As students at Appalachian State University, we have the privilege of living on one of the most beautiful campuses. Although we get our education in such a scenic place, we do not have to be confined to...

Over the last few years, there has been a clear shift in the religious landscape of this country. Perhaps the biggest change is the declining number of self-identified Christians; a Pew Poll from May showed...

This Fall semester marks my 16th year teaching history at ASU. I love my profession. I love the collaborative art of teaching-learning that I get to participate in with the excellent students that...

When Chapel Hill law professor Gene Nichol came to campus last week, he delivered insight on a range of issues from poverty to academic freedom to the failure of political leadership in North Carolina. As...

With the ninth annual Homecoming Blood Drive coming up Sept. 23, it is important to know why giving blood is crucial. More than 41,000 blood donations are necessary every day, and every two seconds somebody...

"There will be a time when the superhero movie goes the way of the Western," said director Steven Spielberg in an interview last week with The Associated Press. Spielberg continued and said, “right...

If you haven’t heard of or read "The Martian," then you better get to doing that. This self-published novel by Andy Weir about an astronaut stranded on Mars has been heralded as one of the most scientifically...

It is hard not to love college sports, especially if you are a student. The events provide not only a sense of excitement, but also of identity and community. If you want an example, just think of the...

You’re taught from a young age that the United States has been a trailblazer for democracy and free speech. Yet now that you’re old enough to vote, what kind of democracy have you been left with? Are...

At last week’s general faculty and staff meeting, Chancellor Everts touched on a number of topics that are no doubt relevant to students: mental health, diversity, sustainability and plans for investment...

In 2016, we will be in the year of virtual reality. The idea of virtual reality, or VR, has been laughed at for decades primarily because the technology wasn’t at the point where it could be applicable...