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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 10:30 a.m. EST on Jan. 19, 2020, carrying the Crew Dragon spacecraft on the company’s uncrewed In-Flight Abort Test

OPINION: A love letter to space and how it restored my faith

Mickey Hutchings, Reporter June 4, 2020

On May 30 at 3:22 p.m., two astronauts launched off the Florida coast, ushering in a new generation of human space travel for the U.S.  Tightly stowed atop SpaceX’s revolutionary Falcon 9 rocket...

OPINION: What the march down King Street meant to me

OPINION: What the march down King Street meant to me

Kaiden Smith, Senior Reporter June 3, 2020

It’s no secret that App State is a predominantly white university, which led to a predominantly white turn out as hundreds marched peacefully down King Street to fight against racism and police injustice...

OPINION: Protest your life away.

OPINION: Protest your life away.

Ricky Barker, Columnist May 2, 2020

We are living in uncertain times. Many states have now created mandatory stay-at-home orders to prevent more citizens from being infected with COVID-19. It’s been hard for many of us, unable to see family...

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,”...

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