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The Appalachian

OPINION: Absence policies should be more lenient

OPINION: Absence policies should be more lenient

Sophie Hughes April 21, 2025

Not long ago, society lived and breathed the regulations of COVID-19. People stood 6 feet apart, wore masks and if they felt sick, they stayed at home. Department chairs and professors at App State...

OPINION: High schools should focus more on non-traditional career options

OPINION: High schools should focus more on non-traditional career options

El Shedrick, Opinion Writer April 16, 2025

When in high school, it is the common assumption of career counselors and many students alike that four-year college is the next logical step after graduating high school.  Even though this is not...

Letter to the Editor: University history will not be lost

Letter to the Editor: University history will not be lost

The mission of the Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) in the University Libraries is to collect, preserve and share original materials related to four primary collecting areas — one of those...

Letter from the Editor: Reviewing our practices, policies in unprecedented times

Letter from the Editor: Reviewing our practices, policies in unprecedented times

Jenna Guzman, Former Editor-in-Chief April 9, 2025

On April 4, several national student media organizations, including the Student Press Law Center and the Associated Collegiate Press, issued a student media alert warning student journalists of the risks...

OPINION: Threats to national parks are a threat to people

OPINION: Threats to national parks are a threat to people

Allison Lehan, Opinion Editor April 9, 2025

In mid-February, roughly a month after President Donald Trump’s second inauguration into office, thousands of United States Department of Agriculture employees were terminated via email.  Many of...

Leah's Lens: I finished 'How I Met Your Mother' and I'm making it your problem

Leah’s Lens: I finished ‘How I Met Your Mother’ and I’m making it your problem

Leah Boone, Former Opinion Editor April 7, 2025

This article contains spoilers for “How I Met Your Mother.”  “How I Met Your Mother” ended in 2014, and I just got around to watching it. After nine seasons of a beautiful slow-burn, friendships...

OPINION: Female connection is essential in modern U.S. culture

OPINION: Female connection is essential in modern U.S. culture

Christa Price, Opinion Writer April 2, 2025

Editor’s Note: This article contains mention of mental health issues and suicide. Anyone who may be struggling should call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or Counseling and Psychological Service’s...

OPINION: Your coffee order says more about you than your horoscope

OPINION: Your coffee order says more about you than your horoscope

Courtney Quinton, Opinion Writer March 30, 2025

Astrologers say horoscopes are the most accurate tool in saying who you are or will be, but your coffee order can say more about your personality than your star sign. Whether you drink black coffee or...

Letter to the Editor: As brave and relentless as required

Letter to the Editor: As brave and relentless as required

DaKishia Reid March 27, 2025

I attended Representative Harrigan’s Feb. 21 event on campus, and would be remiss if I didn’t offer an op-ed on how the event played out for our family — constituents from his 10th district. I realize...

‘The Bachelor’ recap: Who got the ring, and who got their heartbroken?

‘The Bachelor’ recap: Who got the ring, and who got their heartbroken?

Abby Buckner and Leah Boone March 26, 2025

Family Meeting: Litia Garr Grant Ellis brought Litia Garr to meet his family in Dominican Republic, marking the first time his parents and sister had been together in nearly a decade. Garr charmed them...

OPINION: Discussion boards do not benefit learning

OPINION: Discussion boards do not benefit learning

Ava Silva, Opinion Writer March 26, 2025

In college courses, teachers assign discussion boards as a way to have students interact with the material and each other. However, this method can be more infuriating than helpful to most.  Discussion...

OPINION: Libraries are for everyone

OPINION: Libraries are for everyone

Lily Seymour, Opinion Writer March 24, 2025

There are few places that have something for all people. Public libraries house resources people from all walks of life can utilize. Often, there is a stereotypical library that is portrayed by pop culture...

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