The global pandemic temporarily closed the door on college students engaging in an in-person dating experience. Dating apps were a solution many turned to. In March 2020, Tinder recorded its highest number...

For generations, App State has fostered a campus culture that supports the arts, as evidenced by An Appalachian Summer Festival, which celebrated its 38th season this summer, The Turchin Center for the...

Fall is a time of change and pumpkin spice lattes. The seasonal drink is an autumn favorite, and that's not surprising. With 62% of Americans drinking coffee every day, it sees much more consumption based...

Renowned author J.K. Rowling recently published her new book,“The Ink Black Heart,” which features characters and plotlines many have pointed out as being disturbingly similar to Rowling’s own experiences...

College is very romanticized, especially when attending a four-year university. Moving to college can be difficult, and people do not tell you about the hard parts. When students confront the difficult...

I have lived in Watauga County, at least in some capacity, my whole life. Truth be told, I don’t think I’ve ever been outside of the county for more than two consecutive weeks as long as I have been...

Dear Editor, I have been a student at App State since 2019, and I don’t know if this gives any credibility to my argument, but I wanted to point out some things that are happening to the town and...

I pause on this Sept. 11 — just as I did 21 years ago while tearily watching the devastation showing on television. My reason for reflection has to do with the incredible contrast of my life those 20...

On Aug. 24, President Joe Biden announced executive action beginning partial repayment of federal student loans for millions of borrowers. President Biden’s plan arrives not a moment too soon, with debt...

The June 24 overturn of Roe v. Wade came as startling news for many Americans. In our country’s ever-polarized political climate, the 5-4 decision to scrap the landmark case was monumental on both sides...

As a Mountaineer, it is second nature to enjoy the outdoors. Whether it be hammocking on Sanford Mall, hiking on the parkway or watching the sunset at an overlook, App State students are enamored with...

The terrorist attacks that took place Sept. 11, 2001 rocked the nation and implemented an ongoing fear of terrorism in Americans still going strong today. The nation developed a  newfound passion to fight...