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The Appalachian

State consideration for drones adds to privacy concerns

State consideration for drones adds to privacy concerns

Andrew Cox March 27, 2014

Cartoon by Andrew Cox, Editorial Cartoonist

Rebranding alone will not fix NC’s problems

Rebranding alone will not fix NC’s problems

Kevin Griffin March 27, 2014

North Carolina has received no shortage of bad publicity lately. From the New York Times’ July 2013 editorial speaking of “the decline of North Carolina” to the national coverage of the coal ash...

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s just a drone flying over NC

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s just a drone flying over NC

Dewey Mullis March 27, 2014

Drones have become a hot topic as of late, especially because government surveillance and spying has become controversial both at home and abroad. But the use of drones for agricultural, surveying,...

Defending closed searches

Defending closed searches

Letters to the Editor March 27, 2014

Dear Mr. Bragg, I’m afraid your recent editorial about Appalachian State University’s next chancellor, Sheri Noren Everts, is a misguided attempt at making closed searches for officials a freedom...

Director of player development for the Georgia Bulldogs John Eason leads both teams in prayer at the center of the field after the Mountaineers’ 45-6 loss in November. Win or lose, the Mountaineers tend to engage in post-game fellowship. Photo by Paul Heckert  |  The Appalachian

Column: Are collegiate athletes getting schooled in sportsmanship?

Cory Spiers March 27, 2014

A postgame scuffle that occurred Feb. 27 between collegiate basketball players from San Diego State and University of New Mexico has attracted a good deal of media attention over the past month, including...

Funny or die? Fox News not laughing at Obama, Galifianakis show

Funny or die? Fox News not laughing at Obama, Galifianakis show

Dewey Mullis March 24, 2014

President Barack Obama’s appearance on Funny or Die’s “Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis” earlier this month sent Fox News into an absolute frenzy. While on the show, Obama joked about...

Chancellor selection shows trend

Chancellor selection shows trend

Chelsey Fisher March 24, 2014

When I first heard that a woman would be the next chancellor of Appalachian State University, I as a woman at a public institution was thrilled. And as a women’s studies minor, I knew this was...

Buncombe case illustrates ineffective bullying policies

Buncombe case illustrates ineffective bullying policies

Kevin Griffin March 24, 2014

Anti-bullying campaigns have become a prominent aspect of education in the last few years, with administrators trying with often mixed results to address the problem. One example of poor handling...

Noren Everts has a chance to foster more openness

Noren Everts has a chance to foster more openness

The Appalachian March 24, 2014

We would like to take this time to welcome and congratulate our next chancellor, Sheri Noren Everts, to Appalachian State University. We have seen the work and progress she has made at previous institutions,...

School isnt horsing around with zero tolerance policy

School isn’t ‘horsing around’ with zero tolerance policy

Bridget Mundy March 24, 2014

Cartoon by Bridget Mundy, Editorial Cartoonist

Noren Everts is opening doors at Appalachian

Noren Everts is opening doors at Appalachian

Andrew Cox March 24, 2014

Cartoon by Andrew Cox, Editorial Cartoonist

Obama uses executive orders, draws ire of Republicans

Obama uses executive orders, draws ire of Republicans

Kevin Patel March 19, 2014

During President Barack Obama’s State of the Union speech earlier this year, he intimated that he would not refrain from using executive orders or authority to help American families. The intention...

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