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Suicide awareness to be promoted on campus next week

Alison Baldridge, Reporter • September 7, 2017

The Social Work Department at Marshall University will host two events next week addressing suicide prevention. The first, “Suicide Prevention in the Tri-state,” will take place from 6:30 to 8:30...

33rd ChiliFest set for Saturday

Hunter Ellis, Reporter • September 7, 2017

From its humble beginnings in Ritter Park in 1983 to now with over 20,000 people jamming the streets of downtown Huntington, ChiliFest has become a community favorite event both well-known and attended...

SGA establishes secretary of diversity and inclusion

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter • September 7, 2017

The Marshall University Student Government Association began working on a new era for the executive branch in student government Tuesday when it confirmed Alexis Tyson as the new secretary of diversity...

Justice talks jobs, infrastructure during Marshall town hall

Tom Jenkins, Managing Editor • September 6, 2017

“The opportunity for jobs, beyond belief, is right at our finger tips,” Gov. Jim Justice told a room of Marshall students and officials Wednesday during a town hall focused on his proposed Road...

Do-It-Yourself series soon to unwind

Alison, Baldridge • September 4, 2017

Next week, Marshall’s Campus Activities Board will be introducing a new series that will last two semesters called Do It Yourself, which will teach students how to create projects to take with them. Do...

Ringing bells honor ‘Rosie the Riveters’

Brooke, Griffin • September 4, 2017

Pullman Square was full of people ringing bells on Monday, and it wasn’t because of a holiday season. The second annual “Ring a Bell for Rosie” event honored women in the workforce with multiple...

Community celebrates 50 years of giving back

Breanna Francis, Reporter • September 4, 2017

The A. D. Lewis Community Center celebrated its 50th anniversary this past Sunday afternoon with a block party open to the public. The event featured local food vendors, musicians, inflatable bounce houses,...

HerdZone Stadium Store to open for game day

Staff Report • August 31, 2017

Sebastian Moris Construction at Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards Stadium is coming to a close, with the newly installed bookstore and concourse being open for Saturday’s game. “Our first official...

Marching Thunder prepares for eventful season

Buffy Six, Reporter • August 31, 2017

File Photo Just as Marshall football is gearing up for the start of its season against the Miami (Ohio) Red Hawks, the Marching Thunder is gearing up for its season as well with a new halftime show...

Gilbert sets goals for second year

Caroline Kimbro, Reporter • August 31, 2017

As his second year at Marshall University commences, Dr. Jerry Gilbert reflects on his initial year as president and turns his aim towards the future. Gilbert said he feels much more engrained in the...

New governing body promises bright future for Greek Life

Breanna Francis, Reporter • August 31, 2017

The start of a new school year does not only bring changes to class schedules, student lives and academic success, but big changes in student organizations, as well. Greek Life here at Marshall has seen...

Marshall approves alcohol sales at Joan C. Edwards Stadium

Staff Writer • August 31, 2017

Fans attending football games for the 2017 season will be able to purchase both beer and wine, however there will be sections of the stadium that will be designated as alcohol-free. The Marshall University...