The following article is part of a Point / Counter-point. Read the point here. Violent video games are not the sole cause of shootings or heinous crimes that occur in the world today. Playing violent...

The following article is part of a Point / Counter-point. Read the counter-point here. “Call of Duty,” “Grand Theft Auto,” “Counter Strike” and many other violent games have been scrutinized...

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Appalachian State University may soon install a new system for renting video games and movies, according to an article in the Jan. 31 issue of The Appalachian. For the past four years, CrocBox Co. has...

 The use of “study drugs” has become a trend among college campuses as a way to maintain one’s concentration, and has become a staple in the modern education system. Often, the names Adderall...

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The Defense Department announced this week that they are lifting the ban on women in combat situations. "I am in a coed unit and we function just fine," senior criminal justice major Sgt. Amber Wilkins...

The Defense Department announced this week that they are lifting the ban on women in combat situations. "I am in a coed unit and we function just fine," senior criminal justice major Sgt. Amber Wilkins...

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As someone who voted for Governor Pat McCrory in the past election and as journalism major at a liberal arts institution, I have to say I’m very disappointed in the governor’s recent comments. ...

Anonymous, angered by the death of Aaron Swartz, has decided to unleash a new operation against the United States government. It is supposed to be a crippling blow to the government and their corporate...