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Former student discusses symbol of Pan-Africanism

Talor Bennett, Reporter • March 3, 2020

People who are new to black awareness may not understand why African Americans use red, black, and green as their defining colors. The Red, Black, and Green flag is a symbol of Pan-Africanism designed...

Women’s studies lecture to focus on feminist activist

Amanda Larch, Executive Editor • March 3, 2020

The 2020 Charlotte Schmidlapp Distinguished Lecture in Women’s Studies, presented by author and journalist Joan Quigley, will focus on activist and feminist Mary Church Terrell, Friday, March 6. During...

Third annual Brag on Drag hopes to raise donations

Talor Bennett, Reporter • March 3, 2020

Marshall University will be hosting its third annual Brag on Drag benefit March 7 at the V Club. The doors open at 8 p.m. and the show begins at 9 p.m. Everyone will have the chance to come out and support,...

Huntington welcomes NSA chapter

Hunter Deem, Reporter • March 3, 2020

Marshall University is now home to a local chapter of the National Stuttering Association. Jamie Maxwell, one of the chapter leaders for the Huntington area, said the club is focused on connecting people...

Mothers on campus: Professor shares her experience

Amanda Larch, Executive Editor • March 3, 2020

When Kateryna Schray had her first child in September 2000 on a Thursday, she was back on campus the following Tuesday—though looking back she calls that a “huge mistake.” “I would not recommend...

Job-A-Palooza

Taevion Kinsey, Reporter • March 3, 2020

The annual Job-A-Palooza will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 10-11 in the Student Center. The event will give students past and present a chance to observe a number of job opportunities and career...

Biomedical program talks healthcare in Appalachia

Ralph May, Reporter • March 3, 2020

Research into crucial issues facing Appalachia, including obesity and its complications, are the focus of a new graduate program approved by the Board of Governors, said the vice dean of the Joan C. Edwards...

Basketball Friday Night celebrates 100th episode

Sarah Ingram, Copy Editor • February 29, 2020

Basketball Friday Night celebrated its 100th episode this week by making an announcement for their viewers who enjoy other sports. The show introduced a new spin-off, Baseball Friday Night, which will...

Marshall to hold suicide prevention training

Taevion Kinsey, Reporter • February 28, 2020

Marshall University will be holding QRP suicide prevention training March 2. This one-hour session will be from 5- 6 p.m. in the basement of Gullickson Hall. Students will have the chance to learn how...

Mothers on campus: Resources for parenting students

Amanda Larch, Executive Editor • February 25, 2020

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first article in a series detailing the resources for mothers and parenting students on campus. What to expect when you’re expecting—as a Marshall University student....

Trolley tour explores African American history

Ralph May, Reporter • February 25, 2020

Important sites of Huntington’s African American history, as well as the guide’s upbringing and life, were explored by trolley passengers on Wednesday. Dr. C. C. Barnet created a hospital on Seventh...

STEM majors participate in real-world work experience

Hunter Deem, Reporter • February 25, 2020

Marshall University’s First2 Network was founded last year by Coy Smith, Hannah Carreon and Caleb Clark for all Science Technology Engineering and Math majors who want to start working in their fields,...