Oct 1, 2002 Online Since 1996 Vol 77 No. 10
Our Perspective ... The role of your student newspaper
  We have recently received letters pertaining to the purpose of The Appalachian and we would like to take this space to explain our role on campus.
   Since 1934, the role of The Appalachian has not wavered: to inform, to guide and to entertain. The tactics to complete this goal twice a week, however, vary slightly from year to year.
   Using news stories, features, editorials, columns, photo essays, letters to the editor and “Free for All” messages, university issues from all facets can be explored from different angles, supplying you, the reader, with balanced information.
Clearing up misconceptions of Christianity

COMMENTARY

April Klaassen
Features Beat
   I squirmed in my desk. The claims my professor made about Christianity bothered me and made me sick. “It’s not true!” I implored silently. I tried to argue aloud, but she was already convinced.
   This scenario is familiar and frequent to a lot of students who claim Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Obviously, not everyone will agree with Christianity, but I find many of the contender’s debates, sarcastic remarks and claims false. Many people have stereotypes and beliefs about Christianity that are not exactly true.
Sex and the City’ positive female stereotypes

COMMENTARY

Jana Nordstrand
Clubs/ Orginizations Beat
   In its fourth season, “Sex and the City” is a phenomenon.
   Receiving three Emmys for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (Michael Patrick King), Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Costume for a Comedy Series, this Home Box Office (HBO) hit is certainly worthy of its acclamation by critics and women alike.
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