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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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MLK Jr. Observance Day brings community members together

Christian Davis, Reporter January 16, 2017

Marshall University’s Intercultural Affairs Office, the NAACP Huntington-Cabell Branch and the surrounding Huntington community gathered at the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse for the annual MLK Jr. Observance...

Students weigh textbook purchasing options

Lillie Bodie, Reporter January 16, 2017

Marshall students returned to campus this week for a new semester. Getting back into the swing of things isn’t the easiest for many students and one of the more stressful things is purchasing textbooks. Two...

Candlelight vigil to shed light on contributions of MLK Jr.

Alexis Leach, Reporter January 15, 2017

A candlelight vigil will take place Jan. 17 for students, faculty and community members to honor Martin Luther King Jr. This ceremony will be one of a few events that will be held in honor of Martin...

"Raison d'etre," from artist Karen Frye, is one of the many pieces to be featured at the sixth annual Juried Exhibition in the VAC.

VAC Juried Exhibition allows artists to ‘get space’

Hannah Swartz, Reporter January 14, 2017

The Marshall University Visual Arts Center is in its sixth year hosting its Annual National Juried Exhibition. The theme, a first for this year's event, is “Give Me Space!” Six years ago, painting...

‘Sleep Deprivation Chamber’ coming to Joan C. Edwards Playhouse

Staff Report January 14, 2017

Marshall University will be home to a new student-directed play, “Sleep Deprivation Chamber,” March 9 and 10. “Sleep Deprivation Chamber” is written by Adam Kennedy and Adrienne Kennedy. The...

MU Intercultural Affairs to honor MLK Jr. with annual event

Christian Davis, Reporter January 14, 2017

Marshall University’s Intercultural Affairs, in partnership with the NAACP, will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Day event Monday, Jan. 16. Students, faculty, staff and the surrounding...

Marshall University makes multiple renovations

Pamela Young, Reporter January 14, 2017

Marshall University’s residence and dining halls have seen changes over the course of winter break. There have been renovations and new additions to buildings including Twin Towers East and West,...

Circle K looking to encourage community involvement

Ryan Murphy, Reporter January 14, 2017

The Circle K International student organization is starting up at Marshall University this semester for students eager to put themselves out there, make a difference or gain experience in a leadership...

Marshall makes updates to Wi-Fi

Matthew Groves, Reporter January 14, 2017

As Marshall University students return to campus after winter break, some have noticed updates to the Wi-Fi across campus. “Everything that was done over holiday break was [dealing with] the wireless...

CED Talks series kicks off with discussion of women in Trump’s America

Kylee Hurley and Sadie Helmick January 13, 2017

Marshall University Student Affairs joined the Women’s Center and the Gender Studies Association to kick off the semester with the first discussion of the CED Talks series: “What’s Next? Women in...

Create Huntington strives for urban renewal

Franklin Norton, Reporter January 13, 2017

The City of Huntington is known for many of its historical structures: The Keith-Albee Theater, The Frederick Hotel Building and even Marshall’s own Old Main. For some residents of the community, preserving...

Mayor Danny Jones

Charleston Mayor under fire for comments about Senator Sanders

Tom Jenkins, News Editor January 11, 2017

Mayor of Charleston Danny Jones is now receiving criticism over comments he made about Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders Monday morning on his radio talk show on 580 WCHS. Jones’ talk show is on from 9...

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