Being an Appalachian can mean many different things for different people. To me, being from a place like this is something that I am proud of. There are things that I think people can only learn from living...

As humans, we are born, we grow, we live, and we die; our cycle is simple without the extra bumps one experiences. Our emotions, minds, bodies and experiences are what make us so complex...

“Follow your heart.” “Treat others how you want to be treated.” “Don’t worry about what others think.” Though I’ve been given a lot of good advice growing up, there is one thing that...

Nostalgia is a beautiful, yet saddening experience that calls upon long-forgotten memories and lets you relive them all over again. The one thing that I feel nostalgic for is my childhood, especially when...

Do you think that we have an end in life that is unchangeable? I think about it a lot. The idea of fate is highly debated in society. People have various concepts of fate. Most people find anguish in...

When I became a freshman at Harlan County High School, the Covid-19 pandemic was finally ending, but it was not eradicated. I was extremely terrified of entering high school because I didn’t know what...

What does it mean to be a Harlan Countian? It’s a place where the mountains are high, the valleys are low, and the coal runs deep. Almost every soul in the county has some form of connection to coal...

Winter has always been my favorite season for so many reasons. As a 17-year-old junior, I find myself looking forward to the amazing atmosphere that winter brings and the unique experiences that come...

My job has always been an important part of my life.It is how I show I am reliable and have a good work ethic to earn things I am eager for in life. My family instilled these values in my life and showed...

The Christmas season is a huge deal at the Boggs house. Every year during the week of Christmas, my mother forces her children into the holiday spirit. The official Christmas celebration kicks off by building...