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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

The last drops of water leaving the fountain during the Fountain Ceremony in 2017.

Students’ perspective on the 1970 tragedy

Meg Keller, Reporter November 13, 2018

48 years after the worst collegiate sports-related air tragedy in U.S. history, students reflected on what being a part of the Herd means to them. Several students at Marshall University said they think...

President Jerry Gilbert addressing the crowd during the Fountain Ceremony in 2017.

Marshall leaders emphasize importance of Fountain Ceremony

Gretchen Kalar, Reporter November 13, 2018

The Annual Fountain Ceremony means something different to everyone, including the President and Provost of Marshall University, who are both from out of state. “This very somber ceremony is one of the...

CAB continues DIY series with calligraphy event

CAB continues DIY series with calligraphy event

LeAnna Owens, Reporter November 11, 2018

Marshall University students learned a new skill this week thanks to the Campus Activities Board. The third installment of CAB’s Do-It-Yourself Series was Nov. 8. This event taught students how to...

Fallout 76 event prepares fans for the release of the game

Fallout 76 event prepares fans for the release of the game

Meg Keller, Reporter November 11, 2018

Gamers participated in Marshall University’s Fallout 76: Reclamation Day event, Friday Nov. 9, which was organized by John Barton, who works for WV Autism, an organization whose mission is to find and...

Professor Charles A. Smith of the University of California spoke to Marshall students and faculty about the causes, impacts and possible solutions regarding gerrymandering in America.

Guest political science professor discusses politics at Marshall

Douglas Harding, Reporter November 9, 2018

Professor of political science and law at the University of California, Charles A. Smith, explored the issue of gerrymandering in America, Thursday, Nov. 8, at Marshall University’s Brad D. Smith Foundation...

PROACT Recovery Center presented $400K grant from Aetna

PROACT Recovery Center presented $400K grant from Aetna

Douglas Harding, Reporter November 8, 2018

The Provider Response Organization for Addiction Care and Treatment was presented a $400K grant from Aetna Better Health of West Virginia Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the new Huntington facility on 20th Street. PROACT...

Zachary Humphrey preaches his spiritual beliefs to Marshall students.

Open-air preacher returns to Marshall’s campus

Sarah Ingram, News Editor November 7, 2018

Zachary Humphrey, a preacher who has come to Marshall University’s campus before, was on campus on Wednesday, Nov. 7, to preach “to those sinners at Marshall.” “I know Jesus Christ, and he said...

Hal Greer to be honored by statue

Gretchen Kalar and Sydney Shelton November 6, 2018

Marshall University will honor Hal Greer with a statue in 2019. President Jerry Gilbert has created a committee to focus on the state after he proposed the idea of a sculpture for a recognition of Hal...

Hurricane relief drive to help affected students

Madison Davis, Reporter November 6, 2018

Hurricane Florence, the category 4 hurricane that smashed the Carolinas in mid-September, had more of an impact on Marshall University than some may realize. Multiple organizations on Marshall’s campus,...

Marshall students assisted Habitat for Humanity in constructing a house by building a wall on the Memorial Student Center plaza.

Marshall students help build with Habitat for Humanity

Madison Davis, Reporter November 6, 2018

Habitat for Humanity partnered with Marshall University Monday to organize a wall build for students, staff and community members to help build a home for a local family. Volunteers from the Marshall...

Local groups to discuss LGBTQ+ domestic violence

Hannah Graham, Reporter November 6, 2018

Marshall University students and faculty are invited to attend the Relationship Violence and LGBTQ+ Community Talk from 12 to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 in the Shawkey dining room of the Memorial Student...

Growing business, Moonlight Cookies, reopens in a new location in Heritage Station at 210 11th St. in Huntington.

Heritage Station welcomes Moonlight Cookies

LeAnna Owens, Reporter November 6, 2018

Heritage Station in Huntington is the new home of Moonlight Cookies, a cookie shop which was once based at the Wild Ramp. “Our customer base blew up,” Molly Paxton, co-owner of Moonlight Cookies,...

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