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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...

Graphic Novelist lends Comics Industry Secrets

Andrew Corliss, Reporter April 5, 2022

A graphic novelist who draws inspiration from classical literature spoke about his pathway to success at Drinko Library last Friday.   Travis Horseman is best known for his Amiculus series, which...

Faculty to Play Classical Scandinavian Music Next Sunday

Victoria Ware, Reporter March 29, 2022

Classical Scandinavian music will be played by two professors from the School of Music in a faculty recital at Smith Recital Hall on Sunday at 3 p.m.  “We will be playing modern classical music by...

Artists Series Presents Donna Summer Musical on April 7th

Victoria Ware, Reporter March 29, 2022

The life of renowned singer, Donna Summer, will be explored in the theater production of “Summer: the Donna Summer Musical” on Apr. 7 at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center.  “I’m playing...

Marshall Hosts Visiting Writer’s Event

Trevor Smith, Reporter March 9, 2022

Poet Donika Kelly and essayist Mellissa Febos from the University of Iowa came as part of the A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series at Marshall University. Both were named finalists for the National Book...

Poet Presents their Progress at “Nevertheless, We Persist”

Brea Smith, Reporter March 9, 2022

Body Shot’s 14th annual performance “Nevertheless, We Persist” continued the legacy of performances dedicated to celebrating all aspects of gender, sexuality, and femininity. Each year, students,...

Marshall Hosts Student Art Exhibitions

Victoria Ware, Reporter March 2, 2022

Diana Corvelle, a primarily figurative artist, views art as a form of activism and will be discussing this idea in a virtual artist talk on Thursday. This talk comes in advance of a series of demonstrations...

Huntington’s Black History Highlighted

Megan Gragg, Reporter February 23, 2022

Black History Month should be especially significant in Huntington because of the fascinating history here, says local historian.   "Being a Huntington native, I soon realized it was a special place"...

Reading Group Hosted for Veterans

Andrew Corliss, Reporter February 23, 2022

Warriors from the stories of ancient Greece and Rome can help with the distress and trauma faced by modern soldiers say two Marshall professors who have created an unusual study group for military veterans. “If...

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