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The Appalachian

OPINION: Seasonal showdown: Pumpkin vs. peppermint

OPINION: Seasonal showdown: Pumpkin vs. peppermint

Sophie Hughes December 5, 2023

As the holiday season is approaching, and memories of the white-girl Starbucks meme haunt college girls far and wide, why not forget the stereotypes and enjoy the overpriced holiday treats?  When you...

OPINION: Christmas isn’t the same anymore

OPINION: Christmas isn’t the same anymore

Emily Escobedo Ramirez, Opinion Writer December 3, 2023

Coming back home from college is like being in a daydream. Returning to a place filled with familiar faces and landmarks while being older is an eerie experience. Especially during the holiday season,...

OPINION: The consequences of flat earthers

OPINION: The consequences of flat earthers

El Shedrick, Opinion Writer December 1, 2023

The earth is round. This is not something that is up for debate. However, every semester speakers still return to campus to speak about how the earth is flat and try to convince students of this. Why go...

OPINION: Campus needs more vending machines

OPINION: Campus needs more vending machines

El Shedrick, Opinion Writer November 29, 2023

Imagine you are running late to class and you skip breakfast. You decide you will just get something to eat once on campus. You get to the building you have class in, and you attempt to get something from...

OPINION: Art students deserve better

OPINION: Art students deserve better

El Shedrick, Opinion Writer November 27, 2023

It is always the art kids. First, in 2022, an art sculpture at Wey Hall was vandalized after a football game. Now, students are being forced to sit through construction noises during class, move heavy...

OPINION: Thanksgiving etiquette 101

OPINION: Thanksgiving etiquette 101

Bella Lantz, Associate Opinion Editor November 20, 2023

Thanksgiving is meant to be a joyous time when families can come together to enjoy quality time with one another. Although the food might be delicious, a lot of times the dinner conversations can make...

Difference of Opinion: Are gen-ed classes necessary?

Difference of Opinion: Are gen-ed classes necessary?

Bella Lantz and Aidan Kane November 17, 2023

Listen to this story: OPINION: Gen-ed classes are necessary Aidan Kane As a college student, it might be easy to find yourself frustrated with the required general education classes you are taking....

OPINION: Where to give this season

OPINION: Where to give this season

Bella Lantz, Associate Opinion Editor November 16, 2023

The holidays are not only a time of gift-giving but also a time to reflect on what was given and earned throughout life. People should acknowledge what they have and what others might need. Self-reflection...

OPINION: A finals week first aid kit

OPINION: A finals week first aid kit

Mitchell Norris, Opinion Writer November 15, 2023

After hours and hours of time spent religiously attending classes, studying at ungodly times of day and scraping the very last inklings of motivation out of the depths of one’s soul, the effort of a...

Hijabi Hot Takes: Our responsibility to Native Americans

Hijabi Hot Takes: Our responsibility to Native Americans

Nadine Jallal, Opinion Writer November 13, 2023

November is a month known for its crisp weather and holiday spirit. Whether someone is celebrating Thanksgiving or getting into the holiday spirit for Christmas, Kwanzaa or Hanukkah, November marks the...

Farewell Column: I found my voice

Farewell Column: I found my voice

Nadine Jallal, Opinion Writer November 12, 2023

Squeezing into the newsroom with my eyes glued to the ground, my palms sweaty and arms crossed for my first full-staff meeting with The Appalachian two years ago was the start of my most valuable experience...

OPINION: Which gym is fit for you?

OPINION: Which gym is fit for you?

Sophie Hughes November 8, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or have never run a mile, the gym is a great place to be able to rip yourself away from your laptop screen to do something both healthy and enjoyable.  One important...

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