The Daily Athenaeum

10/11/2025

No. 4 WVU Men’s Soccer won its fourth consecutive Sun Belt game, 2-1, Friday against Coastal Carolina University.

Senior midfielder Ethan Dekel Daks scored the game-winning goal in the 47th minute to propel the Mountaineers over the Chanticleers.

https://www.thedaonline.com/sports/mens_soccer/dekel-daks-s-midfield-magic-leads-no-4-men-s-soccer-to-road-win-over/article_9e4cd882-a4d8-41de-ac46-1201d6c78ba2.html

10/10/2025

There are several local events to help you enjoy Fall Break.

This weekend, The DA recommends “The Addams Family Musical” at the Metropolitan Theatre, a Crafting for Critters Craft and Vendor Show and PopShop’s SpookyFest.

Now that it’s finally “spooky season,” here are some local events to fall in love with over the short break. This weekend, The DA recommends “The Addams Family Musical” at

10/09/2025

OPINION | With the start of fall comes chilly weather and darker skies, but also a classic fall atmosphere of pumpkin spice and amber foliage that everyone seems ready to embrace.

Here’s why we romanticize this time of year.

Do you ever yearn for the crisp autumn air? The smell of cinnamon, baked apples or pumpkin spice? The orange and gold hues that coat the world every September? You’re

10/09/2025

No. 1-ranked WVU Rifle started its 2025 season with a bang.

The program earned three victories against Top-20 opponents Murray State University, the University of Memphis and the University of Tennessee at Martin on Oct. 4-5.

The No. 1-ranked WVU rifle team started its 2025 season with a bang, with three victories against Top-20 opponents, including Murray State University, the University of Memphis and the University

10/08/2025

Many former Mountaineers are making names for themselves across Major League Baseball as they look to be key players for their teams.

Here are some notable alumni who could make an impact in the 2026 season.

With the Major League Baseball season coming to an end, many teams are looking ahead to 2026 and what their potential roster could look like. Several former Mountaineers could be

10/08/2025

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a contagious virus that commonly spreads in the fall, according to Carmen Burrell, medical director of WVU Student Health Services.

Burrell discussed how to prevent and manage the illness.

Hand, foot and mouth disease, a viral infection that causes mouth sores, rashes on hands and feet and fever, has been on the rise, according to a Sept. 25 release

10/08/2025

Both of West Virginia University’s soccer programs made the cut in the latest United Soccer Coaches rankings.

WVU Men’s Soccer comes in at No. 4; Women’s Soccer is ranked No. 25.

For the first time in 2025, both of West Virginia University’s soccer programs have a spot in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 poll, per the United Soccer Coaches' releases

10/07/2025

The WVU tennis team hosted the Martha Thorn Invitational Oct. 2-5 at the Mountaineer Tennis Courts.

Sophomore Laura Villanueva Morillo and freshman Lucia Tognoni led the way for the Mountaineers with three doubles wins.

The WVU tennis team hosted the Martha Thorn Invitational Oct. 2-5 at the Mountaineer Tennis Courts.The Mountaineers played three rounds of singles and doubles over the course of the three-day

10/06/2025

The West Virginia Cross Country team dominated at the Louisville Classic on Oct. 4.

Joy Naukot set a school record for the 5k race with a time of 15 minutes, 48 seconds.

The West Virginia cross country team went to Louisville, Kentucky for the annual Louisville Classic Saturday.

10/06/2025

West Virginia Women’s Soccer defeated Arizona State University 2-0 at Dick Dlesk Stadium.

Sophomore defender Sophia Nickel scored first collegiate goal, securing a 2-0 win for the Mountaineers.

https://www.thedaonline.com/sports/womens_soccer/women-s-soccer-secures-win-against-asu-with-late-goal/article_6d9a0ccd-f8d8-408e-8d89-bdecfd2990d2.html

10/06/2025

No. 8 WVU men's soccer defeated No. 6 Georgia Southern 2-0 Saturday at Dick Dlesk.

Graduate Student Carlos Hernando and Senior Marcus Caldeira each scored respectively for the Mountaineers.

https://www.thedaonline.com/sports/mens_soccer/no-8-mens-soccer-defeats-no-6-georgia-southern-at-home/article_15b46ca6-a0a2-447b-95d1-779ea28f59a6.html

10/05/2025

No. 8 WVU Men’s Soccer Head Coach Dan Stratford and senior forward Marcus Caldeira spoke
to the media after the team’s 2-0 victory over No. 6 Georgia Southern.

The two raved about junior midfielder Constantinos Christou and freshman midfielder Nacho Martinez.

https://www.thedaonline.com/sports/mens_soccer/midfield-maestros-outstanding-for-no-8-men-s-soccer-stratford-says/article_f17f99cd-c620-4018-97cc-2652bed9840b.html