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Marshall University’s frat row, which
was home of Delta Chi who was
suspended in 2015.

Marshall Greek Life faces social suspension

Sarah Ingram, Reporter March 5, 2018

Fraternities and sororities have been placed on a social moratorium after the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life discovered one of Marshall's Greek chapters violated social conduct rules. The halt...

SGA Candidates square off for first debate of campaign

SGA Candidates square off for first debate of campaign

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter March 5, 2018

Candidates for student body president and vice president had the opportunity to debate topics such as campus safety, diversity on campus and tuition increases Monday night when the first presidential debate...

Workshop to teach mental health skills

Hanna Pennington, Reporter March 5, 2018

The Wellness Center at Marshall University and the Department of Social Work are sponsoring a Mental Health First Aid class this Friday in Drinko Library. Students, faculty and other members of the...

Program available for those suffering from weight-related, self-esteem issues

Hanna Pennington, Reporter March 5, 2018

Students suffering from weight-related or self-esteem issues can find support and friendly faces in free group sessions provided by Marshall’s Psychology Clinic every Tuesday until May. “In college,...

The Park and Recreation Organization for Students is working on creating a Braille trail in the Barboursville Park. The group also celebrates Earth Day through selling plants to raise money for its various outings like white water rafting and hiking.

PROS to collaborate on Braile trail in Barboursville

Amanda Larch, Reporter March 5, 2018

The Park and Recreation Organization for Students will collaborate with the Leo’s Club of Barboursville to create a Braille trail in the Barboursville Park. Braille trails help the visually impaired...

The Fight for Birth Control Comes to Huntington

The Fight for Birth Control Comes to Huntington

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter March 1, 2018

Community members came together to take action on a sometimes-controversial topic: birth control. Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic, Planned Parenthood Generation Action, West Virginia Women’s...

Women’s History Month aims to educate, empower, enlighten

Women’s History Month aims to educate, empower, enlighten

Hanna Pennington, Reporter March 1, 2018

The beginning of March marks the start of Women’s History Month, and Student Affairs teamed up with the president’s Commission on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Thursday evening to present a kick-off...

Police Blotter

Sarah Ingram, Reporter March 1, 2018

Domestic Violence A witness reported seeing a male jerk open the driver’s side door of a vehicle, pull back his arm and strike someone sitting in the driver’s seat in the 1600 block of 6th Avenue...

Dress for Success opens doors to public for March Madness Sale

Ginny Blake, Reporter March 1, 2018

Dress for Success River Cities, which is typically only open to clients, will be opening to the public this weekend for its March Madness Sale. The boutique will be holding sale events until Saturday,...

‘Thundering Word’ takes home multiple state championship titles

‘Thundering Word’ takes home multiple state championship titles

Hanna Pennington, Reporter March 1, 2018

While the spring semester may be winding down, members of the Thundering Word Speech and Debate Team at Marshall University are just getting started, taking home multiple state championship titles at the...

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week kicks off with scale smashing

Amanda Larch, Reporter March 1, 2018

Eating Disorder Awareness Week kicked off Tuesday afternoon with blue jean decorating, scale smashing and free hot chocolate. As part of events happening around the country, the Rec Center and the Women’s...

Marshall University Provost Gayle Ormiston announced in September that he was stepping down as provost after 10 years at the University.

Marshall begins search for new university provost

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter February 26, 2018

Marshall University Provost Gayle Ormiston announced in September he would be stepping down at the conclusion of the academic year. Now, the university’s provost search committee is well-underway with...

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