The geographic territory in which we live was developed through the centuries in a manner that included oceans and glaciers too big it’s hard to imagine. If […]
Opinion
Inspiring state’s youth to embrace STEM regardless of career path
By Heather Bresch I was thrilled to be at WVU recently to announce an exciting collaboration between Mylan and the university. Not only is West Virginia my […]
State schools’ district model archaic, costly
By Nigel E. Jeffries West Virginia’s school district model is antiquated and full of redundancies that need to be reorganized or eliminated. The state Constitution, as amended, […]
SNAP work rules still don’t address barriers
Kelly Allen, Morgantown A letter written in The Dominion Post on Monday asked, “If you’re able to work, why must taxpayers feed you?” The simple answer is […]
Some BOPARC moves appear questionable
Terry Kelly, Morgantown BOPARC recently published the summer event schedule. While there are many exciting events listed, it seems odd that no events are scheduled for the […]
No guarantee still more won’t fall through cracks
Richard Cohen, Morgantown I feel compelled to ask one fundamental question in response to the May 28 letter to the editor entitled “If you’re able to work, […]
Audit of DOH’s District 4 a turn in the right direction
The joke goes, a tourist stops to ask a farmer where the road goes. He replies, “Road doesn’t go anywhere. Stays right here.” That’s akin to what’s […]
Trampolines lead to all sorts of injuries
The image of a child bouncing gleefully on a backyard trampoline may be a pleasing one in theory. But if you were to ask a chiropractor if […]
How does an eraser work?
Erasers help us get rid of our mistakes. The “lead” in the pencil is actually graphite, which is made up of carbon. As you’re writing, the particles […]
Will the team with most players on the field win?
By Hoppy Kercheval Last week, the NFL released its new policy to try to resolve the National Anthem controversy. Players can choose to stay in the locker […]