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OPINION: Laundry rooms are getting unruly

OPINION: Laundry rooms are getting unruly

Emily Escobedo Ramirez, Director of Engagement February 24, 2023

College is where students gain more freedom and start learning how to live independently. For many, laundry is a mystery that remains unsolved. Recently, the laundry rooms in the residence halls have become...

OPINION: Full-time students are doing enough

OPINION: Full-time students are doing enough

Leah Boone, Opinion Editor February 22, 2023

As students get older, responsibilities seem to grow both in and out of the classroom setting. There is an assumption that when a student is old enough to drive, they should have a part-time job after...

OPINION: Ancestry tests are inaccurate for POC

OPINION: Ancestry tests are inaccurate for POC

El Shedrick, Opinion Writer February 22, 2023

In recent years, ancestry or DNA testing has become a popular way to determine someone's background and family history. However, there needs to be discussion about the accuracy of these tests. Are they...

Difference of Opinion: Are weed-out classes necessary?

Difference of Opinion: Are weed-out classes necessary?

August Endress and Leah Boone February 17, 2023

OPINION: Weed-out classes are ridiculous August Endress Weed-out classes, a term for extremely difficult entry-level classes, are extremely abundant in most STEM majors. This abundance in science, technology,...

Hijabi Hot Takes: HBCUs remain superior

Hijabi Hot Takes: HBCUs remain superior

Nadine Jallal, Opinion Writer February 15, 2023

Historically Black Colleges and Universities have been staples of the Black American experience for nearly 200 years, with the oldest HBCU being founded in 1837. HBCUs are institutions founded before 1964...

Letter to the editor: You get what I’m saying?

Letter to the editor: You get what I’m saying?

Adekemi Adekanle February 14, 2023

I refuse to be an educator. So please do not ask me to explain why I would prefer to leave my bonnet on if I am not leaving my home or why I choose to do my hair on a certain day I call wash day. And,...

OPINION: Five best date spots in Boone

OPINION: Five best date spots in Boone

Courtney Quinton, Opinion Writer February 13, 2023

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, date spots in Boone are sought after by many. While there are many appealing locations, there are a few that remain superior. These locations are not only for...

Guest Column: With striving love

Guest Column: With striving love

Malikia Cherubala, Guest Columnist February 11, 2023

My name is Malikia.  I arrived at App State in January 2020, just a month and some change before we were sent home. Yet even during that very short time on campus, I flagged some things that made navigating...

OPINION: Getting to class late is unavoidable

OPINION: Getting to class late is unavoidable

Emily Escobedo Ramirez, Director of Engagement February 7, 2023

With the beginning of the spring semester comes new schedules. There is a rise in emotions at the start of learning material, and the classes themselves can make or break the remainder of the year. Whether...

A&C Column: Oscar predictions

A&C Column: Oscar predictions

Pruett Norris, Multimedia Editor February 6, 2023

Nominations for the 95th Academy Awards were announced January 24 in all 23 categories. Though the ceremony itself is still a few months away, reviewing the nominees ahead of time is a great way to get...

OPINION: Americans should be bilingual

OPINION: Americans should be bilingual

Bella Lantz, Associate Opinion Editor February 6, 2023

Classes are constantly changing at public schools. Even though many classes are being added or taken away, there are still core subjects that remain within U.S. public schools. These four staple subjects...

Hijabi Hot Takes: Netflix hates college students

Hijabi Hot Takes: Netflix hates college students

Nadine Jallal, Opinion Writer February 4, 2023

About a year ago, Netflix announced that it will begin cracking down on password sharing. Their new policy has been rolled out in several Latin American countries such as Costa Rica and Chile. Recently,...

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