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The Appalachian

Samuel Cooke, Photojournalist

All content by Samuel Cooke
Graduate transfer quarterback Chase Brice lets the ball fly with two Chanticleers in his face. Brice posted 347 passing yards and two touchdowns against a defense only giving up 15 points per game.

[Photo] Class of 2023: Top 10 sporting moments

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor
May 3, 2023
An employee at Appalachia Cookie Co. stacks trays of cookies to cool down. Appalachia Cookie Co. is located at 208 Faculty St.

[Photo] Best of Boone 2023: Best of Food

Pruett Norris, Briley Turpin, Erin Smith, Will Hofmann, Ella McIntosh, Jenna Guzman, Emily Escobedo Ramirez, Kaitlyn Potochnik, Brionna Dallara, William Becker, Mia Seligman, Gabrielle Troutman, Abby Buckner, Bella Lantz, El Shedrick, Hollie Moore, Amena Matcheswala, Jade Ogle, and Ella Wilson
April 5, 2023
Bill Moretz, owner of Moretz Mountain Orchard and Farms, sells produce to Mallie Billing at the Watauga County Farmers Market on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

[Photo] Roots run deep at local farmers market’s 50th anniversary

Amena Matcheswala, Reporter
April 4, 2023
One App State faculty member lays the ball up during noontime basketball March 8, 2023.

[Photo] Faculty and staff compete in App State’s NBA

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor
March 21, 2023
Michael Reddish poses for a portrait in his office at Appalachian State University.

[Photo] App State professor receives record-breaking grant

Thomas Turner
March 20, 2023
Brianne Harris, Ayla Albert and Claudia Holman pose for a portrait at Apple Hill Farm.

[Photo] Local alpaca farm celebrates 20 years of business

Kayla Masterman, Former Visual Managing Editor
March 8, 2023
Freshman forward Justin Abson defends his man against Texas State Feb. 16, 2023.

[Photo] App State defeats Texas State in Kerns’ 100th win

Sam Vanolinda, Reporter
February 18, 2023
Roberta Jackson poses for a portrait at at the 105-year-old Boone Mennonite Brethren Church on January 30th, 2023. Jackson acts as representative for the Junaluska Historical Association.

[Photo] Historically Black community looks to preserve, educate community

Andrew Rice, Former Political Editor
February 14, 2023
Aladdin leads the call to prayer beginning the Jumaah Prayer service, on August 26, 2022 in Boone, North Carolina.

[Photo] The story of Boone’s first mosque

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2022
Jerry Cheek plays guitar while waiting for customers. Before opening the Tomato Shack Jerry played guitar for 10 years, he mainly played top 40 country music. With the Tomato Shack closing at the end of August, Jerry hopes to play music in his retirement.

High Country staple shuts down after 25 years

Samuel Cooke, Photojournalist
September 13, 2022
Pascale Bouchard, the new LGBTQ Center graduate assistant, stands in the entrance to the Henderson Springs LGBTQ Center in Plemmons Student Union Aug. 2, 2022.

[Photo] Get connected: Social resources on campus

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
August 12, 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
The Boone Starbucks located at 1700 Blowing Rock Road, April 10, 2022.

[Photo] Boone Starbucks employees unionize for higher wages, more hours

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2022
Mike McKee makes minor repairs to a guitar in his workshop, Feb. 21, 2022.

[Photo] Former App State professor keeps high country music, instruments alive

George Richards, Reporter
March 1, 2022
Attendees at the Fiddler’s Convention dance while musicians play in music circles Feb. 5, 2022

[Photo] Folk with friends: Faces of the Fiddler’s Convention

Lily Kincaid, Associate A&C Editor
February 10, 2022
Frederike Stegen celebrates with her teammates after finding junior midfielder Pauline Mangold for a game-tying goal against No. 22 Kent State.

[Photo] German field hockey star breaks program assist record

Alex Urquiza, Reporter
November 15, 2021
Graduate transfer quarterback Chase Brice zips a ball across the middle to super senior receiver Jalen Virgil. Virgil had two catches for 57 yards against the Jaguars.

[Photo] Mountaineers’ defense shines in 31-7 Heroes Day victory

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor
November 14, 2021
Senior midfielders Anna Smarrelli and Friederike Stegen challenge a Kent State attack by Clara Rodriguez Seto. The Mountaineers struggled to contain Rodriguez Seto as she scored both goals in the 2-1 victory for the No. 22 Golden Flashes.

[Photo] App State field hockey falls to No. 22 Kent State on Senior Day

Ben Brady, Reporter
October 25, 2021
Graduate transfer quarterback Chase Brice let’s the ball fly with two Chanticleers in his face. Brice posted 347 passing yards and two touchdowns against a defense only giving up 15 points per game.

[Photo] Mountaineers upset No. 14 Chanticleers for first ranked win since 2007

Cameron Burnett and Noah Cornelius
October 21, 2021
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[Photo] SGA Cabinet: Ariela Allen

Leah Rogers, Reporter
October 6, 2021
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[Photo] SGA Cabinet: Charlie Rosa

Leah Rogers, Reporter
October 6, 2021
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[Photo] SGA Cabinet: Isabella King

Leah Rogers, Reporter
October 6, 2021
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[Photo] SGA Cabinet: Christian Martin

Leah Rogers, Reporter
October 6, 2021
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[Photo] SGA Cabinet: Thomas McNeil

Leah Rogers, Reporter
October 6, 2021
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[Photo] SGA Cabinet: Devyn Reilly

Leah Rogers, Reporter
October 6, 2021
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[Photo] SGA Cabinet: DJ Evans

Leah Rogers, Reporter
October 6, 2021
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[Photo] SGA Cabinet: President Bailey Gardin

Leah Rogers, Reporter
October 6, 2021
The new Office of Community-Engaged Leadership was formed after combining the ACT and LEAD offices to better promote leadership and service opportunities on campus.

[Photo] ACT, LEAD offices join forces for greater impact

Abi Pepin, Reporter
October 2, 2021
Freshman forward Stephanie Barbosa challenges Wake Forest’s Sofia Rossi in a 2-0 defeat to the Demon Deacons. After starting the season on the bench, Barbosa has since started the past six games for the Mountaineers. The freshman has recorded two assists and taken seven shots, two of which were on goal.

[Photo] Women’s soccer falls 2-1 to Coastal Carolina

Kurt Zottl, Reporter
September 22, 2021
Freshman midfielder Sarah Widderich takes a shot on goal in App State's 2-1 victory over USC Upstate earlier this season. The North Carolina native has tallied two assists and two shots on goal in her seven starts for the Mountaineers.

[Photo] App State women’s soccer secures victories over Wofford and FIU

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
September 16, 2021
App State head football coach Shawn Clark (white shirt, black cap and gaiter) coaches during App State's win over Georgia State Nov. 14 in Boone. Since last March, all NCAA recruiting has been virtual, but on June 1, coaches can return to in-person recruitment. “It’ll be good to see a kid in person, see what he’s made of, see who his parents are and get a feel for them,” Clark said.

[Photo] NCAA announces return of in-person recruiting June 1

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor
April 21, 2021
Usually filled with lines wrapped around the building, the Chick-Fil-A on Blowing Rock Road is now occupied with construction supplies and portable toilets as it closes to renovate the location.

[Photo] Boone Chick-fil-A temporarily closed after 17 years of continuous business

Cameron Stuart, Associate News Editor
April 8, 2021
Originally surrounded by grass and having stone pillars at its entrance, the Watauga County Courthouse has seen some changes over the years, but still shares a similar location.

[Photo] Historic Preservation Committee seeks dedicated downtown district

Ethan Hunt, Reporter
March 26, 2021
The App State bench celebrates during a loss to Troy Jan. 29 at the Holmes Center in Boone. The Mountaineers won two Sun Belt tourney games on a run to the conference semifinals, before falling to East division No. 1 seed Troy 63-60 Sunday in Pensacola, Florida.

[Photo] App State women’s basketball wins two games, falls in Sun Belt tournament semis

Cameron Burnett, Connor Davidson, and Dan Davidson
March 10, 2021
App State students and fans celebrate on King Street in Boone following the Mountaineers' Sun Belt tournament championship win Monday night in Pensacola, Florida. “I’m just really happy for our players that they get to experience the NCAA tournament,” second-year head coach Dustin Kerns said.

[Photo] “It means the world:” Mountaineers capture first ever Sun Belt crown, secure NCAA bid

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor
March 9, 2021
App State senior wide receiver Malik Williams reaches out to make a 55-yard catch in the third quarter that would set up the first Mountaineer touchdown of the game.

[Photo] Huesman steps in for Thomas, Mountaineers outlast Georgia State 17-13

Silas Albright, Reporter
November 14, 2020
An App State campus celebrity celebrated their birthday Tuesday - Teddy the golden retriever. Teddy patiently posed in front of his birthday banner while waiting for his dog safe birthday cake.

PHOTO GALLERY: Teddy turns two – A campus celebrity’s birthday

Samuel Cooke, Photojournalist
November 3, 2020
Teddy loves going to the football games at App State, here some App State football players said "hi" to teddy to wish him a happy birthday.

An App State campus celebrity celebrated their birthday Tuesday - Teddy the golden retriever. Teddy patiently posed in front of his birthday banner while waiting for his dog safe birthday cake.

[Photo] 2020 in photos: The year we shared

Jesse Barber, Photojournalist
December 31, 2020
A steady stream of people came through to say "hi" and wish Teddy a happy birthday, many brought treats and a variety of bread.

A steady stream of people came through to say "hi" and wish Teddy a happy birthday, many brought treats and a variety of bread.

Daelan, an avid climber in Boone, NC, is able to keep strong during the bouldering season by climbing with a mask on at Center 45 on October 1.

[Photo] Climbing through COVID: High Country climbers thrive amidst the pandemic

Tucker Wulff, Reporter
October 7, 2020
The Gamefather located in the Boone Mall. The Gamefather is working to satisfy high demand after Gamestop’s recent closure in Boone. 

[Photo] Next generation now: local game store pushes to provide for gaming community

Tucker Wulff, Reporter
September 24, 2020
Senior forward Isaac Johnson dunks the ball over a defender in the Mountaineer's game against Coastal Carolina. Johnson recently scored his 1000th career point this season and feels it "is a blessing."

[Photo] 1,000 point scorer Isaac Johnson reflects ahead of final Sun Belt tournament run

March 5, 2020
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