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Students take on robotics challenge

Brittany Hively, Online Editor • January 21, 2020

Rainy Saturday mornings did not stop area elementary and middle school students from gathering at Marshall University for the VEX IQ Qualifier hosted by the MU Geeks and Gadgets Club. Students from...

Leaders from global buisinesses set to share expertise

Ralph May, Reporter • January 21, 2020

Leaders from Adobe, PayPal and Nike will share their business expertise to students and community members in a free panel at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 in the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center. “The...

Amicus Curiae Lecture Series to focus on women’s history

Olayinka Bamiro, Reporter • January 21, 2020

The Amicus Curiae Lecture Series have been taking place since the inception of the Simon Perry Center for Constitutional Democracy in 2011. Every year a grant from the WV Humanities Council helps fund...

University professors have mixed feelings towards airpods

Sarah Ingram, Copy Editor • January 21, 2020

Technological advancements may be perceived as both positive and negative when it comes to the classroom, according to Marshall University professors. However, while computers and projectors may have benefits...

Vehicle crashes into pizza restaurant near Marshall’s campus

Meg Keller, Social Media Manager • January 6, 2020

A vehicle crashed into Husson’s Pizza, located at Fourth Avenue and 16th Street, at approximately 9 a.m. Monday following a police pursuit. After observing a vehicle associated with felony warrants...

Newly renovated Memorial Student Center unveiled during Grand Re-Opening

Brittany Hively, Reporter • December 6, 2019

Students, faculty and community members gathered to unveil the newly renovated Marshall University Memorial Student Center Thursday morning. Opened in 1971, the building had not had a facelift since...

Students discuss food and environment during ‘green’ event

Aaron Dickens, Reporter • December 6, 2019

A different taste of culture and food hit the taste buds of multiple students at the You Are What You Eat event on Dec. 5 in the Memorial Student Center. Students from the anthropology department provided...

Huntington community to honor Pearl Harbor anniversary

Blake Newhouse, Reporter • December 6, 2019

The Huntington community will remember the lives lost during the Pearl Harbor attack this Saturday at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena. Starting at 11 a.m., the Huntington Detachment 340 of the Marine...

Marshall organizations partner with A.D. Lewis Community Center for toy drive

Phuong Anh Do, Reporter • December 6, 2019

As the holiday season is fast approaching, organizations at Marshall University are partnering with the A.D. Lewis Community Center to collect toys through the Toy Drive campaign as a way to give back...

International students face obstacles finding full-time employment

Phuong Anh Do, Reporter • December 3, 2019

Work environment, economic opportunities and personal freedom are some of the top reasons why international students decide to stay and work in the United States. However, pursuing a career in the U.S....

Award-winning professional pianist performs in recital at Smith Hall

Aaron Dickens, Reporter • December 3, 2019

Those in attendance at Smith Hall Monday evening were treated to a musical performance by an award-winning professional pianist. The piano recital was led by Antonio Galera, a professional artist who...

Stress Relief Week helps students relax during dead week

Julianna Everly, Reporter • December 3, 2019

Students have the opportunity to take a break from the stress of preparing for finals week and fix their minds on relaxing, stress-free activities happening across campus. The Campus Activities Board...