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New Sculpture Exhibit to Raise Awareness for Black History Month

Emma Johnson, Student Reporter • February 6, 2023

Local artists have the opportunity to show off what Appalachian Black History means to them in an upcoming sculpture exhibition. The Radiant Communications...

Marshall Student Film Festival Open for Submissions

Bex Law, Student Reporter • January 31, 2023

Submissions are open for Marshall University students to submit their films for the Marshall Student Film Festival, with the final deadline being Feb....

Director Describes “Steel Magnolias” as Authentic and Accessible

Bex Law, Student Reporter • January 30, 2023

Director Leah Turley predicts that audiences will enjoy the authenticity of the School of Theatre’s upcoming production, “Steel Magnolias” by Robert...

Marshall Launches New Contemporary Dance Company

Bex Law, Student Reporter • January 29, 2023

Marshall University’s School of Theatre and Dance has launched a new contemporary dance company on Jan. 23, a dance and movement club that is open to...

Visual Arts Center Opens ‘Simulacrum’ Conceptual Art Exhibit

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter • January 25, 2023

The School of Art and Design opened a new conceptual art exhibition on Jan. 23 titled “Simulacrum: How to Make Money (While Destroying Photographs).” Ariel...

West Virginia Native Author Shares Excerpts from Newly Released Book

Sarah Davis, Staff Reporter • January 20, 2023

A West Virginian author talked about growing up while facing adversity and how, despite our differences, we all can find love. The Birke Fine Arts...

Alchemy Theatre Troupe to Host Second Annual New Works Festival

Bex Law, Student Reporter • January 20, 2023

Local writers and national authors will feature their original plays and film scripts at the second annual New Works festival by Alchemy Theatre Troupe...

New Art Exhibition Asks What It Means to Exist

Taylor Isaac, Staff Reporter • January 17, 2023

Combining modern technology with environmental elements, the latest sculptural exhibit to premiere at Marshall’s Visual Arts Center pushes the boundaries...

Jazz Ensemble Concert Comes to Smith

Destiney Dingess, Student Reporter • November 29, 2022

Jazz lovers can expect to hear swing, funk, Latin and many other shades of styles during the MU Jazz Ensemble I concert. The premier large jazz ensemble...

Birke Art Gallery Relocates to Visual Arts Center

Lucy Bell, Staff Reporter • November 15, 2022

The Birke Art Gallery has found a new home at the Visual Arts Center displaying art for all who visit downtown Huntington after hosting guests at its campus...

Marshall Sophomore Publishes First Book

Rafael Alfonso, Chief Copy Editor • November 13, 2022

Marshall sophomore Caitlyn Pace recently published her first book, “Mumblings,” which she hopes will bring more positive representation to her home...

Director Promises New Spin on “Our Town”

Lucy Bell, Student Reporter • November 9, 2022

A veteran theater director aims to give the school of theater’s production of “Our Town” an unexpected twist this week. “I have worked on the...