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The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

Anne Buie

Opinion: Petraues’ decision to step down is fitting

Anne Buie November 15, 2012

Initially, when I first heard about the former CIA director Gen. Petraeus stepping down from the CIA, I was furious.I was infuriated by the idea that someone's personal life could ruin his or her work...

Ryan Scott

Opinion: Students should balance learning and career pursuit

Anne Buie November 15, 2012

I originally came to this school as a communications major. I did not care about money, I just wanted to do what I liked.I quickly realized, however, I was making a mistake by doing that. When a handful...

Lindsay Bookout

Opinion: Correct grammar should be utilized in everyday life

Anne Buie November 15, 2012

Many people complain, about having to learn grammar and how, it is not important to everyday life.Reading that sentence was difficult, wasn’t it? That is because there were commas in the wrong places....

Lindsay Bookout

Opinion: Let’s secede and try something new

Anne Buie November 15, 2012

Twenty-three states, including North Carolina, have filed petitions to secede from the union, according to The Washington Times.In order to receive comment from the president, the petitions must have at...

Allison Langewisch

Cartoon: It’s a good year for Mountaineer football

Abbi Pittman November 14, 2012

  Cartoon: Allison Langewisch, Editorial Cartoonist

Austin Mann

Opinion: Humanity cannot be free without women’s liberation

Anne Buie November 13, 2012

This past week, I had a very interesting conversation. One of my friends voiced support for President Barack Obama, a position I take major offense with. After telling her about the Obama Administration's...

Ryan Scott

Opinion: Celebrations should be encouraged in all football games

Kevin Griffin November 12, 2012

In the first round of the 4AA state playoffs, West Mecklenburg quarterback Jalan McClendon was ejected from the game after celebrating a touchdown.After he ran for a touchdown, McClendon pretended to rip...

Ryan Scott

Opinion: Computer science should be given more respect

Kevin Griffin November 12, 2012

As a computer science major, I believe the proposal to move five faculty offices and three workrooms of the Department of Computer Science would have a harmful effect on the department and its students.According...

Kaitlin Newkirk

Opinion: Female nudity in films excessive, unacceptable

Kevin Griffin November 12, 2012

Think back to the last time you saw a movie – do you remember how much nudity was in the flim?Was it male or female nudity?The thing these days is for women to appear nude more often than men in movies....

Andrew Cox

Cartoon: U.S. veterans deserve thanks

Abbi Pittman November 12, 2012

Cartoon: Andrew Cox, Editorial Cartoonist

Andrew Cox

Cartoon: What’s worse than political ads?

Abbi Pittman November 11, 2012

  Cartoon: Andrew Cox, Editorial Cartoonist

Andrew Cox

Cartoon: Eggers and Adams can agree on ‘coincidences’

Abbi Pittman November 11, 2012

  Cartoon: Andrew Cox, Editorial Cartoonist

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