When in high school, it is the common assumption of career counselors and many students alike that four-year college is the next logical step after graduating high school.  Even though this is not the case, many high school students are not presented with other options in time to make any other decisions besides traditional college. High schools should spend more time laying out all of the possible...

The mission of the Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) in the University Libraries is to collect, preserve and share original materials related to four primary collecting areas — one of those areas is the University Archives.  The purpose of the University Archives is to document and preserve the history of App State. Like other universities in North Carolina, App State is required by...

On April 4, several national student media organizations, including the Student Press Law Center and the Associated Collegiate Press, issued a student media alert warning student journalists of the risks of reporting issues such as immigration and those who could be impacted by recent federal legislation during unprecedented times. This type of alert has never been issued before, according to the...

In mid-February, roughly a month after President Donald Trump’s second inauguration into office, thousands of United States Department of Agriculture employees were terminated via email.  Many of those affected worked for the U.S. Forest Service and National Parks Service. Amid a slew of ensuing protests, lawsuits and general public outcry, it is clear public and protected land in the U.S. is...

This article contains spoilers for “How I Met Your Mother.”  “How I Met Your Mother” ended in 2014, and I just got around to watching it. After nine seasons of a beautiful slow-burn, friendships for the ages and countless funny moments, the finale did one thing and one thing only: ruin it. For those who have not seen the show, it follows five friends: Ted Mosby, Marshall Eriksen, Lily...

Editor’s Note: This article contains mention of mental health issues and suicide. Anyone who may be struggling should call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or Counseling and Psychological Service’s emergency hotline at 828-262-3180.   Feminism is more important today than ever before. With the celebration of Women’s History Month, highlighting the efforts of past feminists is...

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...