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Fairmont State Students Unify in Counter-Protest of anti-LGBTQ+, anti-feminist group
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Fairmont State University students expressed disapproval and participated in a counter-protest against anti-feminist religious demonstrators who visited the campus on Wednesday, April 15. Students of the university organized resistance efforts when members of the Key of David Christian Center arrived at the Falcon Center Quad and began to express anti-femini
Fairmont State wind ensemble and collegiate choir meet with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
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On Sunday February 15, the 2026 Wind Ensemble and collegiate Choir attended the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in Heinz Hall. For some of the students, Pittsburgh was either the biggest city or their first big city they had ever been to. Downtown Pittsburgh for these students was a breathtaking experience—but then they entered Heinz Hall and...
Of Mice and Men: A Review
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Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck, is a tragic fiction novella that was published on February 6th, 1937. The story takes place in 1930s California during the Great Depression and follows the two main characters, George Milton and Lennie Smalls, who are migrant workers trying to find some stability within the harsh world...
Funding Cuts For the Arts Harm Students
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Picture this: It’s a cool, dark Friday night football game. The crowd is roaring with shouts and cheers; the players are running across the field. The home team just scored a touchdown! But… what’s missing? The marching band, of course! They’re the backbone of the crowd spirit, and they provide some pretty good entertainment. It...
This Week’s Comic: Play Pretend
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The Superhero Narrative
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Over the last century, we have seen many variations of the superhero genre. From the comic pages to the big screen, the superhero craze has, without a doubt, taken over the entertainment space. With so many superhero stories, a question that gets brought up a lot is, “When does this get stale?” However, through multiple...
“You’re never breathing again”: an “Invincible” season four review
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Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker first started the “Invincible” comic book series in 2003, with Ryan Ottley becoming the main artist after a few issues. Kirkman also developed “Invincible” into the Amazon Prime Video show adaptation, which was released for the first time in March of 2021 nearly 20 years after the first issue. Season...
This Week’s Comic: Gentle Hulk
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The Dangers of AI Usage
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Sure, I can write you a 350-word article following AP style guidlines about the dangers of AI usage on society.   Artificial intelligence — once a niche research field confined to laboratories and academic journals — has rapidly evolved into a ubiquitous force shaping daily life — raising serious questions about control, responsibility and long-term...
Student Government Association 2026 elections: meet the candidates
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Fairmont State University’s Student Government Association (SGA) is holding its 2026 elections. Following a campaign period from March 16 to March 29, voting will take place from March 30 to April 3. Nine candidates are running for positions in the university’s Student Government Association, not including three individuals running for the Board of Governors
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