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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Where Does Marshall’s Recycling Go?

Where Does Marshall’s Recycling Go?

Matthew Schaffer, Student Reporter October 11, 2022

As new bins appear across campus to encourage students to recycle, Marshall's Sustainability Department continues to take steps to educate students on the recycling process. “Recycling is a big word,”...

Thundering Herd Amateur Radio Club Holds its First Meeting

Matthew Schaffer, Student Reporter October 11, 2022

The newly formed Thundering Herd Radio Club held its inaugural meeting on Monday, Oct. 10, to educate students on the possibilities of radio communication. During the meeting, the club elected its administration...

Members of the Japan Club table on the student center plaza.

Japan Club Bake Sale Offers Traditional Treats

Matthew Schaffer, Student Reporter October 9, 2022

Authentic Japanese treats were offered this week as Marshall's Japan Club hosted its annual bake sale at the Memorial Student Center. Matcha brownies, rice balls and green tea were prepared by the members...

Unpaid Internships Face New Scrutiny as Barriers to Careers

Naomi Harris and Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press October 4, 2022

  The value of an internship is unmistakable. It teaches marketable skills, it builds professional networks, and it helps students test-drive careers.   But the benefits are not available to all:...

Color Me Well Enters Week 4 with New Activities

Zach Highlander, Student Reporter September 29, 2022

A drawing of armor that protects the participants from stress is this week’s activity for “Color Me Well”. The group participants can identify their coping skills and things that help them reduce...

HerdCon Hands out Free Comic Books

Morgan Pemberton, Student Reporter September 28, 2022

Free comic books in Drinko Library, courtesy of HerdCon, came from an unlikely source on Thursday, Sept. 22. “Before HerdCon 2021, we were very fortunate to be contacted by our fellow HerdCon committee...

Students Explore Stress Through Creative Collages

Zach Highlander, Student Reporter September 27, 2022

This week’s activity for “Color Me Well” was making a collage to represent what contributes to stress and the biggest challenges in dealing with it. Although this was the third week of the five-week...

Omega Phi Alpha Aims to be the Newest MU Sorority

Morgan Pemberton, Student Reporter September 27, 2022

Just two members shy of becoming an official chapter, Omega Phi Alpha is hoping that what its officers call positive attitudes and passion for community service will increase its ranks. Inclusivity...

Marshall Alums Win at  Huntington Pride Event

Marshall Alums Win at Huntington Pride Event

Taylor Isaac, Student Reporter September 13, 2022

After a three-year hiatus, two Marshall alumni were crowned Miss and Mister Huntington Pride Saturday evening, marking the third annual celebration of LGBTQ+ pride in the city.  Hosted at the DoubleTree...

Marshall Opens Studies Abroad to Students

Lucy Bell and Destiney Dingess September 11, 2022

After taking it upon herself to experience more than her traditional collegiate path, one graphic design student sought out scholarships to study abroad now that many pandemic restrictions have lifted.  Marshall...

Marshall Fencing Club Welcomes New Fencers

Abby Ayes, Photo and Graphics Contributor September 11, 2022

The Marshall University fencing club is working hard to get their name out there and meet some new people who might have an interest in this organized sport.  According to secretary Dalton Varney,...

72 Hour Film Contest Opens Huntington Music and Arts Festival

72 Hour Film Contest Opens Huntington Music and Arts Festival

Lucy Bell, Reporter September 1, 2022

Twenty-five people began the race, but only 10 crossed the finish line in the challenge to create original films in just 72 hours for the opening night of The Huntington Music and Arts Festival.  The...

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