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The Appalachian

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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

A&C Column: Oscar predictions

A&C Column: Oscar predictions

Pruett Norris, Multimedia Editor February 6, 2023

Nominations for the 95th Academy Awards were announced January 24 in all 23 categories. Though the ceremony itself is still a few months away, reviewing the nominees ahead of time is a great way to get...

OPINION: Americans should be bilingual

OPINION: Americans should be bilingual

Bella Lantz, Associate Opinion Editor February 6, 2023

Classes are constantly changing at public schools. Even though many classes are being added or taken away, there are still core subjects that remain within U.S. public schools. These four staple subjects...

Hijabi Hot Takes: Netflix hates college students

Hijabi Hot Takes: Netflix hates college students

Nadine Jallal, Opinion Writer February 4, 2023

About a year ago, Netflix announced that it will begin cracking down on password sharing. Their new policy has been rolled out in several Latin American countries such as Costa Rica and Chile. Recently,...

COLUMN: The trials of being a first-generation Latina

COLUMN: The trials of being a first-generation Latina

Emily Escobedo Ramirez, Director of Marketing & Engagement February 1, 2023

I remember the feeling of joy and happiness when I received my first college acceptance letter, and my family’s excitement when I read each one out loud to them. I remember the sense of wonder when I...

OPINION: Delivery drivers deserve free parking

OPINION: Delivery drivers deserve free parking

El Shedrick, Opinion Writer January 30, 2023

Anyone that has spent even a few days in Boone knows that the parking situation here is less than ideal. However, something that is not discussed as often is the parking situation for delivery drivers...

EDITORIAL: The Appalachian has moved

EDITORIAL: The Appalachian has moved

The Editorial Board January 23, 2023

After 30 years, The Appalachian has relocated from Plemmons Student Union room 217. Though we’re just moving down the hall to room 235, the upheaval has been an unexpected goodbye to the room that our...

OPINION: RAs should be Narcan trained

OPINION: RAs should be Narcan trained

Megan Koch, Opinion Writer January 23, 2023

In 2021, there were an estimated 107,622 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. Overdoses involving opioids increased by about 20,000 from 2020-21. Each year, more people die from an overdose than all the casualties...

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, Former Editor-in-Chief 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...

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