Sally Rubin does not consider herself to be Appalachian, however, she does have Appalachian roots. Her mother hails from the mountains of...
Asking someone whether they voted blue or red in the last presidential election is sure to get you in trouble these days. It’s all too easy...
After the loss of a loved one, I’ve spent this past year committed to spending money on experiences and less on material items.
“Almost Heaven, West Virginia” John Denver’s voice wobbled through the speakers as we drove our large van through the snow packed streets...
This piece is meant to be a reflection on my own experience living in coal country this summer. I wanted to share some thoughts on how this...
My parents sold our house last week. Now, this wasn’t a complete surprise. Not in the least. My parents have been talking about moving to...
“I’m a big fan, frankly speaking, of Black women. I think that Black women are everything, I think the world without Black women would just...
The low rumble of rolling bags scaling concrete marked the homeward migration of more than 500 tired feet moving through campus late last...
Name: Hannah Schaeffer Year: 2016 Hometown: Lower Merion, Pennsylvania Major/Minor: Major in Human Services, Minor in Judaic Studies Campus...
It is hard for me to put my Appalachian experiences into words. I can tell stories and write essays, but I have yet to find a word that...