By Erin Cochran The last time I was in a high school guidance counselor’s office, I was 17 — 19 years ago. I had seen the guidance counselor in the […]
Opinion
Police officers still represent the best of us
By Bill Powell As National Police Week comes to a close, take time to recognize the service and sacrifice of the men and women of our law enforcement community. Words […]
Reining in capitalism’s excesses still critical
Barry Lee Wendell, Morgantown Noah Smith’s column (DP-May 13) suggests that Marx was wrong on many fronts and that his ideas have not worked out in practice. I can agree […]
Class of 2018 can use its connectedness to benefit all
We’ll settle for being correct and call them the Class of 2018. However, we cannot help but think they are the first Class of the 21st century. No, that doesn’t […]
Collecting, discarding makes for a balanced life
“People assume happiness stems from collecting things outside yourself, whereas true happiness stems from removing things from inside yourself” — Dalai Lama Over the years I’ve collected a lot of […]
How do we make paint?
By Vaageesha Das Do you remember Bob Ross? Some people say that he started ASMR (a sound induced sensation which causes tingling on the skin), others call him the greatest […]
Odds appear against reopening sport betting bill
By Hoppy Kercheval West Virginia’s gamble to be one of the first states to seize on legalized sports betting appears to be paying off. The U.S. Supreme Court, in a […]
EPA director’s paranoia causing $3 million and counting in worries for taxpayers
As agencies go, the EPA was always a lightning rod. And by and large, demonized during the Obama administration, especially in West Virginia. That venom was a result of plans […]
Allow honors aside from school’s at graduation
Evelyn Phalen, Morgantown It’s only days before the graduation of my oldest son. I am more proud of him than I imagined possible. He earned numerous honors and awards because […]
Constitution doesn’t reference any religion
Edward Dowling, Morgantown In his letter “A country without patriots cannot exist,” Jim Hinebaugh promotes an idea that far too many Americans unfortunately embrace. If you don’t agree with me, […]
