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Richard Bell is a professor of history at the University of Maryland. (Courtesy of Marshall University News)

Amicus Curiae to focus on voting rights, civic engagment

The Parthenon September 23, 2025

The Simon Perry Center for Constitutional Democracy and Drinko Academy is hosting the Amicus Curiae Lecture Series with a published author and historian in ties with Constitution Week events.  “A...

As students return to campus for the school year, the risk of distracted street crossings increases.

Heads Up, Herd initiative settles in for a new year of safety

Claire Johnson, Student Reporter September 17, 2025

As students return to campus for the school year, so too, does the heightened risk of distracted street crossings. Between phones, stress and an increase in commuters, the roads around Marshall have become...

Jimmy John Jacob is an Interim Senator for the Student Government Association at Marshall University. (Courtesy of Jimmy John Jacob).

FSL Resolution moved to full Senate

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 15, 2025

A controversial amendment concerning fraternity and sorority life ultimately passed after a heated debate during a Student Government Association Legislative meeting. Resolution 83.04, authored by Senator...

Members of Marshall University's Panhellenic Council are pictured. (Courtesy of the Panhellenic Council)

Panhellenic sororities begin recruitment

Claire Johnson, Staff Reporter September 10, 2025

Alpha, omega, sigma and delta. These words mean little to the general public (unless they are referring to brain rot, of course). But for members of Greek life, they mean everything. As the summer comes...

WMUL-FM staff and volunteers alongside faculty advisor Charles Bailey at the Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters award ceremony at the Greenbrier on April 5, 2025 (Courtesy of WMUL-FM)

WMUL wins prestigious Murrow Award

Ashton Pack, News Editor September 9, 2025

Marshall’s student radio station created a Halloween newscast last year; this Halloween, they will accept one of the country’s top broadcasting awards.  The Murrow Award is one of the most significant...

Connor Waller is the student body president for the 2025-2026 school year. (Courtesy of Connor Waller)

Student body to have final say on judicial branch cut

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 9, 2025

Following a closely contested 18-14 vote, a proposal to eliminate the judicial branch of Student Government Association now requires the student body’s approval. The Constitution and By-Law Committee...

Students are now entering their third week of the semester, as classes started on Monday, August. 18.

Fears and firsts: Freshmen begin to navigate campus life

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 4, 2025

Freshman year is supposedly a time of excitement and high expectations, but what exactly are those expectations?  With more than 2,000 new freshman faces appearing across Marshall University, the campus...

Connor Waller is the student body president for the 2025-2026 school year. (Courtesy of Connor Waller)

A message from Student Body President Connor Waller

Connor Waller, Student Body President August 18, 2025

Welcome to Marshall University! No matter where you are in your Marshall journey, the start of a new academic year is, without doubt, a time of unknowns, but, most importantly, it is also a time of excitement...

Brad Smith (Courtesy of Marshall University)

Welcome back from President Brad Smith

Brad D. Smith, University President August 11, 2025

Whether you’re returning to campus or just starting your journey at Marshall, I’m honored to welcome you home — to a place that’s meant a great deal to me and so many others who’ve come before...

Many students face difficulties readjusting to campus life after summer break.

Lost your routine? Here’s how the Counseling Center says to find it

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Culture Editor August 8, 2025

After summer break, adjusting back to university life can be tough on students, but they don’t have to do it alone at Marshall. Counselor Michele Sigler said the fall semester is an equally interesting...

Chloe resides in her “Pawffice” every Tuesday and Thursday.

Therapy dogs are ready for students to return, owners say

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor July 16, 2025

While the start of the semester may be a dreaded time for some, just the thought of it has others wagging their tails. The therapy dogs of MU Paws may be on a break from their regular duties this summer,...

Tri Sigma leaders step up mid-semester to fill key roles

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter May 8, 2025

When two Tri Sigma executive board members stepped down mid-semester, Lily Zukowski and KalLee Ellis didn’t hesitate to take their places — each embracing leadership roles with confidence and commitment. “I...

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