On Oct. 25, 2024, I voted in my first presidential election. It’s a milestone many young people dream about: the time when you are finally able to turn your ideals into actions. However, as optimistic...

When it comes to elections, Watauga County has room to grow. And App State students have a role to play.  As App State students begin thinking about finals, North Carolina counties like Watauga begin...

Editor’s Note: This article contains mentions of sexual violence and assault. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, call Wellness and Prevention Services at 828-262-3148 or the OASIS hotline...

Editor’s Note: This article contains mentions of eating disorders and substance abuse. For those in need of assistance, the Counseling & Psychological Services Eating Concerns Treatment Team can...

The creative arts are often overshadowed by athletics, and it’s time to change that. While athletes receive adequate funding, scholarships and nationwide recognition, artists categorically haven’t...

Over the past few years, there’s been growing concern online over the popularity of collectable blind box figurines such as Labubus, which some may say feed right into consumerism. The trend of these...

Women have become recognized as a dominating force in professional sports fields within the last decade, following gymnastic champion Simone Biles’ first gold Olympic win in 2016. Three women in the...

There has been a noticeable regression in certain women’s attitudes towards feminism over the last few years, culminating into a desire for a return to subservient, traditional wife roles. The saturation...

Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito represented the U.S. women’s figure skating team in the 2026 Winter Olympics. The accomplishments achieved by each of these athletes have inspired women and...

Since rising to popularity in 2019, TikTok has seen plenty of growth in its user base. The platform was originally considered a music app, but its For You feed system now caters to many different forms...

Editor’s note: This story contains spoilers for “Iron Lung” and graphic descriptions of gore.  Background of “Iron Lung” Iron Lung,” a popular release for January, is one of the latest...

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History’s 2026 Black History Month theme is “A Century of Black History Commemorations.” This year marks the tremendous milestone of 100...