Written by AV's Intern Team

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AV's Intern Team

Every year, Appalachian Voices is fortunate to assemble a phenomenal team of rockstar interns from numerous Appalachian and East Coast universities. Enjoy these posts from our interns.

Fox Squirrels Making a Comeback in N.C.

If you’ve ever seen what you thought was a gray squirrel on steroids, what you actually saw was most likely a fox squirrel. This bushy-tailed, colossal squirrel is common throughout most of Appalachia, but was not seen in the North Carolina mountains in several decades — until relatively recently.

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Under The Same Sun: Pen Pals Introduce Young Readers To Social Justice

By Molly Moore While on a class field…

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Book Club Mini Review: “Kentucky Folktales: Revealing Stories, Truths, and Outright Lies”

By Brian Sewell Even before opening Mary Hamilton’s…

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A Golden Wing and a Prayer: Restoring Warbler Habitat

By Brian Sewell Appalachia’s favorite bird, the golden-winged…

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The Dirtiest Congress Money Could Buy

By Matt Wasson According to a report released…

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The “Art” of Influence: A Story of Strategy in the Post-Citizens United Political Terrain

By Brian Sewell On March 15, when a…

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The Emerging Efficiency Lobby: Diverse Interests Find Common Ground

By Molly Moore Conversations about blowing up mountains…

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Breaking Down Job Barriers

By Paige Campbell Nearly three-quarters of a million…

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Creating Opportunities in the Green-Collar Economy

By Paige Campbell “We meet people where they…

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Bark Houses: Built With Nature’s Shingles

By Nan Chase Four years after completion, the…

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