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Political Parties of the Eightieth Congress (1947-1949) Kenneth C. Martis, Author The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress: 1789-1989, p. 201. Ruth A. Rowles, Cartographer Gyula Pauer, Production Cartographer // Used under 
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What is Gerrymandering? An Interview With Dr. Ken Martis
Nevaeh Ellixson, Columns Reporter // September 25, 2025
State Capitol Building, Charleston, WV
Photo by Perry Bennett, WV Legislative Photography
Fairmont State Community reacts to new Board of Governors law
Liam Savage, News Editor // September 19, 2025
"AI isn't the Solution": Assistant Professor Cites Ethical Concerns
“AI isn’t the Solution”: Assistant Professor Cites Ethical Concerns
Abigail Hall, Columns Reporter // October 9, 2025

Editor's note: This is the first of an occasional series of stories The Columns will run this academic year on the topic of AI and its role in...

Fairmont State University's student section cheering during  Fairmont State University's first home football game of the season against Bloomsburg University on Thursday Sep. 4, 2025 in Fairmont, WV.
Falcons prevail through rain to win opener
Denise Felix, Columns Reporter // September 18, 2025
This Week’s Comic: Credit Check
This Week’s Comic: Credit Check
Ian Blake, Social Media Editor // October 9, 2025

Noah Sierota and Sydney Quiseng of Echosmith singing a duet during a September 19, 2025 concert on the Falcon Center Quad.
Echosmith Performs on Fairmont State Campus
Alexis Gray and Liam Savage // October 2, 2025

Fairmont State University hosted a free-to-the-public concert on Friday, September 19, at 6:00 p.m. outside of the Falcon Center. The concert...

"AI isn't the Solution": Assistant Professor Cites Ethical Concerns
“AI isn’t the Solution”: Assistant Professor Cites Ethical Concerns
Abigail Hall, Columns Reporter // October 9, 2025

Editor's note: This is the first of an occasional series of stories The Columns will run this academic year on the topic of AI and its role in...

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