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GG No Humanity: Has Gaming Lost Its Soul?

2 months ago | medium.com | Sara Jones

Sara Jones·Follow5 min read·--Today, I had one of those gaming experiences — the kind that makes you put your controller down and wonder what the hell happened to gaming culture. It all started with a teammate targeting another player, Luna Snow, right out of the gate. “GG no heals. Dog water Luna,” they spammed in chat, because apparently, being toxic in the first 30 seconds is a flex now. Naturally, I stepped in to defend Luna, because who wouldn’t?
Free-to-Play Games: The Anti-Community Paradox

Jan 24, 2025 | medium.com | Sara Jones

Sara Jones·Follow4 min read·--Gaming has always been about community. Whether it’s teaming up for epic raids, strategizing in competitive matches, or just hanging out in the same virtual space, games have historically brought people together. But the rise of free-to-play (F2P) games has introduced a paradox: they’re more accessible than ever, yet they’re increasingly anti-community. Here’s why F2P games are failing the very foundation of gaming culture — and what we need to do about it. 1.
App at a Glance: Jan. 20-26 – The Appalachian

Jan 20, 2025 | theappalachianonline.com | Abby Buckner |Sara Jones

Monday, Jan. 20Martin Luther King Jr. DayInauguration DayPresident Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance will be sworn into office in the United States Capitol at noon. Tuesday, Jan. 21Creative Coping drop in expressive artsAt the Creative Coping expressive arts space, students can get creative and make art to reduce stress levels and build community. Students can create anything they’d like with the art supplies provided by the App State Counseling and Psychological Services Center.
ASUREI celebrates 20 years at App State – The Appalachian

Jan 16, 2025 | theappalachianonline.com | Abby Buckner |Sara Jones

App State’s commitment to sustainability is seen in many initiatives around campus; one of the first structures that comes to mind is the Broyhill Wind Turbine on Howard’s Knob. This renewable energy installation was a part of a broader effort by a leading App State organization dedicated to helping reduce the university’s environmental impact.
Horror and love collide in App State’s ‘Let the Right One In’ – The Appalachian

Oct 30, 2024 | theappalachianonline.com | Abby Buckner |Sara Jones

A lonely boy meets the girl next door and falls in love. However, she doesn’t know if he can fit into her world. In this haunted coming-of-age story, there’s a twist: the girl next door is a vampire. The Department of Theatre and Dance will be performing “Let the Right One In,” a play by Jack Thorne based on the novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist. It will run every night from Oct. 30 through Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Valborg Theatre, with a 2 p.m. matinee showing on Nov. 3.
Concert Preview: Eliza McLamb

Sep 29, 2024 | wvau.org | Sara Jones

Eliza McLamb, who rose to prominence through her podcast “Binchtopia” with her co-host Julia Hava, returns to DC for her Anything You Want (And More) Tour. The George Washington University attendee is set to play the Black Cat this coming Monday following the release of her debut album “Going Through It,” a piece of musical melodrama highlighted by its storytelling element.
App at a glance: Sept. 16-22 – The Appalachian

Sep 16, 2024 | theappalachianonline.com | Abby Buckner |Sara Jones

Categories: September 16, 2024 Monday, Sept. 16Free Monday MealsEvery Monday night at 6 p.m., the Appalachian Wesley Foundation offers college students a free, home cooked meal at their building, App Wesley at 461 Howard Street. Tuesday, Sept.
How App State students are keeping the lights on – The Appalachian

Sep 11, 2024 | theappalachianonline.com | Siri Patterson |Sara Jones

Students in college tend to have to find work to support themselves, and students at App State are no exception. However, Boone’s rich history and geography provide for a variety of job opportunities that are unique to the High Country. Sydney Hudson, a junior double majoring in religious studies and Spanish, found a job any nature lover would find a dream. She works as a trip leader and wilderness emergency medical technician for the App State Outdoor Programs.
Fall at a glance: Events in the High Country – The Appalachian

Aug 20, 2024 | theappalachianonline.com | Abby Buckner |Sara Jones

August 20, 2024 Boone and the surrounding areas are rich with community and traditions every App State student should get to experience. This guide will help you discover events and activities during the fall semester that allow you to try new things and meet new people. Monday, Aug. 19 — First day of classesFriday, Aug. 23 — Music in the ValleValle Crucis Community Park will be hosting local and regional musicians every Friday night from 6:30 p.m. to dusk.
Earth Day Expo uncovers App State’s lesser-known sustainability initiatives – The Appalachian

Apr 22, 2024 | theappalachianonline.com | Briley Turpin |Sara Jones

On a dreary, rainy afternoon, the Plemmons Student Union came alive as students talked with local businesses, student groups and campus clubs about sustainability at App State for the annual Earth Day Expo event. Twenty tables lined the student union, each representing one of the 17 U.N. sustainable development goals.