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HerdCon Cultivates Community, Organizers Say

Sarah Davis, News Editor • March 27, 2024

HerdCon is all about bringing alike interests and their people together, the event’s co-chairman said. “My biggest thing is how many students I’ve...

Students Protest Preacher Through Chanting, Art and Twerking

Luke Hamilton, Contributor • March 18, 2024

A controversial preacher brought together students from the LGBTQ community, religious backgrounds and across campus as they protested his message on Thursday,...

Project Hopes Protects Vulnerable

Emma Gallus, Video and Audio Producer • March 8, 2024

Project Hope is combatting Huntington’s substance use problem by supporting the community’s most vulnerable. “While there is a stigma towards those...

Ham Radio Club Revives Alternative Communication

Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter • March 2, 2024

The president of Marshall University’s ham radio club said he believes radio communication is a great way to bring people together. Jacob Wriston,...

COS Students Get to Know New Dean

Scott Price, Chief Copy Editor • February 25, 2024

Intended to introduce students to Dean Wesley Stites and Associate Dean Anna Mummert while conversing over Dunkin’ donuts and coffee, the Student Government...

UKIRK Celebrates Ash Wednesday

Reagan Clagg, Student Reporter • February 25, 2024

As churches around the world celebrated Ash Wednesday, Marshall’s UKIRK campus ministry kicked off the season by putting a more positive spin on the...

Student Organizations Connect With Campus

Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter • February 24, 2024

On Valentine’s Day, numerous student organizations ran tables in the Marshall University Memorial Student Center to fundraise and spread cheer. A...

Marshall Takes Steps to Revamp FAM

Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter • February 23, 2024

Graduate school waivers and revamping the Friend at Marshall program were on the agenda for discussion among Student Government Association members and...

Local Churches Provide Students Lunch for a Dollar

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter • February 22, 2024

The Campus Christian Center at Marshall University hosted the first “Lunch for a Buck” of the 2024 spring semester on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The center...

Drag Performers Collaborate to Donate

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor • February 15, 2024

Drag performers showcased their talents to collect donations for a local shelter at the Queens for a Cause event on Tuesday, Feb. 13, in the Marco’s...

Students Spread Love and Battle Stigma for Valentine’s Day

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor • February 11, 2024

Sharing love this holiday season, residents gathered to prepare a special gift for Huntington’s unsheltered community on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Cards...

Friends at Marshall Provide Resources for Transfers

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor • February 4, 2024

Peer mentors provided their students with resources at the Meet Your FAM event held on Wednesday, Jan. 24, and Friday, Jan. 26, in East Hall. The event,...