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Huntington included in ‘51 Affordable Discoveries’

Trey Delida, Reporter • January 29, 2019

After being named America’s Best Community in April 2017, Huntington was recognized as one of “51 Affordable Discoveries Across America 2019” by an article on a travel-related website. The article,...

New interim senators sworn into SGA

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor • January 29, 2019

Fourteen interim senators were sworn into the Student Government Association Tuesday, Jan. 29 during a student senate meeting in the Memorial Student Center. The 14 interim senators were approved...

Bible course offered to students

Meredith O’Bara, Reporter • January 29, 2019

Perspectives, a movement sweeping the United States, offers college level courses to communities to teach members to unite Christians and “live a life of purpose.” Katelyn Hannan, a community member...

‘Stop the Sell Out’ Rally protests Huntington City Council vote

Douglas Harding, Online and Social Media Manager • January 29, 2019

Despite being met by a “Stop the Sell Out” rally, Huntington City Council voted 8-3 Monday, Jan. 28, to accept an ordinance giving up the city’s right to appoint three members to the Cabell Huntington...

‘WV Can’t Wait’ movement aims to engage, represent state’s disenfranchised

Douglas Harding, Online, Social Media Manager • January 27, 2019

As part of his 55 County Town Hall Tour, an anti-poverty community organizer turned gubernatorial candidate met with local constituents to discuss their priorities and the “WV Can’t Wait” movement...

Alpha Kappa Alpha Vision Board Party helps students plan futures

Paige Leonard, Reporter • January 26, 2019

In order to help students plan their futures and make their dreams become a reality, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. hosted a vision board party Thursday evening in the Memorial Student Center. “The...

Marshall Department of Social Work to offer Suicide Prevention Training

Savanah Matney, Reporter • January 25, 2019

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training sessions will begin Jan. 28 in Drinko Library Room 402 and be open to all Marshall University students, staff and faculty. QPR Suicide Prevention...

Marshall community to honor MLK Jr. through community service

Makaylah Wheeler, Reporter • January 24, 2019

Marshall University will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Friday, Jan. 25., with an 8 a.m. breakfast to kick-off the event, followed by volunteer hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The MLK Day...

Monks visit Marshall, discuss Buddhism with students and faculty

Meredith O’Bara, Reporter • January 24, 2019

People from all over the world from different cultures walk the sidewalks on Marshall University’s campus, and this week was no different. Seven monks from the Tashi Kyil Monastery in Dehradun, India,...

Marshall, Huntington communities celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tiara Brown, Reporter • January 22, 2019

Dozens of Huntington community members and students marched in unity in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, Jan. 21. “We have too many walls, but not enough bridges to walk over peacefully...

Parking problems persist for MU students

Mackenzie Jones, Reporter • January 22, 2019

With the spring semester taking off at Marshall University, some students stated they have noticed problems with parking on the campus. “Parking on campus anymore is a hassle,” Marshall student...

Students feel the effects of the government shutdown

Trey Delida, Reporter • January 22, 2019

The partial government shutdown has officially surpassed the four-week mark, making history as the longest shutdown the United States has ever endured. On the surface, it may seem like nothing has changed....