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Amelya Bostic (left) as Shelby and Eliza Aulick (right) as Annelle

‘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 know these women.”  I know each of...

‘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 four words kept repeating in my head.   “I...

Hip-Hop: From the Valley to the Mountaintop

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 identity and Black culture on Thursday, Feb. 16. Among...

School of Theatre and Dance Presents ‘Steel Magnolias’

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 Harling, follows the lives of women living in Chinquapin,...

Lady D’s performance is being held as a part
of Marshall’s Artists Series.

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 of Black music. Doris Fields, professionally...

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 will explore the popular and sometimes not...

Voyage of Life Art Exhibit Features Innovative Pieces

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 Visual Arts Center. Eli Kessler and Christopher...

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. Joseph Jefferson, a Joan C. Edwards distinguished...

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 Resistance: Centering Voices From Within the...

The Loud

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 The Loud the opportunity to host bigger music...

New Sculpture Exhibit to Raise Awareness for Black History Month

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 Agency is teaming up with the Huntington...

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. 7.  Any student is encouraged to submit films...

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