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Students, faculty and community members attended the annual pep rally and bonfire on Friday, Sept. 29.

Marshall Unites at Homecoming Bonfire and Pep Rally

Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter September 30, 2023

Students and staff alike described this year’s pep rally and bonfire on Friday, Sept. 29, as a tradition that brings the Marshall community together.  Dr....

Black Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees and Behalfs (from left to right) : Cheryl White (on behalf of Roy Goines), Wendy Thomas (on behalf of Ed Starling), Marie Redd, Dr. Kimberly Austin, Joseph Williams, Victoria Smith, William Smith and Delegate Sean Hornbuckle.

Black Alumni Organization Inducts Inaugural Hall of Fame Class

Sarah Davis, News Editor September 30, 2023

The first 10 African-American alumni inducted into the Black Alumni Hall of Fame are a testament to the mission of the organization, said the president...

Students paid $1 to bash a car colored to represent ODU in preparation for Homecoming 2023.

WMUL-FM Car Bash Prepares for Homecoming

Sarah Davis, News Editor September 29, 2023

Destroying a car can be quite the stress reliever, said a director for Marshall’s student radio station at its 21st annual car bash. “It’s just...

Miss Captivating Pageant contestants (from left to right): Shayla Hammond, Tamara Cheeks, Tia Wooding, Zy'Aira Keene, Cyrah Moore and Gabby Mcnab.

Cyrah Moore Named Miss Captivating

Wade Sullivan, Student Reporter September 28, 2023

After competing over a timespan of about three hours, Cyrah Moore won the crown of the Miss Captivating Pageant on Wednesday night, Sept. 27. She competed...

Last year's WMUL Car Bash had a car painted blue for Coastal Carolina, Marshall's 2022 Homecoming game opponent

21st Annual Car Bash to Bring Organized Demolition

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor September 27, 2023

Destruction is returning to Marshall’s campus as the annual WMUL Car Bash is set to take place on Buskirk Field on Thursday, Sept. 28. “This is...

Homecoming royalty was announced after the 2023 Unity Walk.

Homecoming Court Announced

Victoria Ware, Opinions and Cultures Editor September 27, 2023

The 2023 Homecoming court was announced after the Unity Walk on Monday, Sep. 25, at the Memorial Student Center. The Homecoming royalty includes Ashley...

Delegate Sean Hornbuckle was the keynote speaker at the 2023 Unity Walk.

West Virginia Delegate Speaks at 12th Annual Unity Walk

Reagan Clagg, Student Reporter September 26, 2023

Delegate Sean Hornbuckle, a son of Marshall, spoke on the impact Marshall’s graduates will have on West Virginia’s future at the Unity Walk yesterday,...

Students painting at the Paint and Sip on Sept. 13.

Campus Activities Board Hosts Paint and Sip

Jada Mills, Student Reporter September 20, 2023

Loud chatter, hands covered in paint and mouths full of snacks provided an escape for Marshall students after a long month of assignments and lectures...

Members of the MU Got That Beat club apply makeup.

Got That Beat Club Explores 1970s Makeup

Jada Mills, Student Reporter September 17, 2023

The history of 1970s makeup was explored during a recent event by Got That Beat, a club on campus that focuses on all things beauty-related.  “In...

Alpha Chi Omega tabling at the Student Involvement Fair

Student Organizations Host Involvement Fair

Jada Mills, Student Reporter September 14, 2023

Participation in student events can lead to an improved college career, a leadership involvement coach said recently. “Students who get involved on...

WMUL Wins Again at Virginias AP Broadcaster Awards

Bex Law, Student Reporter April 10, 2023

WMUL-FM 88.1 won several high-ranking awards this past weekend from the 2022 Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters awards. On Saturday April 1, staff...

HerdCon Event Brings Campus Together

HerdCon Event Brings Campus Together

Sarah Davis, Staff Reporter March 31, 2023

The presence of pop culture flooded Marshall’s campus on Saturday, March 25, with the annual HerdCon convention. HerdCon, an event that launched in 2019,...

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