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The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian
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Senior guard Myles Tate passes to forward CJ Huntley in the post on Feb. 22. Tate had 4 assists against the Thundering Herd.

[Photo] App State senior night spoiled by Thundering Herd

Parker Egeland, Reporter
February 24, 2025
Infielder Olivia Cook on the field at the App State game against James Madison on April 19.

[Photo] App State softball hopes to knock it out of the park in 2025

Fran Murphy, Reporter
January 27, 2025
Right-handed pitcher Jackson Steensma pitches during the App State vs. Marshall game on March 30.

[Photo] App State baseball looks for third consecutive 30 win season

Kieran Murphy, Reporter
January 27, 2025
Junior guard Emily Carver defends UNC-Greensboro’s Nia Howard in the 4th quarter at Holmes Convocation Center on Nov. 6, 2023.

[Photo] App State women’s basketball falls to UNC-Greensboro in hard-fought road loss

Kieran Murphy, Reporter
November 20, 2024
Running back Maquel Haywood evades Coastal Carolina players during the App State vs. Coastal Carolina game on Oct. 10, 2023.

[Photo] Mountaineers look to keep rolling against Chanticleers

Davis Lemons
November 6, 2024
Guard Zada Porter takes a shot during the App State vs. UNCG game on Nov. 6, 2023.

[Photo] Before the tip-off: App State women’s basketball preview

Davis Lemons
November 5, 2024
Sophomore Tomas Brooker begins his match against an NC State player on Nov. 4, 2023.

[Photo] App State wrestling looks to stay at the top going into 2024-25 season

Trey Blake, Reporter
November 3, 2024
Will Miller pins down an NC State wrestler at the Varsity Gym on Nov. 4. Miller had 54 points in 13 dual matches for the 2023 season.

[Photo] 2024-25 Wrestling Schedule releases with never before seen foe

Trey Blake, Reporter
September 12, 2024
Middle blocker Maya Winterhoff goes to serve the ball at the App State vs. JMU game on Sept. 22, 2023. Winterhoff started in all 29 matches of the 2023 volleyball season.

[Photo] Mountaineers volleyball gets season underway at Bobcat Invitational

Dylan Shepherd, Reporter
September 4, 2024
Firefly watchers migrate to the viewing destination on Grandfather Mountain on June 21. The blue ghost fireflies and synchronous fireflies attracted many viewers to experience the rare visual event.

[Photo] Synchronized fireflies illuminate Appalachian nights

Abby Buckner, Managing Editor
August 21, 2024
One of the many creative drawings made by the protestors at the Gaza Solidarity Gathering. There were many activities students could participate in, such as marches, poster making and a vigil on May 7.

[Photo] ‘Not a conflict, not a war’: Students, community members hold Palestine solidarity gathering

Sam Deibler
May 10, 2024
Khambhat, India native Vidhi Patel poses for a portrait on April 9. She is graduating with a master’s in computer science and is a discrete mathematics teacher’s assistant. After graduation she plans to stay in the U.S. with her fiance and get a job in IT.

[Photo] Graduating international students say farewell to Mountaineer lifestyle

Andrew Rice, Former Political Editor
April 28, 2024
Senior pitcher Kaylie Northrop throws a pitch against James Madison April 20.

[Photo] App State softball swept by James Madison

Fran Murphy, Reporter
April 22, 2024
Educated Guess’ bassist Alvin Carlisle delivered with a night full of funky basslines on April 4. Educated Guess was full of energy playing their groovy jazz-funk fusion tracks from their 2023 EP “SHIFT!”

[Photo] Educated Guess debuts at Appalachian Theatre

Ann Korwan, Reporter
April 12, 2024
Junior pitcher Cody Little makes a delivery against High Point April 3. Little recorded three strikeouts in his one inning in relief.

[Photo] Mountaineers use walk-off hit to defeat Bulldogs

Spence Smithback, Reporter
April 10, 2024
The entrance to the Department of Communication on the first floor of Anne Belk Hall on March 7. The department won the vote for the Best Academic Department on campus.

[Photo] Best of Boone 2024: Best of Campus

Sam Deibler, Abigail Eggers, Anna Adams, Leah Boone, Mia Seligman, Andrew Rice, Bella Lantz, Macy Grymes, Madalyn Edwards, Samantha Salvador, Siri Patterson, and Thomas Turner
April 9, 2024
Junior infielder Adam Quintero swings at a ball against High Point April 2.

[Photo] App State swept by JMU on the road

Clay Durban, Former Sports Editor
April 8, 2024
Senior pitcher Dante Chirico throws a pitch against a Marshall batter in the seventh inning March 30. The Mountaineers won the game in dominant fashion with a score of 19-2.

[Photo] Mountaineers win home series over Marshall

Spence Smithback, Reporter
March 31, 2024
The Mountaineers gather around during a timeout against Toledo Feb. 10.

[Photo] Mountaineers fall to Red Wolves on Hicks’ game-winner

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
March 10, 2024
157lbs Junior Tommy Askey takes down VMI’s John Yost Feb. 4, 2024. Askey took a 19-3 tech fall over Yost which gave the team an early lead.

[Photo] App State wrestling victorious over Bellarmine, falls to No. 9 Cornell

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
February 19, 2024
Sophomore pitcher Everette Harris throws a curveball in a baserunning drill Jan. 31. App State is looking to improve on last year’s winning record of 30-25.

[Photo] Mountaineers gear up for 2024 baseball season

Clay Durban, Former Sports Editor
February 15, 2024
Junior forward Tre'Von Spillers slams it against Toledo Feb. 10. Spillers scored eight points against the Rockets.

[Photo] Mountaineers win double-overtime thriller against Toledo

Fran Murphy, Reporter
February 12, 2024
Freshman Thomas Brooker wrestles VMI's Toby Schoffstall in the 184-pound match.

[Photo] App State wrestling secures convincing 32-7 win over VMI

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
February 5, 2024
Senior guard Faith Alston drives past an Eagle defender Jan. 20. Alston is averaging a team-high 18.5 points per game this season.

[Photo] Mountaineers women’s basketball loses third straight to Marshall

Adam Persico, Former Associate Sports Editor
February 1, 2024
Two wrestlers square off in Varsity Gym in the Appalachian Open Jan. 27.

[Photo] Mountaineers produce strong performances at Appalachian Open

Clay Durban, Former Sports Editor
January 29, 2024
Redshirt freshman Anthony Conetta works in an underhook against Greensboro College's Ethan Kring Jan. 21.

[Photo] App State wrestling wins doubleheader over Bulldogs, Pride

Ethan Smith, Former Sports Editor
January 22, 2024
Emily Carver takes a jump shot against UNC-Greensboro’s junior guard, Jayde Gamble, on Dec. 13, 2023. Carver, a sophomore, averages 15.5 points per game.

[Photo] How Emily Carver brings success to App State women’s basketball

Ryder Sing, Reporter
January 16, 2024
Junior Guard Zada Porter drives in for a layup against UNCG Forward Isys Grady Nov. 6.

[Photo] New faces come up big as Mountaineers beat Spartans

Trey Blake, Reporter
November 7, 2023
Junior Will Miller tries to escape a takedown by NC State’s AJ Kovacs Friday night Nov. 4.

[Photo] Mountaineers get trounced on opening night by No. 3 NC State 40-3

Trey Blake, Reporter
November 4, 2023
Head coach Sarah Rumely Noble speaks to the team during a timeout against James Madison Sept. 22.

[Photo] Mountaineer volleyball drops two straight to Marshall

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
October 22, 2023
Junior running back Maquel Haywood breaks loose for a run against Coastal Carolina Oct. 10.

[Photo] 6 down, 6 to go: Mid-season Sun Belt East Division breakdown

Chance Chamberlain, Associate Sports Editor
October 18, 2023
Junior midfielder Sarah Perkins battles for possession with a Kent State player Oct. 6.

[Photo] Mountaineer field hockey continues five game win streak

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
October 16, 2023
Pumpkins overlooking the New River Family Farm corn maze at dusk. Sep. 14th, 2023.

[Photo] Oh my gourd-ness: The New River Farm fall event

Meg Frantz, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2023
Two students grapple while others rest in between rounds at a jiu-jitsu club meeting Sept. 9, 2023.

[Photo] “We’re a family here”: App State’s jiu-jitsu’s climb back from uncertainty

Trey Blake, Reporter
October 9, 2023
Andy Seuss overtakes a driver during the Brushy Mountain 150 race. Sep. 30, 2023.

[Photo] North Wilkesboro Speedway hosts first Whelen Modified Tour event

Spence Smithback, Reporter
October 2, 2023
Sophomore middle blocker Maya Witerhoff goes up for a slam against James Madison Sept. 23.

[Photo] App State volleyball nets two losses in weekend double header

Max Schwanz, Sports Editor
October 2, 2023
Parking signs inside the Stadium Parking Deck.

[Photo] Town of Boone impacted by on-campus parking changes

Madalyn Edwards, News Editor
September 25, 2023
John Stein shakes student’s hand for a picture.

[Photo] Democratic candidates make their rounds as election season begins

Baron Joseph, Reporter
September 13, 2023
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