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Caleb's Concept: Why is AA not considered essential business?

Caleb’s Concept: Why is AA not considered essential business?

Caleb Garbuio, Columnist April 25, 2020

Alcoholism kills 88,000 people annually, making it the third largest cause of death in the U.S. Unlike other diseases, alcoholism cannot be cured.  The good news is that organizations such as Alcoholics...

OPINION: Winston-Salem's Batman

OPINION: Winston-Salem’s Batman

Stephen C. Leverton II, Opinion Writer April 20, 2020

Beginning in December, Winston-Salem gained a new hero: Night Watch. While Night Watch isn’t a superhero like Batman or Spider-Man, he's a friend for those in need. He helps out the homeless and settles...

OPINON: Please donate your masks

OPINON: Please donate your masks

Ricky Barker, Columnist April 11, 2020

There has been an influx of people who are buying masks in a vain attempt to protect themselves. Some preppers have even begun hoarding them in large quantities. This is pointless and only hurts medical...

OPINION: COVID-19 Shows we must hold elected officials to a higher ethical standard.

OPINION: COVID-19 Shows we must hold elected officials to a higher ethical standard.

Ethan Hunt, Reporter April 10, 2020

Not since the Cold War era has the president of the United States’ ability to play God been so clearly on display to the American people. Every president in our nation's history has chosen if people...

OPINION: Why I'm leaving the DNC

OPINION: Why I’m leaving the DNC

Adam Zebzda, Reporter April 10, 2020

My Catholic faith describes a revelation as divine insight from God which changes a person’s perspective by opening their mind. While I can’t say I’ve received a divine revelation, I have received...

OPINION: Why I'm leaving

OPINION: Why I’m leaving

April 9, 2020

My Catholic faith describes a revelation as divine insight from God which changes a person’s perspective by opening their mind. While I can’t say I’ve received a divine revelation, I have received...

Caleb's Concepts: Why Everything is just a matter of Opinion

Caleb’s Concepts: Why Everything is just a matter of Opinion

Caleb Garbuio, Columnist April 9, 2020

Next time you fail your math test, tell your teacher to give you an A. Why? Because you failed because of their opinion. While clearly a joke, this point questions what makes something right or wrong. Right...

Caleb’s Concepts: The Media is biased. Don’t worry, it isn’t a problem

Caleb’s Concepts: The Media is biased. Don’t worry, it isn’t a problem

Caleb Garbuio, Columnist April 2, 2020

All forms of media are biased. This isn’t a well-guarded secret because most people are aware that certain outlets cater to different segments. While this outwardly appears dishonest, it balances itself...

Opinion: “Waitin’ on a Sunny Day” is all we can do

Opinion: “Waitin’ on a Sunny Day” is all we can do

Stephen C. Leverton II, Opinion Writer March 31, 2020

  Bruce Springsteen’s music has an effect on his fans. From his number one hit “Born To Run” to his most successful single “Dancing in the Dark,” His three best records: “Born to Run,”...

Open Letter about COVID-19

Open Letter about COVID-19

Adam Zebzda, Reporter March 31, 2020

I hope this letter finds you and your family well during this time of crisis. Over the past few weeks, we have seen local, state and federal officials enacting precautionary measures to limit the spread...

Opinion: Trump is not a wartime president

Opinion: Trump is not a wartime president

Ricky Barker, Columnist March 31, 2020

Amidst this time of uncertainty, our president has begun calling himself a “wartime” president. During a press conference March 18, Trump said “I view it as, in a sense, a wartime president” while...

OPINION: College Students Need to Make the Selfless Choice

OPINION: College Students Need to Make the Selfless Choice

Ethan Hunt, Reporter March 27, 2020

Students have vacated campus to complete the rest of the semester online, as only 160 App students who met the qualifications remain in on-campus housing for the remainder of the semester. This change...

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