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OPINION: Horror movies grossly misrepresent mental illness

OPINION: Horror movies grossly misrepresent mental illness

Anna Kate Mock, Opinion Writer November 14, 2024

One of the most common archetypes in horror movies is the portrayal of a villain or killer as “crazy,” eliciting a consistent representation of mental illness that is both inaccurate and frankly harmful...

COLUMN: Hurricanes affect college students more than one would think

COLUMN: Hurricanes affect college students more than one would think

Lily Seymour, Opinion Writer November 13, 2024

Each school year comes with its own unique set of challenges, but recently there have been obstacles that many students today have had to face. The year 2020 is historically significant for many reasons,...

‘Dancing with the Stars’ recap: A 500th episode to remember

‘Dancing with the Stars’ recap: A 500th episode to remember

Abby Buckner and Leah Boone November 13, 2024

This week’s “Dancing with the Stars” hit a major milestone celebrating its 500th episode with a night of nostalgia, standout routines and high-stakes instant dances. Each of the remaining six couples...

COLUMN: Change is the only way

COLUMN: Change is the only way

Allison Lehan, Associate Opinion Editor November 11, 2024

It’s a very safe bet to assert that there isn’t a United States resident alive today who hasn’t heard about the results of the 2024 presidential election. The bet that there are millions of citizens...

Letter from the Editors: It's OK to grieve, but this is not the end

Letter from the Editors: It’s OK to grieve, but this is not the end

Leah Boone and Allison Lehan November 6, 2024

Tuesday night, the world turned upside down. Hundreds of thousands of people watched the screen with bated breath, hoping what we did was enough. It is very easy right now to feel like it was not.  Donald...

OPINION: Change is necessary for endangered species

OPINION: Change is necessary for endangered species

Kat Adams, Opinion Writer November 4, 2024

As of 2023, approximately 44,000 species currently battle extinction, which is roughly 2,000 more than what was accounted for in 2022. Even though this is a shocking number, most people will go about their...

‘Dancing with the Stars’ recap: Spooky choreography and high scores mark Halloween Night

‘Dancing with the Stars’ recap: Spooky choreography and high scores mark Halloween Night

Leah Boone and Abby Buckner November 3, 2024

Under dim lights and thick fog, “Dancing with the Stars” brought Halloween to the ballroom as contestants embraced their dark sides with eerie choreography and chilling costumes. With competition heating...

OPINION: Should we really be sexualizing nuns?

OPINION: Should we really be sexualizing nuns?

Morgan Ray, Opinion Writer October 30, 2024

As quoted from the 2004 movie “Mean Girls:” “In girl world, Halloween is the one night of the year a girl can dress like a total slut, and no other girls can say anything about it.” Ah, Halloween....

OPINION: 8 horror movies you HAVEN'T seen

OPINION: 8 horror movies you HAVEN’T seen

Ava Silva, Opinion Writer October 28, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article contains brief mention of sexual assault.  Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than to watch some horror flicks! However, if you’ve...

OPINION: Scoot, there it is

OPINION: Scoot, there it is

El Shedrick, Opinion Writer October 27, 2024

Scooters aren’t really the first thing that comes to mind when talking about needs for App State’s campus. However, adding a scooter or e-bike rental around campus may be an easy way to cut down on...

‘Dancing with the Stars’ recap: Magic on the dance floor

‘Dancing with the Stars’ recap: Magic on the dance floor

Abby Buckner and Leah Boone October 23, 2024

The “Dancing with the Stars” ballroom transformed into a magical world on Tuesday as the show took on Disney Night, where the eight remaining couples performed tributes to beloved Disney themes. From...

OPINION: Appalachian culture is more than just the dumb mountain ‘hillbilly’

OPINION: Appalachian culture is more than just the dumb mountain ‘hillbilly’

Lily Seymour, Opinion Writer October 23, 2024

One of the first things you ask someone when first meeting them is, “Where are you from?” The answer to this question can tell you a lot about a person and can sometimes bring certain connotations...

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