Political rhetoric is still protected free speech “Harris condemns Trump rhetoric” (DP-09-18-24) Harris stated in the interview that Trump’s rhetoric should be disqualifying. “When you have that […]
Letters to the Editor
Guest essay: Tackling concussions takes a team
5 most important people to reduce concussions in youth sports By Javier Cárdenas Much has been stated about the protective nature of soft shell add-ons, such as […]
Sept. 15 letters to the editor
Congress must help address homelessness With the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision (Grants Pass v. Johnson) allowing cities to prohibit homelessness without addressing its root causes, the […]
Sept. 8 letters to the editor
Editorial gets it right on fight against drugs Thank you for the editorial of Sept. 1 (“W.Va. vs. drug use: We’re losing”). In Morgantown in particular, there […]
Guest essay: Parents are first defense against online threats
by William Ihlenfeld A new school year is underway for children in West Virginia, many of whom have their own smartphone. By age 11, about half of […]
Sept. 1 letters to the editor
Protect old-growth in Monongahela Forest An executive order from 2022 directed the U.S. Forest Service to develop climate-smart plans to conserve old growth and mature forests, and […]
Guest essay: Make your voices heard
by Judy Ball 2024 is an important election year, and the League of Women Voters wants everyone — yes, everyone — to vote. We want you to […]
Aug. 25 letters to the editor
Name the Coliseum for the late Jerry West WVU Athletics has announced that they will honor the legacy of the great Jerry West throughout the 2024-25 athletic […]
Guest essay: Alpha-Gal Syndrome: A growing public health concern in W.Va.
by Kathie Hess Crouse In states like West Virginia, where outdoor activities are woven into the fabric of our lives, the risks associated with tick-borne illnesses are […]
Aug. 18 letters to the editor
Morgantown never had ‘housing-first’ In the most recent Morgantown City Council Committee of the Whole meeting, councilors stated Morgantown has used a housing-first strategy for years to […]