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Opinion: 'Grand Theft Auto V' is not the cause of violence in society

Opinion: ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ is not the cause of violence in society

Cory Spiers September 19, 2013

With the recent release of “Grand Theft Auto V,” the argument about the effects of violent video games on young players has once again entered the media. “Grand Theft Auto” is notorious for...

Opinion: Counseling Center reports higher numbers of walk ins each year

Cory Spiers September 19, 2013

The Appalachian State University Counseling Center has discovered in recent years that the growing number of walk-ins far exceeds the time slots available for counseling during the first few weeks of class....

Opinion: As a campus community, we need to discuss racism

Opinion: As a campus community, we need to discuss racism

Cory Spiers September 17, 2013

It became apparent to me and many others last weekend that racism is still alive and well on the campus of Appalachian State University.    A freshman at Appalachian tweeted a modified version...

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Opinion: To avoid international conflict, diplomacy should rule

Cory Spiers September 17, 2013

As a generation, we have seen ongoing war for most of our lives.   Now, we hold our breath as talks with Syria begin to heat up in the midst of a two-year civil war. We wait and wonder if international...

Opinion: Leave the definition of a journalist alone

Opinion: Leave the definition of a journalist alone

Cory Spiers September 17, 2013

A handful of lawmakers have questioned what a journalist is and have suggested redefining it.   And they might have a chance to do so. The Associated Press reported Thursday that a senate panel,...

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Editorial Cartoon: Obama joining Armstrong in surrendering significant medals

Cory Spiers September 17, 2013

  Cartoon: ANDREW COX, Editorial cartoonist

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Editorial Cartoon: Mountaineers standing against Syrian conflict

Cory Spiers September 15, 2013

  Cartoon: BRIDGET MUNDY, Editorial cartoonist

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Editorial Cartoon: Administrative bloat has roots beyond Boone

Cory Spiers September 15, 2013

  Cartoon: ANDREW COX, Editorial cartoonist

Opinion: Is dry tailgating ineffective?

Opinion: Is dry tailgating ineffective?

Cory Spiers September 12, 2013

To many tailgating enthusiasts, the term “dry tailgating” is oxymoronic, if not downright sacrilegious. Yet, it is precisely this idea that Appalachian State University is attempting to introduce...

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Opinion: Native American casino would boost the statewide economy and job market

Cory Spiers September 12, 2013

The Catawba Indian Nation is ready to raise the stakes in their attempt to get a casino built in North Carolina. The tribe had previously been working to get a form of Native American gambling in South...

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Editorial Cartoon: Dry tailgating paves to Mountaineer fan rehabilitation

Cory Spiers September 12, 2013

  Cartoon: BRIDGET MUNDY, Editorial cartoonist

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Editorial Cartoon: Four thumbs down on Native American casino

Cory Spiers September 10, 2013

  Cartoon: ANDREW COX, Editorial cartoonist

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