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Vinyl: The Greatest Musical Medium

Vinyl: The Greatest Musical Medium

Ethan Murphy, Reporter February 12, 2020

People listen to music everywhere: on the bus, in cars, walking or sitting. This negatively affects their day because they meet no one new, miss out on the sounds of the world around them and appreciate...

The Absence of Substance in the DNC Debates

The Absence of Substance in the DNC Debates

Stephen C. Leverton II, Opinion Writer February 5, 2020

On Jan. 14, CNN hosted the 7th Democratic Presidential Debate in Iowa, with six out of the 13 candidates on stage. CNN, the New York Times, and other media outlets released opinion articles titled: “Winner...

Coronavirus highlights financial insecurity

Coronavirus highlights financial insecurity

Ricky Barker, Columnist February 5, 2020

Every new virus unnerves many. Every day there are new developments about the coronavirus spreading through China and the world. As of Feb. 3 it’s killed over 300 people since its outbreak, more bodies...

Greatness is Timeless: Why the Beatles are Still Relevant

Greatness is Timeless: Why the Beatles are Still Relevant

Stephen C. Leverton II, Opinion Writer February 5, 2020

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the release of “Let It Be” and the official end of The Beatles when Paul McCartney publicly announced he was leaving the band in April of 1970. All throughout...

Negative Income Tax: A Solution for Watauga's Poverty

Negative Income Tax: A Solution for Watauga’s Poverty

Caleb Garbuio, Columnist February 5, 2020

During the 2020 Democratic Primaries, many media outlets heavily featured Andrew Yang’s proposal to end American poverty called the “Freedom Dividend.” Yang’s policy is a form of universal basic...

Why Nothing is New

Why Nothing is New

Ethan Murphy, Reporter February 5, 2020

Everything that exists or will exist has already existed.  The most complex mathematical formulas, innovative technology and abstract art all have one thing in common: they are not original. Things...

Pro's and Cons of Minimum Wage

Pro’s and Cons of Minimum Wage

Caleb Garbuio, Columnist January 30, 2020

When it comes to minimum wage, the intentions are noble to help the underdog succeed. Yet, with good intentions, there are often negative outcomes.  Minimum wage creates a price floor, preventing employers...

Trump's Great Contradiction

Trump’s Great Contradiction

Charles Aiken, Opinion Writer January 30, 2020

Donald Trump campaign’s on the slogan of “Keep America Great Again.” This vague phrase draws on people’s nostalgia for America’s troubled past. A past, under the eyes of the current administration,...

Dr. King: The greatest American philosopher

Dr. King: The greatest American philosopher

Caleb Garbuio, Columnist January 23, 2020

Martin Luther King Jr. is the greatest American philosopher and gave his life seeking justice for all Americans. While imprisoned in 1963, King highlighted the importance of justice and advocates for a...

The U.S must fix its primary system.

The U.S must fix its primary system.

Stephen C. Leverton II, Opinion Writer January 23, 2020

With the Iowa caucuses less than two weeks away, Democratic presidential candidates are making mad dashes across the state. Former Vice President Joe Biden, former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg and businessman...

Raspberry Beret: The greatest song of the century

Raspberry Beret: The greatest song of the century

Ethan Murphy, Reporter January 23, 2020

The 20th century produced some of the greatest music in living memory. From jazz’s chaotic improvisations to The Beatles’ psychedelic sounds, music became radically reimagined. Yet, in all of life’s...

Letter to the Editor: App State Administration Are Failing All Of Us

Letter to the Editor: App State Administration Are Failing All Of Us

Op-Ed January 17, 2020

App State can no longer hide behind its reputation in sustainability. The Office of Sustainability manages and implements a wide range of initiatives that have been successful in many ways. The work done...

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