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Senior Goodbye: Paul Heckert

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

Students hold silent protest with ‘Die-in’

Paul Heckert
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

Clare McPherson
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

Laney Ruckstuhl
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

Jess Lyons
September 10, 2014
Former Appalachian student to play at Legends

Former Appalachian student to play at Legends

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

Joshua Farmer
May 1, 2014
In Photos: Merlefest

In Photos: Merlefest

Paul Heckert
April 29, 2014
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Students take a 24-hour stand for freedom on Sanford Mall

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

Paul Heckert
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

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

Joshua Farmer
March 4, 2014
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[Photo] Library 24/5 returns

Nicole Caporaso
February 27, 2014
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[Photo] Students organize first ever Free Speech week

Laney Ruckstuhl
February 27, 2014
In Photos: Dance Marathon

In Photos: Dance Marathon

Paul Heckert
February 25, 2014
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[Photo] Watauga County Board of Elections hosts one-stop voting location forum

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

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

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

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

Lovey Cooper
February 6, 2014
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[Photo] High on the list

Nicole Caporaso
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

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

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

Cory Spiers
January 28, 2014
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[Photo] Appalachian State University students design on a global scale

Lovey Cooper
January 23, 2014
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[Photo] Washington accepts invitation to NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

Cory Spiers
January 16, 2014
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[Photo] In Photos: Best of Fall 2013

Justin Perry
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

Justin Perry
November 28, 2013
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[Photo] Post-grads find creative outlet in food blogging

Justin Perry
November 28, 2013
Junior lineman Tucker Lee congratulates senior wide receiver Tony Washington after second quarter touchdown in the Mountaineer's 48-27 win over Western Carolina. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Mountaineers end SoCon era with convincing win over Western

Michael Bragg
November 24, 2013
Freshman running back Marcus Cox breaks through two Western defenders for a touchdown in the Mountaineer's 48-27 win over Western Carolina. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Rapid Reaction: App State 48, Western Carolina 27

Michael Bragg
November 24, 2013
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[Photo] Post-grads find creative outlet in food blogging

Michael Bragg
November 21, 2013
Mike Neal dunks the ball during Tuesday night's game against Lees-McRae. The Mountaineers slammed the Bobcats for a solid 91-63 win at home. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Rapid Reaction: App State 91, Lees-McRae 63

Joshua Farmer
November 20, 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

Andrew Clausen
November 14, 2013
Junior guard Katie Mallow completes a layup in Tuesday night’s home opener against ETSU. The Buccaneers beat the Mountaineers, 81-72. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Appalachian women’s basketball team hopes to improve after loss, will look to ‘amp it up’ in preperation for the rest of the season

Andrew Clausen
November 14, 2013
Junior guard Katie Mallow swoops through the paint for a layup in the home double-header as App State lost to ETSU 81-72. Mallow finished with 19 points, tying the team high. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Rapid reaction: App State 71, ETSU 82

Joshua Farmer
November 13, 2013
Sophomore wide receiver Simms McElfresh’s catch is disrupted by a Georgia defender during Saturday’s game. Despite a strong first quarter, the Bulldogs bit straight through the Mountaineers for a 45-6 win. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Strong first half not enough for Mountaineers

Andrew Clausen
November 12, 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

Stephanie Sansoucy
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’

Andrew Clausen
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

Stephanie Sansoucy
October 8, 2013
Chung Park, Director of Orchestral Activities, cues the bassoons in a run of Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony during a rehearsal for the Symphony’s upcoming concert. The concert takes place in the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts at 8 p.m. Friday and will feature professor Bair Shagdaron on piano. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Appalachian Symphony Orchestra takes on Beethoven, Mozart

Alexander McCall
October 2, 2013
Freshman running back Marcus Cox stretches out for a first quarter touchdown in Saturday’s match-up against N.C. A&T. After a fourth-quarter surge, the team lost to the Aggies 24-21. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Why there’s no reason to panic about an 0-2 start

Andrew Clausen
September 10, 2013
Sophomore quarterback Kameron Bryant walks off the field to the locker room after a disappointing first half against N.C. A&T. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] App State loses first two games

Andrew Clausen
September 10, 2013
Sophomore quarterback Kameron Bryant brushes off a tackle from an N.C. A&T defender in Saturday night's 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

Michael Bragg
September 8, 2013
Junior economics major Chris Zino prepares to hand Kangaroo Express employee, Jesse Steele, his ID to purchase a six-pack of beer. Throughout the summer the Watauga Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative has conducted compliance checks with local business to determine if they will provide underage persons with alcohol. Photo by Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Random compliance checks attempt to prevent underage alcohol purchases

Stephanie Sansoucy
August 29, 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

Alexander McCall
August 21, 2013
In Photos: Spring Showcase

In Photos: Spring Showcase

Paul Heckert
May 5, 2013
Year In Photos 2012-13

Year In Photos 2012-13

Paul Heckert
April 30, 2013
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[Photo] Senior Farewell: Finding a passion in college makes all the difference

Kevin Griffin
April 29, 2013
Recipients of the Leaders of Distinction award Wednesday afternoon in the CSIL office in the student union. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] CSIL honors student leaders

Joshua Farmer
April 25, 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

Joshua Farmer
April 25, 2013
Eric Greer is the Appalachian State University’s mechanical shop supervisor. Paul Heckert | The Appalachian

[Photo] Mechanical shop supervisor maintains Appalachian State underground systems

Michelle Pierce
April 25, 2013
In Photos: Gramatik

In Photos: Gramatik

Paul Heckert
April 24, 2013
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