We all see the signs. In the windows and behind the counters of our favorite restaurants. These signs are sanitation ratings. We all know they are there, but rarely do we know what they actually mean. All...

Whether you are a sports fan or not, you have seen the constant commercials and ads for daily fantasy sport companies, DraftKings and FanDuel. Two of the biggest fantasy sport industries in DraftKings...

Last Thursday, over 300 students gathered in the parking lot outside of Kidd Brewer Stadium to protest what they believed to be Appalachian State’s misallocation of funds. What sparked the protest...

When Margaret Spellings became secretary of education in 2005, NBC reported that one of her first actions was to write a letter to PBS criticizing a show which featured a lesbian. We can only imagine...

"Steve Jobs" was released in select theaters this past month with a nationwide release on Oct. 23. Written by Aaron Sorkin of “The Social Network” fame, the biopic is based on the polarizing founder...

On the evening of Oct. 13, the Democratic debate was broadcasted live on CNN. Moderated by channel journalist Anderson Cooper, the stage was set for five Democratic hopefuls seeking to win the hearts and...

Before the Industrial Revolution, most people farmed for themselves. When the Industrial Revolution occurred, we were able to produce a hundred times more food than previously expected. Nowadays, a tiny...

I spent the last few weeks interviewing various officials around campus about the new policy for dealing with students deaths. As I went about researching this, I tried to think about the questions and...

With the student and faculty protest Thursday, we saw a collision between two of North Carolina’s most valued traditions: sports and education. Look, sports are great, and there are certainly legitimate...

As the campaign trail for the 2016 Republican candidates heats up amidst controversial comments, divisive topical issues and an abundance of media coverage, two representatives of the GOP stand at the...

By now you’ve probably heard about the recent scandal involving the German car manufacturer, Volkswagen, and their diesel vehicles. On Sept. 18, the EPA issued a notice of violation of the Clean Air...

To trend, or not to trend, that is the question. As a society, we are in the midst of a technological boom that can rival the dot-com bubble of the '90s: the social media boom. While the mere existence...