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Ryann Province sings at Tunes Tuesday.

Singer Ryann Renae Performs at Tunes Tuesday Live Event

Jada Mills, Student Reporter November 19, 2023

A sophomore with big dreams shared her singing talent with the Marshall community during a live performance on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Memorial Student Center.  Ryann Province, who goes by the stage...

Philip Shenon speaks on Presidents Lyndon Johnson and John F. Kennedy.

Amicus Curiae Explores Kennedy Assassination

Nolan Duncan and Luke Campbell November 18, 2023

America lost its innocence when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated 60 years ago, an investigative journalist told attendees of an on-campus lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 7. “The nation has been...

Attendees at the inaugural Diversitea event

Counseling Center Hosts Inaugural Mental Health Event

Emma Gallus, Staff Reporter November 16, 2023

Exploring mental health in Appalachia, the inaugural Diversitea event took place Tuesday morning, Nov. 7, thanks to a grant given to the Counseling Center.  The keynote speaker, Dr. Cicero Fain, shared...

Eighth Annual Jeff Kovatch Memorial Cleanup Photos

Eighth Annual Jeff Kovatch Memorial Cleanup Photos

Sarah Davis, News Editor November 8, 2023

Community members gathered at Harris Riverfront Park on Saturday, Nov. 4, to clean up trash in honor of a late Marshall professor. The event honored Dr. Jeff Kovatch, a late biology professor at Marshall...

Fountain Ceremony 2022

53rd Annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony to Feature Keynote by Former Football Player

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor November 8, 2023

The 53rd Annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony is set to take place Tuesday, Nov. 14, which is set to feature an alumnus who played football before and after the 1970 plane crash. Craig Greenlee, who graduated...

Philip Shenon speaks on Presidents Lyndon Johnson and John F. Kennedy.

Philip Shenon Discusses Kennedy Assassination at Amicus Curiae Lecture

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor November 8, 2023

“60 years ago this month, there was gunfire in the skies over Dallas, and the world changed,” said journalist and author Philip Shenon in the most recent installment of the Amicus Curiae Lecture Series...

Skye Reymond speaks at the second annual Alys Smith Symposium on Women Professionals

US Soccer Data Analyst Speaks at Alys Smith Symposium

Sarah Davis, News Editor November 6, 2023

The sons and daughters of Marshall have the power to change West Virginia, according to the keynote speaker of the second annual Alys Smith Symposium. “I think the students that go here have a lot...

The workshop took place in the John Deaver Drinko Library Atrium.

BRANCHES Hosts Title IX Workshop

Samuel McElwain, Student Reporter November 6, 2023

A Title IX workshop had attendees physically walk the path of a domestic violence victim at the In Their Shoes event on Thursday, Oct. 26. BRANCHES Domestic Violence hosted the event in the John Deaver...

Sophomore Drew Davis winds up to smash a pumpkin.

Pumpkin Smash Allows Students To Relieve Stress

Emma Gallus, Staff Reporter November 6, 2023

Once a year, students take a sledgehammer to their stress and problems.  “Basically, people suck; life sucks, but it’s okay. I got to smash a pumpkin,” student Ellie Dean said. “I feel so much...

Jon Meacham

Author and Historian Jon Meacham to Speak at Artists Series

Victoria Ware, Opinions and Culture Editor November 5, 2023

The Marshall Artists Series will kick off its new Masters at Marshall - Distinguished Speaker Series with a conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham on Friday, Nov. 10.  Meacham’s...

Philip Shenon

Amicus Curiae Lecture to Discuss Kennedy Assassination

Sarah Davis, News Editor November 3, 2023

The assassination of the 35th United States president will be the topic of the next lecture in the Amicus Curiae Lecture Series on Tuesday, Nov. 7. As the lecturer, Philip Shenon will speak on his book,...

The Food Past/Food Future event took place in Harris Hall.

Some Foods Come With a Backstory

Jada Mills, Student Reporter November 2, 2023

Health, identity and fad diets were the theme of the fourth annual Food Past/Food Future event, which was held in Harris Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 25. “We want to bring students and faculty together...

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