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Students thank scholarship donors with cards, videos

Madalyn McCoy, Reporter • February 13, 2019

Students at Marshall University have been given the opportunity to thank donors who help some students with the financial cost of college tuition and fees through Love a Donor Days Tuesday and Wednesday...

Marshall professor to publish fourth book

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor • February 12, 2019

Two of his books were published in 2017. One of his books was published in 2018. Now, Slav Gratchev, a Marshall University Spanish professor and scholar, has another book set for publication in the spring...

Students speak in opposition to Campus Self-Defense Act

Trey Delida, Reporter • February 12, 2019

The West Virginia House of Delegates held a public hearing Monday, Feb. 11, concerning House Bill 2519. This bill regards to the legality of concealed and open carry on campuses of higher education institutions. Currently,...

Locals voice concerns surrounding public education bill

Douglas Harding, Online and Social Media Manager • February 12, 2019

The omnibus education bill currently being debated in West Virginia’s state legislature has stirred substantial controversy among concerned citizens, which prompted lawmakers to allow two public hearings...

Ratio Christi asks ‘tough questions’ about religion

Meredith O’Bara, Reporter • February 12, 2019

Arguing takes on a new meaning with one organization on campus. Weekly meetings for the organization Ratio Christi consist of gathering to discuss different points of view on controversial religious...

Marshall aims to combat mental health stigmas

Makaylah Wheeler, Reporter • February 12, 2019

College students may face stressors that can leave their mental health at risk, but Marshall University has kickstarted new initiatives to help combat the issues and put students’ minds at ease. Marshall’s...

Dance theatre offers year-round opportunities

Anna Marsh, Reporter • February 12, 2019

Huntington Dance Theatre is Huntington’s only nonprofit dance studio, open to students of all ages and levels, with many different opportunities to perform. The studio offers ballet technique, pointe,...

SGA votes on resolutions, swears in new senator

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor • February 12, 2019

The following Student Government Association updates were taken from the announcements and decisions made as well as the events that occured, at the SGA student senate meeting that occurred Tuesday, Feb....

Brown Dog Yoga provides ways to exercise, relax with various classes

Anna Marsh, Reporter • February 12, 2019

Yoga is only one of the options available to individuals who attend classes at Brown Dog Yoga, a locally-owned yoga studio with a location in Huntington. In addition to yoga classes, the studio offers...

Sororities welcome new members into sisterhood at Bid Day

Paige Leonard, Reporter • February 12, 2019

Welcoming new members into their homes, members of Alpha Chi Omega and Delta Zeta celebrated Bid Day with music, food and sisterhood at their sorority houses this past weekend. “This was the best...

Campus Self-Defense Act considered by House Judiciary Committee

Hanna Pennington, LIFE! Editor • February 12, 2019

If implemented, a bill under consideration by the West Virginia state House Judiciary Committee would permit individuals officially licensed to carry a concealed firearm to do so on the campus of a state...

Marshall women celebrate Galentine’s Day

Meredith O’Bara, Reporter • February 9, 2019

Women from all over campus joined together Friday night at the Campus Christian Center to celebrate Galentine’s Day, the female friend version of Valentine’s Day. Marshall students Courtney Powers...