By Jamie Mason, Andrew Walker and Dom Edwards While college students might not be thought of as the typical homeless population, this is a reality that many students face. This includes West Virginia University (WVU) graduate Jackson Montgomery. Going to college can be stressful, but...10:39 pm October 2, 2017
By Rachel Teter and Megan Bsharah Making A Difference in the International Community of Morgantown. Nestled in the heart of Sunnyside sits a family home that is surrounded by West Virginia University students. Suzanne Pinion is a wife, a mother of four boys and a...6:40 pm September 28, 2017
By Rayla Claypool, Mariah Congedo, and Amy Pratt Not knowing where your next meal is going to come from is a harsh reality for many individuals and families in the Monongalia County. Food insecurity can be defined in different ways, but the basics are always...3:07 am September 28, 2017
By Rachel Teter and Megan Bsharah WVU’s international students can now choose to live among domestic students with a new, dedicated floor at Summit Hall. Previously, the International House, affectionately called the “I House,” used to give students a way to share their respective cultures...1:02 am September 28, 2017
By Neel Madhavan, Joel Norman and Ben Murray On the evening of Aug. 14, WVU student Anna Smith was sitting on the back porch of her house in Sunnyside talking with a friend who was visiting from out of town. (Editor’s Note: Anna Smith is...7:44 pm September 27, 2017
In 2014, suicide was the second leading cause of preventable deaths for children between the ages of 1 and 17 in West Virginia, according to a new report, submitted to the legislature at the end of 2016. A total of 253 children in the state...4:30 am August 4, 2017
Christine Wallace, top, teaches kids to float at The Shack Neighborhood House outside of Morgantown, West Virginia. Automobile accidents and drowning continue to be two of the biggest threats to child safety in West Virginia according to the annual Child Fatality Review Report submitted...4:30 am August 4, 2017
According to America’s health rankings, West Virginia ranks 44th among all U.S. States for infant mortality, the number of infants who die before the age of one. The state’s rate was 7.3 per 1,000 live births, while the national rate was around 5.9 for the...4:29 am August 4, 2017
By Alison Kaiser, Morgan Krieger and Kristen Tuell Darko Velichkovski, a West Virginia University music industry professor, had a dream his students would do something larger than life. He knew they had the potential to be great entrepreneurs, manager, marketing professional, leaders, and more. Velichkovski...8:19 pm April 26, 2017
By Casey Gentile, Emily Martin and Leanne Shinkle Brooklyne Hurley’s service dog, Cole, is one of the most popular residents in Towers. “The kids love having Cole around,” said Mariah White, Hurley’s RA. “Even if they don’t see him every day, just knowing he is...8:00 pm April 26, 2017
By Tessa Iglesias, Quinn Crosby and Tristin Toman The World Trade Organization is the leader in assuring that goods are produced for fair wages and created in good working conditions. Most of the products that go through the WTO are made in developing countries. Businesses...7:57 pm April 26, 2017
Text by Aaron New. Video by Chris Scopelliti. Graphic by Patrick Clarke. It’s a cool April evening in Morgantown, W. Va. The Monongalia County Ballpark is alive with action between the West Virginia University Mountaineers, and the Thundering Herd of Marshall University. The baseball season for...7:55 pm April 26, 2017
