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The Kavanaugh scandal should be about the victims, not the accused

Victoria Haynes September 27, 2018

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is scheduled to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee Sept. 27 after at least two women have come forward accusing him of sexual misconduct. Christine Blasey...

Aerial view of App State's campus nestled among the Appalachian mountains.

OPINION: What is Appalachia to App State?

Tyler Brabandt September 20, 2018

Debates about where Appalachia is located, as well as what it is and is not, have made its influences increasingly hard to agree on. The amount of cultural diversity naturally existing in Appalachia is...

Q’s Corner: Class cancellations were excessively cautious

Q September 19, 2018

Classes were canceled on Thursday and Friday, and while this was a smart move on the university’s part, it was also an excessive one. As a preface, this claim is being made after the fact, but App State’s...

Boxes and empty Juuls pods litter a desk. Juuls are widely used by teenagers and college students.

OPINION: E-cigarettes more useful as over-the-counter drugs

Nyctea Martell September 19, 2018

Vaping products should be treated as an over-the-counter drug, which would group them with products like nicotine gums, lozenges and patches. App State regulation and North Carolina law consider e-cigarettes...

Students wait for the Appalcart in front of Garwood Hall.

OPINION: Students need to work with AppalCart to adapt to route changes

Q September 5, 2018

By now, everyone knows that on Aug. 20 AppalCart implemented controversial changes to its routes and schedules and that not everyone in Boone is exactly happy about these changes. On social media, people...

Dr. Garner Dewey is an associate professor in the Department of Applied Design, director of App State’s Quality Enhancement Plan, and a lover of nature photography.  He was recently appointed the associate dean of the College of Fine and Applied Arts.

OPINION: New associate dean is a good choice for the College of Fine and Applied Arts

Q August 22, 2018

Garner Dewey, the new associate dean for the College of Fine and Applied Arts, is a great pick for the position due to his experience and dedication to App State students. Dewey, who had served as the...

OPINION: God of War, pushing games forward

OPINION: God of War, pushing games forward

Braxton Coats April 25, 2018

God of War is a modern take on Playstation’s classic character Kratos, the Ghost of Sparta, made famous by his bloodlust and desire for revenge against the ancient gods of the Greek mythos. Kratos...

GUEST OPINION: President Trump’s foreign policy is a continuation of senseless tradition

GUEST OPINION: President Trump’s foreign policy is a continuation of senseless tradition

Op-Ed April 23, 2018

In the 21st century, it seems like there is nothing more presidential than engaging in unchecked military intervention. During my lifetime, America has been engaged in numerous international conflicts,...

The Broyhill wind turbine at Appalachian State was installed in June 2009. It stands at the highest point on campus at 755 Bodenheimer Road. The turbine allows Appalachian State to generate energy while off-setting 200 metric tons of carbon dioxide per a year.

OPINION: The Broyhill Wind Turbine represents sustainability

Q April 19, 2018

A symbol of Appalachian State University’s commitment to sustainability, the Broyhill Wind Turbine, is a testament to the ability of App State students to change the world. The 152-foot-tall turbine...

"Sk8tBoard" by Jarret Carlson

OPINION: Skateboards should not be allowed on sidewalks

Q April 11, 2018

The Boone Town Council recently voted to draft language that would allow skateboards on sidewalks in Boone, and this decision, while novel, is a terrible idea. This vote occurred at the March 22 town...

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Guest Opinion: What it means to be Jewish on campus

Op-Ed March 29, 2018

“You’ve got a lot of balls wearing that here.” I look up and there’s only one other person in the hallway with me. They’re standing beside me throwing something away. I don’t say anything...

OPINION: Remembering Billy Graham

OPINION: Remembering Billy Graham

Rachel Greenland, Reporter March 18, 2018

Story by Rachel Greenland, News Reporter Billy Graham, widely known as “America’s Pastor,” died on Feb. 21 at the age of 99 in his home in Montreat, North Carolina. Graham’s roots run deep...

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