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International students experience Christmas traditions during dead week

Phuong Anh Do, Reporter • December 3, 2019

With cupcakes, gingerbread and Christmas activities, INTO Marshall is aiming to ease students’ minds during dead week by letting international students get involved in some American Christmas activities. “We...

Former international student reflects on time at Marshall University

Aaron Dickens, Reporter • December 3, 2019

While traveling to a new country can create a combination of excitement and anxiety, one former Marshall University student said choosing to travel from the United Kingdom to study in Huntington will stay...

Guest violist to perform accompanied by Marshall staff members for Music Alive Series

Summer Jewell, Reporter • November 22, 2019

An esteemed guest violist will be assisting the Music Alive Series with bringing the talents of Marshall’s music department throughout the Huntington area on Wednesday, Dec. 4 and Thursday, Dec. 5. “In...

Students get crafty with hydro dip at DIY series event

Julianna Everly, Reporter • November 22, 2019

Students took a break from their schoolwork and got crafty Wednesday by dipping wooden objects into buckets of hot water and oil-based paints to create their own unique DIY designs. The Campus Activities...

Marshall University Libraries to host stress relief activities during Dead Week

Taylor Speight, Reporter • November 21, 2019

Aimed to develop a friendly and relaxed physical space that supports research, lifelong learning and creativity, the Marshall University Libraries’ annual Stress Relief Week will take place during Dead...

From gang to pulpit— the William Elliot story

Michael Morgan, Reporter • November 19, 2019

The former leader of the motorcycle gang called, “Satan’s Choice,” said his alcoholism and criminal activity at a young age gave him a testimony that he now uses to help people as an evangelist. “I...

Huntington Mall invites community to celebrate the holidays with Santa

Sarah Rowe, Staff Writer • November 19, 2019

Santa Claus made a special trek halfway across the world to spread holiday cheer. Ushered in by a team of reindeer and followed by a Christmas train, Santa Claus made his grand arrival at the Huntington...

Parthe-Pet: Nheo Nheo and Bong Gon

November 19, 2019

Nheo Nheo (right) is a sweet girl, and her brother Bong Gon (left) is a loving boy. They are siblings and three years old. They definitely love playing in the park and love each other a lot. They’re...

North Carolina-born band set to perform at The V Club

Meg Keller, Social Media Manager • November 19, 2019

A “bluegrass dance party” is coming to Huntington’s The V Club, Nov. 23, according to the organizer of the party, Phil Barker. Town Mountain, an Asheville, North Carolina-born band, is bringing...

MU symphonic band to perform ‘The Places You’ll Go’ concert

Summer Jewell, Reporter • November 15, 2019

Music lovers can travel the world through song with Marshall’s symphonic band at their upcoming concert, “The Places You’ll Go,” Thursday, Nov. 21. “The idea just came to me (that) these are...

Office of Student Activities hosts Paint and Sip event to honor the 75

Julianna Everly, Reporter • November 14, 2019

Some students took a break from the stress of schoolwork and the looming end of the semester to participate in a Paint and Sip event honoring the victims of the 1970 plane crash Wednesday. The Paint...

LGBTQ+ Office provides safe space, resources for students

Taylor Speight, Reporter • November 12, 2019

Providing a comfortable place for students to browse for clothing, the LGBTQ+ Office is seeking community donations of lightly used clothes and other items for their “trans closet” in the basement...