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The Parthenon

Members of the African American Association of Marshall University pose for photo after Black Excellence Award Ceremony.

Black Excellence Award Ceremony celebrates accomplishments of students, faculty

Tiara Brown, Reporter March 3, 2019

African American students at Marshall University and within the community may feel undervalued or unacknowledged, said a representative of Marshall’s newly-formed African American Association. In order...

Thundering Word team member Hunter Barclay poses with trophies the team won at the 2019 WVIFA State Tournament in Fairmont, West Virginia.

Thundering Word Speech and Debate Team wins overall state champion title

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor March 1, 2019

After winning the title of overall state champion at the West Virginia Intercollegiate Forensics Association State Tournamentin Fairmont, West Virginia, members of Marshall University’s Thundering Word...

VIDEO: Concealed Carry Protests

Joe Artrip, Production Editor March 1, 2019

Author Hanif Abdurraqib reads from his recently released book “Go Ahead In The Rain: Notes to A Tribe Called Quest” during event in Marshall University's A. E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series.

Visiting writer discusses music, shares personal stories through art

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor February 27, 2019

Giving members of the Marshall University community a taste of his work, a visiting writer read pieces from three of his books, including one yet to be released, Monday in the Memorial Student Center. Hanif...

Special topics course connects politics and video games

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor February 26, 2019

Playing video games is part of the curriculum in one new special topics course offered this semester, which encourages Marshall University students to make connections between video games and real world...

Kappa Alpha Psi was the first black fraternity on Marshall University's campus, and the fraternity says they aim to help members become better people.

Kappa Alpha Psi combats negative stereotypes for black fraternities

Paige Leonard, Reporter February 26, 2019

With a goal of helping young men become better individuals, the first black Greek-lettered fraternity on Marshall University’s campus paved the way for future organizations and continues to have an impact...

The Love Your Block campaign aims to revitalize neighborhoods in Huntington one block at a time.

City-wide campaign encourages revitalization of Huntington neighborhoods

Trey Delida, Reporter February 26, 2019

Parts of Huntington have a chance to be revitalized one block at a time through Huntington’s Love Your Block campaign. The Love Your Block competition, sponsored by Cities of Service, is a national...

UMS prepares disaster buckets for future

UMS prepares disaster buckets for future

Meredith O’Bara, Reporter February 26, 2019

The United Methodist Students service team and The Thundering Herd Recovery team partnered with the pre-physical therapy club to prepare flood buckets that will be used during a disaster such as a flood...

Police Blotter

Mackenzie Jones, Reporter February 26, 2019

Possession of Marijuana A couple was noticed by an officer in the parking lot on the 1800th block of Maple Avenue, Feb. 18. When the officer approached, he noticed the white female, age 20, and the other...

Marshall University student Emily Fankhanel pictured in June 2018.

Eating disorder stories shared to inspire, help others

Makaylah Wheeler, Reporter February 26, 2019

Someone is sitting in the bathroom, throwing up the food they had for lunch. They have not digested a meal in days. “Eating disorders are not a mindset that people can just pull themselves out of,”...

Student Body Vice President Hannah Petracca mediates discussion on proposed resolutions about funding at the Student Government Association meeting Tuesday, Feb. 26.

Student Government Association approves rules for upcoming election

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor February 26, 2019

A section of the Student Government Association election rules that could have caused a greater amount of runoff elections was a topic of discussion at a student senate meeting Tuesday in the Memorial...

Marshall University faculty and students gather to protest Campus Carry Bill, Monday, Feb. 26 at Memorial Fountain.

Marshall community unites in protest of campus carry bill

Douglas Harding, Online and Social Media Manager February 26, 2019

Students and educators from Marshall University, West Virginia University and other local colleges united in recent weeks to fight back against legislation that would allow individuals with permits to...

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