Dear Editor, My name is Cody Bond, and I am a first generation college student. The past five years at App have been nothing short of amazing, and I am thankful for the opportunities  I have had and...

That some students and faculty canceled their St. Patrick's Day doings to participate in an expression of solidarity with the people of the Ukraine heartens my perception of Appalachian. I applaud that...

Have you ever seen a big, fluffy golden retriever bounding through Sanford Mall, chasing a stick in the sun? Or perhaps seen one of the many student-owned cats napping on a picnic blanket? It’s likely...

Many people believe the goal of the feminist movement is to allow women the freedom to make their own choices. The response is somewhat reasonable, considering how reproductive rights and bodily autonomy...

It is no secret Boone is a predominantly white town. Within the 93.45% white demographic, 42.4% identify themselves as religious and belong to a denomination of Christianity. As one of few Muslim women...

Country music gets a lot of hate. Songs about trucks, beer, cut-offs and dirt roads have taken over the genre. “Bro-country,” a term referring to the hyper-masculinity of country pop, dominates country...

It’s not uncommon to hear students advocating for the return of nap times, both jokingly and seriously. Perhaps you are a proponent for bringing back nap time yourself, but what happened to daily reading...

In an email update sent out Feb. 25, Chancellor Sheri Everts announced the end of the mask mandate on App State’s campus starting March 7. Students, faculty and staff are no longer required to wear masks...

We are a species preserved and directed by learning. Learning is vital to the function of civilization and our sense of self. The institution of higher education is the most esteemed form of learning available...

The rise of the natural beauty industry has overtaken the minds of consumers. The global market value of natural cosmetics and personal care industries is steadily increasing and is expected to reach $54.5...

It’s no mystery sports are competitive. Athletes go to extreme lengths to be the best competitor they can be, sometimes even taking performance-enhancing drugs. Obviously, it’s not fair to take performance-enhancing...

The SGA presidential campaigns at App State are in full swing. Candidates met for a debate Feb. 10, and topics ranged from dining prices to engaging students more effectively. A popular topic of discussion...