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Moss Brennan

Moss Brennan, Reporter

Moss Brennan (he/him) is a senior journalism major with a minor in political science and media studies. He has worked on The Appalachian since freshman year as the Enterprise Editor, News Editor and most recently as the Editor-in-Chief. The past two summers Moss has interned as a foreign desk reporter for The Washington Times and as a data/general reporter for The Virginian-Pilot. Moss is back at The Appalachian for the 2020 fall semester to help cover the 2020 election in Watauga County.  Moss can be reached by email at brennanmp@appstate.edu.

You can follow him on Twitter @mosbren. 

All content by Moss Brennan
App State announces pass/no credit grading system for spring semester

App State announces pass/no credit grading system for spring semester

Moss Brennan, Reporter
April 3, 2020
AppHealthCare announces ways community can help in COVID-19 response

AppHealthCare announces ways community can help in COVID-19 response

Moss Brennan, Reporter
April 2, 2020
Seventh coronavirus case confirmed in Watauga County

Seventh coronavirus case confirmed in Watauga County

Moss Brennan, Reporter
April 1, 2020
SGA candidate profiles: Devin Mullins and Karolyn Martin

SGA candidate profiles: Devin Mullins and Karolyn Martin

Jackie Park and Moss Brennan
March 31, 2020
UNC System changes admission requirements, announces prorated refund plan in the works 

UNC System changes admission requirements, announces prorated refund plan in the works 

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 30, 2020
Property owners who travel to Watauga County must self quarantine upon arrival effective March 31

Property owners who travel to Watauga County must self quarantine upon arrival effective March 31

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 30, 2020
Watauga Medical Center adds 20 isolation beds

Watauga Medical Center adds 20 isolation beds

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 30, 2020
SGA candidate profiles: Michael Davis and Cameron Hunter

SGA candidate profiles: Michael Davis and Cameron Hunter

Moss Brennan and Jackie Park
March 30, 2020
Sheriff's deputies enforce executive order as people flocked to popular spots during nice weather

Sheriff’s deputies enforce executive order as people flocked to popular spots during nice weather

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 29, 2020
Jaycee Park off of Blowing Rock Road has signs informing people the playground is closed because of the most recent executive order.

Watauga County will close playgrounds, courts, picnic shelters Monday

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 29, 2020
Fifth coronavirus case is an App State student, hasn't been to campus since March 4

Fifth coronavirus case is an App State student, hasn’t been to campus since March 4

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 28, 2020
Source: Board of Governors "definitely will" create plan to issue refunds

Source: Board of Governors “definitely will” create plan to issue refunds

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 27, 2020
Fifth Watauga County resident tests positive for coronavirus

Fifth Watauga County resident tests positive for coronavirus

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 27, 2020
Fourth Watauga County resident tests positive for coronavirus

Fourth Watauga County resident tests positive for coronavirus

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 26, 2020
This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses.A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019

Watauga County ends short-term rentals effective March 26

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 26, 2020
Third Watauga County resident tests positive for coronavirus

Third Watauga County resident tests positive for coronavirus

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 24, 2020
The tent in the Watauga Medical Center parking is a precaution for future need.

ARHS: Tent at Watauga Medical Center a precaution

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 20, 2020
App State announces a virtual commencement in May

App State announces a virtual commencement in May

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 20, 2020
This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses.A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019

UNC System president says commencement will be disrupted, expects to address fee questions next week 

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 20, 2020
Treasury secretary moves Tax Day to July 15

Treasury secretary moves Tax Day to July 15

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 20, 2020
AppalCart announced changes to several routes this week in light of staffing shortages.

[Photo] Driver shortage causes shift in AppalCart routes

August 30, 2021
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System

[Photo] AppHealthcare discontinues drive-thru testing in Ashe, Alleghany counties

April 1, 2022
Watauga Medical Center

Watauga Medical Center

[Photo] App State, AppHealthCare continue building relationship as COVID-19 cases rise

October 18, 2020
Lily’s Snack Bar is one of the many restaurants in Boone feeling the impact of the coronavirus. The owners have had to lay off the staff while people are not allowed to dine in.

‘Hardest f—— thing I’ve ever done:’ Food industry in Boone takes hit during pandemic

Gianna Holiday and Moss Brennan
March 19, 2020
Boone Fire responds to structure fire on Faculty Street

Boone Fire responds to structure fire on Faculty Street

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 19, 2020
App State announces changes to paid administration leave, campus parking

App State announces changes to paid administration leave, campus parking

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 18, 2020
In Spanish: Carta del Editor - Seguimos aquí y estamos reportando

In Spanish: Carta del Editor – Seguimos aquí y estamos reportando

Hadasa Rivera Marin and Moss Brennan
March 18, 2020
This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses.A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019

ARHS offers $49 COVID-19 screening

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 18, 2020
Pop 105 at the bus stop located right across from the Raley parking lot on Rivers Street.

AppalCart implements precautions during coronavirus pandemic

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 18, 2020
This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses.A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019

AppHealthCare announces second positive case of coronavirus in Watauga County

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 18, 2020
Letter from the Editor: We're still here and we're still reporting

Letter from the Editor: We’re still here and we’re still reporting

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 17, 2020
Terra Verde is an eatery new to Roess Dining Hall this semester that offers vegan and vegetarian meal options for students and faculty members with plant based diets.

Campus dining shifts schedule until further notice

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 17, 2020
The bagged dinner and breakfast Hardin Park Elementary School is offering to students and their parents as schools remain closed.

Hardin Park Elementary School workers hope people take advantage of feeding site

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 17, 2020
Watauga County Schools will host feeding sites across county

Watauga County Schools will host feeding sites across county

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 16, 2020
24 SGA senators release statement on App State's response to COVID-19

24 SGA senators release statement on App State’s response to COVID-19

Jackie Park and Moss Brennan
March 16, 2020
Watauga County resident tests presumptive positive for novel coronavirus

Watauga County resident tests presumptive positive for novel coronavirus

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 15, 2020
Grandfather Mountain closes after executive order bans gatherings of 100 or more

Grandfather Mountain closes after executive order bans gatherings of 100 or more

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 14, 2020
This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses.A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019

AppHealthCare engaged with local and state partners to monitor coronavirus

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 12, 2020
This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses.A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019

ARHS limits visitors at Watauga Medical Center, Cannon Memorial Hospital

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 12, 2020
This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses.A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019

Map of coronavirus cases in North Carolina by county

Moss Brennan and Efrain Arias Medina
March 12, 2020
Boone cancels St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Rail Jam over coronavirus concerns

Boone cancels St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Rail Jam over coronavirus concerns

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 12, 2020
Student body president voting changed due to extended spring break

Student body president voting changed due to extended spring break

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 11, 2020
App State to extend spring break and remain open, will transition from in-person instruction to alternative course delivery methods

App State to extend spring break and remain open, will transition from in-person instruction to alternative course delivery methods

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 11, 2020
Three tickets will run in 2020 student body presidential race

Three tickets will run in 2020 student body presidential race

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 8, 2020
Second case of coronavirus confirmed in North Carolina

Second case of coronavirus confirmed in North Carolina

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 6, 2020
AppHealthCare responds to novel coronavirus rumors in Boone

AppHealthCare responds to novel coronavirus rumors in Boone

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 5, 2020
Three cases of mumps confirmed in off campus students

Three cases of mumps confirmed in off campus students

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 5, 2020
Polls opened at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning for the start of Super Tuesday. One person was ready to vote right when the polls opened in the Plemmons Student Union voting site.

Results of Watauga County primary election

Jackie Park and Moss Brennan
March 3, 2020
VIDEO: Interview with App State College Republicans president

VIDEO: Interview with App State College Republicans president

Moss Brennan, Xanayra Marin-Lopez, and John Park
March 3, 2020
VIDEO: Interview with App State College Democrats president

VIDEO: Interview with App State College Democrats president

Moss Brennan, Xanayra Marin-Lopez, and John Park
March 3, 2020
First case of new coronavirus confirmed in North Carolina

First case of new coronavirus confirmed in North Carolina

Moss Brennan and Emily Broyles
March 3, 2020
Long lines could bring a long night for poll workers

Long lines could bring a long night for poll workers

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 3, 2020
Photo Gallery: North Carolina Primary

Photo Gallery: North Carolina Primary

Jesse Barber, Xanayra Marin-Lopez, and Moss Brennan
March 3, 2020
The line for provisional ballot voting stretches past the door. Gary Moorman estimates at least a 30 minute wait for provisional ballot voting.

PSU voting site manager: voting going well, some confusion

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 3, 2020
Explained: Provisional Ballots

Explained: Provisional Ballots

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 3, 2020
hunder Hill Hall (Building 100), left, and Raven Rocks Hall (Building 200), right, as seen from the new parking deck Feb. 26. Photo by Marie Freeman

New residence halls officially named

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 3, 2020
Polls opened at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning for the start of Super Tuesday. One person was ready to vote right when the polls opened in the Plemmons Student Union voting site.

2020 North Carolina Primary Coverage

Moss Brennan and Jackie Park
March 2, 2020
Early voting numbers down in Watauga County compared to 2016

Early voting numbers down in Watauga County compared to 2016

Moss Brennan, Reporter
March 2, 2020
English department responds to use of N-word in class

English department responds to use of N-word in class

Moss Brennan and Justin Lundy
February 29, 2020
Watauga County Republican Ballot

Watauga County Republican Ballot

Moss Brennan, Reporter
February 24, 2020
Watauga County Democratic Ballot

Watauga County Democratic Ballot

Moss Brennan, Reporter
February 24, 2020
Watauga County Democratic Ballot: Bios and Key Issues for the Candidates

Watauga County Democratic Ballot: Bios and Key Issues for the Candidates

Moss Brennan, Reporter
February 24, 2020
Watauga County Republican Ballot: Bios and Key Issues for the Candidates

Watauga County Republican Ballot: Bios and Key Issues for the Candidates

Moss Brennan, Jackie Park, and Tucker Wulff
February 24, 2020
Sophomore Devin Mullins seated after discussions about his climate bill last February. Mullins plans to run for student body president.

SGA Senate President Pro-Tempore plans to run for student body president

Moss Brennan, Reporter
February 21, 2020
Pedestrian hit on intersection of Rivers and Center streets

Pedestrian hit on intersection of Rivers and Center streets

Moss Brennan, Reporter
February 19, 2020
Second court rejects voter ID law

Second court rejects voter ID law

Moss Brennan, Reporter
February 19, 2020
247 App State student-athletes named to academic honor roll

247 App State student-athletes named to academic honor roll

Moss Brennan, Reporter
February 13, 2020
What to know for the North Carolina Primary

What to know for the North Carolina Primary

Moss Brennan, Reporter
February 11, 2020
Kruger steps down as provost, Norris named interim

Kruger steps down as provost, Norris named interim

Moss Brennan, Reporter
February 10, 2020
Brief power outage affects some west campus buildings, bookstore and library

Brief power outage affects some west campus buildings, bookstore and library

Moss Brennan, Reporter
February 3, 2020
Firefighters and paramedics tend to a motorcyclist after a crash on Rivers Street.

Motorcyclist and bicyclist involved in Rivers Street crash

Moss Brennan and Emily Broyles
February 3, 2020
NCDHHS investigating possible case of coronavirus

NCDHHS investigating possible case of coronavirus

Moss Brennan, Reporter
January 24, 2020
Connor Coker (second from right) celebrates with his friends after ringing the bell to announce he is cancer free after three years. Coker was diagnosed in 2016 and had to leave App State for a year for treatment.

“I can’t let that be what defines me”: App State student beats cancer after three years

Moss Brennan, Reporter
January 23, 2020
App nation showed up strong to cheer on the Mountaineers in their fifth straight bowl win.

App state leads Sun Belt in home attendance, third time in four years

Moss Brennan, Reporter
January 14, 2020
Junior running back Darrynton Evans runs with the ball during the first quarter of App State's matchup with Coastal Carolina on Sept. 28.

Darrynton Evans to forego senior season, declares for NFL draft

Moss Brennan, Reporter
December 25, 2019
App State hoisted the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl trophy for the second straight year after beating UAB 31-17.

Photo Gallery: R + L New Orleans Carriers Bowl

Moss Brennan, Reporter
December 23, 2019
The App State defense lines up against UAB.

Four out of five starters on App State's offensive line were named to 2020 preseason all-Sun Belt teams. The line is anchored in the middle by four-year starting center Noah Hannon.

[Photo] App State offense anchored by experienced O-line in 2020

September 12, 2020
Junior kicker Chandler Staton prepares for a kick in the New Orleans Bowl. Staton hit his only field goal attempt from 34 yards out.

Senior offensive lineman Victor Johnson at the New Orleans Bowl. Johnson was selected to play in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl and was joined by teammate Jordan Fehr.

[Photo] Former Mountaineers begin journey to next level of football, play in NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

January 20, 2020
Members of the App State defense celebrate the victory against UAB at the New Orleans Bowl Dec. 21.

[Photo] Five nationally televised football games for App State in 2020

September 11, 2020
New Orleans Bowl MVP Darrynton Evans hoists his trophy. Evans rushed 19 times for 153 yards and a touchdown.

App nation showed up strong to cheer on the Mountaineers in their fifth straight bowl win. App State beat UAB 31-17 in the New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 21.

[Photo] All App State sporting events thru September to be held without fans

September 2, 2020
App State head coach Shawn Clark greets Alabama at Birmingham head coach Bill Clark after the Mountaineers beat the Blazers 31-17 in the R+L Carrier New Orleans Bowl.

Junior wide receiver Thomas Hennigan celebrates after catching his second touchdown of the game to put the Mountaineers up 31-17.

Clark leads Mountaineers to historic fifth straight bowl win with 31-17 victory over UAB

Silas Albright and Moss Brennan
December 22, 2019
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