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Falcons Helping Falcons: Navigating College Relationships 
Falcons Helping Falcons: Navigating College Relationships 
Molly Simpson, Staff Reporter • March 12, 2023

Falcons Helping Falcons: Navigating College Relationships  By Molly Simpson, Staff Reporter  Hello! Welcome back to Falcons Helping...

Preview of Fairmont State Basketball Team’s Mountain East Tournament Championships
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Preview of Fairmont State Basketball Team’s Mountain East Tournament Championships
Ava Behr, Staff Reporter • March 2, 2023

The Fairmont State University Men’s Basketball team (22-6 overall, 17-5 Mountain East Conference) and Women’s Basketball team (22-8 overall,...

Zsófi Bévárdi’s Successful Stint at Fairmont State University
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Zsófi Bévárdi’s Successful Stint at Fairmont State University
Ava Behr, Staff Reporter • February 27, 2023

As the Fairmont State University swim teams recently wrapped up their regular season and championship weekend with both the Mountain East Conference...

Huffman Sisters Take on the Court Together at Fairmont State
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Huffman Sisters Take on the Court Together at Fairmont State
Ava Behr, Staff Reporter • February 12, 2023

Fairmont State University women’s basketball has had a special season so far. This year has brought a winning record (18-8 overall and 12-6...

Maroon Mania Starts Up Fairmont State Basketball Season
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Maroon Mania Starts Up Fairmont State Basketball Season
Matt Pruitte, Staff Reporter • November 7, 2022

Maroon Mania was the kickoff to Falcon basketball. The event featured both the men’s and women’s basketball teams. It was a great way to...

Why You Should Go to the Fairmont State Mens Basketball Games
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Why You Should Go to the Fairmont State Men's Basketball Games
Matt Pruitte, Staff Reporter • October 25, 2022

There are many different reasons to go to the Fairmont State Basketball games this year. The Falcon squad has talent from top to bottom....

Lovebird Recommendations: Spring Break Edition
Women in the Political World
Preview of Fairmont State Basketball Team’s Mountain East Tournament Championships
Zsófi Bévárdi’s Successful Stint at Fairmont State University

Zsófi Bévárdi’s Successful Stint at Fairmont State University

February 27, 2023

A Discussion on Race: The BSU Diversity Talk

A Discussion on Race: The BSU Diversity Talk

February 27, 2023

The Wild, Wonderful, and Weird of West Virginia  

The Wild, Wonderful, and Weird of West Virginia  

February 27, 2023

Women in the Political World
Women in the Political World
Tamira Singleton, Staff Reporter • March 2, 2023

In honor of International Women's Day this month, we celebrate the advances and engagement of women dominating the political community.  As America grows and progresses...

West Virginia Delegates Pass Family Support Bill After Abortion Ban
West Virginia Delegates Pass Family Support Bill After Abortion Ban
Zachary Summers, Staff Reporter • February 26, 2023

Following West Virginia’s near-total abortion ban last year, The House of Delegates passed a bill addressing women and children. The bill passed with 88 Delegates supporting...

Governor Justice Set to Decide on Senate Run this Month 
Governor Justice Set to Decide on Senate Run this Month 
Zachary Summers, Staff Reporter • February 13, 2023

State political heavyweights may collide in 2024 if Governor Justice mounts a campaign against Senator Joe Manchin.   Governor Jim Justice is serving his final...

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Staff Reporter Tamira Singleton Discusses the Rise of Political Violence in the Country

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Staff Reporter Hannah McNemar Shares Information on the History of Discrimination Against Native Americans in the US for Native American Indian Heritage Month

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A Discussion on Race: The BSU Diversity Talk
A Discussion on Race: The BSU Diversity Talk
Quinn Arzt, Staff Reporter • February 27, 2023

February 16th, 2023, marked the Fairmont State University Black Student Union’s “A Discussion on...

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The Fairmont State Arboretum: What It Is and How to Get Involved
The Fairmont State Arboretum: What It Is and How to Get Involved
Molly Simpson, Staff Reporter • February 26, 2023

The Creative Sustainability Council, in partnership with the Facilities department, will celebrate Earth...

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Honors Association Hosts “Friendsgiving”
Honors Association Hosts “Friendsgiving”
Molly Simpson, Staff Reporter • November 21, 2022

The Honors Association celebrated the end of the semester with its first-ever “Friendsgiving” event...

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Lovebird Recommendations: Spring Break Edition
Lovebird Recommendations: Spring Break Edition
Avary King, Staff Reporter • March 6, 2023

Check out these great Spring Break reads!

Lovebird Book Reviews: Love in the Title
Lovebird Book Reviews: Love in the Title
Avary King, Staff Reporter • February 26, 2023

Hello readers! Welcome to Lovebird Book Reviews, where I, Avary King, review/recommend the latest and greatest of everyone's favorite genres: romance. This is a spoiler FREE...

West Virginia Cryptids
West Virginia Cryptids
Hannah McNemar, Staff Reporter • February 13, 2023

West Virginia is known for its crazy cryptids that live in the woods like Bigfoot, Mothman, and the Flatwoods Monster, but there are so many more cryptids and creatures that...

Lovebird Book Recommendations: Love & Other Words + Twisted Love
Lovebird Book Recommendations: Love & Other Words + Twisted Love
Avary King, Staff Reporter • February 12, 2023

Hello readers! Welcome to Lovebird Book Reviews, where I, Avary King, review and recommend the latest and greatest of everyone's favorite genre: romance. This is a spoiler...

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