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The Parthenon

Joel Peckham, Associate Professor at Marshall University speaking at the event.

A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series highlights university writers

Maggie Gibbs, Copy Editor February 3, 2025

Since 1989, the A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series has brought exceptional authors to Marshall University. Hosted by the Department of English, the series welcomes six to eight authors each academic...

Resilience of the Dot Man, Michael Fife’s Art Journey

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter January 28, 2025

Michael Fife, the self-taught artist known as "The Dotman," showcased his artwork at an open gallery event Thursday, Jan. 9, at the West Edge Factory in Huntington, West Virginia.  The exhibit shared...

Courtesy of Huntington CVB.

Before Huntington Author Talk with Robert Thompson

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter January 28, 2025

Local author Robert Thompson hosted an author talk at the Cabell County Public Library, sharing his latest book, “Before Huntington: The Towns that Built a City.”    Thompson, a history...

Musical duo performs free recital on campus

Riley Burnett, Student Reporter January 27, 2025

Şölen Dikener and Johan Botes performed a recital on Thursday, Jan. 23, at Smith Music Hall. Dikener played the cello, and Botes was featured on the piano. The concert was free and open to all...

Cover of a banned book

Cicada Books combats censorship in new banned book club

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter January 22, 2025

Cicada Books and Coffee’s Banned Together Book Club hosted its first meeting of the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 14, opening with Vladimir Nabokov’s “Lolita.” Meeting on the second Tuesday of every...

Every Christmas Story Ever told is set to premiere on Dec. 4, 2024.

Holiday spirit to light up the stage in Christmas comedy

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter November 25, 2024

“Every Christmas Story Ever Told” will bring fun and jokes to the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center. “It’s not a super serious thing. There’s a lot of improvisation that goes into it....

Monta's book discussing the power of liberal education

Columbia scholar talked the transformative power of classic philosphy at the MSC

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter November 19, 2024

Classic texts by philosophers like Socrates and Plato were discussed in Roosevelt Montas’ new book. Montas, senior lecturer of American studies and English at Columbia University, wrote a book, titled...

Art and identity: School of Art and Design students explore mental health, war and online culture at VAC

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter November 15, 2024

Four very different capstone projects, with focuses on conceptual tea and alcohol companies, war and fandom culture, were featured at the VAC. The projects were featured in a reception event on Nov....

Mean Girls national Broadway tour

‘On Wednesdays We Wear Pink’: Broadway show Mean Girls to come to campus

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter November 10, 2024

Promoting the “Mean Girls” musical coming to Marshall University on Nov. 13 has been a labor of fun, said a representative of the Marshall Artists Series.  “This is a type of show that you can...

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is a native of Piedmont, WV.

Henry Louis Gates Jr. to host talk at Joan C. Edwards Playhouse

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter November 9, 2024

Topics concerning African American history and genealogy will be discussed by cultural critic and Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. Marshall President Brad D. Smith will moderate the event at...

Morgan Napier

Former Marshall student highlighted in exhibit at Side Street Creative

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter November 1, 2024

An artist from West Virginia said she seeks to promote her state’s culture by highlighting Appalachia’s beauty, according to her artist statement. Morgan Napier’s work was spotlighted by local...

Michael DeLuca's "Stratification" Exhibit

Philadelphia artist talks artistic trajectory at VAC

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter November 1, 2024

What started off as a tiny white dot on a black background has turned into colorful artwork that catches the eye. Michael DeLuca, an artist in Philadelphia who uses human figures and bright backgrounds...

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