Host Family Program: A Reminder of Home
Imagine coming to an entirely new country to go to university, a place where you do not know anyone except […]
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Should You Can Foods During Your Period?
Recently, I learned about a fascinating canning custom. Many Appalachians believe that women should not (and were not permitted to)
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The Allegheny Trail: Interview with a Thru-Hiker
I first discovered the Allegheny Trail through one of my friends. I was telling him about my goal of thru-hiking
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Czech Baking Traditions + Nut Rolls Recipe
If there’s one thing my family is known for, it’s cookies. At weddings, we have cookie tables. Holiday parties always
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Affrilachians in the Archives
This week, Americans celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Learning and reflecting about race is a great way to
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Yodeling in Helvetia, WV+Audio from the Archives
Since starting at Augusta, I’ve learned about Helvetia, WV, a fascinating hamlet in the Central part of the state with
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My Favorite Fiddler, Melvin Wine
As I’ve been digitizing the archive, I’ve lost count of the number of references to the Wine family. The Wines
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A Latkes Recipe for Hanukkah
Happy Hanukkah! Thursday evening marked the start of the Jewish holiday, which will last for eight nights. The Jewish festival
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Hillbilly Elegy pt. 3: My Response to the Film
I’ve watched Hillbilly Elegy a few times now—once with my family. A lot of the reviews I’ve read from professional
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Hillbilly Elegy pt. 2: My Conversation with Production Designer Molly Hughes
About a month prior to the Hillbilly Elegy‘s release, I interviewed the film’s production designer, Molly Hughes. She happens to
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