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During the United Way Workplace Campaign kick-off celebration, attendees mingled and speakers gave an overview of what United Way is doing in the community Oct. 17.

United Way Workplace Campaign kicks off with celebration including Marshall, Huntington community members

Brittany Hively, Reporter October 18, 2019

A full day of work did not stop Marshall faculty and staff from attending the United Way Workplace Campaign kick-off celebration Thursday evening.  “Marshall’s always been a great partner with...

Performance by Charleston band, open mic session to occur at A Night of Soul event

Taylor Speight, Reporter October 18, 2019

A Night of Soul, an event focused on entertainment and fun during homecoming festivities organized by the Marshall University Black United Students and the Center for African American Students, will be...

National Book Award nominee, Ojibwe author to be next guest in Visiting Writers Series

Summer Jewell, Reporter October 18, 2019

Native American Heritage Month is in November, but it will be celebrated early at Marshall University with a reading by a National Book Award nominated author for the A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series...

Walk to raise awareness, fundraise for suicide prevention

Amanda Larch, Managing Editor October 17, 2019

The West Virginia chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s second annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk will take place Saturday, Oct. 19 at Ritter Park. Registration will begin...

Citizens’ Climate Lobby attempts to start new chapter in Huntington

Blake Newhouse, Reporter October 16, 2019

The Citizens’ Climate Lobby is attempting to start a chapter in Huntington, which will help aid the fight against climate change. “I just feel this really strong moral responsibility to do everything...

Sarah Covington, history professor at the graduate center at City University of New York and Queens, addresses a crowd of students and faculty members on Tuesday afternoon, about the importance of using folklore in historical study.

New York history professor discusses folklore’s place in historical study

Blake Newhouse, Reporter October 16, 2019

Those looking to understand the past better would benefit from learning about the use of folklore throughout human history, said a history professor Tuesday afternoon on Marshall University’s campus. “To...

Campus tailgate celebrates Huntington community

Julianna Everly, Reporter October 15, 2019

Everyone has their own special story to share as to why Huntington is special to them, and the social media campaign #MyHuntington aims to highlight those stories. Representatives of #MyHuntington partnered...

Marshall IT raises awareness for cyber security

Brianna Toney, Contributor October 15, 2019

Throughout October, the Marshall University Information Technology Department is participating in National Cyber Security Awareness Month to raise awareness for cyber security and teach students and faculty...

Support group helps students cope with homesickness

Blake Newhouse, Reporter October 15, 2019

Leaving your hometown to come to college can often present hardship for many students, regardless of the distance, said a Marshall University mental health specialist on Thursday during the Surviving Homesickness...

SGA president, vice president push for progress on campus

Tyler Spence, Contributor October 15, 2019

Marshall University Student Body President Stephanie Rogner and Vice President Anna Williams said they are prepared to do the work it takes to positively impact students’ lives across campus.  Even...

Students shopping for goods from Full Circle Ceramics, supporters of the LGBTQ+ community, for National Coming Out Day.

Marshall shows support for LGBTQ+ community through National Coming Out Day event

Phuong Anh Do, Reporter October 13, 2019

Coming out may not always be easy, and sometimes it is a little bit more difficult in West Virginia, said a Marshall University student who attended the National Coming Out Day event Thursday.  “It’s...

Community members Julie Crum and Jim Cremeans participate in the You are Loved 5k Oct. 12.

You are Loved 5k raises awareness and funds for local suicide hotline

Brittany Hively, Reporter October 12, 2019

Rain and cold temperatures did not stop locals from gathering at Barboursville Park early Saturday morning to race for suicide and mental health awareness. Oasis Behavioral Health Services organized...

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