The Columns

“Unsung Heroes” at FSU

Maris Meyer, Staff Reporter

April 14, 2020

In honor of Black History Month, the Black Student Union and the Art department collaborated on a project called, “Unsung Heroes.” The “Intro to Illustration” students created portraits of the following members of the...

Opinion Piece Removal Announcement

The Columns Editors

March 3, 2020

Earlier this week, an opinion piece was accidently published without the editors' approval. "The Double Standard of Society" has been removed from The Columns website. Our sincerest apologies for this publication.

Hando Talks Environmental Crimes

March 3, 2020

President Martin is honored 2019 WV Educator of the Year

Alex Mullins, Staff Reporter

February 24, 2020

Fairmont State University President Mirta Martin was named 2019 West Virginia Educator of the Year in late December. During an interview with The Columns, Martin described her initial reaction to the award stating, “When...

School of Nursing White Coat Ceremony

February 5, 2020

School of Nursing Receives Grant for Pediatric Patient Simulator

Kayleigh Casto, Staff Reporter

January 31, 2020

The School of Nursing received $100,000 from grants and private funding in early January to assist the school in purchasing an advanced pediatric patient simulator. The $100,000 was supplied by The Maier Foundation, Inc, ($50,000)...

FSU student competes in the NATS Tournament

November 28, 2019

Engineering Students Hear a First-Hand Account of Ethics Violations

Pamela Butcheck, Managing Editor

October 20, 2019

On Tuesday, October 1, 2019 engineering and technology students attended a session on ethics provided by the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (WVBRPE). Executive Director Lesley Rosier-Tabo...