Morgantown
Daily News
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Members of the campus community can drop off unwanted items at any residence hall or donation station in Morgantown from Monday, May 5 through May 14 to support the 20th annual Blue and Gold Mine Sale. The sale will be held at Milan Puskar Stadium on Saturday, May 17 — early bird admission is $5 from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m., free from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and all items will be $1 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. West Virginia University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mark Brazaitis, professor and director of the creative writing program, was named recipient of the Faculty Award for Distinction in Graduate Research Mentoring—an honor celebrating his decades of dedicated mentorship—and received a $2,500 honorarium at the mid-April Faculty and Staff Awards Celebration. West Virginia University
- ➤ Today, WVU held an AI symposium at the Erickson Alumni Center where student researchers and faculty presented on health—topics in scientific discovery and other emerging areas where AI is changing research. West Virginia University
- ➤ Sixteen undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students in Native American Studies presented their research posters yesterday at Mountainlair Commons from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to discuss topics such as Indigenous language preservation, tribal violence against Native women, environmental concerns in Indian Country, and U.S. assimilation policies — including the legacy of Indian Residential Schools. West Virginia University
- ➤ The Department of Chemistry recently hosted a STEM event for high school women from across West Virginia that featured hands-on medicinal chemistry experiments and a panel discussion with four faculty members (organized by second-year graduate student Olaosebikan Ibukunoluwa Abigail and supported by the WVU Giving Circle Engage Fund). West Virginia University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Adventure WV trip coordinator Jacob Rex has outlined several affordable nature destinations for students to explore this summer. He recommended Deckers Falls on Deckers Creek, Coopers Rock State Forest 13 miles from Morgantown, Blackwater Falls, Valley Falls State Park in Fairmont, the New River Gorge and Chestnut Ridge Park plus Morgantown Adventure Outfitters for local gear rentals. The Daily Athenaeum
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pre-health students can build clinical skills at the STEPS Center on May 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.—they will join four simulation scenarios and networking while lunch and snacks are provided. This exercise offers hands-on practice and follows positive responses from previous participants. West Virginia University
- ➤ Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center earned an A in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade spring report, the only hospital in West Virginia to receive that rating after scoring a B in fall 2024 and a C in spring 2024. David Goldberg said the hospital lowered infection rates and increased staff training—steps that show its ongoing focus on patient safety. The Dominion Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the No. 16 West Virginia University baseball team hosts Texas Tech in a three-game Big 12 series at Kendrick Family Ballpark—the game starts at 4:00 p.m.—with the series set to continue on May 4 at 1:00 p.m. West Virginia University
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Mountain Stage with David Mayfield
7-11 p.m. — Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of diverse musical performances featuring renowned and emerging artists.
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80's Enough Tribute Band Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — Ticket details not mentioned — Relive the best of the 80s with this tribute band's electrifying performance.
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Meyer's Outdoor RV Show
— May 15-18 — Dunham's Sports — Free entry — Experience adventure with over 40 RV models and nationwide delivery options.
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Lindsay and The Relics Concert
8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — $10 — Enjoy a night of classic rock and pop for a great cause supporting Cydney DeBastiani.
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Tribute to Green Day and Black Sabbath by Dry Spell
8-11:30 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — No cover charge — Experience hard-hitting tributes to iconic rock bands in a vibrant local venue.
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WV Three Rivers Festival
5-10 p.m. — Palatine Park — Free entry — Celebrate the start of summer with parades, food, and fireworks at this family-friendly festival.
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90s & 00s Night with Motorcycle Drive-By
8 PM - 2 AM — Tropics — Entry fee unknown — Celebrate the return of Motorcycle Drive-By while singing along to your favorite hits from the 90s and 00s.
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Girls' Night Out 2025: Roaring '20s
6-10 p.m. — Erickson Alumni Center — Fundraiser for child abuse victims — Step back in time for a glitzy evening supporting local children in need.
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Laurel Mountain Tumbleweed Performance
8-11 p.m. — Tipsy Teeze Bar, Grill and Music Hall — $10 — Enjoy a night of live music with Laurel Mountain Tumbleweed in Morgantown's vibrant venue.
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Open House at 2052 Mountain Ash Lane
2-4 p.m. — 2052 Mountain Ash Lane, Westover, WV — Free entry — Explore a luxury townhome in a serene community with stunning mountain views and upscale amenities.
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