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MU raises awareness for transgender community

Christian Davis, Reporter February 6, 2017

Marshall University’s Intercultural Office is sponsoring a Trans Clothing Drive Feb. 6 through Feb. 24 to collect new or gently used clothing for the transgender community. The LGTBQ+ office is the...

Legislation of Marijuana panelist debate the pros and cons of the drug.

Marijuana Legislation is debated at Lookahead panel

Tom Jenkins, News Editor February 6, 2017

Marijuana in the coming year could be the most controversial and talked about issue on the West Virginia Legislature’s already large list of issues. It has already been a very controversial topic with...

W.Va. Senate President Mitch Carmichael (R) addressing the press about future legislation.

Legislators to consider budget cuts, legalizing marijuana

Nancy Peyton, Executive Editor February 6, 2017

As with any other legislative session, this year has already brought forth questions about higher education, budget issues and the possibility of medical marijuana being legalized to help close the budget...

Freda Payne to pay tribute to Ella Fitzgerald at Marshall University

Freda Payne to pay tribute to Ella Fitzgerald at Marshall University

Alexia Lilly, Reporter February 6, 2017

Vocalist Freda Payne is set to perform for the Huntington community at the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Payne will pay tribute to the legend Ella Fitzgerald as part of Fitzgerald’s...

Members of the Marshall community gather at the fountain before marching to show solidarity with INTO students following President Trump's controversial executive order.

MU community ‘stands in solidarity’ with INTO students

Karenann Flouhouse, Reporter February 4, 2017

“Love Trumps Hate” was the recurring theme as Marshall students gathered at the Memorial Fountain Friday to march to the INTO Center for the Stand in Solidarity march. Stand in Solidarity was a...

The Marshall community heard from speakers in the Drinko Library Atrium about Dr. Carter G. Woodson’s “The Mis-Education of the Negro” Thursday.

Students travel back in time to ‘speak’ to Dr. Carter G. Woodson

Sadie Helmick, Reporter February 2, 2017

Students traveled back in time to “talk” to Dr. Carter G. Woodson about his book, “The Mis-Education of the Negro,” Thursday. The book, written in 1933, is very relatable to today’s events and...

First day of Black History Month proclaimed as Dr. Carter G. Woodson Day

Jordan Nelson, Reporter February 2, 2017

Dr. Carter G. Woodson was given recognition for his hard work and achievements during a ceremony on Marshall University’s campus Wednesday, marking the beginning of Black History Month. West Virginia...

Students gather at the Memorial Student Center, to kick off Black History Month.

Black Out Day

Christian Davis, Reporter February 2, 2017

Marshall University’s Office of Student Affairs, Black United Students, Student Government Association and the Campus Activities Board sponsored Black Out Day Wednesday on Marshall’s campus. Students...

President Gilbert addresses divide at Carter G. Woodson Reception

Adam Stephens, Reporter February 2, 2017

As a result of the political climate in the United States, Americans are more divided now than ever before. Marshall University President Jerome Gilbert addressed the division as he delivered a speech...

Gov. Jim Justice, speaking at his Inauguration  Jan. 16

Governor Jim Justice begins work on education system in West Virginia

Kylee Hurley, Reporter February 2, 2017

Governor Jim Justice has recently used his social media accounts to advocate his ideas for West Virginia’s education system. Justice spent much of his campaign speaking about the education system in...

Man Wanted for trespassing

Heather Barker, Reporter February 2, 2017

Marshall University Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for Michael Hankins for trespassing. This comes after two reports of Hankins following female students on campus. Officers issued a...

“No Ban, No Wall”, protesters stand in solidarity with immigrants

Franklin Norton, Reporter February 2, 2017

“No hate! No Fear! Refugees are welcome here,” chanted a group of protesters on the steps of Huntington City Hall Wednesday. The protests were in reaction to President Donald Trump’s immigration...

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