Four finalists in the running for the presidency at West Virginia University at Parkersburg will soon undergo an interviewing process before a final choice is made.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — After spending more than $66 million of his own money in a relentless six-year bid for political viability, Republican publisher Steve Forbes abandoned his second presidential campaign Wednesday with little to show for his investment.
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VIENNA, W.Va. — Known for its gourmet food, aromatic coffee and decadent desserts, travelers from all over the world visit Vienna, Austria, where they indulge in such riches.
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he purpose of affirmative action has been fairly simple: give minorities an equal playing field with whites when it comes to education and job opportunities. The reality, however, hasn’t been nearly as black-and-white.
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Last Friday it was time for me to get a little culture. I decided to see what the opera was all about. The WVU Opera Department, headed by Robert Thieme, performed The Marriage of Figaro. This is a famous comedic opera written by Mozart and translated into English. Performances at the University are mostly to give students experience singing and to build a local audience for opera. I for one was a lot more willing to give opera a chance since it didn’t set me back fifty bucks, and it was actually pretty enjoyable too.
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Former West Virginia soccer forward/defender Slade Jones was drafted as the 25th overall pick by the Charleston Battery, an A-League franchise located in South Carolina.
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