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Fallout 76: An Appalachia Perspective

Fallout 76: An Appalachia Perspective

I decided to work with the topic of video games. I’ve always enjoyed them since I was a child (and could get my hands on my Nintendo…
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Nina Morris
Free Dental Clinics to the Rescue in Southwest Virginia

Free Dental Clinics to the Rescue in Southwest Virginia

There are many disparities in Southwest Virginia when it comes to dental care. Most people have probably heard the stereotypes about…
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Olivia Gibson

The Evolution of Cornbread

For my project I chose to research the history and impact of cornbread culture on the Appalachia region. The question I will be trying to…
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Isabel Parry

The Coal Sludge within Martin County

Framing Statement: How did the Martin County Coal Corporation coal slurry spill of 2000 influence Martin County, Eastern Kentucky?
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Jakob Baker
Teacher’s Unions and the resurgence of Union Activity in America.

Teacher’s Unions and the resurgence of Union Activity in America.

By Adrian Rivero
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Da Ruleism
I was born and raised in Appalachia and have been surrounded by the culture for my entire life…

I was born and raised in Appalachia and have been surrounded by the culture for my entire life…

For this project, I decided once again to attempt to recreate the biscuits and sausage gravy that I had made when I was younger. However…
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Connor Murphy

Mining Through Time

Coal mining has been a major part of the West Virginia economy for centuries and has been the cause of many problems and successes in the…
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Matthew Abraham

The Tennessee Valley Authority: A Timeline of Controversy

Since the creation of the Tennessee Valley Authority in 1933, the organization has been under constant scrutiny because of the…
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Connor Morrissey
The Evolution of Transportation in Appalachia

The Evolution of Transportation in Appalachia

Nicholas Hamilton
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Nick Hamilton

Fabian Shelton

12/05/18
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Fabian Shelton

The History of the Coyote (Canis latrans) Hybridization and Impacts on Ecosystems in the…

Many large predators have a great impact on a given ecosystem and can influence every trophic level through a top-down effect (Gompper…
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Aaron Yowell
Central Appalachia’s Black Diamond Pollution

Central Appalachia’s Black Diamond Pollution

Coal and its effects on the environment are a clear impactor of the landscape and the lifestyle of parts of Appalachia. Specifically, in…
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Peyton Wilmer
Finding a Home In Alderson, West Virginia

Finding a Home In Alderson, West Virginia

I was introduced to the town of Alderson by my sister Catherine, she volunteered at the Alderson Hospitality House and always talked about…
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Helen Goggins

Opioid Abuse in West Virginia

To understand how great of an issue opioid use is in West Virginia we first have to understand what an opioid is. The National Institute…
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Mohamed Mohsen

Tobacco in Eastern North Carolina from the 20th Century to Present Day

The introduction of tobacco in the United States was revolutionary. In the late 15th century the Native Americans traded the settlers of…
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Allen Blaha
A Striking History: The Importance of Unionization in West Virginia’s History

A Striking History: The Importance of Unionization in West Virginia’s History

In late February of 2018, the teachers of the state of West Virginia went on strike, shutting down schools in all 55 of the state’s…
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Maddie Winslow
Powerful Women in History: The Coal Protests of the 1970s

Powerful Women in History: The Coal Protests of the 1970s

Introduction
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Valerie Wessel

Imaginary Appalachia

Gus Wightman
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Gus Wightman

Jack Tales and Their Role in Appalachian Communities

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STkbAfg_evo
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Angelica Rivera

Black Lung: A Coal Company’s Noose

Coal mining has been a staple of the Appalachian economy since the late 1880s. With it being a dominate resource of energy through the…
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Connor McLaren
Appalachian Clothing and the rise of the “working class” aesthetic

Appalachian Clothing and the rise of the “working class” aesthetic

Clothing is something we all have to think about everyday. Whether it be a quick what should I wear today or hours spent browsing online…
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Maddie Harrison

The Moonshine Industry and its Impact on Appalachian Stereotypes

Brief History of Moonshine in Appalachia
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Mia McCaleb
Basketball Identity

Basketball Identity

“How do the college basketball programs located in Appalachia represent different stereotypes in Appalachia and the Southeast United…
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Zach Lovelace
Quilting, Really?

Quilting, Really?

In today’s world, there tends to be a large amount of judgement towards quilting. Supposedly, it is just too boring to ever care about…
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Jasmine Curran
Driving The Hillbilly Highway

Driving The Hillbilly Highway

I have studied the migratory movements of those in Appalachia to the Midwest, informally known as the “Hillbilly Highway,” and how my…
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Gillian Welch
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