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The revolutionary science fiction author Isaac Asimov once said: “Any book worth banning is a book worth reading.” Time is populated by the burnt pages of history, a million and a million more books burned, or simply removed, from the public eye. Book bannings are not new, but what are they? What makes a book...
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Fairmont State University students displaced from Bryant Place to off-campus housing began moving back onto campus after dorm renovations last month. More than 40 students were able to return in the first wave of move-ins on Sept. 25, according to Christopher Heaton, director of Housing and Residence Life. The return began with the fourth floor,...
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Olivia Rodrigo’s third album, “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,” was released on June 12, 2026. A teaser single, “drop dead,” was released in April of 2026. Since “drop dead,” fans anticipated the singers’ album release with many social media trends featuring the lead single alone. One particular trend showcases couples...
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Fairmont State University students should leave college prepared not only for the workforce, but also with the skills necessary to solve problems within their communities, according to Rajiv Vinnakota, president of the Institute for Citizens & Scholars. Vinnakota spoke at Fairmont State on Sept. 1 as part of the university’s Presidential Speaker Series. His
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Students at Fairmont State can now use meal swipes at locations throughout the Falcon Center, including Chick-Fil-A, Starbucks, and The Nickel on Main. University officials say the changes are intended to give students more options when using meal plans. The changes were announced in an email sent to students August 19. “Students care about their...
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Pretend with me for a moment… Pretend that you just moved to a new town; Fairmont, West Virginia, “The Friendly City.” You’re tired, hungry, and looking for a cozy place to relax and maybe grab a bite to eat. Then you see it, a small place you’ve never heard of before. You step inside. You...
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Jon Johnson gets in his car and pulls it out of his gravel driveway as he begins his food journey. The thrum of the engine mixes with the rumble of the tires on the rough road, occasionally drumming through a pothole. “Fairmont, New Martinsville, they’re both 30 miles away,” says Johnson, a resident of Hundred,...
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Nearly ten percent of West Virginians struggle with food insecurity. Because of this, many Marion County residents rely on assistance and social agencies like the Marion County Family Resource and Support Network for help. And since 2025, an increasing number of individuals in Marion County have struggled to put food on the table, according to...
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