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The Parthenon

Pedestrians wearing protective masks walk along Broadway in the SoHo district of New York, Friday, March 4, 2022. Mayor Eric Adams announced in a morning news conference that the city will be scaling back of COVID-19 mask and vaccine mandates.

The Science Behind Masks and the Way We Listen

Alaina Laster, Lead Reporter March 9, 2022

From the classroom to the local Starbucks, people have been struggling to hear one another during the pandemic. Masks have muffled voices and made them...

One of many photos Douglas has published over the years from Russia.

MU Alum Recounts His Time in Russia

Alaina Laster, Lead Reporter March 9, 2022

“For the last 70 years, we were told we had the best of everything. Now we know we were lied to.” Eric Douglas Graduated from Marshall University...

Marshall Hosts Visiting Writer’s Event

Trevor Smith, Reporter March 9, 2022

Poet Donika Kelly and essayist Mellissa Febos from the University of Iowa came as part of the A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series at Marshall University....

Greek Week Begins

Austin Johnson, Reporter March 9, 2022

A competitive dance battle will kick off the start of Greek Week in Marshall's Greek community this March.  But it is more than a competition, said...

Marshall Helps Support Local Maple Syrup Industry

Brea Smith, Reporter March 9, 2022

The growing maple syrup industry in West Virginia will see a change soon due to The Robert C. Byrd Institute at Marshall University. They will host a virtual...

Poet Presents their Progress at “Nevertheless, We Persist”

Brea Smith, Reporter March 9, 2022

Body Shot’s 14th annual performance “Nevertheless, We Persist” continued the legacy of performances dedicated to celebrating all aspects of gender,...

The Mountaineer Rental Assistance Program Provides Over 65 Million Dollars to Renters in Need

Alaina Laster, Reporter March 9, 2022

The Mountaineer Rental Assistance Program has already provided renters across the state with 65 million dollars of rental assistance. They still have...

Marshall Sports Medicine Institute Provides Medical Coverage at State Championships

Grace Hewitt, Reporter March 9, 2022

Through a new relationship with the West Virginia Secondary School Activities (WVSSAC) Commission, the Marshall Sports Medicine Institute (MSMI) will begin...

Lead Center to Host Elephants and Onions Workshop

Grace Hewitt, Reporter March 2, 2022

The LEAD Center (Leadership Engagement Activities Development) will host another workshop for Marshall students called “Elephants and Onions.”    Emilie...

Lifestyle Film Festival Comes to Marshall Campus

Victoria Ware, Reporter March 2, 2022

At the new “Lifestyle Film Festival,” Marshall will show six classic films over four days that depict different aspects of culture—such as, food,...

Cornell Physics Professor Speaks to Students

Trevor Smith, Reporter March 2, 2022

Traditional science labs sometimes teach bad habits to students, a Cornell University physics professor told Marshall University students Friday evening.   Dr....

Wellness Center Hosts Series of “Safer Spring Break” Activities

Victoria Ware, Reporter March 2, 2022

“Safer Spring Break” from the Marshall University Wellness Center will feature various activities geared towards ensuring students’ wellbeing and...

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