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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Coffee with the mayor returns to campus

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter September 20, 2017

Huntington Mayor Steve Williams has become a familiar face for many students, partly due to “Coffee with the Mayor” sessions Williams does on campus....

Student Resource Center pops another series this semester

Alison Baldridge, Reporter September 20, 2017

To reach more students, Marshall University’s Student Resource Center is providing popcorn along with career resources in its new series, Get it Poppin’...

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (left) and Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear discuss Monday a 36-state initiative for health insurance companies to consider alternatives to opioid prescriptions in the Shawkey Room of the Memorial Student Center.

AGs urge health insurance companies to find opioid alternatives

Tom Jenkins, Managing Editor September 18, 2017

  Just one week after the Netflix documentary “HEROIN(E)” showed the current state of the opioid fight in Huntington, State Attorney Generals...

Gilbert aims to expand undergraduate research program

Gilbert aims to expand undergraduate research program

Caroline Kimbro, Reporter September 18, 2017

Marshall President Jerry Gilbert has set standards for the growth of Marshall University during his initial years as president, focusing partially on...

Hispanic community to celebrate their heritage despite harrowing times

Staff Writer September 18, 2017

Aside from the coming of the fall season and the start of school, there is another reason for excitement this month on Marshall’s campus. From Sept....

Marshall students promote ‘zero tolerance’ hazing prevention ideal for all campus organizations

Breanna Francis, Reporter September 18, 2017

With Marshall University Greek Life’s Rush and Bid Weeks coming to a close, Hazing Prevention Week begins to educate students, both in organizations...

Writers Harvest brings a feast to a local foodbank

Alison Baldridge, Reporter September 18, 2017

The A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series took place Sept. 15, showcasing local writers and collecting nonperishable food items for donation to Facing...

Photo taken from the event Facebook Page.

SNL cast member comes to Keith-Albee

Buffy Six, Reporter September 18, 2017

Comedian Leslie Jones takes to the Keith Albee stage Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m., courtesy of the Marshall Artists Series and Marshall University Student Activities....

Community rallies to defend DACA

Community rallies to defend DACA

Danite Belay, Reporter September 18, 2017

Members of Marshall University’s Young Democrats and Students for a Democratic Society organized “Walk to Defend DACA,” a protest against President...

Sen. Manchin awards Purple Heart to Pearl Harbor veteran

Sen. Manchin awards Purple Heart to Pearl Harbor veteran

Rebecca Turnbull, News Editor September 17, 2017

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin awarded Private Wetzel “Sundown” Sanders with a Purple Heart Friday in the Marshall Recreation Center for wounds Sanders...

History professor and Drinko Fellow Montserrat Miller presents Marshall President Jerry Gilbert with an award from the
John Deaver Drinko Academy of Marshall University following Gilbert’s Thursday lecture on civic responsibility during the
seventh annual Robert C. Byrd Forum on Civic Responsibility.

Gilbert lectures on ‘Gold Standard’ of civic responsibility

Caroline Kimbro, Reporter September 14, 2017

Marshall University President Jerry Gilbert spoke Thursday on the enduring connection between civic responsibility and the Constitution during the...

MUPD, counselors speak out after recent sexual assaults

Kayla Simmons, Reporter September 14, 2017

The sexual assaults reported on campus this school year have emphasized the importance of campus safety for students. Every school year, sexual assaults...

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