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The Appalachian
The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian
Taylor Ward

Taylor Ward, Photojournalist

Taylor Ward (she/her) is a senior psychology major from Ocean Isle Beach, NC. This is her fourth year with The Appalachian.

All content by Taylor Ward
Customers sit inside of Espresso News on Sept. 5. Many students use Espresso News as a place to work on assignments and homework.

[Photo] E-News from the ground up: Celebrating 30 years of Boone’s classic coffee shop

Jenna Guzman, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2024
Director del programa de educación de historia Rwany Sibaja se sienta en la facultad de educación Reich donde enseña el 23 de agosto. Sibaja es un miembro de la facultad costarricense, fundador de APP Unidos y fue asesor de la Alianza Hispana Latina de App State.

[Photo] Comunidad hispana de Boone encuentra focos de apoyo entre polarización

Meg Frantz, Associate A&C Editor
September 11, 2024
History Education Program Director Rwany Sibaja sits in the Reich College of Education where he teaches on Aug. 23. Sibaja is a Costa Rican faculty member, the founder of APP Unidos and was an advisor for App State’s Latin Hispanic Alliance.

[Photo] Boone Hispanic community finds pockets of support amidst polarization

Meg Frantz, Associate A&C Editor
September 10, 2024
PRINTRES Edgar

[Photo] Hispanic Heritage Month Columns

Edgar Jaimes-Ramos and Benito del Pliego
September 10, 2024
Interim Chancellor Heather Norris (center left) cuts the ribbon alongside John Morrison (center right) and several other collaborators celebrating the completion of the Holmes Drive Parking Deck on Aug. 22. Construction on the parking deck started in June of last year.

[Photo] App State celebrates new parking deck with ribbon-cutting ceremony

Sam Deibler, Associate News Editor
August 26, 2024
Junior pitcher Sejal Neas winds up a pitch against No. 23 Louisiana March 28. Neas pitched three innings and gave up four runs.

[Photo] Mountaineers struggles continue against Marshall

Clay Durban, Sports Editor
April 30, 2024
Junior Chase Viscuse focuses on an assignment on March 6, seated on the first floor of Belk Library.

[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
Senior pitcher Kaylie Northrop winds up a pitch against No. 23 Louisiana March 28.

[Photo] Losses continue to pile for App State softball

Fran Murphy, Reporter
April 8, 2024
King Street Flats’ stylish exterior viewed from King Street on March 7 is just a quick walk away from downtown shopping, restaurants and App State’s campus.

[Photo] Best of Boone 2024: Best of Lifestyle

Kolby Shea, Chance Chamberlain, Ella Adams, Max Schwanz, Spence Smithback, Avin Patel, Jenna Guzman, Briley Turpin, Siri Patterson, Georgia Dixon, Madalyn Edwards, Tess McNally, Vivian Parks, Kaylie Morales, Hayden Wittenborn, Cameron Miller, Emily Simpson, K. Slade, Allison Lehan, Ethan Smith, Adam Persico, Fran Murphy, Clay Durban, and Leah Boone
April 8, 2024
Stick Boy Kitchen’s Spring Green (left) and Mangoes & More (right) smoothies made on March 6 are just two of several delicious smoothies served on the menu. Both smoothies are made with an orange juice base and blended with fruits and veggies.

[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
Junior pitcher Sejal Neas winds up a pitch against No. 23 Louisiana March 28. Neas pitched three innings and gave up four runs.

[Photo] Mountaineer softball’s struggles continue against No. 23 Louisiana

Max Schwanz, Reporter
March 31, 2024
Councill family headstones rest toward the center of Boone Cemetery. The town’s planned project to install historical interpretative panels has sparked controversy among descendants of those buried here. Photo taken Jan. 29.

[Photo] Boone Cemetery Panels Project sparks controversy among descendants

Sam Deibler, Associate News Editor
March 18, 2024
Senior Sophie Mead sits inside Belk Library’s Special Collections Research Center Feb. 21. Mead is a passionate voter who sued the North Carolina General Assembly after her vote was challenged.

[Photo] Meet Sophie Mead: The student who sued the General Assembly

Andrew Rice, Political Editor
February 29, 2024
The Boone Cemetery sits behind App State’s Plemmons Student Union. Photo taken Jan. 29, 2024.

[Photo] Historical interpretative panels approved for Boone Cemetery

Sam Deibler, Associate News Editor
February 29, 2024
Junior forward Izzi Wood battles with a Buccaneer defender Sept. 8, 2023.

[Photo] Observations from App State soccer’s spring season

Sarah Kruger, Reporter
May 2, 2023
Sophomore midfielder Sarah Widderich prepares for a corner kick Sept. 9, 2022.

[Photo] Mountaineers end spring season with win over Lees McRae

Sarah Kruger, Reporter
April 17, 2023
Sophomore forward Stephanie Barbosa dribbles a ball against Radford Sept. 15, 2022.

[Photo] App State soccer kicks off spring season

Sarah Kruger, Reporter
April 10, 2023
Students convene in Plemmons Student Union Rich Mountain room, a space where students are free to practice meditation and/or prayer, Feb. 16, 2023.

[Photo] Muslims at App State navigate Ramadan

Amena Matcheswala, Reporter
March 8, 2023
The Mountaineers huddle up during their 1-3 loss to Coastal Carolina Sept. 29, 2022.

[Photo] App State volleyball season concludes with early tournament exit

Ben Gosey, Reporter
November 21, 2022
Senior outside hitter McCall Denny spikes the ball against Coastal Carolina Sept. 29, 2022.

[Photo] Mountaineer volleyball closes regular season with two wins

Ben Gosey, Reporter
November 16, 2022
Zach Coltrain, a 20-year-old music major at App State, is youngest ever to run for Virginia’s House of Delegates, pictured at Durham Park.

[Photo] App State student sets record as youngest-ever House of Delegates candidate

James Moser, Reporter
November 13, 2022
Sophomore running back Nate Noel makes a run towards the end zone during App State’s victory over Robert Morris, Oct. 29, 2022.

[Photo] 5 takeaways from App State’s homecoming victory over Robert Morris

Kolby Shea, Reporter
November 1, 2022
Runners take off at the start of the annual Neerly Naked Mile event on Sanford Mall, Oct. 24, 2022. The event raises money and spreads awareness about Boone’s homeless population.

[Photo] Neerly Naked Mile leaves Hospitality House fully covered

Grace Ficara, Reporter
October 25, 2022
Freshman midfielder Lela Stark from Guelph, Ontario, Canada, makes a run toward Radford’s goal.

[Photo] App State soccer’s “Mountaineer mentality” attracts international players

Sarah Kruger, Reporter
October 12, 2022
Freshman midfielder Lela Stark from Guelph, Ontario, Canada, makes a run toward Radford’s goal.

[Photo] Former App State soccer coach finds success with Appalachian FC

Alex Urquiza, Reporter
October 10, 2022
Redshirt senior quarterback Chase Brice hands the ball off to transfer running back Ahmani Marshall Sept. 24, 2022.

[Photo] App State’s second half skid leads to 32-28 loss to James Madison

Drew Bailey, Reporter
September 27, 2022
Freshman defender Shannon Studer contests a Radford attack in the Mountaineers' matchup with the Highlanders Sept. 15, 2022.

[Photo] App State soccer ends tough start, picks up win against ULM

Sarah Kruger, Reporter
September 20, 2022
Sophomore forward Stephanie Barbosa loads up to kick the ball against ETSU Sept. 8, 2022.

[Photo] App State soccer suffers consecutive defeats as conference play nears

Alex Urquiza, Reporter
September 15, 2022
Chancellor Sheri Everts and others break ground on the Conservatory for Biodiversity Education and Research March 25, 2022. The Conservatory will be the first building of the university’s Innovation District.

[Photo] Protests, plans, penalties: Stories you may have missed during the 2021-22 school year

Will Hofmann, Enterprise Editor
August 15, 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
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[Photo] Best of Boone 2022: Best of App State Campus Life

Jenna Guzman, Hollie Moore, Cameron Stuart, Emily Broyles, Will Hofmann, Megan Pettey, Georgia Dixon, Andrew Rice, Kayla Slade, Emily Milano, and Cameron Marshall
May 4, 2022
Chancellor Sheri Everts and others break ground on the the Conservatory for Biodiversity Education and Research March 25, 2022. The Conservatory will be the first building of the university's Innovation District.

[Photo] Groundbreaking event marks beginning of Innovation District construction

Andrew Rice, Political Editor
March 25, 2022
COVID-19 senior Jake Lane works on his swing at practice Feb. 21, 2022.

[Photo] Golfer looks to continue App State success after fall season

Michael Garrity
March 19, 2022
A student stands in front of the Carving Board in Roess Dining Hall as their meal is prepared.

[Photo] App State switching to a swipe-based meal plan policy for 2022-23 academic year

Andrew Rice, Political Editor
March 2, 2022
Vice President of the equestrian team, Grace Waugh, saddles a horse as the team prepares to ride Feb. 6, 2022.

[Photo] Equestrian team back in Boone after 12 years

Ansley Puckett, Reporter
March 1, 2022
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