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The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian
Sam Byrd

Sam Byrd, Photojournalist

Sam Byrd (he/him) is a senior commercial photography major from Charlotte, North Carolina. This is his second year with The Appalachian.

All content by Sam Byrd
Running back Daetrich Harrington dodged Old Dominion players at the App State vs. Old Dominion game on Nov. 19, 2022.

[Photo] Mountaineers look to dethrone Monarchs

Davis Lemons, Reporter
November 1, 2024
A motion blurred vehicle travels northwest on Tynecastle Highway, passing Sugar Mountain Resort on Feb. 15, 2023.

[Photo] Rental rush creates High Country housing troubles

Will Hofmann and William Becker
March 6, 2023
Sophomore Maya Szymborski poses for a portrait inside Plemmons Student Union Feb. 6, 2023. Szymborski balances an 18 credit hour workload, a job and being the sole organizer of the Queer People of Color Club. She is dedicated to creating a space on campus where QPOC can feel at ease sharing their experiences in an otherwise predominantly white institution.

[Photo] Students’ safe space for Queer People of Color

Amena Matcheswala, Reporter
February 13, 2023
Excited fans cheering from the student section at Kidd Brewer Stadium, Nov. 19, 2022.

[Photo] Mountaineers pick up 27-14 Senior Day victory over Monarchs

Ben Gosey, Reporter
November 20, 2022
ClimACT protesters hold signage outside the B.B. Dougherty Administration Building after being told to leave over “disturbing a meeting” with their chants and demands for more environmentally sustainable university policies Sept. 28, 2022.

[Photo] ClimACT leads rally promoting environmental alternatives

Mia Seligman, Enterprise Editor
September 30, 2022
Charlotte Nielson’s hands patiently rest while she and her husband volunteer to listen to strangers in the international hallway of Plemmons Student Union. Dave Nielson said “We like to volunteer because it's a part of our personal mission.” Sept. 13, 2022.

[Photo] Campus’s free, voluntary counseling service: The Listening Post

Caroline Stainback, Reporter
September 27, 2022
Boone Bagelry reflected in Jimmy John's window across King Street Boone, NC. Hanging in the store is a sign that says "We're competitive so is our pay." Boone Bagelry has been locally owned and operated since 1988.

[Photo] COLUMN: Changing Boone through local’s eyes

Emma Shew, Opinion Writer
September 20, 2022
Baristo Leon pouring whole espresso beans, preparing to be ground July 20, 2022. Venture offers hot espresso drinks like cappuccinos and lattes, as well as cold drinks like their cacao cold brew. Both drinks, along with others, are served at the chocolate lounge on the ground level floor.

[Photo] What you missed over summer: Downtown edition

Zoey Sigmon, Reporter
August 11, 2022
Abortion rights demonstrators marching along King Street on June 25, 2022.

[Photo] Boone protesters take stand for reproductive rights

Zoey Sigmon, Reporter
June 27, 2022
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[Photo] Best of Boone 2022: Best of Food

Camryn Collier, Ansley Puckett, Lily Kincaid, Gabrielle Troutman, Denise Casalez, Maggie Watts, Savannah Brewer, Aubrey Smith, Jaclyn Bartlett, Torri Marshall, Erin Isley, Meredith Smith, Rachel Rodgers, Brionna Dallara, Briley Turpin, Jacqueline Behringer, and Asher Davidson
May 5, 2022
Justice Taylor gives pride stickers to students at the rally on Sanford Mall April 22, 2022.

[Photo] App State students honor trans lives with performance, moment of silence

Andrew Rice, Political Editor
April 25, 2022
(left to right) Trinity McKoi, Justice Taylor, Tea Critchfield, and Faye Guarino

Graduate student Matthew Johnson poses for a portrait in Rankin Hall Friday, March 25 2022.

[Photo] App State graduate students: inside a small, hardworking community

Andrew Rice, Political Editor
April 14, 2022
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