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President Jerry Gilbert expressed his pride in Marshall for being one of only ten schools across the country that allows access to identification cards through mobile devices.

Marshall leads the way with new ID technology

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter April 23, 2019

Marshall University became one of ten schools across the country, and the first school in West Virginia, to implement the access of identification cards through Apple iPhones and Apple Watches Tuesday.  Edward...

New program encourages undergraduate research

Sydney Wyer, Contributer April 23, 2019

A project that will target incoming freshmen who are interested in conducting research, analyzing data and working with experts in their field will come to Marshall University’s campus in fall 2019,...

Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Mackenzie Jones, Reporter April 23, 2019

Unlawful Drinking Under 21 On April 8, at 3:11 a.m., an unknown staggering male was noticed by officers in the 1800th block of Sixth Avenue. Officers made contact with the unknown male who had alcohol...

Downtown Huntington welcomes new battle attraction this summer

Trey Delida, Reporter April 23, 2019

Offering arrow wars, foam dart battles and laser tag, a new downtown attraction hopes to bring a little bit of fun and competition to Huntington residents of all ages.  After a recent trip to Cincinnati,...

University website to request community feedback on campus disability services

Makaylah Wheeler, Reporter April 21, 2019

As a Marshall University student who uses a wheelchair, Caleb Arbaugh said he has, at times, avoided taking classes or scheduling meetings in Morrow Library because he cannot independently operate the...

Panelists Marshall student Kate Colclough, Marshall assistant professor Carrie Childers, visiting poet Meg Day and visiting author David Wanczyk prepare to discuss disability and creativity during a panel discussion Thursday in Corbly Hall.

Visiting writers, members of Marshall community speak on disability

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor April 20, 2019

Sometimes words people consider to be “lazy descriptions” are actually ableist, or discriminatory against individuals who have a disability, a visiting poet said Thursday afternoon, during a panel...

Local Protect our Planet protestors take to the streets with signs and informational pamphlets.

Protect our Planet protestors plea for environmental protection, awareness

Douglas Harding, Online and Social Media Manager April 20, 2019

Many of the world’s largest cities could be underwater by the turn of the century if humans do not drastically change their ways within the next decade, according to recent studies conducted by the National...

College of Business welcomes new business incubator space

Trey Delida, Reporter April 19, 2019

As the Lewis College of Business and Brad D. Smith Schools of Business celebrate 50 years of the college this week, Marshall University welcomes the addition of a new business incubator space. Located...

Marshall Yeager Leadership Institute to host Stress Awareness Month events

Meredith O’Bara, Reporter April 19, 2019

To help students and the community battle stress, the Marshall University Yeager Leadership Institute will host events this week and next to teach healthy ways to manage it. “College-age students are...

Spring turkey hunting season underway

Spring turkey hunting season underway

Mackenzie Jones, Reporter April 17, 2019

Turkeys in the tri-state area are tucking tail and running away as hunters begin to swarm into the woods. Spring turkey season kicked off April 15 and will conclude May 11 for West Virginia and will be...

Students Reflect on Easter

Meredith O’Bara, Reporter April 17, 2019

Though the meaning of Easter is different for each student, traditions are a common bond for some students, as is the changes that come each year to their Easter celebration. Emily Tinnel, a communications...

Strawberry breakfast remains tradition for sorority

Paige Leonard, Reporter April 16, 2019

When Carlee Sparks joined Alpha Xi Delta, she said complete strangers would say, “Oh, you’re one of one of those strawberry girls.”  This year, Alpha Xi Delta’s annual Strawberry Breakfast,...

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