by Joseph M. Mazgaj In 2011, my students asked me about the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11. The class had a lot of questions about al-Qaeda and Afghanistan. After I […]
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Campus rec use leads to academic achievement, retention: WVU study says
MORGANTOWN — As universities reopen this fall, research conducted at West Virginia University suggests campus recreation usage by students can lead to greater retention and overall academic achievement. The study […]
YCF accepting grant applications
MORGANTOWN — Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia, Inc. is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for the following grant programs: Stephen D. Tanner Children’s Enrichment Fund, Taylor County […]
Morgantown Public Library launches app to improve user experience
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown Public Library System is launching its own app. Available for Apple and Android devices, this new app makes it easier to renew, hold and find books […]
The nose knows: WVU scientists developing nasal mist vaccine targeting the COVID-19 virus
MORGANTOWN — The only approved way to get vaccinated against COVID-19 is through a good ol’ shot in the arm. Eventually, West Virginia University medical researchers could change that narrative. […]
Aug. 22 letters to the editor
Manufacturers oppose Dems’ tax proposal You may have seen that some members of Congress are attempting to generate funds for infrastructure development by raising corporate tax rates. The West Virginia […]
Guest essay: Generational opportunity for W.Va.
by Del. Eric Householder West Virginia is the only state in the Union that witnessed an actual population decline over the past 70 years. That’s two generations of West Virginians […]
Guest essay: Our job is not done. Congress must keep addressing hunger
by Chad Morrison and Cyndi Kirkhart Some of the most defining images in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic showed lines of cars as far as you could see, […]
Guest essay: School options are the future of education
by Ron Iannone Many of us would accept that education is a process of providing learning experiences for the growth and development of students. Does the present curriculum of today’s […]
George Farmer
George R. Farmer Jr., 92, passed away peacefully on Jan. 11, 2021, at his home in Morgantown, after a long and successful life, surrounded by his family. The family will […]
