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The Appalachian

Opinion: University food tax will leave students starving for change

Opinion: University food tax will leave students starving for change

Cory Spiers November 12, 2013

Effective Jan. 1, 2014, students attending institutions of higher education in North Carolina will be forced to pay sales tax on campus food, according to the meal accounts section of appcard.appstate.edu....

Opinion: Pope Center ideas on education wrong for UNC

Opinion: Pope Center ideas on education wrong for UNC

Cory Spiers November 12, 2013

Since Republicans have taken over power in the state government, important positions are frequently filled with individuals who tend to hold right wing views and they, along with their associated organizations,...

Opinion: New campus lighting may need adjustments

Cory Spiers November 7, 2013

The responsible use of energy is important for cost efficiency due to its inflation and, fortunately, Appalachian State University seems to realize this fundamental principle.   Physical Plant...

Opinion: Asexuality week should be better promoted

Opinion: Asexuality week should be better promoted

Cory Spiers November 7, 2013

For those of you who are unaware, asexual awareness week was from Oct. 20 to 26 this year. Disturbingly, there seemed to be nothing about it being done on campus.   Asexuality is a sexual orientation...

Opinion: Republicans' economic development plan raises concerns

Opinion: Republicans’ economic development plan raises concerns

Cory Spiers November 7, 2013

In our political system, there has long been a train of thought that Republicans are the party of business and are to be trusted to get the economy going. That they are a party of business no one can...

Opinion: New student housing project is problematic

Opinion: New student housing project is problematic

Cory Spiers November 7, 2013

Stonegate Developers is planning to turn the Scottish Inn and Red Carpet Inn on Blowing Rock Road into a “mixed-use project,” which would include student housing, said Dale Tweedy, a partner for Stonegate,...

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Editorial Cartoon: School censorship is checking literature at the door

Cory Spiers November 5, 2013

  Cartoon: BRIDGET MUNDY, Editorial cartoonist

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Editorial Cartoon: Which modern social issues are really being promoted?

Cory Spiers November 5, 2013

  Cartoon: ANDREW DAVID COX, Editorial cartoonist

Letter from the editor: Why we placed so much attention on the municipal election

Cory Spiers November 5, 2013

As you all may have noticed, The Appalachian has devoted a lot of attention and space in the newspaper and on our website to this year’s municipal election. We have set aside space on a handful of...

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Mayoral matchup

Cory Spiers November 5, 2013

The following is a special matchup for the 2013 municipal election's mayoral candidates.   Andy Ball How He Can Win: Ball has served two terms on town council and so many voters are already familiar...

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Editorial Cartoon: NC leading nationally… in an unfortunate category

Cory Spiers October 30, 2013

  Cartoon: ANDREW COX, Editorial cartoonist

Opinion: Legends not being a transfer site is detrimental to voters

Opinion: Legends not being a transfer site is detrimental to voters

Cory Spiers October 30, 2013

As the election draws nearer, those eligible to vote eagerly await the chance to make a choice in our local government. However, due to a decision made by the Watauga Board of Elections, Legends will...

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