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Food for the Soul: Using Food to Create Community and Celebrate Black History Month

Bex Law, Student Reporter • February 23, 2023

COVID-19 ended the annual Food for the Soul Feast, a tradition since 2003, so Shaunte Polk from the Center for African American Students decided to transition...

Marshall Facilitates Presentation on Looted Jewish Art

Sarah Davis, Staff Reporter • February 22, 2023

It has been seventy-eight years since World War II, and the art world is still seeing its effects. Marshall welcomed Dr. Wesley Fisher to speak on his...

‘Steel Magnolias’ Dazzles With Authenticity (Shortened Review)

Rafael Alfonso, Content Editor • February 22, 2023

“I know these women.” As I sat there in the Francis Booth Experimental Theatre and as I left it, those four words kept repeating in my head. “I...

‘Steel Magnolias’ Dazzles With Authenticity (Extended Review)

Rafael Alfonso, Content Editor • February 22, 2023

WARNING: Very light spoilers ahead “I know these women.” As I sat there in the Francis Booth Experimental Theatre and as I left it, those...

Hip-Hop: From the Valley to the Mountaintop

Sarah Davis, Staff Reporter • February 20, 2023

Marshall welcomed hip-hop artists Deep Jackson, Shelem, Duke Johnson and Scantag to campus for a performance and panel discussion on hip hop, Appalachian...

School of Theatre and Dance Presents ‘Steel Magnolias’

Victoria Ware, Opinion and Culture Editor • February 15, 2023

“Steel Magnolias” is a comedy-drama production presented at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center beginning Wednesday. The play, by Robert...

Black History Celebrated by West Virginia Singer

Victoria Ware, Opinion and Culture Editor • February 15, 2023

West Virginia songwriter Lady D is looking forward to an event at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center where she can observe and celebrate the history...

Black History Month Features Hip Hop in Appalachia Event

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter • February 14, 2023

Hip-hop music, black culture and the Appalachian identity will be the topic of a panel discussion on the Marshall campus this week. The two-hour discussion...

Voyage of Life Art Exhibit Features Innovative Pieces

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter • February 12, 2023

Walking sticks and digital fabrication art pieces were the topic of discussion at The Voyage of Life sculptural art exhibit on Feb. 9 at the Marshall University...

54th Annual Winter Jazz Festival Features Joan C. Edwards Professor

Abigail Cutlip, Student Reporter • February 9, 2023

Jazz fans will be able to listen to multiple music ensembles at the 54th Annual Winter Jazz Festival on Feb. 16-18 inside the Smith Recital Hall. Dr....

Marshall’s Busiest Week During Black History Month

Bex Law, Student Reporter • February 9, 2023

The busiest week in Marshall’s Black History Month celebration features four events ranging from lectures to musical performances. The lecture “Black...

Loud and Huntington Proud: Local Music Venue Features Local Artists

Bex Law, Student Reporter • February 8, 2023

Local musicians and their fans have always found a home at the local music venue The Loud. Partnering with the Broadberry Entertainment Group has afforded...