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The Appalachian

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...

OPINION: Recycling is grossly misunderstood

OPINION: Recycling is grossly misunderstood

Allie Lehan, Associate Opinion Editor March 24, 2025

“Reduce, reuse, recycle.” Originally promoted in the 1970s to raise consumption awareness, this catchy, alliterative phrase has been drilled into the minds of U.S. residents for decades. One would...

‘The Bachelor’ recap: Grant Ellis drops the L-word

‘The Bachelor’ recap: Grant Ellis drops the L-word

Abby Buckner and Leah Boone March 19, 2025

Week eight of “The Bachelor” brought Grant Ellis and his final three — Litia Garr, Juliana Pasquarosa and Zoe McGrady — to Dominican Republic for Fantasy Suite dates, where emotions ran high and...

OPINION: Bring back home economics classes

OPINION: Bring back home economics classes

Sophie Hughes March 19, 2025

College is a big transition for first-year students, as for many of them it’s their first time living on their own or with a roommate. There are several responsibilities that come with day-to-day life;...

COLUMN: App State's dining halls can do better

COLUMN: App State’s dining halls can do better

El Shedrick, Opinion Writer March 17, 2025

As someone who was vegetarian for six years and still eats vegetarian meals a majority of the time, my campus dining experience at App State has been less than ideal.  Just because there are vegetarian...

‘The Bachelor’ recap: Hometown revelations lead to the final 3

‘The Bachelor’ recap: Hometown revelations lead to the final 3

Abby Buckner and Leah Boone March 5, 2025

Week six of “The Bachelor” brought romance home as Grant Ellis visited the hometowns of the final four contestants. With emotions running high and families eager to meet him, the stakes rose for each...

OPINION: Class consciousness is happening far too late

OPINION: Class consciousness is happening far too late

Christa Price, Opinion Writer March 5, 2025

The United States is at a tipping point. In recent months, President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have diminished in the wake of his second term, indicating an increase in uncertainty. Class consciousness...

Leah's Lens: The world sucks - here's how to cope

Leah’s Lens: The world sucks – here’s how to cope

Leah Boone, Former Opinion Editor March 3, 2025

Even though the first quarter of 2025 has just arrived, it has not been lacking in events. Right off the bat, this year had its fair share of issues, most of which don’t seem like they’re leaving anytime...

EDITORIAL: History cannot be forgotten

EDITORIAL: History cannot be forgotten

The Editorial Board February 28, 2025

Hidden in a tiny closet inside room 217 in the Plemmons Student Union, nine decades of history is recorded on weathered pages and hundreds of newspapers.  Since 1934, The Appalachian Student-Run Newspaper...

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