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OPINION: 5 New Year practices to try out

OPINION: 5 New Year practices to try out

Emily Escobedo Ramirez, Director of Marketing & Engagement December 30, 2023

The beginning of a new year sparks newfound excitement for many, as it is a blank slate full of possibilities. Whether it is traveling, career opportunities or personal revelations, the thought of one...

OPINION: Implement age restrictions for office

OPINION: Implement age restrictions for office

Emily Escobedo Ramirez, Director of Marketing & Engagement December 12, 2023

The nature of the presidency is being responsible for the safety of all 8 billion citizens, which makes it an extremely important position. Imagine a senior citizen being president of the United States,...

OPINION: App State is more than just football

OPINION: App State is more than just football

Madison Nance, Opinion Writer December 8, 2023

After a substantial donation to the athletics program from Tommy Sofield, a former App State football player from the class of 1976, attention has once again been turned towards the funding and focus the...

OPINION:  Procrastinating? You might want to be perfect

OPINION: Procrastinating? You might want to be perfect

Liv DelPrete, Opinion Writer December 7, 2023

The finals week frenzy is here, and those papers you have been putting off have piled up in the corners of your brain you refuse to visit. The calculations of how long you need to study to get an A on...

OPINION: Seasonal showdown: Pumpkin vs. peppermint

OPINION: Seasonal showdown: Pumpkin vs. peppermint

Sophie Hughes December 5, 2023

As the holiday season is approaching, and memories of the white-girl Starbucks meme haunt college girls far and wide, why not forget the stereotypes and enjoy the overpriced holiday treats?  When you...

OPINION: Christmas isn’t the same anymore

OPINION: Christmas isn’t the same anymore

Emily Escobedo Ramirez, Director of Marketing & Engagement December 3, 2023

Coming back home from college is like being in a daydream. Returning to a place filled with familiar faces and landmarks while being older is an eerie experience. Especially during the holiday season,...

OPINION: The consequences of flat earthers

OPINION: The consequences of flat earthers

El Shedrick, Opinion Writer December 1, 2023

The earth is round. This is not something that is up for debate. However, every semester speakers still return to campus to speak about how the earth is flat and try to convince students of this. Why go...

OPINION: Campus needs more vending machines

OPINION: Campus needs more vending machines

El Shedrick, Opinion Writer November 29, 2023

Imagine you are running late to class and you skip breakfast. You decide you will just get something to eat once on campus. You get to the building you have class in, and you attempt to get something from...

OPINION: Art students deserve better

OPINION: Art students deserve better

El Shedrick, Opinion Writer November 27, 2023

It is always the art kids. First, in 2022, an art sculpture at Wey Hall was vandalized after a football game. Now, students are being forced to sit through construction noises during class, move heavy...

OPINION: Thanksgiving etiquette 101

OPINION: Thanksgiving etiquette 101

Bella Lantz, Associate Opinion Editor November 20, 2023

Thanksgiving is meant to be a joyous time when families can come together to enjoy quality time with one another. Although the food might be delicious, a lot of times the dinner conversations can make...

Difference of Opinion: Are gen-ed classes necessary?

Difference of Opinion: Are gen-ed classes necessary?

Bella Lantz and Aidan Kane November 17, 2023

Listen to this story: OPINION: Gen-ed classes are necessary Aidan Kane As a college student, it might be easy to find yourself frustrated with the required general education classes you are taking....

OPINION: Where to give this season

OPINION: Where to give this season

Bella Lantz, Associate Opinion Editor November 16, 2023

The holidays are not only a time of gift-giving but also a time to reflect on what was given and earned throughout life. People should acknowledge what they have and what others might need. Self-reflection...

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