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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...

A piece in the "Voyage of Life" exhibit.

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,...

The Birke Art Gallery is being moved to a new location in the Visual Arts Center downtown.

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,...

The cover of "Mumblings" by Caitlyn Pace

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 state and the Appalachian region as a whole. “I...

Director Promises New Spin on “Our Town”

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 piece before, and I wanted to do something a little...

The “R.E.S.P.E.C.T,” tribute concert on Nov. 1 at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center explored the life and legacy of legendary singer Aretha Franklin

The “R.E.S.P.E.C.T,” tribute concert on Nov. 1 at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center explored the life and legacy of legendary singer Aretha Franklin

Victoria Ware, Features and Cultures Editor November 9, 2022

  The concert came after the fourth anniversary of Franklin’s death on Aug. 16, 2018.   The program interweaved the stories of Franklin’s personal life and career. A main focus throughout the...

Vending Machines Sell Community Art

Vending Machines Sell Community Art

Taylor Isaac, Student Reporter November 8, 2022

Artists in Huntington can now use vending machines to connect their pieces with patrons thanks to an initiative launched by a former Marshall University student.  Zane Pinson graduated with a Bachelor...

Veteran Theater Director Aims to Give the Production of “Our Town” an Unexpected Twist

Lucy Bell, Photographer and Student Reporter November 6, 2022

After months of planning and rehearsing, the Marshall University School of Theater is ready to bring the audience to Grover’s Corners with their production of “Our Town” opening on Wednesday, Nov....

Jewels in the City: Making Art Fun and Affordable

Taylor Isaac, Student Reporter November 6, 2022

Artists in Huntington can now use vending machines to connect their pieces with patrons thanks to an initiative launched by a former Marshall University student.  Zane Pinson graduated with a Bachelor...

Immersive Exhibit Challenges Stigma Surrounding Appalachian Food Deserts

Immersive Exhibit Challenges Stigma Surrounding Appalachian Food Deserts

Taylor Isaac, Student Reporter October 31, 2022

Desolate and barren, the curved backroads of the Tri-State can leave drivers traveling miles without any sign of life. The only oasis for human interaction is a dollar store that crops up every 15 miles...

Interview with Saturday Night Live Comedian, Mikey Day

Interview with Saturday Night Live Comedian, Mikey Day

Victoria Ware, Features Editor October 18, 2022

An evening of standup comedy and an audience Q&A with Saturday Night Live (SNL) writer and cast member, Mikey Day, will take place on Oct. 23 at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center.    “It’s...

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