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Potential Spruce Knob name change sparks controversy

Caden Adkins, Opinions & Culture Editor February 20, 2025

Thirteen West Virginia Delegates introduced House Concurrent Resolution 33 on Feb. 14, a resolution that would lead to the name change of the tallest point...

Courtesy of Teanna Stubbs.

Marshall student urges for action amid flood damage in WV

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 18, 2025

When adversity strikes in West Virginia, unity remains crucial, one Marshall junior said.  Social work major Teanna Stubbs said when her home county...

Patrick Morrisey giving his first State of the State Address. Photo by Will Price,  West Virginia Legislative Photography.

Morrisey gives first State of the State Address

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter February 14, 2025

Wednesday, Feb. 12, marked Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s first State of the State address.  Highlighting key issues for West Virginians, the address focused...

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey speaks about executive orders he issued on his first day as governor at a news conference at the State Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Leah Willingham)

Key issues to watch in the upcoming legislative session: Budget cuts, DEI, school choice and more

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter February 11, 2025

Budget cuts, further restrictions on DEI, consolidation of government departments, education and more will be at the forefront of the upcoming legislative...

President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office.

Trump’s third week: Rollback on Biden policies and potential Gaza takeover

Caden Adkins, Opinions & Culture Editor February 10, 2025

In his third week, President Donald Trump revoked Biden’s federal security clearance, proposed the U.S. take over Gaza, banned trans athletes and more.  Trump...

President Donald Trump signing The Laken Riley Act. Photo by AP News

Trump signs the Laken Riley Act, the first legislation of his second term

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter February 10, 2025

The Laken Riley Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump, is the first legislation implemented in his second term.  The bill, named after the...

GALLERY: Legislative Lookahead

GALLERY: Legislative Lookahead

Wade Sullivan, Photo Editor February 8, 2025

The 87th regular session for the West Virginia Legislature begins Wednesday, Feb. 12. State leaders spoke on education and what's to come for the mountain...

Sen. Grady serves as the chair of education.

Education, future workforce take precedent at Legislative Lookahead

Baylee Parsons, Managing Editor February 8, 2025

Building a better future for the next generation of West Virginians will be a focal point in this year’s legislative session, several state representatives...

Delegate Hornbuckle is the minority leader for the House of Delegates.

Legislative Lookahead emphasizes a family friendly West Virginia

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 8, 2025

Reimagining West Virginia into a state that retains current residents and recruits new residents remains a top priority in the 2025 legislative session,...

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses media members after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, in Ottawa, Canada, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Photo by Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP

Trump’s second week characterized by tariff threats, demands and funding freezes

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter February 7, 2025

President Trump’s second week was dominated by threats of tariffs, demands against other countries and a controversial funding freeze order.  On...

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey

Courtesy of the Office of the Governor

Gov. Morrisey orders enforcement agencies full compliance with ICE

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter January 31, 2025

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed an executive order Thursday, Jan. 30, directing all state law enforcement agencies to fully cooperate with U.S....

DEI across state universities

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor January 29, 2025

UPDATE 1/30– West Virginia University announced on Thursday, Jan. 30 that they will be closing their Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The...

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