When I was a kid, my older brother and I shared a room, and nearly every night my mom read to us about runaway pumpkins, squirrels wearing scarves and a pair of pale green pants with nobody inside them.
One of the best parts about Morgantown is the number of small, family-owned restaurants popping up. The environment of family-style restaurants makes me feel so at home, seeing servers who are happy to be doing what they're doing and interacting with customers.
The campus community enjoyed the solar eclipse across Morgantown on Monday.
"Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" is the second modern film that continues to please original fans instead of creating something new. Although this film had some interesting takes in retrospect to the originals, I left the theater wishing producers had taken a riskier move at something different…
Ariana Grande, an American pop musician, created another masterpiece after releasing her newest album, “eternal sunshine,” earlier this year. She delivered another immaculate rendition of something greater than falling in love or dealing with heartbreak: healing.
WVU Athletic Director Wren Baker announced Wednesday that he will begin a national coaching search for the men’s basketball team. This brings an end to Josh Eilert’s year at the helm of the program.
Almost ten years later, another film was added to the "Kung Fu Panda" franchise.
So it’s the week of the Oscars and you have no idea what’s nominated. I’ve been there. As co-host of "The Cinematic Odyssey," an art film podcast, here are my hopes and predictions for Oscars night:
One of the best parts of being a food critic is having the opportunity to find and highlight unique local restaurants that many people aren’t aware of. I have often found that these hole-in-the-wall restaurants owned by locals turn out to be the most enjoyable meals and experiences, from the…
I’ve seen all over the internet that people call "Madame Web" the worst superhero movie of all time, and I might just have to agree because it shouldn’t even count as a superhero movie since you only see Madame Web in her superhero outfit for about seven seconds.
I had extremely high hopes for the movie "Argylle," which was recently released in theaters. With a perfect cast, soundtrack and high budget, who would think this would be a bad movie? Unfortunately, the trailer dupes audiences more than expected.
West Virginia University Athletics is known for having some all-time great coaches, such as Bob Huggins and Don Nehlen. However, I believe the greatest WVU head coach is currently at the helm of the women’s soccer team: Nikki-Izzo Brown.
It’s that time of the year once again: chocolate and flower sales are through the roof as love fills the air in Morgantown for Valentine’s Day. People choose to celebrate (or not) in many ways, with one of the most common being the infamous Valentine’s Day dinner date.
Since the third grade, I have struggled with both acne and skin issues. Finding a skincare routine that works for me has been a seemingly endless, hopeless endeavor. While my acne has mostly cleared up, I am still working on improving my pores, skin texture, oiliness and moisture barrier.
The 2024 Grammys took place Sunday night, and many of us were not happy with the winners. Here is what The DA believes should have won Grammys.
Precisely 20 years after the smash hit “Mean Girls” was released in 2004, Tina Fey brought the Broadway musical adaptation to the big screen. With an all-new cast and director, did the film live up to expectations and regard the original?
In my mind, the perfect Sunday morning includes a lot of sleep, slow movements and sipping a nice cup of coffee, maybe even paired with a sweet breakfast treat. While Morgantown is not shy of coffee shops, a new one on High Street stands out due to its authentic nature and original recipes.
On Jan. 12, two popular Hip-Hop/Rap artists dropped their newest albums: British-American rapper 21 Savage with "american dream" and Kid Cudi with "INSANO." I was highly anticipating both albums but was most excited for "INSANO." I have been a huge fan of Cudi’s work since "Entergalactic," s…
We’ve all seen Y2K fashion floating around our feeds: bedazzled flip phones, low-rise jeans and hot pink velour tracksuits. Maybe you’ve seen that GIF of Megan Fox holding a lighter to her tongue in “Jennifer’s Body” or the resurgence of the beef between Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton that h…
Voted Best of Morgantown’s Best Neighborhood Bar in 2022, this bar and restaurant has been in business since the early 60’s, serving Morgantown cold beer, delicious food and good times. With three locations in the Morgantown area and affordable prices, it is an ideal spot for everyone.
A new trend to kick off the new year has taken the internet by storm. Many people have begun posting their Ins and Outs for 2024, a new take on New Year's resolutions.
Over the course of the fall semester, The Daily Athenaeum's news team extensively covered the budget crisis among other important events on campus.
It's no secret that the only thing getting us through the end of the semester and finals week is winter break. The holiday season is just around the corner, and my favorite final exam study playlist is Christmas music. I take great pride in all my playlists but have put extra care and time i…
When I think of Christmas time, I imagine a beautiful snowy day (which happens to be right now, on Nov. 28). Today is the first day I have felt a sense of Christmas spirit during this holiday season, so I say it feels like Christmas once the first good snowfall hits. I have not begun listeni…
While there are many popular restaurants here in Morgantown, there is one spot that we always see packed with customers. After a long weekend, we decided to head down to High Street for lunch and see what all the commotion was about.
On Thursday, Oct. 26, Christopher Brent Wood, known as Brent Faiyaz, announced a surprise album, set to release the next day. “Larger Than Life” is his second-shortest album, spanning 36 minutes with 14 tracks.
Director of Athletics Wren Baker recently confirmed that Neal Brown will return to the helm of the West Virginia University football team in 2024.
After 17 years, André Lauren Benjamin released his highly anticipated first solo album, "New Blue Sun," on Nov. 17 under his stage name André 3000. Benjamin is known for being a part of hip-hop duo Outkast with rapper Big Boi, who stopped making music in 2007.
Since its release in 2014, I have been obsessed with all things relating to the "Five Nights at Freddy’s" video game franchise.
Frank Ocean leaked his debut mixtape “nostalgia, ULTRA.” on Tumblr as a free download in 2011 without an official release. Although the songs aren’t available on streaming platforms officially, listeners can enjoy them through loophole sources like Spotify Podcasts or YouTube.The 10-track mi…
“The Dark Side of the Moon,” created by the legendary progressive rock group Pink Floyd, has been categorized as an instant classic album for most of its journey as a band, creating hits such as the album “The Wall” and the song “Wish You Were Here.” Many individuals in this generation will …
Jasper Armstrong Marsalis released his third record under the name "Slauson Malone 1" on Oct. 6. Marsalis worked with producer Andrew Lappin and cellist Nicky Wetherell to create the album “EXCELSIOR,” which is a dynamic and vigorous collection of 18 songs that preach ambivalence both sonica…
Alvin Lamar Worthy, commonly known as Westside Gunn, released his reported final album on Friday, Oct. 13. “And Then You Pray For Me” is a collection of 21 songs spanning 85 minutes and full of hard New York Trap music that sequel his 2020 album “Pray For Paris.”
One of the great things about Morgantown is the quantity of local restaurants and eateries which ensure that one may always have a backup plan. While our original lunch plans ended up falling through, Maddie and I decided to try out something new to Star City, an area neither of us had explo…
Excitement and anticipation fills the air as patrons listen to the band on stage begin to tune their instruments. Their feet stick to the beer-soaked floor, and their bodies are exhausted from the energy they released in the mosh pit just a few minutes before. They are rejuvenated as soon as…
Canadian singer and rapper Drake released his highly anticipated record, “For All The Dogs,” on Oct. 6, receiving mixed reviews from his fans.
Anticipating a weekend of fun, Maddie and I decided to have a productive Saturday morning and get our work done early. In order to boost our productivity, we knew we would need a good environment, good food and most importantly, good coffee.
The internet is a vast and wild place, full of things many people have never seen or heard. For those of you who love music and "hidden gems," this story is for you. Kendrick Lamar, one the most accomplished musical artists of our generation, has many songs that are scattered across the endl…
The University voted on Friday to slash 28 majors, 10 of which are undergraduate, as well as 143 faculty positions. This decision is both disappointing and could have a rippling effect on the state.
The Daily Athenaeum, West Virginia University’s student-run newspaper, was named a finalist in three categories for the College Media Association’s Pinnacle Awards. CMA is a national organization for college media groups.
Ramen noodle packets can’t sustain students enough to perform well in school, yet this type of diet is appallingly common on college campuses. As a university student myself, it’s especially important to me that I and my peers are properly fed and supported while we push our way through a di…
Chicago-based rapper, songwriter and producer Mick Jenkins combines smooth and poetic lyrics and an advanced sound to create an iconic album about life and personal growth. Jenkins, known for his avant-garde sound and voice, brings nothing less than his best in “The Patience,” which was rele…
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