FEATURES

Dance! Studying a Video Game that Gets Kids off the Couch
By Jim Davis
WVU Physical Education Professor Linda Carson is trying to combat childhood obesity in West Virginia. For her research, children across the state are getting a workout while playing a video game.

How to Write a Good Book By Julie Cryser and Justin Weaver
Writing a book based on in-depth reporting takes a lot of patience and organization. Journalism Professor John Temple teaches his students what he learned while writing Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner’s Office.

Alumna Challenges Faith, Brings Changing Face of Women in Islam into Focus By Janey Cink
Asra Nomani, Class of ’86, is a successful journalist who is campaigning for Muslim women’s rights.

A Quarter Century of Success By Barbara Howe
The Center for Women’s Studies has accomplished much in its first 25 years and is ready to begin another quarter century of helping women.

A Decade of Service By Amy Quigley
During the last ten years there have been amazing changes at WVU.

DEPARTMENTS

Reflection
Letters
Pathways • Compiled by Bill Nevin
Around Campus • Compiled by Jim Davis
Foundation Highlights
Hail, West Virginia
Bookshelf
Alumni Association
Alumni Voice • By James Gardill
Great Aspirations • By Laura Spitznogle
Expressions • By Patrick Conner

FRONT COVER

President Hardesty with student leaders,
D. J. Casto and Shannon Logan.