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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...

OPINION: How to be safe on a college campus

OPINION: How to be safe on a college campus

El Shedrick, Opinion Writer October 10, 2023

With different threats happening all around the country, the safety of students on campus should be a high priority for the university. It is of the greatest importance that students are aware of what...

Hijabi Hot Takes: What Breast Cancer Awareness Month should teach you

Hijabi Hot Takes: What Breast Cancer Awareness Month should teach you

Nadine Jallal, Opinion Writer October 9, 2023

Pink ribbons pinned to book bags and clothes, the subtle addition of pink in sports uniforms and signs in stores about proceeds going to breast cancer awareness define October every year. Breast Cancer...

Letter to the Editor: The Healthy Minds Survey

Letter to the Editor: The Healthy Minds Survey

Chris Hogan October 5, 2023

As director of the Counseling & Psychological Services Center at App State, I think continuously about the ways our Counseling Center and our campus can continue to evolve resources to support our...

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