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The Appalachian

Volkswagen production plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 2012.

Want clean diesel? There’s a defeat device for that.

Paige Anderholm October 27, 2015

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...

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What our hashtags say about us

Justin Chandler October 27, 2015

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...

A reponse to the George-Anne

A reponse to the George-Anne

Chris Warner October 27, 2015

Only a few days removed from the Mountaineers handing Georgia Southern a 31-13 loss, their first conference loss as a member of the Sun Belt, there’s a lot to be said about App State’s performance. We...

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‘Rick and Morty’ is a breath of fresh air for cartoons: developed and interesting

Q October 27, 2015

Recent cartoon series "Rick and Morty" is one that defies all expectations of every day, silly and unoriginal cartoons. This series is one that brings a fresh breath to the animated television genre due...

Courtesy of Bernie Sanders' Campaign

Sanders campaign could broaden our discourse

Kevin Griffin October 21, 2015

Bernie Sanders’ successful performance in last week’s debate has raised important questions about our political future. Would Americans really be willing to elect a self-described Democratic socialist? The...

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Democratic debates are anything but democratic

Kevin Griffin October 13, 2015

After enduring two inane, but admittedly entertaining Republican debates, there was perhaps some hope that tonight’s Democratic debate would be different. At last, we would have a chance for the grown-ups...

The magic of soccer growing in the U.S.

The magic of soccer growing in the U.S.

Jason Huber October 13, 2015

Attending a Major League Soccer match between D.C. United and New York City FC in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 2,  I had the chance to see firsthand how the popularity of soccer is growing in the U.S.,...

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The importance of the flu shot during flu season

Lauren Merrill October 13, 2015

October marks the beginning of a lot of wonderful things: Fall, Halloween, the holiday season and a lot of much needed school breaks. October, however, marks the beginning of something else that is not...

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Mass shootings in America: ‘Stuff happens’

Paige Anderholm October 8, 2015

On Oct. 1, a gunman opened fire on students at a community college in Roseburg, Oregon. With nine people killed and another 20 wounded, the total number of mass shootings this year in America is now at...

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North Carolina needs to address mental health

Kevin Griffin October 8, 2015

Mental Health Awareness Week is falling at an unfortunate time this year. Fresh off the nation’s latest mass shooting, we are once again forced in the inane gun control or mental health debate. Bringing...

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Lions loss shows NFL has problems

Jason Huber October 8, 2015

Another controversy has sparked in the NFL after Monday night’s game between the Seattle Seahawks (2-2) and the Detroit Lions (0-4). The incident had an all too familiar feel to the “Fail Mary” incident...

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Sexual assault advice sends wrong message

Lauren Merrill October 8, 2015

When watching one of my favorite shows, a touchy topic came up. A college student had reported that she was raped while under the influence at a party. When the police would not take action, she tried...

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