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Barring felons from voting weakens democracy

Barring felons from voting weakens democracy

Joshua Baldwin November 3, 2017

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Negative news causes political fatigue

Negative news causes political fatigue

Q November 2, 2017

Between white nationalist marches, ongoing revelations of blatant government corruption and the Republican Party’s new tax plan, I’m exhausted. At this point in time it’s difficult to figure out...

A threat to reproductive health

A threat to reproductive health

Hansen Dendinger November 2, 2017

In the past several months, women’s reproductive rights have been placed under fire by the Trump administration. The president recently issued a rule allowing employers to decide whether or not to...

How the Presidential Records Act affects @RealDonaldTrump

How the Presidential Records Act affects @RealDonaldTrump

Kayla Smith November 2, 2017

Since the Obama Administration, social media has been one of the preferred methods of communicating official White House statements. Using Twitter as a medium for relaying statements from the president...

Characters vs. cultural: What to wear and what not to wear on Halloween

Characters vs. cultural: What to wear and what not to wear on Halloween

Anna Muckenfuss, Appalachian Weekly News Producer October 31, 2017

There must always be a careful consideration when choosing a halloween costume for yourself. It’s natural to feel drawn to dressing as your favorite movie character or a celebrity you admire, but...

The truth behind the lack of gun control

The truth behind the lack of gun control

Kayla Smith October 27, 2017

The National Rifle Association is a nonprofit organization founded in 1871 by Civil War veterans Col. William C. Church and Gen. George Wingate. The association was founded on the premise to “promote...

Time to stop turning a blind eye to sexual misconduct

Time to stop turning a blind eye to sexual misconduct

Moss Brennan, Reporter October 26, 2017

Warning: details about sexual assault Ashley Judd. Rose McGowan. Ambra Battilana. Emily Nestor. Lauren O’Connor. Laura Madden. These are just a few of the women who have said Harvey Weinstein has sexaully...

How a Trump presidency is damaging the international status of the US

How a Trump presidency is damaging the international status of the US

Nate Fordyce, Staffer October 25, 2017

At the peak of tension during the Cold War, Soviet politician Nikita Krushchev warned John F. Kennedy not to pull the knot of war too tight or else the knot would become so tight that neither man would...

To Kill A Mockingbird banned in Mississippi school

To Kill A Mockingbird banned in Mississippi school

Ella Shepherd October 24, 2017

Most students have read the famous novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee at some point in their lives. Not only is it a fantastic book, but it raises awareness of racial issues and shows just...

George Bush (2006)

George W. Bush defends free markets, trade and democracy – and America should listen

Eric Cunningham October 24, 2017

It would not be wrong to call former President George W. Bush a controversial president. The merits and success of ramification of his education reform bill, signature tax cuts and active, aggressive foreign...

Protesting the protest with taxpayers money

Protesting the protest with taxpayers money

Moss Brennan, Reporter October 23, 2017

Fans quieted as the national anthem played, some players on the field knelt during the playing and Vice President Mike Pence left Lucas Oil Stadium. On Oct. 8, Pence attended the Indianapolis Colts...

A laugh that traveled decades

A laugh that traveled decades

Grayson Rice October 20, 2017

Sports has always had the ability to unite people; it creates a bond that connects players and fans in the pursuit of victory. According to ESPN, the NFL brought in 16.5 million viewers from all walks...

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