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...

The social media platform Yik Yak has taken App State by storm this academic year. It allows users to post messages, or “yaks,” anonymously to a discussion forum within a five-mile radius. The app...

For some, adding the hashtags #BLM, #StopAsianHate or #SaveThePlanet to social media bios has become a form of activism. The digital markers advertise a morality, which is sometimes not fully their own....

As the omicron variant storms through communities, N95 and KN95 masks, and COVID-19 tests are becoming harder and harder to find. Masks and testing remain the best line of defense against omicron but the...

Though 2021 was a hard year, consumers definitely didn’t stop shopping. The online shopping industry gained popularity during the pandemic and saw an increase in sales from the past couple of years....

Academic journals, like Nature and PNAS, are beacons of knowledge within the research community. Peer-reviewed research and publication are a cornerstone of the scientific process, and journals play a...

It is no secret thrifting has surged in popularity over the last couple of years. People who would have never entered a thrift shop a few years ago are now routine customers. Shopping second-hand is cost-effective...

We are reliant on the internet. There’s no debating that. Last year proved exactly how reliant we are. As the world shut down during the height of the pandemic, people turned to the internet as a replacement...

I was late to the party but late is better than never.   At first, I wasn’t even sure what party to go to. I thought as a freshman that Greek life would be a good place to start and decided to pursue...