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Representatives from the Public Safety Office participated in the event.

Coffee bridges gap between law enforcement and students

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter October 15, 2024

Free food and coffee greeted students at the freshman dorms last week, along with a chance to get to know some officers of the Marshall University Police Department. Called “Brewing Safety,” this...

World Mental Health Day reminders

World Mental Health Day reminders

Maggie Gibbs, Staff Reporter October 15, 2024

Oct. 10 was World Mental Health Day, and Marshall students have access to myriad resources through the university. Marshall University offers counseling and psychological services through the Counseling...

Both Marshall for All cohorts with President Smith

Marshall for All Continues to Grow

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter October 12, 2024

The second cohort for the Marshall For All program began its college career this year. The Marshall For All program is MU President Brad Smith’s goal that in ten years, Marshall students will graduate...

The Tsubasacon logo

Tsubasacon returns to Charleston for 21st year

Nate Harrah, Student Reporter October 10, 2024

West Virginia’s longest-running anime, manga and gaming convention returns to the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center tomorrow, Oct. 11, until Oct. 13. Known as Tsubasacon, the convention...

Glenn Elliott, the Democrat West Virginia Senate candidate

Democratic Senate candidate comes to Marshall

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter October 9, 2024

Glenn Elliott, the Democrat West Virginia Senate candidate, spoke at Marshall’s campus as a part of his “The Place Where We Belong” tour to get to know West Virginian communities as well as introduce...

The vice presidential debate took place in New York City, NY.

Gun violence, economy among vice presidential debate topics

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter October 9, 2024

JD Vance and Tim Walz met for the first time on Tuesday, Oct. 1, as they discussed gun violence, the economy and more during the 2024 Vice Presidential Debate.  The two had never met prior to the debate,...

Huntington shows out for Homecoming Parade

Huntington shows out for Homecoming Parade

Nate Harrah, Student Reporter October 9, 2024

Crowds cheered, and kids collected candy from 10th Street to Harless Field in celebration of Marshall Homecoming with the Homecoming Parade Friday, Oct. 4.  The parade featured floats from Marshall...

Pictured left-to-right: 2023 Homecoming attendant Semoni Weaver, vice president of
Intercultural and Student Affairs Marcie Simms, 2024 homecoming attendant Kylie Fisher, first
woman Alys Smith, University President Brad D. Smith and 2024 attendant Dylan Ellison.

Hurricane support takes the crown at Homecoming game

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor October 8, 2024

As per tradition, Marshall’s homecoming court walked the football field awaiting the crowning of two winning attendants this past Saturday, Oct. 5. This year, however, was a bit different. All of...

Billy and Michelle on their trip to Paris.

Couples on Campus: Billy & Michelle Biggs

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor October 8, 2024

When couples prioritize each other and support each other’s individual goals and aspirations, a strong and lasting bond is sure to follow, one member of Marshall’s Office of the Registrar said.  “We...

Students will have Thursday, Oct. 10 and Friday, Oct. 11 off.

Midterm break makes its debut

Baylee Parsons, News Editor October 6, 2024

For the first time in decades, Marshall students are preparing for a midterm break. The break, which is scheduled for Oct. 10 and 11, will allow students to have a long weekend off following midterms. While...

Bison Bites is located in the Towers Marketplace.

The Den undergoes ‘Bison Bites’ rebranding

Greg Jones, Student Reporter October 6, 2024

Marshall University is reintroducing the diner on campus at Towers as “Bison Bites.”  The diner was formerly “The Den,” which was sponsored by Denny’s. The place has made changes including...

The dogs and cats have their own dedicated spaces at the shelter.

Local animal shelter introduces renovations

Maggie Gibbs, Staff Reporter October 5, 2024

Walking into the new building at the Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter, visitors would never know it was once a school and a stable for Huntington’s Mounted Patrol. The only remaining evidence of...

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