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Spellings selection does not bode well for UNC’s future

Kevin Griffin November 10, 2015

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...

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The Steve Jobs worship is too far

Justin Chandler November 5, 2015

"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...

CNN's lack of integrity

CNN’s lack of integrity

Justin Chandler November 5, 2015

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...

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The need for technological agriculture

Matt Zothner November 5, 2015

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...

New student death policy strikes the right balance

New student death policy strikes the right balance

Kevin Griffin November 5, 2015

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...

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Current athletic system interferes with university’s educational mission

Kevin Griffin November 3, 2015

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...

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One word might have saved Trump

Justin Chandler November 3, 2015

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...

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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