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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...

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

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...

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 Harling. The show is about the life of M’Lynn,...

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 all students, faculty and staff. MaShawn Morton and...

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 C. Wilson, a former School of Art and...

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 Symposium, College of Liberal Arts and English Department...

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 this weekend. The Troupe calls Friday night’s presentation...

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 of art and existence. “Voyage of Life”...

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 will perform in the MU Jazz Studies Program tonight,...

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 location for almost 50 years. This past May,...