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The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

OPINION: Celebrities should have a reasonable right to privacy

OPINION: Celebrities should have a reasonable right to privacy

Kendall Shorts, Opinion Writer September 18, 2024

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...

OPINION: Colleges don't do enough to prevent sexual violence

OPINION: Colleges don’t do enough to prevent sexual violence

Anna Kate Mock, Opinion Writer September 16, 2024

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,...

Leah's Lens: As a woman and a human, I am scared

Leah’s Lens: As a woman and a human, I am scared

Leah Boone, Former Opinion Editor September 11, 2024

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...

OPINION: Why absorbing information through print is more beneficial than online

OPINION: Why absorbing information through print is more beneficial than online

Kat Adams, Opinion Writer September 11, 2024

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...

OPINION: College students are capable of making sustainable choices

OPINION: College students are capable of making sustainable choices

Allison Lehan, Opinion Editor September 11, 2024

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...

Hispanic Heritage Month Columns

Hispanic Heritage Month Columns

Edgar Jaimes-Ramos and Benito del Pliego September 10, 2024

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...

OPINION: Not researching your political candidate is irresponsible

OPINION: Not researching your political candidate is irresponsible

El Shedrick, Opinion Writer September 10, 2024

With the presidential election coming up, people are excited to vote for a candidate they support, especially those who are voting for the first time. However, voting is more complex than just heading...

OPINION: Let them have tampons

OPINION: Let them have tampons

Lily Seymour, Opinion Writer September 9, 2024

There are certain human necessities public places are expected to provide. Hand soap, toilet paper and water are just some of these things. There is another type of product roughly half of the population...

Leah’s Lens: App State needs to appreciate their current students

Leah’s Lens: App State needs to appreciate their current students

Leah Boone, Former Opinion Editor September 4, 2024

Throughout the two and a half weeks, thousands of students have been getting the hang of their class schedules, extracurricular activities and social lives. Campus has been bustling with fraternity and...

OPINION: Is ‘BookTok’ ruining reading?

OPINION: Is ‘BookTok’ ruining reading?

Anna Kate Mock, Opinion Writer September 2, 2024

If you were to walk into a Barnes and Noble today, you would more than likely run smack dab into a table that reads #BookTok. What started off as an online community where readers could connect with each...

OPINION: What flower are you based on your zodiac sign?

OPINION: What flower are you based on your zodiac sign?

Courtney Quinton, Opinion Writer August 28, 2024

Each zodiac sign has their own unique characteristics, much like flowers, which make each flower special just like how each person’s zodiac makes them stand out from the rest. Find out below what flower...

OPINION: App State has put too much on its plate

OPINION: App State has put too much on its plate

El Shedrick, Opinion Writer August 26, 2024

Updates to App State’s infrastructure to facilitate new development on campus are, undoubtedly, a good thing. However, the university is executing these construction projects in all the wrong ways. By...

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