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The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian
Moss Brennan

Moss Brennan, Reporter

Moss Brennan (he/him) is a senior journalism major with a minor in political science and media studies. He has worked on The Appalachian since freshman year as the Enterprise Editor, News Editor and most recently as the Editor-in-Chief. The past two summers Moss has interned as a foreign desk reporter for The Washington Times and as a data/general reporter for The Virginian-Pilot. Moss is back at The Appalachian for the 2020 fall semester to help cover the 2020 election in Watauga County.  Moss can be reached by email at brennanmp@appstate.edu.

You can follow him on Twitter @mosbren. 

All content by Moss Brennan
Gov. Roy Cooper answers questions about his response efforts after Hurricane Helene in western N.C. on Oct. 3.

[Video] Gov. Roy Cooper speaks to hurricane victims: ‘This is a team effort’

Siri Patterson, Managing Editor
October 3, 2024
True freshman Nick Ross intercepts the first pass of his career and returns it 20 yards for a touchdown against USC.

[Photo] Class of 2023: Top 10 sporting moments

Dan Davidson, Former Sports Editor
May 3, 2023
Former App State cornerback brings in an interception during the New Orleans Bowl Dec. 15, 2018.

[Photo] Panthers sign former Mountaineer Tae Hayes

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
October 28, 2022
Lily’s Snack Bar is a bar and sandwich shop best known for creative cocktails, vegan food options and dance parties.

[Photo] Best off-campus eats for App State students

Abi Pepin, Reporter
August 18, 2021
Chad Dorrill was a sophomore at App State before he died of COVID-19 complications. He was 19-years-old.

App State student who died from COVID-19 memorialized with scholarship fund

Moss Brennan, Reporter
December 29, 2020
As COVID-19 cases dwindle, App State looks to spring semester

As COVID-19 cases dwindle, App State looks to spring semester

Moss Brennan and Kat Fast
December 3, 2020
App State beat Carver College 105-23 in it's home opener Friday night. 25 relatives of players attended.

App State men’s basketball beats Carver by 82 points in dominating performance

Moss Brennan, Reporter
November 27, 2020
Analysis: Watauga County stayed the course this election

Analysis: Watauga County stayed the course this election

Moss Brennan, Reporter
November 13, 2020
Associated Press: Joe Biden wins 2020 presidential election

Associated Press: Joe Biden wins 2020 presidential election

Moss Brennan, Reporter
November 7, 2020
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App State junior linebacker Trey Cobb (#7, pictured at left) helps make a tackle during the loss at Marshall Sept. 19. Cobb and fellow junior linebacker D'Marco Jackson have stepped up in 2020 to help fill the holes left by the departure of Jordan Fehr and Akeem Davis-Gaither to the NFL.

[Photo] "I feel like that's my brother:" App State inside linebackers Cobb and Jackson flourish in 2020

November 13, 2020
App State junior linebacker Trey Cobb (#7, pictured at left) helps make a tackle during the loss at Marshall Sept. 19. Cobb and fellow junior linebacker D'Marco Jackson have stepped up in 2020 to help fill the holes left by the departure of Jordan Fehr and Akeem Davis-Gaither to the NFL.

[Photo] “I feel like that’s my brother:” App State inside linebackers Cobb and Jackson flourish in 2020

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor
November 13, 2020
Analysis: Here’s what happening in the North Carolina Election

Analysis: Here’s what happening in the North Carolina Election

Moss Brennan, Reporter
November 4, 2020
Dive into campaign finance data for key races in North Carolina and Watauga County

Dive into campaign finance data for key races in North Carolina and Watauga County

Moss Brennan and Abi Pepin
November 3, 2020
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Voting "going smoothly so far" as some voters confused about voting outside of precinct

Voting “going smoothly so far” as some voters confused about voting outside of precinct

Moss Brennan, Reporter
November 3, 2020
The App State early voting site on campus on Election. Four people were in line before polls opened at 6:30 a.m.

Four people in line as polls open at Plemmons Student Union, North Carolina

Moss Brennan, Reporter
November 3, 2020
A cross bearing a purple sash outside of the First Baptist Church in Boone.

On Election Day, religion plays a key factor for some voters

Moss Brennan, Reporter
November 2, 2020
Vice President Mike Pence attends Boone church service with Franklin Graham

Vice President Mike Pence attends Boone church service with Franklin Graham

Moss Brennan, Reporter
November 1, 2020
What you need to know on Election Day

What you need to know on Election Day

Moss Brennan, Reporter
October 30, 2020
Gov. Roy Cooper and The North Carolina NAACP reached a settlement yesterday in a lawsuit regarding COVID-19 conditions in North Carolina state prisons. The state now has 180 days to release 3,500 people who are incarcerated.

Roy Cooper shares video message with App State voters

Moss Brennan, Reporter
October 27, 2020
Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives Tim Moore speaks at the Watauga County Republican Party meeting Tuesday night.

Speaker of the NC House of Representatives campaigns for Ray Pickett in Boone

Moss Brennan, Reporter
October 27, 2020
Here’s who’s voting in Watauga County in this record-setting election year

Here’s who’s voting in Watauga County in this record-setting election year

Moss Brennan, Reporter
October 26, 2020
The Blue Ridge Ballroom has been prepped by university and election officials for the first day of early voting on Oct. 15.

As intelligence officials allege foreign interference in election, here’s how the state and county secures votes

Moss Brennan, Reporter
October 23, 2020
Community members wait in line outside the polling site in the Plemmons Student Union's Blue Ridge Ballroom on Oct. 15 2020, the first day of early voting.

Record turnout continues for North Carolina, Watauga County surpasses half of 2016 vote total

Moss Brennan, Reporter
October 23, 2020
North Carolina surpasses 2 million votes so far in 2020 election

North Carolina surpasses 2 million votes so far in 2020 election

Moss Brennan, Reporter
October 21, 2020
QUIZ: What candidates do you align with?

QUIZ: What candidates do you align with?

Moss Brennan and Abi Pepin
October 20, 2020
App State, AppHealthCare continue building relationship as COVID-19 cases rise

App State, AppHealthCare continue building relationship as COVID-19 cases rise

Moss Brennan and Kat Fast
October 18, 2020
App State athletes use their voice to get out the vote

App State athletes use their voice to get out the vote

Moss Brennan, Reporter
October 18, 2020
Early voting numbers continue to surge in North Carolina

Early voting numbers continue to surge in North Carolina

Moss Brennan, Reporter
October 17, 2020
A sign in College Street Circle informs community members that early voting is taking place in the Plemmons Student Union Blue Ridge Ballroom for the 2020 presidential election.

Watauga County early vote tracker

Moss Brennan, Reporter
October 16, 2020
Voters line up outside the Watauga County Administration Building to cast their vote.

North Carolina sees record turnout on first day of early voting, Watauga County sees surge

Moss Brennan, Reporter
October 15, 2020
The 40 feet by 8 feet banner was stolen sometime between Sunday night and Monday morning. A citizen is offering a $1,000 reward for information related to the larceny.

Large Trump re-election sign stolen off of Hwy 105, $1,000 reward offered

Sean Riordan and Moss Brennan
October 15, 2020
The Blue Ridge Ballroom has been prepped by university and election officials for the first day of early voting on Oct. 15.

Early voting starts Thursday. Here are 10 tips from the state board.

Moss Brennan, Reporter
October 14, 2020
Board of elections to keep campus voting line outside unless severe weather occurs

Board of elections to keep campus voting line outside unless severe weather occurs

Moss Brennan, Reporter
October 14, 2020
Michael Behrent (right) was sworn onto the Watauga County Board of Elections on Oct. 8 as the chair. He replaced former chair Jane Ann Hodges who resigned due to health concerns.

App State Faculty Senate chair appointed to county board of elections

Moss Brennan and Abi Pepin
October 12, 2020
The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 9. Here’s what you need to know.

The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 9. Here’s what you need to know.

Moss Brennan, Reporter
October 7, 2020
Watauga County Voter Guide

Watauga County Voter Guide

Moss Brennan and Abi Pepin
October 4, 2020
Voter Guide: Watauga County Candidates

Voter Guide: Watauga County Candidates

Moss Brennan and Abi Pepin
October 4, 2020
Voter Guide: North Carolina state candidates

Voter Guide: North Carolina state candidates

Moss Brennan and Abi Pepin
October 4, 2020
Voter guide: U.S. Congressional Candidates

Voter guide: U.S. Congressional Candidates

Moss Brennan and Abi Pepin
October 4, 2020
Democratic Senate candidate Cal Cunningham admits to sending text messages of a sexual nature

Democratic Senate candidate Cal Cunningham admits to sending text messages of a sexual nature

Moss Brennan, Reporter
October 3, 2020
Testing was held for students in River Street parking deck on August 29, 2020 from 11am-5pm.

As cases rise, App State among highest in testing in the UNC System

Moss Brennan and Kat Fast
October 1, 2020
The Blue Ridge Ballroom in the Plemmons Student Union is currently set up as a classroom.

Judge denies Republicans’ temporary restraining order over App State early voting site

Moss Brennan, Reporter
October 1, 2020
“Will you shut up, man”: App State College Democrats and Republicans respond to first presidential debate

“Will you shut up, man”: App State College Democrats and Republicans respond to first presidential debate

Moss Brennan, Reporter
September 30, 2020
Watauga County absentee ballot tracker

Watauga County absentee ballot tracker

Moss Brennan, Reporter
September 30, 2020
Two new COVID-19 clusters reported, Watauga County passes 1,000 total cases

Two new COVID-19 clusters reported, Watauga County passes 1,000 total cases

Moss Brennan, Reporter
September 26, 2020
North Carolina senators react to death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

North Carolina senators react to death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Moss Brennan and Abi Pepin
September 22, 2020
App State senior quarterback Zac Thomas looks down the field for an open receiver against Marshall. Thomas threw for 268 yards and one touchdown in the 17-7 loss.

Marshall brings the thunder, defeats No. 23 App State 17-7

Moss Brennan and Silas Albright
September 19, 2020
Board of election lawsuit unites campus political clubs

Board of election lawsuit unites campus political clubs

Moss Brennan, Reporter
September 19, 2020
Two Mountaineers combine for a tackle in the 17-7 loss at Marshall Sept. 19.

[Photo] Four takeaways from App State football's week 2 loss at Marshall

September 22, 2020
Students call for resignation of board of elections member

Students call for resignation of board of elections member

Moss Brennan and Abi Pepin
September 18, 2020
Faculty senate chair calls for university support of campus voting site

Faculty senate chair calls for university support of campus voting site

Moss Brennan, Reporter
September 17, 2020
Attorney General, state elections board: Don’t vote twice

Attorney General, state elections board: Don’t vote twice

Moss Brennan, Reporter
September 16, 2020
Polls opened at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning for the start of Super Tuesday. One person was ready to vote right when the polls opened in the Plemmons Student Union voting site.

Watauga County Board of Election members file lawsuit against state board over App State campus voting site

Moss Brennan and Abi Pepin
September 15, 2020
State board of elections offers voting guidance to college students

State board of elections offers voting guidance to college students

Moss Brennan, Reporter
September 12, 2020
Early Voting in Watauga and surrounding counties

Early Voting in Watauga and surrounding counties

Moss Brennan, Reporter
September 9, 2020
Congresswoman Virginia Foxx speaks to the crowd at the Watauga County GOP event Sunday evening about the importance of the 2020 election.

Republican candidates pitch their ideals at Watauga County GOP event

Moss Brennan, Reporter
September 1, 2020
Polls opened at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning for the start of Super Tuesday. One person was ready to vote right when the polls opened in the Plemmons Student Union voting site.

State Board of Elections votes to keep early voting site in union despite opposition from App State administration

Moss Brennan, Reporter
August 31, 2020
The line for provisional ballot voting stretches past the door. Gary Moorman estimates at least a 30 minute wait for provisional ballot voting.

Board of Elections to implement safety measures at voting sites

Moss Brennan, Reporter
August 29, 2020
North Carolina attorney general files lawsuit against U.S. Postal Service

North Carolina attorney general files lawsuit against U.S. Postal Service

Moss Brennan, Reporter
August 21, 2020
The United States Post office building located off King Street in Boone.

Watauga County expects up to 12,000 absentee ballots as post office warns of delays

Moss Brennan, Reporter
August 18, 2020
Faculty Senate recommends Blue Ridge Ballroom as on-campus voting site

Faculty Senate recommends Blue Ridge Ballroom as on-campus voting site

Moss Brennan, Reporter
August 17, 2020
BOE submits two plans for campus voting site, no site confirmed

BOE submits two plans for campus voting site, no site confirmed

Moss Brennan, Reporter
August 1, 2020
App State Police has a new officer on the job — two-year-old Labrador retriever Yaya, an explosive detection dog.

App State police has a new officer sniffing around campus

Moss Brennan, Reporter
April 27, 2020
Boone Town Council passes resolution asking North Carolina attorney general to investigate unfair and deceptive rental housing practices

Boone Town Council passes resolution asking North Carolina attorney general to investigate unfair and deceptive rental housing practices

Moss Brennan, Reporter
April 25, 2020
Confusion reigns as SGA Senate elections postponed

Confusion reigns as SGA Senate elections postponed

Moss Brennan, Reporter
April 23, 2020
Michael Davis voted 2020-21 student body president

Michael Davis voted 2020-21 student body president

Moss Brennan, Reporter
April 20, 2020
Update: SGA Senate elections on hold

Update: SGA Senate elections on hold

Moss Brennan, Reporter
April 19, 2020
Student body president race moves to runoff, voting April 16-20

Student body president race moves to runoff, voting April 16-20

Moss Brennan, Reporter
April 15, 2020
AppHealthCare confirms eighth case of coronavirus in Watauga County

AppHealthCare confirms eighth case of coronavirus in Watauga County

Moss Brennan, Reporter
April 13, 2020
Davis.Hunter found responsible for campaign violation

Davis.Hunter found responsible for campaign violation

Moss Brennan, Reporter
April 13, 2020
New Quinn Recreation Center floors included in approved capital projects

New Quinn Recreation Center floors included in approved capital projects

Moss Brennan, Reporter
April 11, 2020
‘No playbook’: App State Athletics out roughly $1.5 million due to COVID-19

‘No playbook’: App State Athletics out roughly $1.5 million due to COVID-19

Moss Brennan, Reporter
April 11, 2020
Fourth Ashe County resident tests positive for COVID-19

Fourth Ashe County resident tests positive for COVID-19

Moss Brennan, Reporter
April 10, 2020
Mullins.Martin campaign found not responsible for alleged campaign violation

Mullins.Martin campaign found not responsible for alleged campaign violation

Moss Brennan, Reporter
April 9, 2020
ARHS employee tests positive for COVID-19

ARHS employee tests positive for COVID-19

Moss Brennan, Reporter
April 9, 2020
Video: student body presidential debate

Video: student body presidential debate

Moss Brennan, Reporter
April 8, 2020
AppHealthCare and ARHS offer guidance on cloth masks and face coverings

AppHealthCare and ARHS offer guidance on cloth masks and face coverings

Moss Brennan, Reporter
April 8, 2020
Three campaign violation cases filed in student body presidential race

Three campaign violation cases filed in student body presidential race

Moss Brennan, Reporter
April 8, 2020
Signs line the carts leading into the Boone Walmart asking people to social distance and remain 6 feet apart.

Walmart limits number of people in stores to combat COVID-19

Moss Brennan, Reporter
April 6, 2020
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