Scotland Votes “No” On Independence
On Thurs., Sept. 18 the people of Scotland went to the polls to vote on whether they should become an independent country. The referendum placed Read More
Category: Commentary
Stabbing at Jefferson Football Game Calls Into Question Safety at Local Sporting Events
According to Jefferson County Sheriff Pete Dougherty, a stabbing took place on Friday, Sept. 19 between two students at the end of the Jefferson-Musselman football Read More
Why Containing The Ebola Virus Matters
There is a health crisis of major proportions taking place in West Africa and it is only growing. According to the World Health Organization, nearly Read More
Ocean City Offers an Ocean of Opportunities
Ocean City, M.D., which is located off the Atlantic Ocean about a four hours drive from Shepherdstown, is a beach town that has a lot Read More
Ray Rice’s Assault Shines Spotlight on NFL’s Domestic Violence Problem
When Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice was initially suspended for two games as a result of punching his then fiancé and now wife Janay Read More
Poor Graduation Rates Plague Shepherd
While applying for financial aid this summer, I came about a shocking statistic regarding the graduation rate at Shepherd University. According to fasfa.gov, the government Read More
Confronting ISIS and Conflict in the Middle East
Even though many Americans are reluctant to agree, it appears the time is approaching for the United States to once again step in to quell Read More
New App Aims to Improve Parking in Shepherdstown
A new system designed to improve parking in Shepherdstown, W.Va. called Park Mobile has recently been installed in parking meters throughout the town. While people Read More
School’s Out For The Summer
Boys and girls, ladies and gentleman, rejoice. Summer break has begun. Summer break is by far one of the best things ever created. I would Read More
A Response to Response Culture
In light of the public response to the recent crime report, we have had cause to reflect on the nature of how we, as members Read More
Rent-A-Legislator: A Buyer’s Guide
The Supreme Court has made some horrendous decisions. Three judgments are particularly problematic, and they have serious implications for all of us. Arguably, the most Read More
Search Continues for Flight MH370
The disappearance of Malaysian Airlines flight 370 several weeks ago is a mystery that rivals the plot lines of a best-selling novel or a Hollywood Read More