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MU Student Creates Book to Represent Trans Community

Lucy Bell, Photographer and Student Reporter October 9, 2022

After joining a nonprofit initiative to expand narrative change in media within Appalachia, one Marshall student set out to use his artistic skills to provide more representation of transgender youth.  Alex...

International Art Exhibition Hosts Marshall University Professors’ Collaborative Work

Lucy Bell, Photographer October 4, 2022

When it comes to artistic mediums, painting and photography seem to reside at opposite ends of the spectrum, but two artists decided to meld the two areas in preparation for one of Europe’s largest art...

New Assistant English Professor Shares About Grief at Visiting Writers’ Series

Destiney Dingess, Student Reporter October 1, 2022

The reading of poems about dealing with and getting through grief began the A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers’ Series last night, Sept. 29, as an award-winning poet and new assistant professor of English...

“She Kills Monsters” to Debut in Early October

Taylor Isaac, Student Reporter September 26, 2022

The School of Theatre and Dance challenges audiences to unleash their inner warrior with their presentation of the show “She Kills Monsters.” Written by Qui Nguyen, the dramatic comedy revolutionizes...

Drinko Library Showcases the “Quilting is Not a Lost Art” Exhibit

Drinko Library Showcases the “Quilting is Not a Lost Art” Exhibit

Victoria Ware, Features and Cultures Editor September 20, 2022

A diverse selection of quilts are on display in the “Quilting is Not a Lost Art” Exhibit at Drinko Library. This exhibit is part of an effort to showcase more artwork in Drinko.  “Our dream for...

School of Art and Design Hosts Closing Receptions for Exhibitions “Heirloom” and “Bloody Soil”

Lucy Bell, Staff Reporter September 20, 2022

Artists Linda Smith and Ahmed Ozsever visited Marshall University to discuss their exhibitions “Bloody Soil” and “Heirloom." The shows were separate but still linked by the artists’ communication...

Marshall Professor Debuts TV Pilot

Destiney Dingess, Reporter September 6, 2022

An emotional crowd gathered around to watch the pilot episode of “Her Hope Haven,” a new series that tells the story of women in recovery late Thursday night on Sep. 1.    A story about women...

72 Hour Film Contest Opens Huntington Music and Arts Festival

72 Hour Film Contest Opens Huntington Music and Arts Festival

Lucy Bell, Reporter September 1, 2022

Twenty-five people began the race, but only 10 crossed the finish line in the challenge to create original films in just 72 hours for the opening night of The Huntington Music and Arts Festival.  The...

Marshall Artist Series Previews Upcoming Season

Victoria Ware, Features and Culture Editor August 28, 2022

Various performances and events will feature in the Marshall Artists Series’ 86th season, beginning Oct. 23 at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center. “We have a comedy show with comedians and writers...

Who Is Tom Kromer?

Alaina Laster, Lead Reporter April 19, 2022

Marshall University has acted as a home to hundreds of thousands of students over the years. One student by the name of Tom Kromer attended in 1925. Though Kromer did not graduate, he acts as a very important...

Theatre Department to Perform “Other Life Forms”

Victoria Ware, Reporter April 12, 2022

“Other Life Forms,” a romantic comedy play written by a Marshall alumnus, will be performed by the theater department beginning on Wednesday, Apr. 13 at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts...

Officials with NASA Will Speak about the Agency’s Role in Hollywood Films

Victoria Ware, Reporter April 5, 2022

How astronauts and scientists collaborate with movie makers will be explored in the “NASA’s Role in Hollywood Film” panel discussion on Wednesday at noon in the Don Morris Room.  “Back in October...

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