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SGA supports National Children’s Dental Health Month

College of Law event asks ‘Who owns your body?’

Career Services offers Mocktail Party to prepare students for job market

On-Campus

SGA supports National Children’s Dental Health Month

The West Virginia University Student Government Association voted in favor of awarding the WVU American Student Dental Association a $500 grant Wednesday to provide proper dental resources to the youth of West Virginia.

College of Law event asks ‘Who owns your body?’

The West Virginia University College of Law is asking students who owns their bodies.

Career Services offers Mocktail Party to prepare students for job market

The West Virginia University Career Services Center will host its First Annual Mocktail Party and Fashion Show Friday, Feb. 24 in the Mountainlair Ballrooms.

City

Smoking ban awaits county approval

The City of Morgantown will adopt a ban regulating smoking within enclosed public spaces pending the adoption of an ordinance by the Monongalia County Board of Health.

Morgantown Police provide peace of mind during winter break

The Morgantown Police Department offered West Virginia University students away from home peace of mind during winter break with vacant property security checks.

National

'Death of Spider-man' continues media's spotlight on comics

Marvel Comics released the final issue of its long-running title "Ultimate Spider-man" last Wednesday, and the mainstream media made a point to cover its occurrence.

J-week highlighted professionals who are ‘changing the game’

Wall Street Journal reporter Pulitzer Prize winner Daniel Gilbert said he was one of seven reporters at the Bristol Herald Courier in Bristol, Va., last year.

Off-Campus

Parents club to reconnect students with family

The Mountaineer Parents Club is asking parents and family members of West Virginia University students to walk a day in their shoes.

Six inducted to the WVU Sports Hall of Fame Saturday

The West Virginia University Sports Hall of Fame added six new members to its ranks Saturday.

Recycling efforts improved at stadium

Members of West Virginia University WECAN and Mountaineers Recycle programs continue to collect and recycle waste from home football games.

State

New reality show follows W.Va. teens

MTV has picked up a new reality series called "Buck Wild," which will follow the lives of recent high school graduates in rural West Virginia.

New statewide plan encourages physical activity, healthy lifestyle

A statewide plan is being finalized to improve the health and quality of life for West Virginia residents by promoting more physical activities.

International

Conversation Partners create connections with international students

The Intensive English Program at West Virginia University is kicking off its annual Conversation Partners program which helps international students to learn English and get involved in the community.

Biometric technology used in Osama bin Laden’s death

Students at West Virginia University took to the streets of Morgantown, burning couches and singing in celebration of Osama bin Laden's death.