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Hurricane Harvey hits close to home for Yurachek

Danite Belay, Reporter • August 31, 2017

With the first football game of the season approaching, Marshall University tight end Ryan Yurachek did not expect to have any thoughts on his mind other than getting ready to play the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks...

Marshall Campus Activities Board starts the year with a laugh

Brooke Griffin, Reporter • August 31, 2017

Huntington may be a small city compared to most, but that does not mean it lacks things to do. Between all of the parks and places to eat, there is also a club that has been on the rise for some time now. The...

Dan O’Hanolan Essay Competition draws a close

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter • August 31, 2017

Students were able to practice their writing and critical thinking skills with this year’s Dan O’Hanolan essay competition. The competition is held annually by the Simon Perry Center for Constitutional...

Drinko Library holds final open house of semester

Alison Baldridge, Reporter • August 31, 2017

Drinko Library held its final Tech-Up Open House for all students and faculty members this semester. The open house took place Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. in Room 138 and offered free refreshments and...

College of Arts and Media welcome new director of music

Buffy Six, Reporter • August 31, 2017

Susan Tusing joined the College of Arts and Media family in July as the new director of music. She said she is trying to get the “lay of the land” of how things are done at Marshall University. “I...

Tutoring Services offer first open house to students

Alison Baldridge, Reporter • August 29, 2017

Marshall University’s Tutoring Services decided to try something new this semester. It opened its doors to allow any student, whether they are new to campus or have already been a student at Marshall,...

Press Club celebrates a year of business

Will Izzo, Reporter • August 29, 2017

The Press Club celebrated its first "Pressiversary" Tuesday with a show featuring local groups Shenanagram, Charlie Brown Superstar and The Dividends. Owner James Fox organized the event to celebrate The...

Hurricane Harvey: Not just in Texas

Brooke Griffin, Reporter • August 28, 2017

Hurricane Harvey hit Rockport, Texas this past Friday evening around 11 p.m. What many West Virginia residents didn’t know was that this catastrophic storm was going to affect some of their friends...

August Sky: Celestial bodies that bring us together

Sebastian Morris, Reporter • August 28, 2017

36,135 days later, it happened again, and everyone ended their day with a story to tell. A total eclipse of the sun visible from almost anywhere in the continental U.S. occurred Aug. 21,...

Dress For Success River Cities celebrates 10 year anniversary

Hunter Ellis, Reporter • August 28, 2017

Dress for Success River Cities, an affiliate of the international non-profit organization, is celebrating 10 years of suiting women for success in the Tri-State area. The organization, Dress for Success,...

Meditation Club meets to clear minds

Breanna Copley, Reporter • August 28, 2017

Marshall University’s meditation club met Monday from 3-4 p.m. at the Memorial Student Center Marco’s to practice different meditative exercises and introduce meditation to beginners and refresh the...

MU Rec Center Adds New Classes

Kayla Simmons, Reporter • August 28, 2017

The Marshall University Recreation Center is offering new programs and classes for students during the 2017-18 school year. Five new premium classes will be available for students this semester. These...