Trenton Straight, the Daily Athenaeum's current news editor, was selected as the publication's next editor in chief for the 2022-23 academic year. His first day is May 1. Read an introductory letter from him below.

Editor's note: The letter below is a submitted letter and does not reflect the editorial stance of the Daily Athenaeum. Interested in submitting a letter? Fill out our form at www.thedaonline.com. 

The Daily Athenaeum staff has often debated which state has the worst drivers and which state’s drivers are unfairly criticized. These are the takes from us in the newsroom. Disagree? Agree? Send your takes to DANewsroom@mail.wvu.edu and we might feature them in next week’s edition.

 Editor's note: The letter below is a submitted letter and does not reflect the editorial stance of the Daily Athenaeum. Interested in submitting a letter? Fill out our form.

“Game-day hangout offering casual American eats, a large beer selection & a comfy vibe.” This description of The Varsity Club is straight from Google, but I could not agree more. Before my meal, I did some local research, asking my roommates and friends. Very few of my friends had ever b…

Editor's note: The letter below is a submitted letter and does not reflect the editorial stance of the Daily Athenaeum. Interested in submitting a letter? Fill out our form.

Editor's note: The letter below is a submitted letter and does not reflect the editorial stance of the Daily Athenaeum. Interested in submitting a letter? Fill out our form.

Throughout West Virginia history, unions have played an important role in improving the conditions of working class people. From coal miners to public school teachers, every job can benefit from a union. Collective bargaining increases the leverage of workers, usually with the threat of with…

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COVID-19 has not been easy on anybody. For many West Virginians, the virus has not only affected their physical health but their financial health as well.

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For fans of the titular caped crusader, “The Batman” is an instant classic that provides a gritty, unique and modern take on a classic story while remaining faithful to its source material.

Editor's note: The letter below is a submitted letter and does not reflect the editorial stance of the Daily Athenaeum. Interested in submitting a letter? Fill out our form. 

Adult diagnosis is hard, and it is even harder when you are in college. However, this diagnosis means that you can now request accommodations as needed. For many, this is a turn around for grades, social life and a boost in confidence. Unless, that is, you are a student at WVU—even more so i…

Student media is indispensable to the community it serves, and the rights of student journalists must be protected.

River Birch Café is the ultimate chill café with great vibes. This place has been the best decorated establishment I have visited so far. The café’s décor is extremely comforting. The workers were very friendly and attentive. Everyone in the café had smiles on their faces. 

Public restrooms can be one of the scariest places that people visit on a daily basis. There are many opportunities for awkward encounters. It is not controversial that bathrooms can be extremely dirty places. 

This place is an absolute goldmine, especially for a Sunday girls’ brunch. This cute little café and coffee shop located in the Seneca Center is a must go here in Morgantown. The Seneca Center is a very interesting place if you have never been there. 

West Virginia Senate Bill 498 is a danger to all West Virginians. 

It is no shocker that the WVU campus dining halls do not serve the best food, but one would think that the meals provided would at least be edible and safe.

The West Virginia University Press plays a special role in WVU research and Appalachian Studies, specifically by allowing authors to publish works that may be passed over by editors outside of the state. 

As students and faculty have returned to the campus of West Virginia University, administrators have decided to stop reporting COVID-19 testing data as they exhibit a callous attitude that disregards transparency.

With the beginning of the new semester, the WVU Student Government Association has compiled a report of initiatives that we completed last semester, and have addressed what we would like to accomplish this semester.

Staff Shorts are tidbit writing by our editorial board. They're meant to be light-hearted, but we sometimes touch on more serious, important topics. They aim to express the many student voices of the University. 

The intent behind TED Talks, defined in extended acronym as “Technology. Entertainment. Design.” is admirable. But it is more often than not far from a complete education on a given talking point.

10 minutes is a long time for a song, but Taylor Swift’s 10 minute version of All Too Well wasn’t a song—it was a story.

From the open arms that nightclubs have to invite teenagers through their gates, or the beer cans that coat lawns as a mark of pride, it is clear that Morgantown has a drinking problem.

When the lead single, “Leave The Door Open”, for this album was released, it was hard to imagine Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak ever being separate again.

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Hell hath no fury like a university scorned.

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Acclaimed director Denise Villeneuve has always had a handle on large spectacles. Whether you look towards his neon-soaked masterpiece “Blade Runner 2049” or his meditative alien flick “Arrival,” Villeneuve displays his worlds in all their ambitious beauty, without a fearful impulse to hide …

Like every other state school, WVU’s Morgantown campus offers your run-of-the-mill college majors: Biology, Communications, Accounting, etc. 

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