WVWC Newspapers

West Virginia Wesleyan College Newspapers

  

The West Virginia Wesleyan College Newspaper collection contains digital copies of the college’s student-published newspapers, including: 

  • The Seminary Herald (published from 1893-ca. 1896, with some gaps)
  • Seminary Collegiate (published from ca. 1900-1904, with some gaps)
  • The Pharos (published from 1904-present, with some gaps)

Our college newspaper was named for the Lighthouse of Alexandria. This lighthouse, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, was built to guide and protect sailors. Likewise, our paper has served to announce upcoming events, discuss the storms of life that may be in the area, and otherwise to map out the course and give reports about the journey. Professor W.O. Mills is credited with suggesting this name.

Pharos Murmurmontis 1908

Click here to access this searchable collection which currently spans the years of 1904-1969, digitization of which has been made possible through a generous gift in memory of Charles Modlin. Mr. Modlin, a member of the class of 1958, was the editor of the Pharos during his student days.