By Karen Diaz Libraries enjoy an interesting relationship with the public and our users. We are trusted, loved, and yet often underestimated. Folks think of libraries as the friendly place […]

By Barbara Grigg The beauty of life experience over time, particularly in one discipline, is perspective. While preparing to teach reporting and sponsor “The Columns” student newspaper at Fairmont State […]

By Alvin H. Moss In response to legal action against it on April 12, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) acknowledged June 27 that for the past […]

By Tega Toney In recent weeks, Senate President Mitch Carmichael has taken it upon himself to launch a one-man crusade against the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), calling our hard […]

By Barry Lee Wendell I keep hearing from so-called “conservatives” about the need for civility, to accept people with different ideas and remain friendly, if not friends. That seems to […]

By Julia Hamilton On Nov. 6, West Virginia voters will have a serious decision to make, so it’s important we know the facts. Let’s start with the actual wording of […]

By Craig Walker Having read the article regarding Morgantown’s town hall meeting and the Deputy Mayor’s comments regarding Mylan Park, I am compelled to respond. In 1999, I served as […]

By Mark R. Nesselroad My family has resided in Monongalia County for over 70 years and feels very blessed to have done so. As I waited for my family to […]

By Matthew G. Johnson Recently, an interpretation of the Bible by Attorney General Jeff Sessions found itself in the spotlight. Quoting Romans 13 out of context as a justification to […]

By Nabil Jabbour Many historians agree that one major factor that made America “great” is work ethic! And while most of us think we understand what that means, and lament […]