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The Appalachian

Maedchen Britton

PCP: Art on the runway

Abbi Pittman September 23, 2012

The following is a part of a Point / Counter-Point asking the question: is fashion art?  Read the counter-point here. Earlier today, I flipped through a look book of Alexander McQueen's most memorable...

Kaitlin Newkirk

PCP: Fashion is meant to be worn

Abbi Pittman September 23, 2012

The following is a part of a Point / Counter-Point asking the question: is fashion art?  Read the counter-point here. What is fashion? To me, it's my favorite pair of sweatpants and an Appalachian...

Kaitlin Newkirk

Opinion: Reality shows haunt my TV

Abbi Pittman September 23, 2012

You know that meme that says, "I don't want to live on this planet anymore?" Well, that's how I feel whenever I see six-year-old "Toddlers & Tiaras" star Alana Thompson's new show, "Here Comes HoneyBooBoo."...

Lindsay Bookout

Opinion: Believe it or not, screamer preacher brings students together

Abbi Pittman September 23, 2012

Anyone who's been to the university for at least a semester knows about the preacher who comes to campus and spews random nonsense about his version of Christianity. A lot of people seem to have a problem...

Katie Reule

Opinion: Some sound advice for the media’s glare

Abbi Pittman September 23, 2012

Lady Gaga, the infamous meat-suit-wearing, egg-arriving pop star who never ceases to amaze the American public is usually in the news for some excessive stunt, outfit, performance or outlandish statement....

Kevin Griffin

Opinion: Occupy movement in need of self-reevaluation

Abbi Pittman September 21, 2012

A year ago this week, the Occupy Wall Street movement emerged and asserted itself as a great populist challenge to America’s corrupt and unjust economic system. Today, this movement, which set such high...

Andrew Cox

Cartoon: Romney doesn’t believe in ‘hand outs’

Abbi Pittman September 20, 2012

Cartoon: Andrew Cox, Editorial Cartoonist

Anne Buie

PCP: Obama’s campaign tactics fail to impress this skeptic

Abbi Pittman September 20, 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...

Michael Bragg

PCP: Aside from presidency, Romney wishes he had Obama’s campaign

Abbi Pittman September 20, 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. Every...

Casey Sugilia

Opinion: Respect all opinions in Free Expression Tunnel

Abbi Pittman September 20, 2012

On Monday morning, I walked through some rather outspoken graffiti in the tunnel letting out to Rankin courtyard. It appeared that Republican supporters had painted the entire tunnel with several Republican...

Allison Langewisch

Cartoon: Be considerate of every viewpoint

Abbi Pittman September 20, 2012

Cartoon: Allison Langewisch, Editorial Cartoonist

Letter: Voting for the right to vote

Anne Buie September 20, 2012

"Are you registered to vote?" There has been a lot of talk lately about Democratic voter registration drives on campus. We know you've been asked time and time again but maybe no one has taken the time...

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