Celebrities are an integral part of young American culture. Whether that be because of the messages held in the lyrics they write or the characters they play in blockbuster movies, the love and admiration that fans have for celebrities is the backbone of their careers. Unfortunately, some fans take their ‘love’ a little too far. Although some are able to withhold their excitement, it is not...

Editor’s Note: This article contains mention of sexual violence and assault.  One in five college women are sexually assaulted. The statistics on violence against males are a little harder to pinpoint, but professionals estimate around six percent of males are subjected to sexual violence during their time in college. Even more horrifying, upwards of 90 percent of victims of sexual assault on...

During the debate on Tuesday night, Donald Trump proved one thing over and over again: he only cares about himself. He has no regard for those around him, whether that be women, people of color or the middle and lower classes. Sugarcoating is not working and has never worked — this is a life or death election. It is already a scary enough thing to be a woman, as it is drilled into us for as long...

The human brain is constantly working to absorb new information. From the minute it wakes up, new images and thoughts work to be processed. However, different factors can affect the brain’s ability to process this information. For example, trying to drive to work while eating a snack on the way will affect one’s ability to focus and take in information. Reading through print compared to reading...

In this increasingly environmentally-conscious society, if there is still a college student entirely unfamiliar with the climate crisis in 2024, then they’d better hope the rock they’ve been living under is catastrophe-proof. Climate anxiety is a common phenomenon, especially among young people, but when the degrading monetary demands of college are coupled with near-offensive price tags attached...

Edgar Jaimes-Ramos, a senior construction management major shares his experience at App State.   My name is Edgar Jaimes-Ramos, and I am a senior in the construction management program. Appalachian State University wasn’t my first choice because it is a predominantly white institution. It can be hard as a graduating high school student to pick where you want to get your degree. I struggled...

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...

As time continues to slip by, students of App State are losing sight of the history that is rooted so deeply into the place that they call home. Preserving the traditions and celebrating the culture of Boone, North Carolina, is vital in order to rekindle a strong sense of community within the population. With student body enrollment records being broken every single year, there is no better time than...