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The Appalachian

Opinion: October’s job report shows the need for actual change

Anne Buie November 6, 2012

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics released its jobs report last Friday for the month of October, which stated unemployment had risen from 7.8 percent in September to 7.9 percent.To put things in perspective,...

Opinion: ‘Star Wars’ will remain an iconic film under new owner

Anne Buie November 6, 2012

From the moment I saw "Star Wars: Episode I the Phantom Menace" when I was a child, I was an instant fan of the series. And I have been a die-hard "Star Wars" geek ever since.We have all heard that the...

Kevin Griffin

Opinion: Reality distortion is rampant in modern day politics

Anne Buie November 6, 2012

One of the greatest casualities of  the environment of political polarization has been one of the most fundamental: reality. It is pitiable that reality should require a defense, but two recent events...

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Cartoon: Disney’s dominance continues

Abbi Pittman November 4, 2012

Cartoon: Andrew Cox, Editorial Cartoonist

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Cartoon: Trump continues to ruin his reputation

Abbi Pittman November 4, 2012

Cartoon: Andrew Cox, Editorial Cartoonist

Andrew Cox

Cartoon: Hurricane Sandy a preview of Boone winter

Abbi Pittman November 4, 2012

  Cartoon: Andrew Cox, Editorial Cartoonist

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Cartoon: Hurricane Sandy provides a little political liberation

Abbi Pittman November 4, 2012

  Cartoon: Allison Langewisch, Editorial Cartoonist

Opinion: Minorities shouldn’t define the majority

Anne Buie November 1, 2012

I'm in a sociology class, and we were recently given a project in which we had to do something kind for somebody once a day for a week.One day, I decided to stop by the dining hall and buy a cookie for...

Opinion: Moon’s claims only trivialize, undermine real racism issues

Anne Buie October 30, 2012

This season, Carolina Panthers fans have grown accustomed to the sight of quarterback Cam Newton sulking on the sidelines and in post-game conferences.The fans are quick to criticize Newton's attitude,...

Letter: Early voting is important

Anne Buie October 30, 2012

Since Early Voting began, millions of voters across North Carolina have made their voices heard by casting their ballots at their nearest early voting site. And App students have it especially good: we...

Opinion: Obama, Romney are puppets in our political system

Anne Buie October 30, 2012

I was listening to a favorite artist of mine, Michael Render, when I stumbled upon his song "Reagan." I was struck by the line, "Ronald Reagan was an actor, not at all a factor/Just an employee of the...

Allison Langewisch

Cartoon PCP: Brobama 2012

Abbi Pittman October 29, 2012

View "Zombey" here. Cartoon: Allison Langewisch, Editorial Cartoonist

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