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The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian
Leah Matney

Leah Matney, Photojournalist

Leah Matney (she/her) is a junior with a digital marketing major and photography minor from Lincolnton, NC. This is her first year with The Appalachian.

All content by Leah Matney
Rastacoustic singer and keyboard player Peter Brown performs for the Boone Saloon crowd on Feb. 10.

[Photo] Rastacoustic provides the spirit of reggae during the aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Owen Marcellino, Reporter
November 4, 2024
Sophomore running back Kanye Roberts dodges a tackle by Southern Miss safety Dylan Lawrence on Oct. 28. Roberts has played with the Mountaineers since the 2021 season.

[Photo] Hot or cold: The Appalachian predicts football season

Clay Durban, Adam Persico, Max Schwanz, Tess McNally, and Fran Murphy
August 15, 2024
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[Photo] Pivotal fall sports Mountaineers

Fran Murphy, Reporter
August 14, 2024
Senior outfielder Kayt Houston tosses a ball in the air. Houston holds the school's career hit record at 239.

[Photo] Houston caps off record breaking career for App State Softball

Max Schwanz, Reporter
April 30, 2024
Customers reach for chips and salsa at Los Arcoiris on March 6. The delicious appetizer is one of the many reasons people are drawn to Los.

[Photo] Best of Boone 2024: Best of Food

Chloe Jenkins, Ann Korwan, Meg Frantz, Katelin Potter, Riley Proserpi, Thomas Turner, Vivian Shillingsburg, El Shedrick, Briley Turpin, Cameron Miller, Abby Buckner, Rebekah Mann, Pruett Norris, Lauren Lyerly, Ella Adams, Jenna Guzman, and Makayla Muñoz
April 8, 2024
Head coach Shelly Hoerner laughs along with her players in the dugout during a softball practice on Oct. 4. While in college, Hoerner helped lead Canisius College to back-to-back MAAC titles in 1995 and 1996.

[Photo] “Give everything you have,”; Softball coach’s journey in the High Country

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
March 5, 2024
Hole Lotta Doughnuts offers customers a variety of different flavored syrups for their espresso drinks.

[Photo] Hole Lotta Doughnuts’ new owner focused on family and community

Abigail Eggers, Reporter
February 26, 2024
Junior guard Terence Harcum shoots over an Eagle defender Jan. 25.

[Photo] Mountaineers down ODU 82-67

Adam Persico, Associate Sports Editor
February 23, 2024
Shawn Roberts, on the drums and vocals, and Kevin Freeman, on the bass on Feb. 10, 2024. Working together they produce an unique, upbeat set for their audience in Boone Saloon.

[Photo] Reggae: A story of race, religion and redemption

Briley Turpin, A&C Editor
February 14, 2024
Pitcher Delani Buckner practices throwing her curveball. Catcher, Riley Becker, has to set up in a specific way for this pitch to be thrown.

[Photo] A look ahead to the 2024 App State softball season

Fran Murphy, Reporter
February 8, 2024
Roberts breaks through a tackle against Southern Mississippi Oct. 28. Roberts finished the season with seven touchdowns.

[Photo] Kanye Roberts takes the next step toward college stardom

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
January 31, 2024
During this chilly winter morning, the town of Blowing Rock begins their third day of the Winter Fest events on Jan. 27, 2024.

[Photo] Townspeople plunge into Blowing Rock Winterfest celebration

Pruett Norris and Meg Frantz
January 31, 2024
Junior guard Terence Harcum shoots a three pointer to secure the lead over Georgia Southern on Jan. 25, 2024.

[Photo] Mountaineers extend win streak to 5 in black out victory against Eagles

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
January 26, 2024
App State players meet during a timeout against Georgia Southern Jan.25. The Mountaineers downed the Eagles 84-74.

[Photo] App State set to host JMU for nationally televised game

Ethan Smith, Sports Editor
January 25, 2024
Fans take turns jumping and fliping into the pond.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: Mountaineers take down JMU and GameDay

Ashton Woodruff, Photo Editor
November 22, 2023
Redshirt senior linebacker Andrew Parker Jr. runs across the field after his interception against Southern Miss Oct.28. The New Orleans native is up to 72 total tackles on the season.

[Photo] Mountaineers look to tame Thundering Herd in Boone

Clay Durban, Sports Editor
November 1, 2023
Senior offensive lineman Isaiah Helms lifts junior running back Maquel Haywood in celebration of his first touchdown of the game against Southern Miss Oct.28.

[Photo] Good, bad and ugly from Mountaineers comeback win

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
October 31, 2023
John Paul White, 51, sits within the Appalachian Theatre anticipating his performance later that night on September 5th, 2023. He is a folk country artist and a prior grammy award winner that performed for the music festival Antlers and Acorns.

[Photo] Hits in the High Country: Songwriters’ time in the limelight

Madelyn Crawford
September 11, 2023
Senior catcher Hayden Cross catches a pitch against Georgia State March 28, 2023.

[Photo] App State baseball senior sets high standard for work ethic and leadership

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
May 1, 2023
Shygirl emerges with lots of energy as she greets the crowd and opens with her song “Woe”,Thursday, April 13.

[Photo] Shygirl shakes up Legends

Ella McIntosh, Reporter
April 17, 2023
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[Photo] Common Reading Program brings Black in Appalachia to Parkway Ballroom

Cameron Miller, Reporter
February 1, 2023
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