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The Appalachian

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The Appalachian

SAT change better for students

SAT change better for students

Kevin Griffin March 19, 2014

Few tests engender frustration in students, teachers and parents the way the SAT does. High school students are frequently reminded of the importance of this test to their life prospects. The problem...

Westboro founder near-death is no cause for celebration

Westboro founder near-death is no cause for celebration

Dewey Mullis March 19, 2014

Fred Phelps, founder of the controversial Westboro Baptist Church, is nearing his death, according to CNN. The infamous patriarch and his Kansas congregation have been the epicenter of anti-gay, -military,...

New academic policy offers a helping hand

New academic policy offers a ‘helping hand’

Bridget Mundy March 19, 2014

Cartoon by Bridget Mundy, Editorial Cartoonist  

Not so equal early voting access

Not so equal early voting access

Andrew Cox March 19, 2014

Cartoon by Andrew Cox, Editorial Cartoonist

Now is the time to rethink American militarism

Now is the time to rethink American militarism

Dewey Mullis March 6, 2014

Perhaps the best conflict manager is someone who is not directly involved but has a bird’s-eye view of the situation. The disputes in Russia and Ukraine clearly cannot be settled internally, so...

It is time that someone stood up for Syria

It is time that someone stood up for Syria

Chris Deverell March 6, 2014

As the conflict in Syria approaches its third anniversary, an end to the fighting seems highly unlikely, especially given the ineffectual nature of the United Nations peace talks in Geneva these past two...

No competition highlights gerrymandering problem

No competition highlights gerrymandering problem

Kevin Griffin March 6, 2014

Though it is only March, it appears that many legislative offices in the state have already been effectively decided for the elections in November. Twelve state senate seats and 44 house seats have...

Bridget Mundy March 4, 2014

Cartoon by Bridget Mundy, Editorial Cartoonist

Andrew Cox March 4, 2014

Cartoon by Andrew Cox, Editorial Cartoonist

Healthy food choices are plentiful at Appalachian

Healthy food choices are plentiful at Appalachian

Khai Hoang March 4, 2014

Students at Appalachian State University have the availability of eating at several dining establishments on campus. What may be lost is how many surprisingly healthy food choices are available. Arthur...

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