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Incantations Of Daniel Johnston review and playlist

Nathan Thomas, Contributor • June 30, 2016

Incantations Of Daniel Johnston cover “Sometimes it’s heaven and sometimes it’s hell. And sometimes you don’t even know,” that’s how Scott McClanahan defines the bipolar disorder of his...

V-Club flood benefit concert in review

Nathan Thomas, Contributor • June 30, 2016

I’m sure one day I’ll be asked to answer the question, “What do you love about West Virginia?” by someone from the outside. I won’t answer the music even though I love the music, and I won’t...

Brad Goodall talks local music

Karima Neghmouche, Life Editor • June 24, 2016

Families who jam together, stay together. That's the mantra local musician Brad Goodall, who sings and plays piano in the prominent Huntington rock band Ona, lives by. Goodall said he got into music...

EXPLORE W.Va.

Karima Neghmouche, Life Editor • June 17, 2016

Fayetteville, W.V., is a place like no other: It’s a small town atmosphere with big town tourist attractions. It’s less than a two-hour drive from Marshall University’s campus, and it’s the...

Recovery Point mentor reflects on challenges, triumphs of substance abuse

Emily Wood, Reporter • April 27, 2016

Across the United States many communities are combatting a drug epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more people died from drug overdoses in 2014 than in any year on...

InsideOut brings music to Campus Christian Center

Nancy Peyton, Reporter • April 27, 2016

The lights danced and the music swelled Monday night in the Campus Christian Center. The campus ministry InsideOut hosted a free concert event, entitled “Purpose.” Students shared their personal...

BERNIE’S BEATS: Best songs of the Sanders’ campaign rally playlist

Nathan Thomas, Contributor • April 27, 2016

With supporters of all shape, size and colors and a hoard of peddlers selling unlicensed merchandise, the comparison of a Bernie Sanders’ rally to a music festival is an easy one to make. It’s no surprise...

Wilder aims to leave positive impact on all he encounters

Baily Turner, Reporter • April 25, 2016

He begins his day with a positive mind and a prayer, before taking on his role as the “dining room man” on Marshall University’s campus. “Every morning I wake up and thank the Lord for another...

Broadway drama “Once” takes the Keith-Albee stage Tuesday

Ryan Fischer, Reporter • April 25, 2016

Tony award-winning drama “Once” will give the audience a look at a guy, a girl and their shared strife in the music industry 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Theatre. “I saw...

Through tragedy and triumphs, Gilbert vows to enjoy the ride

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter • April 20, 2016

“You don’t know, do you?” the student asked Jerry Gilbert with a strange look on his face. “What?” Gilbert replied. “Harrison died.” “You’re kidding.” “No. He was in his...

INTO Helping Animals aids students in learning English

Sage Shavers, Reporter • April 20, 2016

A class aimed at helping animals was offered to Marshall University INTO students for the first time this spring. The course, titled “INTO Helping Animals,” is an elective course that gives students...

Appalachian Old Time String Band honor culture, faith

Nancy Peyton, Reporter • April 19, 2016

UKirk students were treated to traditional old-time Appalachian music on Tuesday night in the Campus Christian Center. The Appalachian Old Time String Band – which consists of Dennis Bills, Gray Crater...