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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...

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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...

The problems with Susan G. Komen

The problems with Susan G. Komen

Q October 19, 2017

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to aiming the public eye at the struggles of those who suffer from breast cancer. The hope in raising awareness is so that people will donate...

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Net neutrality is vital for an open and fair internet

Joshua Baldwin October 18, 2017

Net neutrality is the principle that everyone has the right to equal access to the internet. This means that internet service providers, or ISPs, are required to provide an open internet that doesn’t...

Fake news: killing true journalism

Fake news: killing true journalism

Moss Brennan, Reporter October 17, 2017

“BREAKING: Christianity ruled illegal,” “BREAKING: Malia Obama arrested with a gang of thugs in Chicago” and “BREAKING: Trump makes one phone call---Stephen Colbert fired!” were headlines on...

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The rising popularity of the online course

Ella Shepherd October 16, 2017

There are many different methods of learning in our modern world and today’s technology has given us access to a new way of teaching. With the surge of computers, smartphones and tablets that have...

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