Anna Goldizen

Morgantown

Managing Editor at Daily Athenaeum

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OPINION | ‘A Minecraft Movie’ is so bad, it’s good

1 week ago | thedaonline.com | Anna Goldizen

“A Minecraft Movie,” crafted by “Napoleon Dynamite” director Jared Hess, is terrible and amazing at the same time. The film features familiar favorites, including Jack Black as Steve, Jason Momoa as Garett Garrison, Jennifer Coolidge as Vice Principal Marlene and Danielle Brooks as Dawn. Additionally, Emma Myers and Sebastian Eugene Hanson portray Natalie and Henry, two protagonists of the movie.
WVU confirms 9 student visa revocations

2 weeks ago | thedaonline.com | Anna Goldizen

Editor's NoteThis story has been updated as more information has become available. WVU confirmed Thursday that six students and three alumni have had their student visas revoked by the federal government, according to Shauna Johnson, director of news communications. Revocations affected three students and three alumni on the Morgantown campus and three students at the WVU Institute of Technology in Beckley, West Virginia.
WVU Student Health to change hours for fall 2025 semester

2 weeks ago | thedaonline.com | Anna Goldizen

WVU Student Health will close for the summer on May 16 and reopen ahead of the fall 2025 semester with adjusted operating hours and services, according to Tara Scatterday, executive director of communications for WVU Health Sciences. Student Health will reopen for the fall semester on Aug. 18 by appointment, during which operating hours will be Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., according to Scatterday. Appointments can be made through MyWVUChart or by calling 304-285-7200.
WVU confirms 7 student visa revocations

2 weeks ago | thedaonline.com | Anna Goldizen

Editor's NoteThis story has been updated as more information has become available. WVU confirmed Wednesday that four students and three alumni have had their student visas revoked by the federal government, according to Shauna Johnson, director of news communications. Revocations affected one student and three alumni on the Morgantown campus and three students at the WVU Institute of Technology in Beckley, West Virginia.
WVU confirms 3 student visa revocations

2 weeks ago | thedaonline.com | Anna Goldizen

WVU confirmed Wednesday that three students have had their student visas revoked by the federal government, according to Shauna Johnson, director of news communications. Revocations affected one student on the Morgantown campus and two students at the WVU Institute of Technology in Beckley, West Virginia. All cases used “name found in criminal records check” as justification for the revocations, according to Johnson.
BOG approves AI programs, relocation of UPD building

2 weeks ago | thedaonline.com | Anna Goldizen

WVU’s Board of Governors (BOG) approved two new degree programs centered around artificial intelligence and the relocation of the WVU Police Department building to the Chestnut Ridge Research Building during its regular meeting Friday. The BOG approved a bachelor of science program in applied artificial intelligence and data analytics and a master of AI science in marketing program, according to a WVUToday release.
WVU announces research partnership with RAND

3 weeks ago | thedaonline.com | Anna Goldizen

WVU announced a research partnership with RAND, a nonprofit research organization, which aims to influence policymaking that benefits the job market, per a WVUToday release Wednesday. The partnership will begin this year and combine the University’s research capacity with analysis by RAND to identify workforce trends and solutions. The analysis will focus on apprenticeships, career technical education, career pathways and stackable credentials, according to the release. University President E.
What to do if you’re arrested while traveling

1 month ago | thedaonline.com | Anna Goldizen

When traveling, students may come into contact with new and unfamiliar laws and customs. Patrick Brooks, managing attorney for Student Legal Services, broke down how to prevent run-ins with law enforcement and what to do if an individual is arrested while away from home. In the event of an arrest, Brooks said students should always stay calm. “Remain calm. Remain silent.
April Kaull named associate vice president for strategic communications at Carnegie Mellon

1 month ago | thedaonline.com | Anna Goldizen

Executive Director of Communications April Kaull will depart WVU to accept a position as associate vice president for strategic communications at Carnegie Mellon University, according to a Carnegie Mellon release Wednesday. Kaull’s last day at WVU will be March 31. She is set to start with the University Communications Marketing leadership team on April 7, according to the release.
MPD confirms use of ‘PepperBalls,’ ‘inert smoke’ at North High Street St. Patrick’s Day celebration

1 month ago | thedaonline.com | Anna Goldizen

The Morgantown Police Department issued a response to crowd control tactics, including “PepperBalls” and “inert smoke,” used at a St. Patrick’s Day celebration on North High Street Saturday. MPD officers responded to the property due to reports of a “large party” that caused “noise violations,” according to the release. Upon arrival, officers asked the stereo system director to turn the music down.