Violent headlines constantly show up in the news cycle, and with them often comes feelings of helplessness and despair, but preparedness and training can help alleviate this. There are some skills that...

As of March, Kendrick Lamar ranked fourth in the Top 100 list of Spotify Artists, with over 112 million monthly listeners. Despite his popularity and prowess, he was not among the winners at the Emmy Awards...

Extracurricular reading for a college student may sound borderline oxymoronic, but it’s never a bad idea to associate your intended career field with the community around you. Reading about local news,...

Hurricane Katrina was devastating — a reminder of the significance of leaders who have the best interests of the people around them in mind, and how tragic it can be when they do not. With Katrina’s...

One of the biggest ways we as readers can relate to works of literature, even substantially older ones, is by finding characters we see ourselves in. Whether it be through similar idiosyncrasies, traits...

If you’re anything like me, you might be wondering how to prepare for graduation and post-graduation life, build your resume and find internships, all while simultaneously trying to make the most of...

Shopping has long been framed as a pastime in the United States. From retail therapy to weekend mall trips, consumption is marketed as a way to relax, socialize or boost one’s mood.  In the age of...

App State has historically had countless traditions, social spaces and educational opportunities centered in Appalachian culture and the quintessential college experience, but not all of them have stuck...

Despite the respected mythos of the immigrant journey, a new strain of xenophobia threatens to blunt Latino contributions to culture, industry and academia. Safeguarding these contributions requires a...

Approximately 19.5% of the United States population is of Hispanic descent. According to the 2023 census, the exact statistic hovered around 65.2 million people, making the group the largest ethnic minority...

As someone who worked largely behind the scenes at The Appalachian for three years as chief copy editor, stepping into a role where my name is more prominently displayed online and in print is something...

App State has historically prided itself on providing education to all its students, even when there were only 53 enrolled. However, App State is failing its students and staff with subpar housing, inconvenient...