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Marshall U App Focuses on Community Development

Evan Green, Executive Editor September 2, 2023

A new multi-use app, Marshall U, focuses on connecting students both to the tools they need as students, as well as other students through a number of...

(left to right) Dr. John Botes, Dr. Şőlen Dikener and Dr. Wendell Dobbs

Marshall Faculty Perform First Trio Concert of the Semester 

Jada Mills, Student Reporter September 1, 2023

“I want my students to be inspired,” Dr. Şőlen Dikener, a professor at the University’s School of Music, said. “I hope today’s show gave them...

Dr. Jodie Penrod and Dr. Julia Spears

MyMU and Blackboard to Become Virtual Construction Zones

Sarah Davis, News Editor August 31, 2023

Students will notice changes to both MyMU and Blackboard in the near future, according to Marshall’s chief information officer. “The MyMU platform...

Fans before Herd Rally was canceled

Annual Herd Rally Canceled Last Week

Emma Gallus, Staff Reporter August 31, 2023

Rain forced the planners of this year’s Herd Rally to send fans home last Friday, Aug. 25.  The annual event acts as a way to encourage school spirit...

Karen Collinsworth working at the campus Starbucks

Students and Faculty Rally to Raise Money for Campus Starbucks Employee

Victoria Ware, Opinions and Culture Editor August 30, 2023

Employees at the Starbucks on campus set up a GoFundMe to help fellow employee, Karen Collinsworth,  with the purchase of a car. Cassie Gray, one of...

President Brad D. Smith originally announced his plan for debt-free graduation during his investiture last fall

Smith Sticks to Marshall For All Amid WVU Layoffs

Evan Green, Executive Editor August 30, 2023

As West Virginia University reels from proposed layoffs of 169 faculty members, Marshall’s president says his university will go in a different direction...

Volleyball Sweeps Bethune-Cookman

Volleyball Sweeps Bethune-Cookman

Joel Spears, Student Reporter August 30, 2023

The Marshall University Volleyball Team had a successful weekend at the Bash at the Beach Tournament, finishing with a record of 2-1. They capped off their...

Rai Pinto during the game

Men’s Soccer Sweeps Wright State

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor August 29, 2023

The No. 11-ranked Marshall men’s soccer team (2-0-0) kept their hot start rolling against Wright State with a commanding 5-0 win at Hoops Family Field...

Herd Women’s Soccer Ties at Indiana State

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor August 28, 2023

The Marshall women's soccer team (2-0-1) remains undefeated after tying 1-1 with Indiana State on the road despite delays caused by excessive heat on Friday,...

Matthew Bell led the Thundering Herd's offensive onslaught.

Men’s Soccer Wins 4-0 Against Oakland University

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor August 25, 2023

The Marshall men’s soccer team shut out Oakland University 4-0 in the season opener at Hoops Family Field on Thursday, Aug. 24. Matthew Bell, 2022...

Smith, Gov. Justice and Baby Dog at the signing of Bill 117

West Virginia Government Grants $45 Million to Marshall Cybersecurity

Alaina Laster, Staff Reporter August 24, 2023

“The people of West Virginia, for the longest time, didn’t believe in themselves,” West Virginia Senate President Craig Blair said at the signing...

Marshall Celebrates 2023 Spring Commencement

Marshall Celebrates 2023 Spring Commencement

Sarah Davis, Staff Reporter May 4, 2023

Marshall celebrated its graduating students during the Spring Commencement ceremony on Saturday, April 29. This included undergraduate, graduate and doctoral...

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