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The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

OPINION: Preparedness and prevention should be free and frequent

OPINION: Preparedness and prevention should be free and frequent

Lily Seymour, Opinion Writer October 1, 2025

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...

OPINION: Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show was snubbed

OPINION: Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show was snubbed

Christa Price September 29, 2025

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...

OPINION: What story from The Appalachian are you based on your major?

OPINION: What story from The Appalachian are you based on your major?

Allison Lehan, Opinion Editor September 24, 2025

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,...

OPINION: 20 years post Hurricane Katrina, government aid is still lacking

OPINION: 20 years post Hurricane Katrina, government aid is still lacking

Christa Price September 22, 2025

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...

OPINION: What classic book character are you based on your zodiac sign?

OPINION: What classic book character are you based on your zodiac sign?

Anna Kate Mock, Associate Opinion Editor September 15, 2025

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...

COLUMN: So you're a senior; what now?

COLUMN: So you’re a senior; what now?

Tierney Drake, Opinion Writer September 14, 2025

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...

OPINION: Consumerism shouldn't be a hobby

OPINION: Consumerism shouldn’t be a hobby

Ella Gwen Arrowood, Opinion Writer September 12, 2025

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...

OPINION: Four traditions App State should bring back

OPINION: Four traditions App State should bring back

Christa Price September 12, 2025

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...

OPINION: Representation is a tool against bigotry

OPINION: Representation is a tool against bigotry

Christian Etherson, Opinion Writer September 12, 2025

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...

Allie's Angle: The myth of monolithic culture persists

Allie’s Angle: The myth of monolithic culture persists

Allison Lehan, Opinion Editor September 12, 2025

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...

Rian Hughes

Letter from the Editor: Rethinking representation

Vivian Parks, Translations Editor September 11, 2025

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...

OPINION: App State is failing its residents

OPINION: App State is failing its residents

Christa Price September 10, 2025

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...

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