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How the Tri-State helps Ukraine

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter April 26, 2025

Making a difference in Ukraine and raising awareness of the conflict is the primary goal of Sunflower Seeds Inc., a non-profit humanitarian aid group based...

Beyond a caffeine fix, coffee can often serve as a social aspect for students.

Marshall students weigh in on campus caffeine culture

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter April 25, 2025

Caffeine and college students — basically corresponding puzzle pieces, one fueling the other through endless assignments, exams and social engagements.  A...

"Let's Cheer with Marco," will feature Marshall University's beloved bison.

Herding young readers: First children’s book to feature Marco

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor April 24, 2025

Instilling Marshall’s values and the pride for the Herd early on sparked the inspiration for a children’s book featuring the university’s beloved...

"Battersea" poster (Courtesy of IMDB)

Marshall Alum to show award winning film at the Appalachian Film Festival

Caden Adkins, Opinions & Culture Editor April 23, 2025

A Marshall alum will be showing his award-winning feature film at the Appalachian Film Festival Saturday, April 26, at the historical Foundry Theater in...

Lily Hager is the 2025 winner of the Catalyst for Change award. (Courtesy of Lily Hager)

Catalyst for change follows footsteps of those before her

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter April 20, 2025

Even though someone might be called a trailblazer, psychology major Lily Hager said the only reason she was able to make the change she has because of...

Traditional and non-traditional Greek Life students find common ground

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter April 19, 2025

Two Marshall University students joined Greek Life through completely different routes—but both found sisterhood, support and purpose. Junior health...

Karen Petrone, history professor at the University of Kentucky. (Courtesy of University of Kentucky)

Professor discusses World War II, Ukraine at Charles Hill Moffat Lecture

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter April 14, 2025

A University of Kentucky professor discussed the memory of World War II and the invasion of Ukraine at the 2025 Charles Hill Moffat Lecture at Marshall...

Tina Powell is the campus Academic Affairs manager at the Mid-Ohio Valley Campus. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

After Office Hours: Tina Powell

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter April 14, 2025

A person might not always land where they originally thought they were going to, but sometimes, they land where they need to be, as seen with Tina Powell,...

Drinko Library is one of two libraries on campus being celebrated for National Library Week this year.

Libraries aren’t just for books, they’re for everyone, librarian says

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter April 10, 2025

The library not only provides literacy and community but also the fundamental things a person needs to exist in the world, a staff librarian said.  National...

Mukherjee will leave the university on July 1 to begin his term as provost at Georgia Southern University after eight years of service at Marshall. (Courtesy of Avi Mukherjee)

Home is where the Herd is: Provost Mukherjee bids Marshall farewell

Baylee Parsons, Managing Editor April 9, 2025

Nine countries, more than 10 universities and numerous full-time or visiting faculty positions – Provost Avi Mukherjee’s career has taken him all over...

Campus Gay-Straight Alliance organization battles executive orders

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter April 4, 2025

The Gay-Straight Alliance, amidst executive orders and DEI Changes, is focusing on advocacy, education and providing those from all walks of life a place...

ATO cleans up downtown Huntington during their Greek week community cleanup on Wednesday, April 2. (Courtesy of Trevor Halker)

Greek Life unites for community cleanup

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter April 4, 2025

Greek Life members at Marshall University are rolling up their sleeves for a community cleanup event on Wednesday, April 2, as part of this year’s Greek...

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