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The Appalachian

Lizzie McCreary

Opinion: AsUBus app needs improvement

Anne Buie September 13, 2012

Recently, the AsUBus iOS app was launched. It's already grossed over 500 downloads on iTunes.I definitely appreciate the strides sophomore Brian Clee made when he created this app and respect the amount...

Allison Langewisch

Cartoon: Chicago teachers protest, kids celebrate

Abbi Pittman September 13, 2012

Cartoon: Allison Langewisch, Editorial Cartoonist

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PCP: Obama touts a mildly impressive economic record

Anne Buie September 13, 2012

The following is part of a Point Counter-Point opinion series, which highlights important issues and platform points for both candidates in the upcoming election. Read the counter-point here. Imagine...

Anne Buie

PCP: President Obama’s new economic strategy fails to impress

Anne Buie September 13, 2012

The following is part of a Point Counter-point opinion series, which highlights important issues and platform points for both candidates in the upcoming election. Read the counter-point here. I applied...

Kaitlin Newkirk

Opinion: College Democrats play dirty

Abbi Pittman September 13, 2012

“Have you registered to vote? Hello? Hey come back!”  Heard this around campus lately? Well guess what, you’re not alone. The people chasing us with clipboards may have good intentions, but...

Letter: Thank you from ASU football captains

Letter: Thank you from ASU football captains

Abbi Pittman September 11, 2012

Fellow Appalachian State Students, On behalf of the Appalachian football program’s players and coaches, we’d like to offer our most sincere thanks to you for your support during Saturday night’s...

Michael Bragg

Opinion: Nothing can change until we can get along

Abbi Pittman September 11, 2012

If there was one old saying that could describe the presidency of the United States, it would be “damned if you do, damned if you don’t.” This phrase applies to former and future presidents, as well...

Editorial: Get informed, vote – your voice is louder than you think

Abbi Pittman September 11, 2012

It’s election season, and we’re wondering – will we see you at the polls? Statistics suggest we probably won’t, since voter turnout for ages 18-24 has been under 50 percent for the past nine presidential...

Opinion: Election is a lose-lose no matter who wins

Abbi Pittman September 11, 2012

This year’s election, like nearly all elections, is being touted as a great moment of decision between two distinct worldviews. America is being confronted with numerous problems reaching to the deepest...

Letter: Teach For America offers equal education, one classroom at a time

Abbi Pittman September 10, 2012

Equal education for all can ensure solutions for societal issues. Our society can work toward ending poverty, creating better sustainability models or lowering healthcare costs, but if the next generation...

Michael Bragg

Cartoon: Clinton kills at DNC

Abbi Pittman September 10, 2012

   Cartoon: Michael Bragg, Senior A&E Reporter

Opinion: College means less time to do the things you love

Abbi Pittman September 10, 2012

Gone are the days when you could have your cake and eat it too. In college, it seems there just aren’t enough hours in the day to do everything you love. College is the real world. We do dishes, laundry...

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