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The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

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Courts are failing to ensure protections for mentally ill

Dewey Mullis November 20, 2014

Despite overwhelming evidence that Texas death row inmate Scott Panetti suffers from a debilitating mental illness, the state of Texas is eagerly pushing forward with his scheduled date of execution. Panetti,...

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The public purpose of the Internet must be protected

Kevin Griffin November 17, 2014

In a month that has offered little promising political news, there has been one potentially positive development: President Barack Obama has articulated clear objectives on net neutrality. Obama...

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Fight for a cure, but end the objectification of women

The Appalachian November 17, 2014

Save the ta-tas! Surely every student at Appalachian State University is familiar with this phrase. The pink ribbon has become a fashion staple, but students should be more aware of what they are wearing. Unlike...

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End rising student debt costs

The Appalachian November 17, 2014

While some European nations, such as Germany and Denmark, provide a free university education for their citizens, the cost of college in the U.S. has been consistently rising. The Center on Budget...

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New chain businesses threaten small-town feel

The Appalachian November 13, 2014

IHOP, Chipotle, Waffle House, Bubbles car wash, Hampton Inn and Zaxby’s are all businesses that have established or are going to establish themselves in our beloved small town of Boone. With 17,186...

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The proper role of the faculty must be restored at App State

Kevin Griffin November 13, 2014

One of the more prominent signs of the changes that have been occurring in higher education are the evolving roles of faculty and administration. Administration is growing in adverse ways, and Appalachian...

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So, whose university is this?

The Appalachian November 13, 2014

The Appalachian State University chapter of the American Association of University Professors hosted an open forum Monday titled “Whose University is This?” The forum educated attendees about the corporate...

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Appalachian is not living up to its mission

Letters to the Editor November 13, 2014

Dear editors, Appalachian State University states that its mission is “to create rich environments where students can thrive.” But as The Appalachian made clear Tuesday in the article “Evicted:...

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