

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
October 3, 2023
Graduate student goalkeeper Kerry Eagleston prepares to kick a ball downfield against James Madison Sept. 24. Eagleston set a school record 416 saves this season.

[Photo] Mountaineers get late score in draw against James Madison

Trey Blake, Reporter
September 25, 2023
The student section at Kidd Brewer Stadium cheering on the Mountaineers against ECU Sept. 17.

[Photo] X marks the spot: Mountaineers strike gold against Pirates

Ethan Smith and Chance Chamberlain
September 17, 2023
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