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The Appalachian

Hijabi Hot Takes: Adjunct professors deserve better

Hijabi Hot Takes: Adjunct professors deserve better

Nadine Jallal, Opinion Writer January 16, 2023

University faculties often consist of a variety of full-time and part-time, or adjunct, professors. Universities often hire adjunct faculty on an as-needed basis, usually depending on course availability...

OPINION: Try local restaurants over chains

OPINION: Try local restaurants over chains

Bella Lantz, Associate Opinion Editor January 16, 2023

When coming to Boone, there is a variety of new and one-of-a-kind restaurants and cafes, but, many times, people like to eat at places that are similar and regularly seen, such as McDonald’s or Cook...

OPINION: Moore v. Harper is a threat to American democracy

OPINION: Moore v. Harper is a threat to American democracy

Megan Koch, Opinion Writer January 16, 2023

North Carolina has dealt with gerrymandering since the 1980s, but it has been a relevant problem throughout the states since their establishment. Every 10 years, states redraw their congressional districts...

COLUMN: First-generation college students feels

COLUMN: First-generation college students feels

Bethany Hendren, Opinion Writer December 7, 2022

I am a first-generation college student and it comes with many emotions, challenges and realizations. Until recently, I never understood why being a first-generation college student is many times categorized...

Letter from the Editor: After 30 years, we're moving

Letter from the Editor: After 30 years, we’re moving

Aubrey Smith, Reporter December 6, 2022

Starting immediately, The Appalachian will be relocated from Plemmons Student Union room 217 to down the hall in room 235. Currently Appalachian Trail Computer Lab, room 235 will become our newsroom at...

COLUMN: Registration has become a nightmare

COLUMN: Registration has become a nightmare

Bella Lantz, Associate Opinion Editor December 6, 2022

Registering for spring 2023 classes has been an absolute nightmare. When I met with my adviser in late October, we discussed a total of eight different class options I could take for my major. I was not...

OPINION: No, THIS Thanksgiving food is the best!

OPINION: No, THIS Thanksgiving food is the best!

Opinion Desk December 1, 2022

Food, family and friends. Thanksgiving is the all-American holiday, uniting people across the country over traditional and nontraditional dishes alike. From dressing, cranberry sauce or pumpkin pie, everyone...

OPINION: Religious propaganda is unethical

OPINION: Religious propaganda is unethical

Megan Koch, Opinion Writer November 30, 2022

Propaganda is a powerful and dangerous tool that has been used for millennia. From Uncle Sam encouraging us to vote to WWII Nazi propaganda, good or bad, it has historically been successful. The ethics...

OPINION: Ticketmaster is a nightmare

OPINION: Ticketmaster is a nightmare

Bella Lantz, Associate Opinion Editor November 29, 2022

Recently, Taylor Swift announced  “The Eras Tour,” which excited fans since this is her first tour in four years. This caused fans to buy tickets as soon as they came out, anticipating that this would...

OPINION: Stress culture shouldn’t be normalized

OPINION: Stress culture shouldn’t be normalized

Thomas Turner, Opinion Writer November 29, 2022

It’s no secret that students across the nation deal with a huge amount of stress on a daily basis. According to Psychology Today, the average high school student has similar levels of anxiety as mental...

OPINION: Stop blaming athletes for their injuries

OPINION: Stop blaming athletes for their injuries

Sam Deibler November 21, 2022

In the world of professional sports, both fans and athletes know and accept the harsh reality of injury. For fans, it can mean a favorite player sidelined for extended periods, robbing them of the entertainment...

Hijabi Hot Takes: Pumpkin spice hate is misogynistic

Hijabi Hot Takes: Pumpkin spice hate is misogynistic

Nadine Jallal, Opinion Writer November 17, 2022

Pumpkin spice, the magical mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and cloves is a staple of fall culture in the U.S. The most notable seller of pumpkin spice is Starbucks. Starbucks launched their highly...

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