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Booth

Smoking booth removed as hospitals go smoke free

As part of a smoke free initiative, members of West Virginia University Hospitals and University Health Associates Clinics gathered to remove the last smoker’s booth on the Health Sciences Campus. Full story

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OSU

Ohio State tops WVU

No. 3 Buckeyes eliminated Mountaineers from WNIT

West Virginia’s women’s basketball team had no answer for the high-powered Ohio State offense as five Buckeyes finished in double figures to eliminate WVU from the Preseason WNIT, 92-69. Full story

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Terrorist

New York City terror trials the right thing to do

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and at least four of his al-Qaida confederates will finally face justice in an American courtroom. Full story

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Divas

PA-based horror film wraps production

Production has wrapped on "Demon Divas and the Lanes of Damnation," a new feature length film from Pennsylvania-based Happy Cloud Pictures. Full story

News

Enrollment numbers could see drop

The current economic conditions and health issues could affect the number of applications West Virginia University receives for the next academic year.

SGA sees no feedback on constitution

There has been no feedback regarding changes West Virginia University’s Student Government Association Constitution, which governs the entire student body and Elections Code.

Alumni Association adopts family for Thanksgiving project

West Virginia University’s Alumni Association has adopted a needy family this Thanksgiving as part of the Rock Forge Neighborhood House Inc.’s Thanksgiving Blessings Project.

Business hall of fame honors visionary business leaders

West Virginia University’s College of Business and Economics held its ninth annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony yesterday to honor five of its most prestigious alumni.

Sports

WVU wrestling ready to begin dual meet season

The West Virginia wrestling team will travel to Binghamton University Sunday to participate in the Binghamton Sprawl and Brawl.

Rifle hosts Wildcats in championship rematch

The No. 1 West Virginia rifle team will have to be at its best Saturday when it plays host to No. 2 Kentucky in a Great America Rifle Conference match.

WVU still has a lot to play for

It’s easy to understand the frustration West Virginia fans feel with the Mountaineers missing out on a chance of Big East Conference for a second consecutive year.

OSU

Ohio State tops WVU

No. 3 Buckeyes eliminated Mountaineers from WNIT

West Virginia’s women’s basketball team had no answer for the high-powered Ohio State offense as five Buckeyes finished in double figures to eliminate WVU from the Preseason WNIT, 92-69.

Opinion

Editorial: Have a fun and safe Thanksgiving break

Thanksgiving recess unofficially begins Saturday and extends through the next week.

Our Great Country

Welcome to Our Great Country, a look at some of the lighter happenings across our planet

Terrorist

New York City terror trials the right thing to do

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and at least four of his al-Qaida confederates will finally face justice in an American courtroom.

A&E

Whitney

AMAs will feature strong lineup of newcomers, return of past winners

The American Music Awards returns for its 2009 show Sunday on ABC at 8 p.m.

AC/DC

AC/DC’s box set showcases band’s old and new music

For a year that produced a brand new number-one album and a hit worldwide tour, Australian rockers AC/DC could say that 2008 was its best year since its ’80s glory days.

‘Twilight’ is God’s punishment to Earth

Normally, if I disagree with something, I let it go on its way without causing much trouble.