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Visiting Writers Series kicks off fall season with Marshall alumni, charitable cause

Brittany Hively, Reporter • September 28, 2019

The A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series introduced the season Thursday by welcoming Marshall University alumni Jordan Farmer and Rajia Hassib back to campus to read excerpts from their published works...

Police Blotter

Robert Castillo, Reporter • September 26, 2019

Fugitive from Justice According to reports, at approximately 6:22 p.m. Sept. 17, Marshall University Police Department officers on patrol saw two individuals behind the print shop near the art warehouse...

Upcoming event to celebrate Jenkins Hall

Talor Wilkerson, Reporter • September 26, 2019

An event to celebrate the history of Jenkins Hall from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 4 will also celebrate the renovations and improvements made to the building. At the event, there will be a ribbon cutting with President...

Ureact Swab Drive cut short by staffing, venue issues

Emily Hayslett, Reporter • September 26, 2019

Last week, Marshall University directed the Ureact Swab Drive for bone marrow donors. It was expected to take place Sept. 16-20 but because of rental and staffing issues, the final two days were canceled. DKMS...

Quoits tournaments promote campus camaraderie

Sarah Ingram, Reporter • September 24, 2019

Quoits, the longstanding tradition at Marshall University celebrating the signing of the U.S. Constitution on campus, returned these past couple weeks and finished out yesterday, giving students, faculty,...

Marshall Cru hosts bible study sessions with childcare program

Aaron Dickens, Reporter • September 24, 2019

Cru, one of Marshall’s University’s campus ministries, is seeking to help Church Baptist by developing a program directed toward younger children to help parents feel at ease while in bible study. Many...

National Voter Registration Day encourages student voter participation

Blake Newhouse, Reporter • September 24, 2019

Marshall University celebrated National Voter Registration Day by organizing an event in Drinko Library, inviting those who are eligible to vote to have their voice heard in the political process. “As...

MUPD Sergeant Ballou reflects on positive impacts across campus

Robert Castillo, Reporter • September 24, 2019

Marshall University Police Department’s Sergeant Scott Ballou said he is looking to create more of an impact for the Marshall University family. Ballou is originally from Rhode Island and moved...

Marshall celebrates signing of Constitution, John Marshall’s birthday

Brittany Hively, Reporter • September 24, 2019

The U.S. Constitution Celebration commemorates one of America’s most important documents and is celebrated in schools across the country each year. The celebration may have a little more meaning to...

Drinko Library celebrates Banned Book Week, displays censored material

Douglas Harding, News Editor • September 24, 2019

Celebrating the freedom to read and with aims of raising awareness regarding the dangerous implications of book banning and censorship, Marshall University’s Drinko Library is participating in Banned...

Community members participate in VA Suicide Awareness and Prevention 5k race

Blake Newhouse, Reporter • September 22, 2019

The Department of Veteran Affairs made it a top priority to combat the increase in veteran suicides, organizing their second annual VA Suicide Awareness and Prevention 5k race on Saturday morning in Ritter...

Police Blotter

Robert Castillo, Reporter • September 20, 2019

Petit Larceny A resident of Twin Towers East went to the public safety office at approximately 10:20 a.m. Sept. 6 to report their clothes had been stolen out of a dryer on one of the floors. The victim...