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Senior Goodbye: Paul Heckert

April 28, 2015
Students hold silent protest with Die-in

Students hold silent protest with ‘Die-in’

December 5, 2014
Senior sociology major and Dance Marathon fundraising chair Melissa Lee sorts through props for the 2015 Dance Marathon in February. Photo by Dalton Kilby | The Appalachian

[Photo] Dance Marathon serves local non-profits for children

December 4, 2014
Winkler Hall during its implosion last summer. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] More than 95 percent of Winkler Hall recycled

September 17, 2014
Freshman goalkeeper Sam Steyl (left) and senior defender Nicole Steyl (right) take a moment after a Wednesday morning practice a Ted Mackrel Soccer Complex. The two are teammates as well as sisters. It has been three years since the two played together on the same team. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] App State soccer keeping it all in the family

September 10, 2014
Former Appalachian student to play at Legends

Former Appalachian student to play at Legends

August 20, 2014
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[Photo] A year in news 2014

April 30, 2014
In Photos: Merlefest

In Photos: Merlefest

April 28, 2014
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April 28, 2014
Students take a 24-hour stand for freedom on Sanford Mall

Students take a 24-hour stand for freedom on Sanford Mall

April 9, 2014
Sophomore advertising major Carson Rich (left) and sophomore international business major Daniel Tassitino (right) are the newly announced SGA president and vice president, respectively, for the 2014-15 academic year. Photo by Rachel Krauza | The Appalachian

Incoming administration discusses future of SGA

April 9, 2014
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[Photo] Craig Robinson presents comedy tour to App State

March 4, 2014
In Photos: Dance Marathon

In Photos: Dance Marathon

February 25, 2014
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[Photo] Sloan named Sun Belt’s top recruiter

February 20, 2014
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[Photo] BB&T Leadership Center restructured to serve business students

February 18, 2014
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[Photo] Cottages of Boone requests trial location change

February 18, 2014
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[Photo] APPS hosts sixth annual Old Time Fiddler’s Convention

February 6, 2014
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[Photo] High on the list

February 5, 2014
Senior theatre arts major Will Allen and junior psychology major Kaity Pechanek hold a pose Jan. 24 during the Momentum Dance Festival. The club will hold an open class Friday at 1 p.m in Varsity Gym, Studio 208. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Momentum dance club provides outside opportunities for dancers

February 4, 2014
Senior Collins Creech keeps hold of Virginia Tech wrestler early on in Saturdays tournament held in the Varsity Gym. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Mountaineers earn six fourth-place winners at Appalachian Open

January 27, 2014
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[Photo] Appalachian State University students design on a global scale

January 23, 2014
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[Photo] In Photos: Best of Fall 2013

December 5, 2013
Sophomore Quarterback Kameron Bryant brushes off a tackle from an NC A&T defender in Saturday nights game. Despite a fourth-quarter comeback the Aggies held off the Mountaineers for a 24-12 win. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Mountaineers fall to 0-2

November 28, 2013
Quarterback Jamal Londry-Jackson looks at the crowd after breaking through the Terrier defensive line to run the ball in for a touchdown against Wofford in 2012. The Mountaineers lost the game, 38-28. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Final stretch awaits the Mountaineers

November 14, 2013
Boone mayoral elect Andy Ball (right) receives an emotional hug from his mother Amy Edelberg after his win was confirmed Tuesday night. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Boone elects next mayor

November 7, 2013
Senior wide receiver Andrew Peacock dodges away from the Furman defense during last seasons matchup. The Mountaineers will face the Paladins on the road Saturday. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Despite poor start, App State is ‘pretty upbeat’

October 15, 2013
Junior appropriate technology major Baird Sills dismounts to hop a barrier during the Boone Bike and Touring sponsored cyclocross race. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Countdown to the Throw-Down

October 8, 2013
Sophomore quarterback Kameron Bryant brushes off a tackle from an N.C. A&T defender in Saturday nights game. Despite a fourth quarter comeback, the Aggies held off the Mountaineers for a 24-21 win. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Mountaineers fall to 0-2

September 8, 2013
Participants in The Boone Bar Crawl and Music Festival pack Char on Saturday night. The bar crawl is a day long celebration of local music and craft beer in bars and venues throughout Boone and Blowing Rock. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Sold-out bar crawl dissatisfies patrons

August 21, 2013
In Photos: Spring Showcase

In Photos: Spring Showcase

May 5, 2013
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Year In Photos 2012-13

April 30, 2013
A student was found dead in White Residence Hall Wednesday afternoon. No foul play is expected. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] UPDATED: ASU student found dead on campus

April 25, 2013
In Photos: Gramatik

In Photos: Gramatik

April 24, 2013
In Photos: Nerdcon 2013

In Photos: Nerdcon 2013

April 22, 2013
In Photos: Futurebirds

In Photos: Futurebirds

April 22, 2013
Sophomore defensive player Nicole Steyl dribbles down the field during the game against High Point University last Friday. The Mountaineers suffered a 2-1 loss to the Prowlers. Courtney Roskos | The Appalachian

In Photos: Art Bash

April 22, 2013
In Photos: Just One Shift, The New River Boys at Galileos

In Photos: Just One Shift, The New River Boys at Galileo’s

April 15, 2013
In Photos: Festa-do-Brasil Capoeira

In Photos: Festa-do-Brasil Capoeira

April 15, 2013
In Photos: Diversity Celebration

In Photos: Diversity Celebration

April 10, 2013
Current Dean of Libraries Mary Reichel will join Vice Provost Tony Carey as a deputy to Provost Lori Gonzalez, effective July 1. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Provost position to be added July 1

April 9, 2013
In Photos: 8

In Photos: ‘8’

March 28, 2013
In Photos: Spirit Family Reunion

In Photos: Spirit Family Reunion

March 28, 2013
Reports claim Appalachian State University will leave the Southern Conference for the Sun Belt Conference. The Sun Belt Conference includes Arkansas State, Georgia State, Louisiana-Lafayette, South Alabama, Texas State, Louisiana-Monroe, Troy and Western Kentucky for football and Texas-Arlington and Arkansas-Little Rock for non-football sports. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Reports: App State, Georgia Southern slated for move to Sun Belt Conference

March 26, 2013
In Photos: The Harlem Globetrotters

In Photos: The Harlem Globetrotters

March 21, 2013
Junior political science major John Secrest, current vice president of student affairs for UNCASG, is now running for UNCASG president. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Appalachian student is candidate for ASG presidency

March 21, 2013
In Photos: Concert for Justice

In Photos: Concert for Justice

March 20, 2013

In Photos: Women’s Basketball vs. College of Charleston – 2013 SoCon Tournament

March 10, 2013
Members of the women’s basketball team in their pregame huddle before Saturdays Senior Day Black Out against Chattanooga. The Mountaineers lost the game 69-45. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Mountaineers say ‘thank you’ to four seniors leaving at end of season

March 5, 2013
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In Photos: Battle of the Bands

March 4, 2013
In Photos: Appalachian Mountain Brewery Grand Opening

In Photos: Appalachian Mountain Brewery Grand Opening

February 19, 2013
In Photos: Harlem Shake

In Photos: Harlem Shake

February 18, 2013
In Photos: One Billion Rising Flash Mob

In Photos: One Billion Rising Flash Mob

February 18, 2013
In Photos: Your Mamas Big Fat Booty Band

In Photos: Your Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band

February 18, 2013
In Photos: Old-Time Fiddlers Convention and Dirk Powell

In Photos: Old-Time Fiddlers Convention and Dirk Powell

February 11, 2013
Boone-based groups The New River Boys and The Fox Fire performed at Legends Thursday night. Appalachian Popular Programming Society’s Stage Shows Council hosted the event.

In Photos: The New River Boys

February 11, 2013

In Photos: Corporate Fandango

February 5, 2013
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[Photo] Plemmons Student Union remained open to shelter possible refugees

January 31, 2013
Former College Republicans Chairwoman Kelsey Crum poses for a shot at Mitt Romneys campaign bus desk. Crum is the new director of Constituent Services under Lt. Gov. Dan Forest in Raleigh.

[Photo] Appalachian grad lands job in the Lieutenant Gov.’s Office

January 31, 2013
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[Photo] Interpersonal Violence Task Force sends out campus safety survey

January 31, 2013
Maya Angelou speaks to a packed Holmes Convocation Center as part of the 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration held Tuesday evening. Angelou is hailed as one of the greatest voices in contemporary literature authoring 11 best-selling books including “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” and her current best seller, “Wouldn’t Take Nothing for My Journey Now.”

[Photo] Maya Angelou spends an evening with App State

January 24, 2013
Senior Gabriela Celi returns the ball across the net in a game last fall against Western Carolina University.

[Photo] Appalachian tennis opens with mixed results

January 24, 2013
In Photos: Home Basketball Games Jan. 12-20th

In Photos: Home Basketball Games Jan. 12-20th

January 24, 2013
The Nth Degree Gallery, located at 683 W. Kings Street, is exhibiting Kent Paulettes artworks under his pseudonym Derfia for the month of October. The show, named Subatomic Compassion, includes a variety of paintings. Olivia Wilkes| The Appalachian

In Photos: Plemmons Student Union New Wing Grand Opening

January 24, 2013
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Appalachian State FCS Flowchart

November 30, 2012
Members of Mountaineer offensive line celebrate their win with the Old Mountain Jug on the field Saturday. The team pounced the Catamounts for a 38-27 win. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Appalachian defeats Western, Old Mountain Jug stays at App

October 28, 2012
Junior Rightback Michael Frazier brushes off a Coastal Carolina defender, making it into the in-zone for a fourth quarter touchdown. The Mountaineers had a 55-14 win over the Chanticleers. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Appalachian beats the Chants

September 30, 2012
Second Lady, Dr. Jill Biden addresses the LGBT Caucus Thursday morning at the DNC. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] LGBT caucus speakers emphasize equal rights, progress

September 6, 2012
Junior Lauren Brown sets up a spike for sophomore Lauren Gray during Saturday mornings practice. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Volleyball underclassmen expected to lead team this season

August 21, 2012
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[Photo] Remember this? A year in review for Sports

May 3, 2012
Freshman D.J. Saunders competes in the final round of the high jump, which earned him a conference title. The men’s and women’s teams won the SoCon conference meet in Cullowhee over the weekend. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Men’s, women’s teams bring home SoCon titles for track and field

April 23, 2012
Freshman Debra Domermuth competes in the pole vault event during Fridays Appalachian Open. The team will compete in the SoCon tournament at Western Carolina this Saturday. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Track and Field looks to defend SoCon title

April 18, 2012
Freshmen Kyle McFloy and Mason Rivera compete in the Steeple Chase in Friday afternoon’s track meet. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Track and Field hosts Appalachian Open, dominate first home even in two years

April 16, 2012
Sophomore wide receiver Sean Price makes a one-handed grab in Saturday morning’s scrimmage. Price finished the spring practice game with four receptions, gaining 60 yards. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Football looks to fill big roles left open by seniors

April 2, 2012
Junior forward Kelsey Sharkey attempts a layup against a Furman defender last week. The Mountaineers lost to Chattanooga Sunday 80-71. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Women’s basketball falls in Chattanooga, wins share of SoCon title

March 1, 2012
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