I’m a feminist, so I really hate the term “chick-flick” as it relates to movies that center on women’s stories and feature women in lead roles. I generally think a […]
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Under Construction
Work has started on a new O’Reilly auto parts store coming to Morgantown, on the site of the Star City Shoney’s restaurant. It was announced in June that WVU was […]
Ginseng’s roots intertwine with West Virginia’s history and culture
American ginseng is a unique herb native to the eastern United States, known for its man-shaped roots and medicinal properties. West Virginia ginseng harvest season started the first of this […]
Coleman hits walk-off winner as Hawks knock off Patriots, 17-14
WHEELING — John Coleman booted a 35-yard field goal as time expired Friday night to hand University High a walk-off 17-14 victory against Wheeling Park inside Wheeling Island Stadium. As […]
Defense lifts Preston to 1st win, 20-14 over RCB
KINGWOOD — The Preston High Knights defeated Class AA side Robert C. Byrd on Friday evening led by sophomore quarterback Slaton Manko and some hard-nosed defensive play. The Eagles (0-3) […]
Cee-Bees fall to 0-3 with another 1-score loss, 34-31, to Blue Devils
BLACKSVILLE — Clay-Battelle might be the best winless football team in all of West Virginia. The Cee-Bees fell to 0-3 on the season with a 34-31 loss to Beallsville (Oh.) […]
‘AI-generated’ disclosure should be mandatory
Most of the press regarding generative AI (artificial intelligence that can create new — a word we use loosely — art and writing) has centered around the Hollywood writers’ and […]
‘Kidfluencers’ are today’s version of chimney sweeps
by Tyler Cowen The topic of child labor evokes strong emotions and old stereotypes, such as the chimney sweeps of Dickensian London. The good news is that nowadays child labor […]
General education classes strengthen democracy
by Colleen E. Wynn and Elizabeth Ziff Higher education faces a new wave of attacks from Republican politicians. In 2022, legislators in 36 states introduced 137 “educational gag order” bills, […]
Verna Edgell
Verna Mae Edgell, age 98, of the Halleck Road, Morgantown, went into the loving arms of Jesus, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at her home away from home Martha’s Manor. Friends […]
