Becca McFarland busted up her bicycle this summer. One of those almost-over-the-handlebars, gravel road kind of accidents that can occur right out of the ether. She was OK. Her bike […]
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Science is humanity’s hope
NASA this week successfully did what it normally tries to avoid, and destroyed one of its own spacecraft — by ramming it into an asteroid. It was the first step […]
On Ukraine, it’s the West vs. the rest
by Daniel DePetris From the moment Russian forces began their widespread missile barrage against Ukrainian targets in February, the United States and Europe have sought to rally the world on […]
Are we really different from them?
We are different from them. Instinctively, that’s what you’re thinking, right? Not that you don’t have reason. The news out of Iran that a 22-year-old woman named Mahsa Amini mysteriously […]
MHS students on decision to remove Gay Pride flags from school: ‘What is wrong with this generation?’
After the batteries in the megaphones died, the crowd just yelled louder. “Whose school is it?” “Our school!” “Whose school is it?” “Our school!” Collectively, the voices belonged to the […]
Mon EMS wants your questions about upcoming levy
Transparency. That is what Forest Weyen, director of Monongalia Emergency Medical Services (Mon EMS) said the agency is trying to show voters about an upcoming levy that would provide additional […]
Preliminary hearing continued for man accused of downtown murder
A preliminary hearing scheduled Wednesday morning for Eric Sneed was continued by Monongalia County Magistrate Judge Bane due to Sneed not having an attorney present. Sneed is accused of fatally […]
Matters of Pride: Mon BOE discusses a divisive move
When is a sticker a statement? When does “protection” turn into “oppression”? And just how much power can a Gay Pride flag wield, now that we’re talking about it? That’s […]
Morgantown Council says MUB ordinance aimed at fixing lines of communication
MORGANTOWN — Communication. The word came up again and again Tuesday evening as Morgantown City Council discussed proposed changes to operations and oversight of the Morgantown Utility Board during a […]
Meloni’s influence greater in Europe
by Rachel Sanderson Giorgia Meloni’s triumph as the first woman to lead a winning party in the macho world of Italian politics is not a moment to celebrate, for she […]
