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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. Marcie Simms,vice president for intercultural...

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 of Marshall University’s Black Alumni at the induction. “Our...

Marshall athletics sponsored Hoops in Huntington, which featured the athletes interacting with fans and competing with one another.

Hoops in Huntington Takes Over Downtown

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor September 29, 2023

Dark skies didn’t stop the Herd from storming Pullman Square Thursday evening, Sept. 28, for the second annual Hoops in Huntington event. Sponsored by Marshall athletics, Hoops in Huntington featured...

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 a very good way to release all of our stress and...

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 28, 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...

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