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BOONE — Two Appalachian State students are among 21 charged in relation to a drug distribution ring on the campuses of Appalachian State University, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and Duke University, announced the Department of Justice at a Thursday, Dec. 17 press conference. “This is a large drug network and supply chain fueling a drug culture at fraternities and within these universities and around these universities and towns,” said Matt Martin, U.S. attorney for th...

Posted Dec. 16, 2020 at 12:11 p.m. BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University senior Lauren Moody, of Marietta, Georgia, has been recognized for outstanding leadership and service — she is the recipient of a 2020 Community Impact Student Award from North Carolina Campus Compact, a statewide network of colleges and universities committed to community engagement. “… this is an award that also belongs to everyone I’ve had the opportunity to work with and learn from. I wouldn’t have the...

Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Jan. 6, 2021 By Emily Bausch Posted Dec. 15, 2020 at 5:40 p.m. BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University will test its campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. Examples of the tones that are used in an emergency or during tests can be heard online by visiting the Siren Warning System webpage on App State’s Emergency Preparedness website. App State uses the hi/low tone for emerge...

No. 10 Tennessee clamps down on Appalachian State, 79-38 By AL LESARDecember 16, 2020 GMT KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Appalachian State shot just 28% and it still hurt Tennessee’s season statistics. That says something about the way the No. 10 Volunteers are playing defense. Tennessee (3-0), which came into the game holding opponents to 26% shooting, kept the Mountaineers (4-2) scoreless for the first 6:22 and coasted to a 79-38 victory Tuesday night. Victor Bailey had 13 points to pace the Vol...

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Mailbag 12/16 Share this story Andrew’s Leaky Thacked Roof Grohs Al too familiar - Agree or Disagree? - YankeeJacket Ben: jon-snow-i-don’t-want-it.jpg Chris: allllll too familiar. Carter: This pun has gotten very tired… almost as tired as the concept of our defense ever getting better. - Agree or Disagree? - YankeeJacket Ben: Disagree, I think Tech’s defense takes a decent step forward next year, if only because I don’t know that it can get worse. Jake: Disagree, but I think it’ll ...

Baseball fans know that behind every great pitcher is a great catcher, and that’s indeed the case at West Wilkes High School with Riley Ledford and Braxton Church. Ledford, a southpaw hurler, and Church, his longtime backstop, recently made decisions to continue their hardball careers at Queens and Appalachian State universities, respectively. Their coach, Drew Ward, tells me their chemistry extends beyond the baseball diamond—they’re best friends who have been playing together s...

ATH Jaylen Blackwell Signs With Boston College A late addition to the class, Blackwell should be an under the radar gem for the Eagles Author: Dec 16, 2020 Jaylen Blackwell, an athlete out of Georgia has signed with the Boston College Eagles. A three star recruit, he was originally committed to Arkansas State before flipping to join the Eagles. What stands out for Blackwell is his length, he has good size at 6-2 which could lead to his role as a physical ACC safety. Blackwell is a player that ...

STATESBORO, Ga. — Christmas came a couple of weeks early for Appalachian State head coach Shawn Clark with a win over Georgia Southern on Dec. 12. A 17-point offensive surge in the fourth quarter, highlighted by a 100-yard kickoff return and a 70-yard rush that was the longest run from scrimmage this season, propelled the Mountaineers to a thrilling, come-from-behind win over Georgia Southern (34-26) at Paulson Stadium on Saturday. App State trailed 17-7 at halftime. The 6,228 mostly Eagle...

A December to remember for App State’s more than 1,700 graduates More than 1,700 Appalachian State University graduates were conferred degrees during the university’s virtual Fall 2020 Commencement Dec. 11. This photo collage shows a handful of the numerous celebratory commencement photos shared by App State’s Class of 2020 graduates via social media. Photos submitted “You have earned one of the most significant achievements of your lifetime, and you did so under historically challengin...