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Details: September 05, 2011

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- West Virginia University's Mountaineer Mantrip made its debut Sunday.

Mountaineer players and coaching staff walked from the corner of Don Nehlen and Medical Center drives to the field along the pathway that divides the Blue Lot and the Light Blue Lot.

The walk took 10 to 15 minutes, and WVU students and fans lined the path to create a tunnel of enthusiasm.

About 35 members of the 350-piece Pride of West Virginia marching band played the fight song as they walked along with the team and cheerleaders.
Coach Dana Holgorsen, who brought the idea with him to WVU, and most of his staff made the walk, as well.

Details: September 04, 2011

This weekend, America takes a moment to recognize the men and women by the work of whose hands our nation was built. Americans are no stranger to hard work. We didn't become the nation we are by waiting for someone else to do something. We didn't create an economy that is the envy of the world by asking for handouts. Our nation was built by the hard work, sweat and determination of generations of Americans who wanted a better life for themselves and their families. They came early ... stayed late ... They weren't content with second best. They made the label "Made In America" the very symbol of excellence.

All the while, West Virginia coal miners provided the fuel that powered our nation. Our coal fueled our steel mills, electrical generators, ships and trains. With West Virginia coal, America helped win two world wars. We overcome challenges when we're allowed to pull together for one another.

As we celebrate Labor Day, let's revive our commitment to once again make America the envy of the world.

A message from The Friends of Coal.

Details: September 01, 2011

By Rich Lowry

We have seen the future, and it went bankrupt.

If the praises of high-ranking Obama-administration officials were a viable business plan, the solar-panel maker Solyndra would be an industrial juggernaut. Vice President Biden insisted that the jobs created by the California-based firm would “allow America to compete and to lead like we did in the 20th century.”

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