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OPINION: Undocumented workers take jobs Americans won't, and then pay taxes

OPINION: Undocumented workers take jobs Americans won’t, and then pay taxes

Caleb Garbuio, Columnist November 1, 2019

Since his election campaign, President Donald Trump has often stated that undocumented migrants take more from the United States than they contribute. Trump’s assertion is false because migrant workers...

My Last Word: Men’s basketball is getting turned around

My Last Word: Men’s basketball is getting turned around

Brooks Maynard, Reporter October 31, 2019

Early Oct. 26, former Mountaineer shooting guard Ronshad Shabazz was selected No. 13 overall in the NBA G League Draft by the College Park Skyhawks, the G League affiliate of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks.  To...

The Tea: Mark Zuckerberg has a duty to curb fake news

The Tea: Mark Zuckerberg has a duty to curb fake news

Tommy Mozier, Senior Reporter October 30, 2019

Standing in front of a packed room at Georgetown University on Oct. 17, Mark Zuckerberg looked as pristine as he could. Fit, groomed and confident, portraying himself as the ultimate protector of free...

OPINION: Justin Trudeau created his own problems

OPINION: Justin Trudeau created his own problems

Ricky Barker, Columnist October 30, 2019

After a rough term, Canada’s once well-loved liberal prime minister is facing consequences from his false promises.  In a contentious election, Liberal Party incumbent Justin Trudeau won re-election...

Letter to the Editor: Get informed, and vote on campus

Letter to the Editor: Get informed, and vote on campus

Op-Ed October 28, 2019

It’s 2019, and the Municipal Elections are around the corner. The energy around a local election is not often as infectious as that of a presidential or a midterm. I am one of those people with clipboards...

OPINION: It's not autonomous, it's automatic

OPINION: It’s not autonomous, it’s automatic

Amy Waas October 25, 2019

Imagine a robot so realistic and sophisticated it could answer questions with original answers, communicate with emotions and think for itself. Imagine a robot so good at communicating with humans that...

The Tea: Few trees grow in Trump's swamp

The Tea: Few trees grow in Trump’s swamp

Tommy Mozier, Senior Reporter October 24, 2019

For some of President Trump’s swamp creatures, impeachment and the media maelstrom surrounding it is, paradoxically, a positive. As the public and media sit understandably transfixed on what comedian...

OPINION: Medicare-for-all or private insurers? Why not both?

OPINION: Medicare-for-all or private insurers? Why not both?

Ricky Barker, Columnist October 23, 2019

Health care a most pressing issue for many Americans. It’s a topic mentioned repeatedly on campaign trails. Candidates offer different solutions, but with such a complex issue, it's hard to know what...

My Last Word: App State football runs NC

My Last Word: App State football runs NC

Brooks Maynard, Reporter October 22, 2019

App State is the best football team in North Carolina.  There. I said it.  Now sitting at an undefeated 6-0 record and ranked No. 21 in the nation, the Mountaineers are one of two teams in the...

The Tea: California forces showdown with the NCAA

The Tea: California forces showdown with the NCAA

Tommy Mozier, Senior Reporter October 19, 2019

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a measure that will break college sports and destroy the concept of amateur competition. Or, that’s what the NCAA would mislead you to believe. The law,...

OPINION: Regulate e-cigarettes like traditional cigarettes

OPINION: Regulate e-cigarettes like traditional cigarettes

Keith Rudd October 10, 2019

Rumors of banning flavored vape juices circulated the last few years, but in recent months, more states and cities have imposed their own bans. In addition, the Trump administration announced it would...

My Last Word: More than athletes

My Last Word: More than athletes

Brooks Maynard, Reporter October 10, 2019

“A winning standard” is a phrase frequently thrown around App State Athletics. This past week, the men’s soccer team showed that standard goes beyond the field, as it was recognized by the United...

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