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Political makeup of BOG creates hostile academic environment

Kevin Griffin March 26, 2015

This year has not been a good year for public perception of the UNC Board of Governors. The ouster of President Tom Ross in January and the decision to close three university centers last month has simultaneously...

The Appalachian Online

Aspiring toward an all-encompassing feminist movement

Naula Ndugga March 26, 2015

Feminism, by definition, calls for the advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of political, social and economic equality to men. It is less about an individual’s persona, and more about challenging...

Emily Howard | The Appalachian

Women need better representation in media

Michael Bragg March 25, 2015

When a month comes along dedicated to a prominent issue, such as March’s Women’s History Month, it’s common for us to take a moment and encourage increased diversity and understanding of that issue...

Emily Howard | The Appalachian

Electoral reform must directly address role of big money

Kevin Griffin March 24, 2015

During a speech last week, President Barack Obama said he thought mandatory voting would be a positive development for American democracy, according to the Washington Post. He has since had to walk back...

The Appalachian Online

How self-driving cars will change our lives

Matt Zothner March 24, 2015

The future of transportation is almost here, and by future, I mean self-driving cars. In close to a decade’s time, these intelligent robotic systems will control millions of cars on a daily basis instead...

The Appalachian Online

SAE chant is wrong, but First Amendment-protected

Kevin Griffin March 18, 2015

The University of Oklahoma and the national Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity made the right decision in shutting down the university’s chapter following revelation of a grotesque, racist chant by fraternity...

The Appalachian Online

Kendrick Lamar and unification through vulnerability

Lauren Burrows March 18, 2015

Young adults will always struggle with the “big issues” in life – trying to figure out who they are, why they are here and how they relate to the world around them. The struggle of existence...

Following Beyonce's lead with her surprise album in December 2013, hip-hop artists including Kendrick Lamar, Drake and Earl Sweatshirt have all released unexpected albums and short-notice release dates.

Forget the release date, spontaneity is the new trend in hip-hop

Gerrit Van Genderen March 17, 2015

It is time to kiss the release dates goodbye, hip-hop fans. In the wake of Drake’s unexpected release of the mixtape/album “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late,” in early February, we’ve...

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