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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 in five categories against Shayla Hammond, Tamara...

Ronnie London answers questions at the First Amendment Forum.

First Amendment Forum Discusses Free Speech

Sarah Davis, News Editor September 27, 2023

College campuses would not flourish without the freedom of speech, said a First Amendment lawyer on free speech at an on-campus forum. “Not only is free speech important, but there is particular solicitude...

Ronnie London will speak at the forum on Wednesday, Sept. 26.

Marshall to Host First Amendment Forum

Sarah Davis, News Editor September 27, 2023

Free speech will be the topic of an upcoming forum on campus Wednesday, Sept. 27. The forum, “Navigating Free Speech at a Public University,” will take place in the Francis Booth Experimental Theatre...

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 our 21st annual Car Bash, and I am super excited to...

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 Bohm (Alpha Xi Delta), Brea Belville (the Financial...

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, Sept. 25. In his keynote speech at the event,...

Graphic for We Are Here for You Day

We Are Here for You Day Returns to Marshall

Samuel McElwain, Student Reporter September 24, 2023

We Are Here For You Day, sponsored by the Counseling Center, is back for the fall semester. The counseling center will be handing out non-perishable food and hygiene items on Thursday, Sept. 21, from...

Kaye Godbey, coordinator of wellness programs

Wellness Coordinator Encourages Students to Sleep More

Samuel McElwain, Student Reporter September 24, 2023

“Sleep is foundational to success as a human,” said Kaye Godbey, the University’s wellness coordinator. She cited sleep’s importance regarding focus, weight control and mood management as reasons...

Matt James is the executive director of alumni relations.

Homecoming 2023 Presents Traditions and New Opportunities

Sarah Davis, News Editor September 22, 2023

Homecoming allows the University to acknowledge its impact on students, faculty and community members, said Matt James, executive director of alumni relations. “We always have this unifying spirit...

Banner for Super Marco Bros. theme

Installation Art Class Designs Exhibit in Honor of Homecoming

Jada Mills, Student Reporter September 22, 2023

As Marshall prepares for Homecoming, art students are adding their creative flare by designing an installation art exhibit. “For the first project in my installation art class, we were assigned to...

Robbery suspect Jesse Daniel Specht

Man Faces Felony Charges in Connection to Huntington Bank Robbery

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor September 21, 2023

A man is facing felony robbery charges after employees reported a robbery at 2:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Truist Bank located on 501 1st Street with Huntington Police, the Cabell Co. Sheriff’s Department...

This sign welcomed attendees to Court on Campus.

Supreme Court of Appeals Visits Campus

Tasha Esselstein, Student Reporter September 20, 2023

Providing students with a firsthand glimpse of the judicial process, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia came to campus last week to hear oral argument sessions in several cases. Education...

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