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The Legend of the Wampus Cat in Appalachia
The Legend of the Wampus Cat in Appalachia The Appalachian Mountains are home to a variety of cultural identities, resulting in a wonderful mix of traditions. Many people…
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The Last Mountain
By CJ Jent Appalachian Activism In 2011, Bill Haney released the documentary “The Last Mountain.” This documentary, however, does not take the usual route of interviews and retelling…
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The Opioid Crisis in Appalachia: Who Should Be Held Responsible?
Introduction When most people think about Appalachia, they think of mountains, small towns, and coal mining. But for many people who live there, the opioid crisis has become…
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Appalachian Memes and Comics
by CJ Jent https://iiseagrant.org/species-spotlight-hellbender/ image credit
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“Restoration” is a Myth in Appalachia: Coal Company Cryptids
Reintroducing Elk in Kentucky When you think of Kentucky, do you think of one of the largest herds of elk in east of the Mississippi river? In the…
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Pushed Out: Minorities in Appalachia
Who is leaving such a beautiful place? Many regions of Appalachia are experiencing slowing population growth. Generally, the population is aging as younger people move to urban areas…
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