by Shannon McNicholas This past week, a girl — maybe five or six — and her dad walked up to me in an alley occupied by a […]
Guest Essays
Guest essay: Say yes to changing property taxes
by Woody Thrasher By voting for Amendment 2 on Nov. 8, you will provide a path for the Legislature to reduce your taxes. Voting for Amendment 2 […]
Guest essay: WVU’s proposed rule change may have chilling effect on faculty’s, staff’s service to community
by John A. Bolt West Virginia University would make a serious mistake by adopting a proposed rule change that could chill a mainstay of the benefits of […]
Guest essay: West Virginia’s award-winning broadband programs
by Mitch Carmichael Broadband expansion and world-class internet connectivity are crucial elements to a growing and prosperous West Virginia. Accordingly, Gov. Justice and the West Virginia Legislature […]
Guest essay: Proper reclamation needed to plug gas wells in Mon County
by Betsy Lawson West of Morgantown, where I live, the visible remains of coal and gas removal are everywhere. Abandoned strip mines, acid mine drainage and an […]
Guest essay: If abortion rights are expendable, your rights are, too
by Sarah Barnes If you supported the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and are elated that abortion is illegal in much of the United States, we […]
Guest essay: ‘A real weapon’: How Morgantown City Council recall compares to national efforts
by Joshua Spivak A battle over personnel rules may give Morgantown voters a chance to make a quick change in their leadership, as petitions are now out […]
Guest essay: Public schools: Institutions in turmoil
by Bill Welker I was a product of the public school system. It was a positive experience that I will always cherish. But times have changed dramatically […]
Guest essay: A new economy means opportunity for W.Va. and coal country
by Evan Hansen Washington is currently in the home stretch of considering historic investments to help boost the long-term competitiveness of the American economy, which West Virginia […]
Guest essay: Welcoming back students with Welcome Week events
by G. Corey Farris Summer is almost over, and that means the return of our West Virginia University students. I, for one, am excited to welcome our […]
