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OPINION: A finals week first aid kit

OPINION: A finals week first aid kit

Mitchell Norris, Opinion Writer November 15, 2023

After hours and hours of time spent religiously attending classes, studying at ungodly times of day and scraping the very last inklings of motivation out of the depths of one’s soul, the effort of a...

Hijabi Hot Takes: Our responsibility to Native Americans

Hijabi Hot Takes: Our responsibility to Native Americans

Nadine Jallal, Opinion Writer November 13, 2023

November is a month known for its crisp weather and holiday spirit. Whether someone is celebrating Thanksgiving or getting into the holiday spirit for Christmas, Kwanzaa or Hanukkah, November marks the...

Farewell Column: I found my voice

Farewell Column: I found my voice

Nadine Jallal, Opinion Writer November 12, 2023

Squeezing into the newsroom with my eyes glued to the ground, my palms sweaty and arms crossed for my first full-staff meeting with The Appalachian two years ago was the start of my most valuable experience...

OPINION: Which gym is fit for you?

OPINION: Which gym is fit for you?

Sophie Hughes November 8, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or have never run a mile, the gym is a great place to be able to rip yourself away from your laptop screen to do something both healthy and enjoyable.  One important...

OPINION: The issue with permanent daylight saving time

OPINION: The issue with permanent daylight saving time

El Shedrick, Opinion Writer November 6, 2023

It is a common sentiment that changing the clocks twice a year is annoying. There are many proposed solutions to this, but which is the best option? In March of 2022, the Senate passed a bill to make...

COLUMN: The beauty of Día de los Muertos

COLUMN: The beauty of Día de los Muertos

Emily Escobedo Ramirez, Director of Marketing & Engagement November 1, 2023

As a Latine member, I carry Día de los Muertos near and dear to my heart. It’s a holiday of my culture that honors the dead Nov. 1-2; Nov. 1 honors the lives of departed children, and Nov. 2 honors...

OPINION: Adult Halloween sucks

OPINION: Adult Halloween sucks

Liv DelPrete, Opinion Writer October 29, 2023

Imagine this: It’s a cool and refreshing October afternoon, and you’ve just stepped off the bus. As you make your way home, the satisfying sound of fallen leaves crunch beneath your shoes. The entire...

OPINION: Stop glorifying serial killers in the media

OPINION: Stop glorifying serial killers in the media

Madison Nance, Opinion Writer October 26, 2023

It has been a strange, recurring trend of the past several years to see people across various platforms openly and happily expressing their attraction to various serial killers including  Ted Bundy and...

OPINION: Halloween costume predictions

OPINION: Halloween costume predictions

Bella Lantz, Associate Opinion Editor October 25, 2023

Halloween is an exciting holiday, giving people a chance to be whoever they want for a night. A variety of costumes can be seen roaming the sidewalks, knocking on doors and gathering their bags full of...

OPINION: Put down Yik Yak and try chit chat

OPINION: Put down Yik Yak and try chit chat

Liv DelPrete, Opinion Writer October 23, 2023

When you’re able to hide behind a screen, it’s easy to express your feelings in a way you never would in real life. You might take on a persona you don’t even identify with for a moment of gratification...

OPINION: Majors that would survive in a horror film

Bella Lantz, Associate Opinion Editor October 18, 2023

Many people have seen horror films where the plot is often the same: a villain attempts to kill the main character, and yet the main character is usually the only one to survive at the end. With so many...

OPINION: How to navigate Halloweekend

OPINION: How to navigate Halloweekend

Emily Escobedo Ramirez, Director of Marketing & Engagement October 11, 2023

Halloweekend is one of the most anticipated weekends in college, known for the weekend-long festivities. Usually taking place the weekend before, it allows students to have fun and partake in a modified...

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