The phrase “grim milestone” has cropped up with such frequency in the last 20 months that it’s beginning to lose its meaning. Because West Virginia surpassed the grime milestone of […]
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SALT taxes – what are they?
There has been a lot of discussion amongst government leaders about the cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions. The Biden Administration’s Build Back Better Act proposes raising the […]
Dec. 12 letters to the editor
BBB Act means lower prescription drug costs I heard an ad on the radio that said that Sen. Manchin supports legislation that would allow Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices, […]
She wanted the world to see what racism can do
by Elliott Gorn What is a history teacher to do? Fingers wag at us from left and right. Do not disturb the students. Issue trigger warnings to your classes. Avoid […]
College athletes cashing in
And it’s going better than many feared by Leigh Steinberg We didn’t quite see this coming. Before the NCAA began to allow endorsement deals this summer, many people in the […]
Guest essay: Shining a light on mental health
by Azeem Khan and Olivia Dowler It is discouraging that a recent effort from members of the West Virginia University Student Government Association to engage Gov. Jim Justice on funding […]
Guest essay: The moral argument for ‘building back better’
by Sister Ellen Dunn Last month, Pope Francis launched a global initiative that integrates faith and environmental sustainability. It entails a seven-year journey for Catholic institutions and is named after […]
Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk … and Paul McCartney
by Tyler Cowen “The Beatles: Get Back” documentary, which is my pick for best movie of the year, showcases an underappreciated aspect of Paul McCartney: He’s more than just an […]
Lily Jordan scores 18 to lead MHS girls’ hoops past Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT — Lily Jordan scored 18 points and connected on 9 of 11 from the field to lead the Morgantown High girls’ basketball team to a 69-25 victory against Bridgeport […]
Irene Riggs takes 14th in Eastbay Cross-Country national race
SAN DIEGO – Finishing with a time of 17:48.5, MHS junior Irene Riggs was able to secure herself 14th place out of 39 participating runners at the Eastbay Cross-Country National […]
