Daily Athenaeum

The Daily Athenaeum serves as the student newspaper for West Virginia University. Established in 1887, it invites contributions from students across all fields to create unique articles for its readership. The newspaper operates independently from the university and does not have a faculty advisor guiding its editorial decisions. Copies of The DA can be found in various spots on campus and in local restaurants and businesses in Morgantown. Additionally, its content is accessible online through its official website. With a circulation approaching 15,000, The Daily Athenaeum ranks as the 9th-largest newspaper in West Virginia. Stories covering news, sports, and special features from The DA have frequently been picked up by numerous national newspapers and major news networks.

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Tennis falls to Kansas State in Big 12 Championships

1 week ago | thedaonline.com | Luke Blain

The WVU tennis team’s season ended Wednesday with a 4-3 loss to Kansas State University in the Big 12 Championships in Waco, Texas. Senior Mille Haagensen and graduate student Julie Bousseau fell 6-2 to Maralgoo Chomsonjav and Charlotte Keitel in the top-seed doubles match. Senior Michaela Kucharova and freshman Laura Villanueva Morillo took their match over Sana Garakani and Maria Santos 6-2 after winning in deuce.
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.
Tennis set to graduate 5 players

1 week ago | thedaonline.com | Luke Blain

Five WVU Tennis seniors were honored during the team's Senior Day match against the University of Colorado Saturday. Head Coach Miha Lisac highlighted the players' contributions in a postgame interview Sunday, saying the group has earned many accomplishments during its time in Morgantown. “This is really the last of the group that has accomplished great things with our program,” Lisac said. “So it's a lot of good memories.
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.
Tennis drops Senior Day match to Colorado

2 weeks ago | thedaonline.com | Luke Blain

The WVU tennis team fell 4-1 to the University of Colorado Buffaloes Sunday in the team’s Senior Day match, honoring seniors Mille Haagensen, Micaela Kucharova, Tatiana Lipatova, Catherina Wassick and redshirt junior Maja Dodik. Kucharova and freshman Laura Villanueva Morillo started doubles play with a 6-2 win over Colorado’s Mila Stanojevic and Lera Alexin. Lipatova and freshman Susannah Su took a 2-0 lead over Pia Rebc and Betina Tokac but lost 6-3.
Rodriguez reflects on spring, looks to transfer portal

2 weeks ago | thedaonline.com | Luke Blain

WVU Football held its annual Gold-Blue Spring Showcase Saturday, inviting fans to see the Mountaineers compete against each other after the spring practice session. For Head Coach Rich Rodriguez, the showcase marks the closing of a phase of improvement for the squad. While the team is not where Rodriguez wants it to be, he noted its progress in a press conference following the showcase. “I think it was a solid spring,” Rodriguez said.
Tennis swept by Texas Tech

2 weeks ago | thedaonline.com | Luke Blain

The WVU tennis team fell 4-0 to the Texas Tech University Lady Raiders Friday at Summit Tennis Academy. Senior Michaela Kucharova and freshman Laura Villanueva Morillo lost 6-2 to Kate Dmitrichenko and Hailey Murphy in the second seed of doubles. Senior Tatiana Lipatova and freshman Susannah Su lost 6-3 to Jermine Sherif and Andreea Lila as Texas Tech secured the doubles point.