A recent survey summarized by the The Daily News revealed that a majority of Americans view prescription drug addiction as a disease. However, […]
J.D. Vance’s family was not the only family to struggle with employment shifts in Appalachia. This CNBC article follows the story of […]
Hillbilly Elegy is not the only recently published book that has been providing readers with insight into the lives of Appalachians. John Freeman’s […]
“Across America, people are falling ill and dying young. These men and women have something in common. In fact, they stand out […]
Every environment has its niche. Whether that be understanding how you (and your face) should respond to Mac Dre in the Bay […]
“‘This is not a poverty problem. This is not a race problem. This is a function of human biology.’” In an NPR […]
Welcome back Badgers! While we are easing our minds back into “school mode,” it’s also the perfect time to integrate Hillbilly Elegy into your […]
I know what you’re thinking… Winter break is just about to begin, so why are we mentioning Spring semester already? Believe it […]
“‘It’s not that people are overtly deciding to take these negative risks, or do things that might get them in trouble… It […]
We’ve discussed the opioid epidemic several times- whether it be on a national level, looking more closely at Hillbilly Elegy, or hearing more about […]
Multi-generational poverty has proven to be a tough cycle to break. In a recent Washington Post article, it follows a Maryland County and […]
It’s that time of the year again… the Go Big Read Program will now be taking suggestions for the 2018-2019 Go Big […]