The Effects of Queer Appalachians on the History of the Queer Community

How does life for LGBTQ people change for those in rural areas?

For most people, asking them what they know about queer history will lead to results from big areas; whether it be…

Analysis of Poverty and Education in Appalachia

The Appalachian Trail’s Dangers and Motives

People all across the nation enjoy hiking and one of those trails being the Appalachian Trail. The AT is known to be the longest marked trail in the nation. The Appalachian Trail is known to fuel people with inspiration and motivation from the breathtaking scenery that hikers are…

Appalachian Trail Bring Revenue to Southwest Virginia

Moonshine In Appalachia

How has the history of moonshine shaped the culture around it in Appalachia today?

Moonshine is an Appalachian staple when it comes to cuisine. I will be diving into the history of moonshine and why it has become intertwined with Appalachian Culture. It has a…

African Americans in Appalachian Coal Mines

My research question for the Intro to Appalachian Studies final project is: What did the lives of African…

Kentucky Bourbon and Tennesee Whiskey in Appalachia

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Most people know that all bourbon is whiskey but not all whiskey is bourbon. The two are most commonly known as Kentucky Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey throughout most of the eastern part of the United…

Is the ruthless mountaintop removal mining in West Virginia necessary to meet the U.S. demands for fossil fuels?

Is Football Making the World a Better Place?

The sport of football plays a large role in the United States of America. Football…

How has the presence of high school football shaped Appalachian students in Virginia and other areas in the United…