Great teachers make for great schools I have been a resident of Morgantown all of my life. I was educated in the Monongalia County Schools and at West Virginia University […]
Letters to the Editor
Guest essay: The broad center of American politics
by Stephen N. Reed and Ken Ramsey Soon after we met as graduate students at Emory University in Fall 1989, we were both struck by how similar our observations about […]
Oct. 17 letters to the editor
Gov.’s sexist remarks can’t go unchallenged The members of the Morgantown Chapter of the National Organization for Women are dismayed at Gov. Jim Justice’s disrespectful comments made on Thursday, Oct. […]
Guest essay: Now is Manchin’s moment to protect W.Va. energy and plastics
by Delegate Mark Zatezalo Since the first day of the 117th Congress, the state of West Virginia has enjoyed an exceptionally large role in our nation’s political spotlight. Communities across […]
Guest essay: Freedom to Vote Act demonstrates Sen. Manchin’s continuing commitment to West Virginia democracy
by Charlene Marshall and Clif Moore West Virginians are extremely patriotic people and have rightfully and enthusiastically watched the debate over campaign finance and election reforms closely as it evolves […]
Guest essay: Reduce the stigma — and the cost — around menstruation
by Alisa Clements Half of the world’s population shares a common experience: getting a period. But instead of treating menstruation as a normal, healthy bodily function, our society covers it […]
Oct. 10 letters to the editor
‘Even in govt., Job No. 1 is to pay your bills’ Sen. Capito has been playing partisan games long enough. The most urgent issues deal with budget processes such as […]
Guest essay: The truth about Columbus and his ‘discoveries’
by Max Flomen This Monday brings us to yet another round of controversies surrounding the impending “celebration” of Columbus Day. (How does anyone actually celebrate? Play golf?) Stubborn and misguided […]
Oct. 3 letters to the editor
Levies support Mon County’s excellence Mr. Paul Hevner of Morgantown argues that the excess levies in Monongalia County and Morgantown are “unfair” and that he does not feel he should […]
Guest essay: W.Va. has the right election formula
by Amanda Carpenter West Virginia should be proud of how well it performed during the 2020 election. When confronted with the challenges of the pandemic, Gov. Jim Justice and Secretary […]
