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The independent student newspaper of @WestVirginiaU. Serving Morgantown and the campus community since 1887.
Morgantown, WV
Joined March 2009
The WVU Parking Management team will begin to patrol parking lots by using license plate recognition technology. Drivers will begin to receive citations on Sept. 2 for obstructed view of their license plate.
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The WVU Parking Management team will now utilize cameras to implement license plate recognition (LPR) technology to patrol parking lots, according to a WVU Enews release.
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As students begin to arrive in Morgantown and classes start, freshmen may feel overwhelmed by all that WVU has to offer. Here are five tips for incoming freshmen as they adjust to WVU.
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Welcome to WVU Mountaineers! If you’re feeling overwhelmed right now, trust me, you are not alone. Freshman year is a lot to take in, but lucky for you, I have
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The West Virginia Grant Resources Center has secured over $44 million in funds for clients since first launching in January 2023. The initiative is a joint effort between Marshall University and WVU.
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The West Virginia Grant Resources Center has secured over $44 million in funds for clients since first launching in January 2023, according to its 2024 Impact Report.
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WVU Men’s Basketball will face off against Ohio State University in the Cleveland Hoops Showdown on Dec. 13 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, per a release Monday. Head Coach Ross Hodge called the matchup “exciting.”.
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WVU Men’s Basketball will face off against Ohio State University in the Cleveland Hoops Showdown on Dec. 13 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, per a release Monday.
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Four WVU Football players are suing the NCAA after being denied the opportunity to play during the 2025 season. The complaint alleges the athletes believed they were eligible due to NCAA rules and a blanket waiver.
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Four WVU Football players are suing the NCAA after being denied eligibility for the upcoming season.
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Stephen Colbert, host of “Late Show” on CBS, announced that the show was being cancelled by the network. This announcement is another in a string of censorship and shutdowns that threaten the freedom and independence of the press.
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On July 17th, Stephen Colbert, comedian and host of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” on CBS, announced that the network and the parent company, Paramount Global, would be canceling
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WVU’s Center for Black Culture offers resources, support and a sense of community for Black students. The center offers scholarship opportunities, a living-learning community and a mentoring program to students.
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WVU’s Center for Black Culture offers resources, support and a sense of community for Black students.
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WELLWVU’s Hydration Stations will provide students with water and snacks on Friday nights to promote safety and well-being among those who choose to drink.
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WELLWVU’s Hydration Stations will provide students with water and snacks on Friday nights from Aug. 22 through the end of September.
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WVU will now use “Let’s Go!”, a familiar two word phrase as the official tagline, replacing "Mountaineers Go First,” across all branding tactics and techniques.
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“Let’s Go!” will now serve as WVU’s official tagline, replacing "Mountaineers Go First,” according to a WVU ENews release.
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Lyon Tower, one of the four residence halls in the Evansdale Residential Complex, will house students this fall. The residence hall has been closed since 2021.
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Lyon Tower, one of the four residence halls in the Evansdale Residential Complex, will house students this fall, according to Shauna Johnson, executive director of strategic communications.
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The conflict between Israel and Iran will most likely not lead to a war involving other countries, according to WVU professionals. The conflict is predicted to be short-lived, but the United States could see lingering results regarding the economy.
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United States history professor James Siekmeier predicts that the war between Iran and Israel will not involve other countries in the conflict, but warned that the United States might see
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Since its widespread adoption in the late 1990s, the internet has completely changed the way we live. The growing number of users has made the internet incredibly lucrative for both business and entertainment.
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Since its widespread adoption in the late 1990s, the internet has completely changed the way we live. Whether it be business, commerce or social interaction, it is taking place online
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Construction on North High Street in front of Boreman Hall will continue briefly into the fall semester. Drivers should avoid parking along construction fencing during move-in day.
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West Virginia University, the Morgantown Utility Board and the City of Morgantown have collaborated on a construction project to upgrade conditions on North High Street this summer. Due to rain
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WVU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Ross Hodge broke down the team’s roster in a press conference Thursday. Hodge said he is comfortable with the size of the roster, and highlighted the flexibility it has rotationally.
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WVU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Ross Hodge broke down the team’s roster in a press conference Thursday, citing its rotational flexibility and scoring potential.
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WVU second-year law student Lauren Elizabeth Campbell has joined the Recording Academy as a professional member for her work in the music industry. The Recording Academy is an academy known for presenting the Grammy Awards.
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WVU second-year law student Lauren Elizabeth Campbell has joined the Recording Academy as a professional member for her work in the music industry.
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WVU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Mark Kellogg highlighted newcomers and the return of star players in a media session after an open practice Thursday. Kellogg said it's the deepest team he has coached at WVU.
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WVU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Mark Kellogg highlighted newcomers and the return of star players in a media session after an open practice Thursday.
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WVU Director of Athletics Wren Baker signed a new contract Thursday, extending him through Dec. 31, 2032, WVU President Benson announced. Benson said Baker has done an “unbelievable job” as WVU’s Athletic Director.
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WVU Director of Athletics Wren Baker signed a new contract, extending him through Dec. 31, 2032, WVU President Benson announced on MetroNews Talkline Thursday.
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Welcome Week, which begins Aug. 16, will follow a different schedule this year. Students will have the opportunity to take part in Sunday Night Lights, FallFest, Mountaineer Movie Night and more during the week leading up to classes.
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Welcome Week will follow a different schedule this year than it has in previous years. The event aims to welcome students back to campus with academic, wellness, adventure and social
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WVU Baseball Head Coach Steve Sabins inked a contract extension through 2031, per a 247Sports Monday. Sabins led WVU to a program record 44 wins and an outright Big 12 title in his first season as WVU’s manager.
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WVU Baseball Head Coach Steve Sabins inked a new contract, extending the manager through 2031, per 247Sports Monday.
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The Trump Administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” was passed on July 4. Here’s how it will impact WVU students and West Virginia residents.
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President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 4 following a 51-50 vote in the Senate and a 218-214 vote in the House. The bill contains
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