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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

OPINION: Should we really be sexualizing nuns?

Morgan Ray, Opinion Writer | October 30, 2024

As quoted from the 2004 movie “Mean Girls:” “In girl world, Halloween is the one night of the year a girl can dress like a total slut, and no other girls can say anything about it.” Ah, Halloween. A time of trick-or-treating, scaring the neighbor’s kids and having a bonfire with friends; all fun and stress-free activities to truly embrace the spooky season. However, one activity overrules...

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OPINION: 8 horror movies you HAVEN’T seen

Ava Silva, Opinion Writer | October 28, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article contains brief mention of sexual assault.  Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than to watch some horror flicks! However, if you’ve found yourself at a loss for what to watch, take a look at some of these more under-the-radar films.   “Tamara” “Tamara” is about an awkward and quiet teen who is killed by a prank...

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OPINION: Scoot, there it is

El Shedrick, Opinion Writer | October 27, 2024

Scooters aren’t really the first thing that comes to mind when talking about needs for App State’s campus. However, adding a scooter or e-bike rental around campus may be an easy way to cut down on traffic and parking and add a little bit of fun to campus life. NC State, for example,  partners with a company called Spin to provide 300 scooters and 50 e-bikes for students. The Spin app also...

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‘Dancing with the Stars’ recap: Magic on the dance floor

Abby Buckner and Leah Boone | October 23, 2024

The “Dancing with the Stars” ballroom transformed into a magical world on Tuesday as the show took on Disney Night, where the eight remaining couples performed tributes to beloved Disney themes. From “The Little Mermaid” to “Deadpool,” the contestants embraced the enchantment, but not every performance was happily ever after.   Individual round recap The recaps are formatted...

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OPINION: Appalachian culture is more than just the dumb mountain ‘hillbilly’

Lily Seymour, Opinion Writer | October 23, 2024

One of the first things you ask someone when first meeting them is, “Where are you from?” The answer to this question can tell you a lot about a person and can sometimes bring certain connotations along with it. When the answer to this question is “western North Carolina,” it can definitely bring along a certain stereotype: the “hillbilly.” This term brings many ideas and images to mind....

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OPINION: The MCU has ruined cinema

James Ellman, Opinion Writer | October 21, 2024

When most people think of the big movies of recent years, they immediately go to Marvel and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The MCU is dominant in the film industry in a way that has never truly been seen before. This dominance has produced a film industry that no longer rewards artistry, but instead pushes repetition. With sequel after sequel and cameo after cameo, the MCU has created a pillar of the...

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Letter to the Editor:  Public education is at stake this year

Conor Goodwin | May 1, 2024

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...

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Letter to the Editor: Implementation of required first year seminar course

Bailey Anne Brodd | April 29, 2024

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...

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