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International Housekeeping Week honors Marshall staff

Meg Keller, Reporter • September 11, 2018

For nearly three decades, Patsy Smith has worked as a Marshall University housekeeper, and as part of International Housekeeping Week, this week is an opportunity to thank her. The purpose of International...

Huntington community stands together in worship, praise to help people on the road to recovery

Lillie Bodie, Reporter • September 11, 2018

Community members in substance use recovery praise, worship and unite through music Mondays at Norway Avenue Church of Christ. Every week features a different genre of music, such as Christian rap, rock...

Marshall addresses suicide prevention through panel, trainings

Gretchen Kalar, Reporter • September 11, 2018

Marshall University’s Department of Social Work helped kick off Suicide Prevention Month with a panel on suicide prevention Sept. 10 in the Memorial Student Center. The panel consisted of eight...

Sororities begin formal recruitment

Leanna Owens, Reporter • September 10, 2018

Marshall University’s sorority recruitment begins Sept. 13 and lasts until Sept. 16. For students who wish to know more about sorority life and recruitment week, there will be a sorority 102 class...

Community members march in support during Rise for Climate Rally

Meg Keller, Reporter • September 10, 2018

The Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition sponsored the Ohio River Rising Huntington Rise for Climate Rally Saturday. Huntington community members attended in support of environmental protections. This...

Campus Activities Board gets the ball rolling at Strike Zone

LeAnna Owens, Reporter • September 7, 2018

Marshall University’s Campus Activities Board sponsored its first cosmic bowling event of the semester at Strike Zone Thursday. Cosmic bowling attracts a different crowd of students than other CAB...

Office of Career Education prepares students for Disney College Program

Gretchen Kalar, Reporter • September 7, 2018

Marshall University’s Office of Career Services sponsored its first Workshop Wednesday of the semester with an informational meeting about the Disney College Program Sept. 5. The Disney College...

MU Reads teaches organization through journaling

Sam Phillips, Reporter • September 5, 2018

MU Reads sponsored its second event of the semester Wednesday, focusing on teaching Marshall University students how to organize their classwork and scheduled events through journaling, as well as giving...

Community walk celebrates those in recovery

Olayinka Bamiro, Reporter • September 5, 2018

Members of the Huntington community joined together for the Walk for Recovery event Tuesday at the Marshall University Student Fountain. Healthy Connections sponsored the family-friendly event, which was...

Sideline to soldier: the Marshall journey of Second Lieutenant Simmoneau

Meg Keller, Reporter • September 4, 2018

From field to sideline to soldier to second lieutenant, Mike Simmoneau got the full Herd experience. Second Lieutenant Simmoneau is a 2018 graduate of Marshall University who said he credits his time...

Local business gives back to children impacted by substance use disorder

Sadie Helmick, Executive Editor • September 4, 2018

The Future Clothing, a new online clothing store based in Huntington, West Virginia, was founded to help and inspire children affected by the opioid epidemic. Upon graduating from Marshall University...

Marshall alumni return to university to pursue careers

Madison Davis, Reporter • September 4, 2018

Marshall University is home to thousands of students who may never return to campus after receiving their degrees. However, for a few people working in the University Communications Department, this is...