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The Appalachian

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Editorial Cartoon: DOJ looks to stop McCrory’s voter steamroll

Cory Spiers October 2, 2013

  Cartoon: ANDREW COX, Editorial cartoonist

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Editorial Cartoon: A look at the dangers of technology courtesy of Google Glass

Cory Spiers October 2, 2013

  Cartoon: BRIDGET MUNDY, Editorial cartoonist

Opinion: Budget cuts have put pressure on program prioritization

Opinion: Budget cuts have put pressure on program prioritization

Cory Spiers October 2, 2013

Addressing Appalachian State University trustees in June, UNC system President Tom Ross said the university would have to make tough choices. The university will be forced to analyze the effectiveness...

Opinion: Say no to Election Day classes

Opinion: Say ‘no’ to Election Day classes

Cory Spiers October 2, 2013

In the wake of the recent voting changes in Watauga County that moved on-campus voting to Legends, the Student Government Association here at Appalachian State University is working to cancel midday classes...

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Opinion: Lawsuit over ID law is a promising development

Cory Spiers October 2, 2013

The state of North Carolina has been subject to extensive discussion over the past month or so with regard to potential changes to the voting system. However, it seems that the voting ID changes could...

Opinion: Reactions to Sanford preacher set poor example

Opinion: Reactions to Sanford preacher set poor example

Cory Spiers September 30, 2013

Appalachian State University is a campus based on equality and acceptance. We have LGBT support, religious tolerance and a mutual understanding that everyone is different in his or her own ideas. But...

Editorial: When it comes to the gun bill, it’s about practicality

Cory Spiers September 30, 2013

Editor’s Note: The following editorial was unanimously approved by the editorial board. We are not writing this editorial on the latest gun bill to argue for or against the Second Amendment of the Constitution....

Opinion: Inclusion of laundry in housing costs is promising

Opinion: Inclusion of laundry in housing costs is promising

Cory Spiers September 30, 2013

University Housing is considering the inclusion of laundry fees in housing costs for on-campus students, which would take effect 2015. A reasonable fee of $35 would be added to the cost of housing per...

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Editorial Cartoon: Some students are sullying freedom of speech on Sanford

Cory Spiers September 30, 2013

  Cartoon: BRIDGET MUNDY, Editorial cartoonist

Opinion: It is time to change the gay blood donor policy

Opinion: It is time to change the gay blood donor policy

Cory Spiers September 26, 2013

On Wednesday, the university held the Seventh Annual Blood Drive, an event designed for the  purpose of allowing people to help others in medical crisis. As noble as that is, a controversy has...

Opinion: Trivette renovations worthwhile

Cory Spiers September 25, 2013

When I heard that Trivette Dining Hall was being expanded, all I could think was, “Great, more construction.” After a closer look, while the timing seems poor, the renovation will lead to a nicer...

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Opinion: Troubling trends in DHHS start with its leader

Cory Spiers September 25, 2013

On the surface, it seems that Aldona Wos makes a perfect candidate for secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. As a philanthropist and former political fundraiser for...

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