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Students paint diversity bison, celebrate Unity Month

Savanah Matney, Reporter • April 12, 2019

Marshall University’s Campus Activities Board hosted its last Paint and Sip event of the semester Wednesday night. This Paint and Sip celebrated Unity Month, and students were able to paint the diversity...

Stomachs for Empathy simulation explores hunger, social classes

Makaylah Wheeler, Reporter • April 12, 2019

They could either give up their extra food or beg the upper class for a meal. This was one of the scenarios Marshall University students faced Wednesday, during a simulation at the Hunger Banquet hosted...

Empowering women becomes focus of new club on campus

Paige Leonard, Reporter • April 9, 2019

Feeling empowered and confident is extremely important to her, said Shay Kaminski, co-founder of EmpoWer, the first women’s empowerment club on Marshall University’s campus. “Growing up, I often...

Huntington increases goal for walking for 2019

Piper White, Reporter • April 9, 2019

From July 17, 2018 to December 2018, Greater Huntington Walks walked to the moon and back 2.8 times. “On the launch, we had 300 people that came and participated, and Dr. (Jerry) Gilbert was one of...

Herd 4 Christ assists foster organization through service

Meredith O’Bara, Reporter • April 9, 2019

With a relationship lasting over 15 years, Herd 4 Christ traveled to Midwestern Children’s Home in Pleasant Plain, Ohio, to continue its work in assisting the foster care organization. “The work...

West Virginia teachers struggle to secure sufficient social services for students

Douglas Harding, Online and Social Media Manager • April 9, 2019

Despite defeating the state legislature’s recent attempts to pass an omnibus education bill which would have increased class sizes and encouraged privatization, West Virginia teachers’ struggles to...

‘Millions for Medicine’ hit the jackpot at business model competition

Trey Delida, Reporter • April 9, 2019

A Marshall University business team won the title of grand champion at the inaugural WV Innovation & Business Model Competition (WVIBMC) April 6 in Marshall’s Francis Booth Experimental Theater. College...

New Greek liaison wants cleaner, safer campus

Paige Leonard, Reporter • April 9, 2019

Initiatives to help stop littering and clean up Huntington are at the top of the list of priorities for Marshall University’s new Greek liaison, said the cabinet member of the recently elected Rogner-Williams...

Police Blotter

Mackenzie Jones, Reporter • April 9, 2019

Sexual Assault On March 16, a victim came forward and reported that, on March 8, a sexual assault of the second degree had occurred. Officers are currently working the case. Destruction of Property Between...

Interfaith dialogue hopes to bring Marshall community together

Meredith O’Bara, Reporter • April 9, 2019

To unite the Huntington community through conversations about faith and understanding those with different beliefs, an Interfaith Dialogue event will be held Thursday, April 11 at 6 p.m. on Marshall University’s...

SGA approves updated senate bylaws

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor • April 9, 2019

The newly-revised senate bylaws of the Student Government Association, updated for the first time in over a decade, were approved during a meeting of the student senate Tuesday in the Memorial Student...

Disability Expo provides information, resources to community

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor • April 8, 2019

Among tables set up with snacks, activities and informational materials were glimpses of kelly green Saturday, April 6, during the 12th annual One4All Disability Expo at Huntington High School. The One4All...