This week, host Lindsey McNamee takes a look at the evolving situation at Diamond Village, the University’s decision to move classes online for the 2 days before break, voluntary COVID testing for students and another look at the Spring semester. For more on these stories and more, visit thedaonline.com. You can listen to Monday in Morgantown at thedaonline.com/monday_in_morgantown or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
Courtney Weaver is joined by Patricia Chan from Adventure WV to discuss the importance of feedback and why we’re all so darn scared of it. Come along for the ride as they discuss their personal experiences (both good and bad) with receiving feedback and hear some recommendations on how to de…
Join co-Hosts Angela Delfine-Mechler and Patrick O'Donnell as they wrap up the semester in their final episode for the fall season! Join this week to learn about their professional journey leading to WVU, their greatest accomplishments as Residence Life professionals, and their words of wisd…
This week, podcast host Sydney Wentz discusses the new Black Lives Matter crosswalk, another closure of an on-campus eatery, WVU’s football win and the current state of the pandemic in Morgantown. For more on these stories and more, visit thedaonline.com. You can listen to Monday in Morganto…
Courtney Weaver sits down with Taylor Allen, an advanced practicum student at the Carruth Center, to talk, once again, about body image. Taylor and Courtney chat about the different influences on body image, particularly for college students, but also discuss some strategies that students ca…
Join co-Hosts Angela Delfine-Mechler and Patrick O'Donnell as they interview Ellen Rodrigues, the interim Director of the LGBTQ+ Center at WVU. Ellen will talk about services provided by the center and how you can be a quality ally to the LGBTQ+ Community! Tune in here to learn more.
This week, Podcast Editor Abby Smith discusses the election, football, a new program offering on-campus and WVU’s announcement about Spring 2021 move-in. For more on these stories and more, visit thedaonline.com. You can listen to Monday in Morgantown at thedaonline.com/monday_in_morgantown …
Courtney Weaver sits down with Jasmine Gonlin from the Mountaineer Hub (https://mountaineerhub.wvu.edu/) to talk about financial wellbeing, and most importantly – the FAFSA! They chat about why all students should fill it out, where they can complete it, and who they can ask for help if they…
In this episode, Podcast Editor Abby Smith discusses Election Day. To listen to this podcast, visit the https://www.thedaonline.com/deepdive or subscribe to DA Deep Dives wherever you listen to podcasts.
Join co-Hosts Angela Delfine-Mechler and Patrick O'Donnell as they interview Niara Campbell, the Program Coordinator for the WVU Center for Learning, Advising, and Student Success. Niara will talk about The Rise program and The Quad LLC, as well as other opportunities for students to find su…
This week, host Lindsey McNamee takes a look at an unexpected visitor in the football stadium, a vehicle incident with local coffee shop The Grind, WVU’s Halloween weekend football win and Monongalia County early vote totals. Also, Photo Editor Duncan Slade interviews Monongalia County Clerk…
Courtney Weaver sits down with Dr. Sarah Milam and Ife Sinclair from the Carruth Center to talk about social wellbeing, it’s importance for overall wellness and how students can build it here on campus. Courtney also shares a brief message from the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (ww…
This week, Podcast Editor Abby Smith discusses the Presidential race. More specifically, what challenges the candidates are facing in the week leading up to Election Day. To listen to this podcast, visit the https://www.thedaonline.com/deepdive or subscribe to DA Deep Dives wherever you list…
Join co-Hosts Angela Delfine-Mechler and Patrick O'Donnell as they interview the Director of WellWVU and host of the podcast, Wellbeing Wednesdays, Courtney Weaver! Courtney will share some info on the services that WellWVU provides and talk a little about alcohol safety. You won’t want to miss it!
This week, Podcast Editor Abby Smith takes a look at Charleston Gazette-Mail’s lawsuit against the WVU Board of Governors, dining services increasing vegetarian and plant based options, WVU’s game against Texas Tech and the recent announcement about classes on-campus for Spring 2021. For mor…
Courtney Weaver sits down with Katie Eyler, a current WVU student who also works at Campus Recreation, to chat about staying active on campus. Katie tells us about the WVU Go app, which allows students to easily search for activities through Campus Recreation and Adventure WV, and talks a li…
Want to know more about engagement in the residence halls? Join co-Hosts Angela Delfine-Mechler and Patrick O'Donnell as they interview Associate Director for Residential Learning, Tyler Gailey. Tyler talks about the challenges with connecting to residents during COVID-19, shares words of wi…
This week, host Lindsey McNamee takes a look at TedxWVU going virtual, limited in-person class exemptions, WVU’s weekend football win, and how graduate assistants are navigating pandemic challenges. Also, Photo Editor Duncan Slade informs us on WVU’s freshman retention rate. For more on thes…
Courtney Weaver sits down with Stephanie Calhoun, Coordinator for Competitive Sports at Campus Recreation, to talk about Club Sports and their role in helping students connect to the university. They cover a wide range of sports, how you can start playing with a team, and how those clubs are…
This week, Podcast Editor Abby Smith takes a look at some of the most competitive races for U.S. House and Senate seats and seats that are up for re-election in the state of West Virginia. To listen to this podcast, visit the https://www.thedaonline.com/deepdive or subscribe to DA Deep Dives…
Join co-Hosts Angela Delfine and Patrick O'Donnell as they interview Corey Farris, the Dean of Students here at WVU! He will share some of his challenges this semester, what has gone well, and why he loves being a Mountaineer for life! You won’t want to miss it.
This week, host Sydney Wentz takes a look at the cancelation of study abroad for Spring 2021, how WELL WVU is keeping students safe in a different way and how international students and freshmen are feeling the impact of online classes.
In this episode of 18-24, Podcast Editor Abby Smith takes a look at candidates running for executive offices in West Virginia. Make sure you are registered to vote by visiting https://www.vote.org. To listen to this podcast, visit the https://www.thedaonline.com/deepdive or subscribe to DA D…
Courtney Weaver is joined by Dr. Tara Hulsey, Vice President of Health Promotion and Wellness and Dean of the College of Nursing to talk about wellbeing initiatives at the University Level. Dr. Hulsey also discusses a new project from the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness – Building Co…
Join co-Hosts Angela Delfine and Patrick O'Donnell as they interview Joslyn Brown, Assistant Director of Residence Life, to talk about the Resident Assistant selection process! Learn more about why you should apply to be an RA and how you can do it. RA info sessions are happening NOW so sign…
This week, podcast host Lindsey McNamee discusses RA frustrations over their new pandemic roles, an update to our voting story, WVU’s win against Baylor and how students feel about the return to on-campus classes. For more on these stories and more, visit thedaonline.com. You can listen to M…
Courtney is joined by the one and only Colson Glover, also known as the WVU Mountaineer! They chat about the process of becoming the Mountaineer, what it means to serve in the role, and Colson provides some great advice for his fellow students. To stay up-to-date on all the Mountaineer is up…
In this episode of 18-24, Podcast Editor Abby Smith takes a look at inequality and how it will factor into the election this fall, with special guest, Dr. Bill Franko. Make sure you are registered to vote by visiting https://www.vote.org. To listen to this podcast, visit the https://www.thed…
Join co-Hosts Angela Delfine and Patrick O'Donnell this week as they reflect on the first half of the semester. They’ll share their thoughts on move-ins, their challenges and triumphs with student programming, and their hopes for the semester going forward! You don’t want to miss it.
In this week's episode, podcast host Sydney Wentz takes a look at WVU’s return to on-campus classes, the completed hillside stabilization, a cancelled polling place and updates to a story from last week. Podcast Editor Abby Smith also calls a student to discuss life in quarantine and isolati…
Courtney Weaver is joined by Dr. Julie Brefczynski-Lewis from the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute to chat about mindfulness – how you do it, the benefits, and how your brain operates when you practice it. To learn more, visit: https://www.mindfulstepswv.com/Transcription:
In this episode of 18-24, Podcast Editor Abby Smith talks about voter registration! Make sure you are registered to vote by visiting https://www.vote.org. To listen to this podcast, visit the https://www.thedaonline.com/deepdive or subscribe to DA Deep Dives wherever you listen to podcasts.
Join co-Hosts Angela Delfine and Patrick O'Donnell this week as they talk about voting with Dr. Erik Herron & Joshua Squires from the Political Science Department. Dr. Herron is an Eberly College Professor of Political Science whose research focuses on political institutions, especially …
This week, Podcast Editor Abby Smith takes a look at the petition to wave diploma reprint costs for Trans+ alumni, a new scholarship in honor of Katherine Johnson, the recent closure of another WVU on-campus eatery and the new way positive cases are being counted on campus. For more on these…
Courtney Weaver sits down with Dr. Thanh Le, the Director of Student Engagement and Leadership to talk all things student involvement! We chat about why it’s important to get involved on campus, the many different leadership opportunities that are available to students, and describe what’s a…
In this episode of 18-24, Podcast Editor Abby Smith covers election fraud and the fundamental ways the pandemic is changing this election. Make sure you are registered to vote by visiting https://www.vote.org. To listen to this podcast, visit the https://www.thedaonline.com/deepdive or subsc…
This week, co-Hosts Angela Delfine and Patrick O'Donnell interview Mark Simpson from Mail Services. Mark has worked for WVU in the Mail Room for 13 years and loves his job here. Tune in to learn more about the Towers mailroom and how much our U.S. Postal Workers do for us!
This week, Podcast Editor Abby Smith takes a look at the Student Government Association’s push to rename the Health Sciences Center, the current COVID situation in Monongalia County, WVU’s first football game back on the field and how COVID has impacted The Pride of West Virginia. For more o…
Courtney Weaver is joined by Dr. Narayan Gold from WVU’s Carruth Center to give a quick overview of ADHD and the unique treatment that’s available for students through the Mindfit program. They also chat a bit about study strategies that are useful for every student! For more information on …
In this episode of 18-24, Podcast Editor Abby Smith covers why young people don’t vote and events that have impacted Generation Z’s world view. Make sure you are registered to vote by visiting https://www.vote.org. To listen to this podcast, visit the https://www.thedaonline.com/deepdive or …
This week, co-Hosts Angela Delfine and Patrick O'Donnell interview Residence Life Assistant Director, Johnny Kocher. Johnny has a number of roles, including captain in the U.S. Army, President of the Mid Atlantic Association of College and Housing Officers, and Advisor of multiple student or…
This week, Podcast Editor Abby Smith walks you through recent actions taken by student conduct, a new Netflix show created by and starring a WVU alumna and how the depression and bipolar support alliance is offering support to students. For more on these stories and more, visit thedaonline.c…
Welcome to a preview of DA Deep Dives. In this feed, we will be uploading all of our DA miniseries content. You can listen at https://www.thedaonline.com/deepdive or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
Courtney Weaver is joined this week by Dr. Claire Barbetti of the Carruth Center to talk about relationships during a pandemic. They chat about some common issues that couples may face during this time, and also provide some quick tips to help your relation-“ship” sail smoothly. Don’t forget…
This week, co-Hosts Angela Delfine and Patrick O'Donnell interview Residence Hall Association President, Zac Backus! Tune in as they talk about what RHA is doing for campus and why it’s important to get involved with Community Council. You don’t want to miss it!
In this episode, Podcast Editor Abby Smith introduces the DA’s newest podcast. Monday in Morgantown is a weekly news podcast aimed at keeping busy students caught up on the news. You can listen at thedaonline.com/monday_in_morgantown or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. For more on …
Courtney Weaver is all by herself this week to talk a little bit about homesickness and what you can do to combat it when you’re at school. This academic year will look different, but there are plenty of ways that you can still connect to campus!
This week, co-Hosts Angela Delfine and Patrick O'Donnell interview Miss West Virginia United States 2020, Jessie Pennell. Jessie is a former Lyon Tower RA and former Braxton Tower desk worker. She is also a current graduate student in the Davis College here at West Virginia University.
This week, co-Hosts Angela Delfine and Patrick O'Donnell will interview West Virginia University New Student Orientation Program Coordinator, Rachel Daw. Rachel will share some of her favorite parts from NSO and what she is looking forward to this year.
This week, co-hosts Angela Delfine and Patrick O'Donnell will interview their Towers Residence Hall Coordinator colleagues Ryan McConnell and Jason Brick. They'll share what they're most looking forward to this year in Residence Life and share some words of wisdom.
In this intro to the Towers Talk podcast, meet hosts Angela Delfine and Patrick O'Donnell and find out what this new podcast is all about!
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