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Sophomore exercise science major Chloe Cook and her family attended the Marshall vs. Cincinnati game on Saturday.

Parent and Family Weekend most successful yet

Julianna Everly, Reporter October 1, 2019

Parents and families from throughout West Virginia and beyond came to Huntington to be reunited with their Marshall University students who have been away at school for roughly six weeks. Marshall’s...

Katelyn Fowler, grant coordinator for MU-SPEAC, talks to students about suicide statistics in West Virginia.

Marshall QPR training works to end stigma surrounding suicide

Blake Newhouse, Reporter October 1, 2019

Destigmatizing the conversation surrounding suicide is the first step to reducing it, a Marshall University social worker told students Monday at Drinko Library. “If we don’t ask the question, we...

High school students and family members visited Marshall University during Green and White Day Saturday, Sept. 28.

Green and White Day attracts prospective students to Marshall

Phuong Anh Do, Reporter September 29, 2019

High school students from all over West Virginia and nearby states visited Marshall University on Green and White Day to check out what the university has to offer for both campus life and academic showcases.  Around...

Authors and Marshall alumni Rajia Hassib and Jordan Farmer answer questions posed by the audience during the first event in the fall 2019 season of the A. E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series Thursday, Sept. 26.

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

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...

Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Associate Vice President of Intercultural Affairs Maurice Cooley plays Quoits on campus Friday, Sept. 20.

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 is celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of September each year.

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

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...

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