STAR CITY — The wind whipped along the banks of the Monongahela River Monday morning, but the rain held back as dozens of spectators gathered at John F. Kennedy Memorial […]
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Editorial encore: Ways we honor Memorial Day
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s editorial has been adapted from one that originally ran May 26, 2020. Today, some people will hold somber remembrances, while others will gather for cook-outs and fun. […]
U.S. must stop playing ‘Patriot games’
by Trudy Rubin After I questioned Israel’s endgame in Gaza in my previous column, a reader asked, “Do you know what President Joe Biden’s endgame is in Ukraine?” That is […]
What conflict resolution experts wish universities knew about conflict
by Melinda Burrell The protests roiling our campuses reveal a great deal about us as a country. Emotions are easily triggered, many of us are comfortable being angry, and most […]
Ken Godwin: A song in lots of hearts
Hey, kid, no pressure: but there’s the spotlight, and it’s time for your big number, so get out there and show ‘em how it’s done. That’s how it worked for […]
New law allows home EMS treatment for some patients
Emergency medical services from the comfort of … your couch? A new state law passed earlier this year will allow EMS personnel to do just that for people with […]
‘Furiosa’ is fine, but lacks power of its predecessor
“Mad Max: Fury Road” has been one of my favorite action movies of all time. The incredible visuals, the spectacular performances, the sheer scale — everything works together to make […]
The science of language
It is simply amazing what we can do with language — the intricacies we can communicate through spoken language, the poetry we’ve written and even the fact that we can’t […]
Race to Rebuild slated for May 30 at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
The WVU Medicine Jon Michael Moore Trauma Center at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, along with the Mountaineer Trauma Support Group, invites the community to participate in a special walk/run/cycle/roll event […]
WVU School of Pharmacy celebrates 110 years with new Hall of Fame inductees
The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy announced the induction of new members into its Alumni Hall of Fame as part of its 110th anniversary celebration. This is the first […]





