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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

OPINION: Myth of the Boone brothel law

OPINION: Myth of the Boone brothel law

Sophie Hughes September 27, 2023

Members of campus Greek life or those who may have been interested will have noticed the lack of official housing for sororities on campus. A common misconception is that this is due to a supposed “brothel...

OPINION: AppalCart Etiquette 101

OPINION: AppalCart Etiquette 101

Bella Lantz, Associate Opinion Editor September 25, 2023

AppalCart is making it a tradition to confuse freshmen, frustrate the sophomores and make the upperclassmen shake their heads. However, with the many flaws, it is a useful and essential tool for those...

OPINION: App State’s grading scale is archaic

OPINION: App State’s grading scale is archaic

El Shedrick, Opinion Writer September 20, 2023

Currently, grades at App State are determined by letters that indicate the quality of work done by each student. However, these letter grades are determined by quality points ranging from zero to four....

OPINION: App State is erasing COVID

OPINION: App State is erasing COVID

Emily Escobedo Ramirez, Opinion Writer September 18, 2023

Listen to this story: COVID-19 is not gone, not by a long shot. New variants called EG 5 & BA.2.86, nicknamed Eris and Pirola, are spreading quickly across the world with similar symptoms and...

Letter from the Editor: Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

Letter from the Editor: Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

Jenna Guzman, Editor-in-Chief September 13, 2023

From Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, Hispanic accomplishments, histories, cultures and more are celebrated around the country in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.  As a Hispanic-American myself, I’ve seen...

OPINION: Football Etiquette 101

OPINION: Football Etiquette 101

Bella Lantz, Associate Opinion Editor September 13, 2023

Football games are some of the highlights of the college experience, and normally attending one is a fun experience with friends. The crowds constantly chanting, the marching band playing and the overall...

OPINION: Listen and learn, it’s not hard

OPINION: Listen and learn, it’s not hard

Emily Escobedo Ramirez, Opinion Writer September 12, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to uplift, honor and recognize the achievements of Hispanic Americans. It provides the opportunity to honor our heritage and be proud of our...

OPINION: Breakups suck

OPINION: Breakups suck

Courtney Quinton, Opinion Writer September 11, 2023

Let’s be honest. Breakups suck. They are not healing, not freeing, not fun and overall painful. While some people may be completely OK after a breakup and recognize it was the best option, they are still...

Hijabi Hot Takes: AI belongs in education

Hijabi Hot Takes: AI belongs in education

Nadine Jallal, Opinion Writer September 4, 2023

Since ChatGPT’s public debut on Nov. 30 2022, the world of education has been in a state of confusion over the advantages and disadvantages of artificial intelligence, also known as AI. While there are...

Hijabi Hot Takes: Protect pedestrians

Hijabi Hot Takes: Protect pedestrians

Nadine Jallal, Opinion Writer August 30, 2023

As the first couple weeks of the semester come to a close, students may have noticed that as pedestrians, drivers can be a bit disrespectful. Whether one is walking to class and having to cross Rivers...

Letter to the Editor: App State needs complimentary evening parking

Letter to the Editor: App State needs complimentary evening parking

Beth Davison August 28, 2023

In my capacity as both an employee of App State and a member of the Boone community, I am compelled to convey my deep concern regarding the recent modifications to the university's parking policy. Specifically,...

OPINION: It takes time to find your path

OPINION: It takes time to find your path

Emily Escobedo Ramirez, Opinion Writer August 23, 2023

College is a fusion of careers, coming-of-age experiences, social status and other elements that create various forms of anxiety, sadness and joy in students. At App State, there are many moments of shared...

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