Week eight of “The Bachelor” brought Grant Ellis and his final three — Litia Garr, Juliana Pasquarosa and Zoe McGrady — to Dominican Republic for Fantasy Suite dates, where emotions ran high and relationships deepened. Between intense conversations, lingering doubts and unexpected declarations of love, each date tested their connections in new ways. As Ellis navigated his strongest relationships...

College is a big transition for first-year students, as for many of them it’s their first time living on their own or with a roommate. There are several responsibilities that come with day-to-day life; some people take them on early and some people take them on later.  Unfortunately, this can cause issues. It’s common to hear “roommate horror stories” throughout college and many complaints...

As someone who was vegetarian for six years and still eats vegetarian meals a majority of the time, my campus dining experience at App State has been less than ideal.  Just because there are vegetarian options present does not mean App State has done its job.  Although campus dining consistently promises to make changes and improve the quality of food and service at their dining halls, this has...

Week six of “The Bachelor” brought romance home as Grant Ellis visited the hometowns of the final four contestants. With emotions running high and families eager to meet him, the stakes rose for each relationship. As the women introduced him to their worlds, it was clear connections would be tested, and only three would move forward, leaving one contestant behind.   Date No. 1: Juliana...

The United States is at a tipping point. In recent months, President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have diminished in the wake of his second term, indicating an increase in uncertainty. Class consciousness is finally on the rise, but it is far too late. Class consciousness, according to the American Psychological Association, is the “awareness of belonging to a particular economic or social...

Even though the first quarter of 2025 has just arrived, it has not been lacking in events. Right off the bat, this year had its fair share of issues, most of which don’t seem like they’re leaving anytime soon. During such a tumultuous time in the country and the world, it can often be second nature to get caught up in the news, which can easily lead to a sense of overwhelm and dread. As difficult...

Open letter to my students and anyone else, I have struggled to find the right words to talk to my students about these chaotic times. This is my attempt to do that. It represents my personal beliefs and not those of my department or others. As a professor of sustainable development here at App State, this has been a whirlwind of a semester. In the first month, we have seen the federal government...

As a proud alumnus of Wake County Public Schools, among the nation’s premier public school systems, I cannot understate how much a quality public education has shaped me. My public education taught me many important things that will stick with me for life. Great teachers can change students’ lives for the better. During our formative years, we interact with teachers every day so long as school...