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The Appalachian

OPINION: Anti-abortion protesters have gone too far

OPINION: Anti-abortion protesters have gone too far

Leah Boone, Former Opinion Editor November 1, 2022

Editor’s Note: This article contains information regarding mass genocide and abortion. Halloween 2022 was one of the scariest so far, as anti-abortion protesters set up a massive tri-fold on Sanford...

OPINION: Top three study spots on campus

OPINION: Top three study spots on campus

Bella Lantz, Associate Opinion Editor October 25, 2022

App State is known for its beautiful outdoor scenery and well-designed buildings. There are many different indoor study spots enjoyable year-round, not to mention the stunning outdoor study spots. However,...

OPINION: Every residence hall needs a therapy animal

OPINION: Every residence hall needs a therapy animal

Bella Lantz, Associate Opinion Editor October 15, 2022

App State allows students to bring registered service animals onto campus. However, there are many students who have to leave their pets at home due to the no-pet allowance in App State residence halls....

OPINION: Skippin’ Lunch smoothie needs to be renamed

OPINION: Skippin’ Lunch smoothie needs to be renamed

Leah Boone, Former Opinion Editor October 14, 2022

Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of disordered eating, eating disorders and weight change. Crossroads and Wired Scholar are two vital parts of most all App State students’ livelihood....

Letter to the Editor: Sexual assaults go unreported, App stands idly by

Letter to the Editor: Sexual assaults go unreported, App stands idly by

Katy Abrams October 13, 2022

Dear Editors, I am a lecturer in Rhetoric and Composition, and I am an App State alum. I arrived as a transfer student from Harold Washington City College in Chicago in the fall of 2004 and graduated...

OPINION: The problem with elevated Southern food

OPINION: The problem with elevated Southern food

Emma Shew, Opinion Writer October 13, 2022

Upscale, chic and refined are words that should never be associated with traditional Southern cooking. But for restaurants like Over Yonder in Vilas, that is what they claim to be. These “elevated”...

OPINION: Freshmen don’t need cars on campus

OPINION: Freshmen don’t need cars on campus

Nadine Jallal, Opinion Writer October 12, 2022

On campus students are all allowed to have cars on campus to facilitate their living experience. Students living off campus also have cars to make it on campus for class. However, finding a parking spot...

OPINION: Trick or treat, smell my feet, horror movies remain elite

OPINION: Trick or treat, smell my feet, horror movies remain elite

Leah Boone, Former Opinion Editor October 11, 2022

It’s officially nearing the best time of the year: spooky season. The leaves are changing, “Harry Potter” marathons are on TV and hot chocolate seems to be a necessity every night. With these traditions...

Through Ella’s Eyes: Boone needs sustainable tourism

Through Ella’s Eyes: Boone needs sustainable tourism

Ella Adams, Former Community Editor October 10, 2022

Temperatures and leaves are finally dropping. Fall has arrived in the High Country. From corn mazes to pumpkin patches to hiking and haunted houses, tourists from all over are coming to Boone to experience...

OPINION: Perks of being a bandwagon fan

OPINION: Perks of being a bandwagon fan

Meg Koch, Opinion Writer October 4, 2022

On Sept. 10, App State football made headlines with their victory over Texas A&M. For longtime fans, this was a feat to be remembered. For others, it was the first time they learned we had a football...

OPINION: America is unprepared for natural disasters

OPINION: America is unprepared for natural disasters

Bella Lantz, Associate Opinion Editor October 4, 2022

With Hurricane Ian recently landing in southwest Florida, people are panicking and social media has been flooded with continuous posts about the hurricane. Last weekend, it came up through North Carolina,...

OPINION: Beep in Boone no longer affordable for students

OPINION: Beep in Boone no longer affordable for students

El Shedrick, Opinion Writer September 29, 2022

If you are a student at App State, you’ve most likely heard of Beep. With over 30,000 members, the Boone Student Beeper Facebook is a fairly simple way to get a ride around the Boone area. All users...

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