The following is part of a Point / Counter-Point series highlighting important issues and platform points for both candidates in the upcoming election. Read the counter-point here.  Welfare has taken...

The following is part of a Point / Counter-Point series highlighting important issues and platform points for both candidates in the upcoming election. Read the counter-point here. We live in a government...

The following is part of Point / Counter-Point discussing our culture's approach to self-esteem and how we are affected. Read the counter-point here.  Some days you just don’t feel your best. For...

The following is part of Point / Counter-Point discussing our culture's approach to self-esteem and how we are affected. Read the counter-point here. It seems detrimental attempts are made to elevate...

The following is part of a Point / Counter-Point debating whether or not certain pets should be allowed in dorm rooms. Read the counter-point here. Many freshmen and sophomores in transition from living...

The following is part of a Point / Counter-Point debating whether or not certain pets should be allowed in dorm rooms. Read the counter-point here. I absolutely love animals, especially dogs and cats....

This weekend we lost a member of the Appalachian family.The tragic loss of one of our fellow Mountaineer is shocking and upsetting for everyone. We all feel the loss in some manner and share in the family's...

With the election only few weeks away, thousands of potential voters might not have the opportunity to vote, as a result of the new voter ID law that's passed in 17 states across the nation, according...

How many times have you made a Facebook status complaining about a teacher? If you're anything like my friends, I'm going to guess a lot. But now, be careful which words you choose, because a new law proposed...

  Cartoon: Allison Langewisch, Editorial Cartoonist

The week before last marked 150 years since the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, a landmark event in the history of our republic, as it freed Southern slaves. This is the latest in a series of...

Cartoon: Andrew Cox, Editorial Cartoonist