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1 month ago | 
theappalachianonline.com | Leah Boone |Sophie Hughes
College is a big transition for first-year students, as for many of them it’s their first time living on their own or with a roommate. There are several responsibilities that come with day-to-day life; some people take them on early and some people take them on later. Unfortunately, this can cause issues.
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1 month ago | 
theappalachianonline.com | Leah Boone |Anna Mock
February 24, 2025 On Aug. 9, the movie adaptation of the Colleen Hoover novel “It Ends with Us” was released. During the promotion of this movie, the media drastically turned to focus instead on Blake Lively, the main actress in the film. The press began to paint Lively as a narcissistic mean girl who used her tone-deafness to minimize the topic of domestic violence.
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2 months ago | 
theappalachianonline.com | Leah Boone |Anna Mock
Categories: February 19, 2025 Editor’s Note: This article contains mention of gun violence. The term pro-life generally marks a person who has taken a staunch opposition to abortion. However, if you are going to claim that you value human life, why not carry it through in other aspects post-birth? The same people who claim to be pro-life have stood idly by while countless kids have died in school shootings. In 2024, there were 83 school shootings. In 2023, there were 82. The year before, 80.
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2 months ago | 
theappalachianonline.com | Leah Boone |Anna Mock
Categories: February 19, 2025 Editor’s Note: This article contains mention of gun violence. The term pro-life generally marks a person who has taken a staunch opposition to abortion. However, if you are going to claim that you value human life, why not carry it through in other aspects post-birth? The same people who claim to be pro-life have stood idly by while countless kids have died in school shootings. In 2024, there were 83 school shootings. In 2023, there were 82. The year before, 80.
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2 months ago | 
theappalachianonline.com | Leah Boone |Anna Mock
What is the most valued trait in a faculty member of a university? Intelligence? Professionalism? Empathy? In essence, the intricate process of hiring a faculty member is choosing the person who is going to have a profound impact on the lives of young adults. Therefore, having someone with the experience and sensitivity to deal with an entire spectrum of individuals should be at the forefront of the mind.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
theappalachianonline.com | Leah Boone |James Ellman
Shame is a powerful tool used by many to manipulate and control the masses. Whether it be a politician, or your next door neighbor, we as humans exist in societies and structures that use shame to intimidate and corral people. Shame has been a pervasive sickness in human nature that has been seen since the dawn of time. Public humiliation has even been used as a method to distribute punishment in nationalized states like Russia, China, and Western countries since the Middle Ages.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
theappalachianonline.com | Leah Boone |Lily Seymour
There are times in social, professional, academic and familial situations when small talk is all that is left to break the ice. There are many topics known to fit the bill perfectly for these awkward moments such as the weather, sports or current events. Sometimes the questions can get a little more personal — ones about family, relationships, academic or career developments or personal likes or dislikes. There is one question that is always a safe bet during conversations like these: hobbies.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
theappalachianonline.com | Leah Boone
Categories: January 15, 2025 As 2025 kicks off, thousands of people are using the new year as an opportunity to get rid of unwanted habits and begin new ones. This year, many are referring to this New Year’s practice as “ins and outs.” As the spring semester picks up and the first few weeks of the new year go by, a list of ins and outs for 2025 seems necessary.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
theappalachianonline.com | Leah Boone |Janith Sepa
Categories: January 13, 2025 In light of the 2024 presidential election results, many U.S. residents have been looking into moving out of the country. It’s understandable and valid to feel scared for what the future will look like and to look for opportunities to maintain a good quality of life elsewhere. When values, morals and rights important to people are on the line, they should do whatever possible to keep those intact.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
theappalachianonline.com | Abby Buckner |Leah Boone
The ballroom sparkled brighter than ever as “Dancing with the Stars” wrapped up its season with an electrifying finale on Nov. 26. With the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy on the line, the five finalists delivered a redemption dance and a freestyle, giving it their all to claim the title of Season 33 champion. Individual round recapThe recaps are formatted in order of appearance.
