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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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Life lessons beyond the classroom

Dewey Mullis November 10, 2014

Enrolling in a college or university comes with the assumption that a useful or at least interesting topic will become a degree path. But it’s the lessons learned outside of the college classroom that...

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NC GOP mishandles gay marriage discussion

Kevin Griffin November 10, 2014

As was to be expected, the arrival of same-sex marriage in North Carolina has not gone entirely smoothly. Several magistrates across the state quit their jobs because of the change in the law. I...

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Undeclared students, you are far from alone

The Appalachian November 10, 2014

Oh, the horror! The look I receive from fellow students when I mention I’m undeclared is one of the most entertaining parts of not having a major. Why is there a negative stigma surrounding being...

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Focus on academics needed

The Appalachian November 10, 2014

Last academic year, Appalachian State University sent 47 students to present at the prestigious National Conference for Undergraduate Research. Appalachian is notable for providing opportunities to students...

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Thinking beyond the print

Dewey Mullis November 6, 2014

We do it and we can’t help it. It’s a safeguard and a shield. It’s makes us look bigger than the freshman 15 ever could. But in a heartbeat, it can tear us down to size. We have perfected the art...

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Everyone deserves death with dignity, even if by choice

Lindsey Chandler November 6, 2014

Most of us count down the days toward our next significant life events. Brittany Maynard spent the majority of this year counting down toward her death. Maynard, a 29-year-old resident of Portland,...

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Higher education is dominated by a market

Kevin Griffin November 6, 2014

Whether or not any of us really think about it, as college students, we all grew up around certain assumptions about what higher education is. Even if we may not accept all of them, we are certainly familiar...

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