By: Kiara Woods After a demanding academic year filled with deadlines and exams, summer offers students a much-needed opportunity to slow down. However, many students are faced with the challenges of finding balance between rest and productivity.  Burnout is very…

By: Faith Yoho The WVWC Dance Team recently held their 5th annual Spotlight Performance. On Saturday March 21st, the dance team performed at their annual Spotlight performance in preparation for the NDA competition in Daytona. The team performed both their…

By: Shelby Allen The US and Israel have launched several attacks on Iran since the first one, and Iran has begun to fight back.  After this first bombing that killed at least 165 people (Newsday, 2026), people have been on…

By: Sam Hepburn Heat, the cult classic film from 1995, has recent news of a sequel now entering production. Once again Micheal Mann will return to direct.  Recently, the sequel to the 1995 film has been confirmed by director Micheal…

By: Alivia Evans Membership in Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK)  is a prestigious achievement, as only the top 35% of a class is invited to join; typically, students are not eligible until their sophomore year. However, freshman Rae Rupert was recently…

By: Avery Bangsund While getting an undergraduate degree is essential for the next steps in a student’s prospective career fields, experience and practical skills could be the difference between a good resume and a great one.  “Having a master’s really…

By: Nora Carroll After writing for The Pharos for three years, Haley Lane is preparing to turn the page on her time at West Virginia Wesleyan College, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and dedication to student journalism.  “Haley makes…

By: Ashton Nardella Just as coal companies invaded West Virginia previously, AI data companies now draft blueprints and clear land for their data centers. A gas leak looms, and the canary has been let out of its cage.  House Bill 2014…

By: Quinn Burnside Moon Flower Hemp is facing new legislative challenges that will have impacts on how they can continue their business moving forward. This small‑town business in Buckhannon is known for its locally made hemp products. The owners, Macie…

By: Sam Hepburn The 2026 Oscar ceremony was one to remember. Broken records, emotional speeches, and first-time winners. The award show was once again hosted by Conan O’Brain. He would start the ceremony with a hilarious cold open, spoofing all…

By: Antajuan Harvey March Madness is one of the most exciting events in sports, where 68 college basketball teams compete for a national championship. Every year fans look forward to the excitement, especially the unexpected upsets.  A major part of…

By: Christopher Pierce State income tax in the state of West Virginia is slowly increasing and ranges from three percent to six and a half percent, based on yearly income.  State income tax is meant to help pay for public…

By: Kiara Woods Choosing to step out of her comfort zone, one student is embracing the opportunity to travel abroad this summer and gain experiences that shape academic goals and personal perspective.  Study abroad programs provide students with a chance…

By: Faith Yoho Alpha Delta Pi sorority is turning 175 years old this May.  The sorority, which is attributed with being the first secret society for collegiate women, was founded on May 15th, 1851, at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. …

By: Mason Halfin Amid a fight in Congress for funding for the Department of Homeland Security, TSA lines have had record wait times.  The Transportation Security Administration or TSA administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill spoke to the press recently, stating that…