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Online classes difficult not only for students, but professors too
A WVU student works on a laptop computer. Courtesy WVU Photo. The transition from beautiful, green courtyards and large lecture halls to bedrooms, basements and home offices has been difficult for not only students, but professors as well. The change was made possible by the hard work of professors, as well as graduate and teaching assistants, but that does not mean it did not cause them stress and worry as well.
Student religious orgs continuing faith during pandemic
The Passover kits provided to WVU students by the Rohr Chabad Jewish Center. Photo submitted by Zalman Gurevitz Even though WVU’s campus is closed, some Morgantown student religious organizations are still continuing their missions and services online. Father Brian Crenwelge of St. John University Parish said that people are struggling with being unable to attend in-person Mass.
Morgantown Polar Plunge set for Saturday
Many community members and thrill seekers will be making a splash this Saturday at the annual Morgantown Polar Plunge. “We’ve been doing the Morgantown Polar Plunge for 15-16 years now, and it’s a great way for the community to have some fun and excitement in the middle of winter,” said John Corbett, chief executive officer for Special Olympics of West Virginia. The Plunge draws in crowds because of its popular costume contest.
PETA calls for Punxsutawney Phil to be replaced
Masses of people flocked to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on Sunday to witness popular groundhog Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction for the remainder of winter. Although every year thousands of people wait to see whether or not Phil will see his shadow, the beloved groundhog may soon be replaced. A letter was sent to The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club by PETA, urging it to retire the famous groundhog on Jan. 28.
Spring opera ‘Cendrillon’ closes Sunday
The WVU College of Creative Arts is hosting “Cendrillon” as the spring opera, running at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. All showings are in the Antoinette Falbo Theatre of the Creative Arts Center. “Cendrillon” is the French version of the classic fairytale “Cinderella.” Although there are many different twists in this version, the most impressive part is it is being sung and spoken in French. English subtitles will be projected throughout the show.
Finals week preparation begins across campus
As the Fall semester winds down, finals are ramping up for all students on campus, but for many, it’s their first experience with a college exam week. Many are not quite sure where to go, whether or not they have their regular classes or even the best study practices. There will be no classes Friday, which gives a preparation day before finals week. Throughout the duration of finals week, students only have to attend their prescheduled exams, which are addressed through individual class syllabi.
Fun and functional fashion: The revival of a popular ‘80s accessory - scrunchies
A personal collection of scrunchies with multiple patterns and textures. Photo by Rhy Wiethe For the past couple years, a cute childhood trend famously worn by the character Michelle in the sitcom “Full House” is coming back into fashion. Except this time, it’s impacting the fashion choices of college-aged students as well. On WVU’s campus, it is almost guaranteed that wherever you go, you can find someone wearing a bright and colorful scrunchie either in their hair or on their wrist.
Laptop stickers allow students to express individuality on campus
When walking around WVU’s campus, there is more to notice than just the beauty of Woodburn Hall or the breathtaking colors of fall. While observing the student population, it is easy to see the emerging trends that spread like wildfire due to pop culture and social media. It’s time to explore one of the most popular trends on campus: laptop stickers. From students doing homework in the Mountainlair to crowded tables in the library, almost every laptop has at least a few carefully-collaged stickers.
Mountaineer Week returns to WVU
Mountaineer Week has been a prominent tradition at WVU for 72 years, and this year takes place from Nov. 1-9. One of the most widely known attractions is the Mountaineer Week Craft Fair, which hosts a variety of different Appalachian arts and crafts. This year, there will be more than 70 booths for attendees to browse and shop. Following old Appalachian tradition, the Quilt Show was held in E. Moore Hall from Friday to Sunday, and the Country Roads Quilt Guild provided the quilts for the event.
Despite culture shock, club ice hockey helps curb homesickness for international student
A WVU international student credits the club hockey team for helping his transition to the university. Baptiste Vernieuwe, an international student from a small town in Northern France that is about 30 minutes from Dunkirk, is currently studying English in order to teach English to nonspeakers, but he plans to change his major to linguistics. “I first came to the US as an exchange student in August 2018 and came back in August 2019 as a graduate student,” Vernieuwe said.
A day in the life of The Pride’s feature twirlers
To be a member of The Pride of West Virginia, it takes more than raw musical talent. The five feature twirlers in The Pride have to enthusiastically twirl batons, dance and smile away throughout performances in all conditions. Now, it’s time to find out just how they do it. Emily Rinehart, one of The Pride’s feature twirlers, picked up a baton for the first time at four years old. Hailing from Canton, Ohio, she originally never intended to come to WVU.
Members of WVU Alumni Band to take field Saturday, celebrate 50 years
The WVU Alumni Band is set to take the field alongside The Pride of West Virginia on Saturday for WVU’s Homecoming game against Texas. The WVU Alumni Band was created in 1969 and now has 1,400 members. This year marks 50 years since the band’s creation. Beth Golden, a member of The Pride of West Virginia from 1988 to 1991, will be returning to Morgantown this weekend and is excited to partake in the Homecoming festivities.
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