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Mellenheads invade Huntington

Ryan Fischer, Photo Editor • April 13, 2016

John Mellencamp’s tour triggered a migration of fans from across the U.S. to land on Huntington’s Fourth Avenue Wednesday. Dedication is the name of the game when it comes to fans who have followed...

CAB vs. SGA: kickball challenge

Baily Turner, Reporter • April 12, 2016

The Campus Activities Board challenged the Marshall University Student Government Association to a game of kickball Tuesday afternoon. CAB members put together a “challenge video” and interrupted...

Sexual and Reproductive Rights Panel discusses consent

Sage Shavers, Reporter • April 12, 2016

Members of the Marshall University community had the opportunity to learn about sexuality and associated rights Tuesday at the Sexual and Reproductive Rights Panel in the Memorial Student Center. Marshall’s...

Young Dems provide positive outlet for commentary on negative campaign

Sage Shavers, Reporter • April 12, 2016

The Marshall University Young Democrats provided students an opportunity to express why they stand against Donald Trump Tuesday. The Young Democrats set up a poster at the Memorial Student Center on...

SGA passes resolution to revise senate apprenticeship program

Jared Casto, Reporter • April 12, 2016

The Marshall Student Government Association debated on and passed a resolution to revise the senate apprenticeship program during its Tuesday meeting. The senate apprenticeship program has traditionally...

Speaker and panel discuss research on LGBTQ literature in Appalachia

Lydia Waybright, Reporter • April 12, 2016

Dr. Allison Carey presented her research on “LGBTQ Literature in Appalachia” at The Sarah Denman Faces of Appalachia Symposium Monday evening. The presentation took place at the Francis Booth Experimental...

Drinko trades cookies for mini poetry readings

Elayna Conard, Reporter • April 11, 2016

Latia Garrett walked in Drinko Library Monday with one thing on her mind – to finish her senior capstone project. As she walked through the lobby, Garrett couldn’t help but notice the Poem in Your...

Lemonade stand teaches children about running a business

Cheyenne DeBolt, Reporter • April 11, 2016

The Marshall Early Education STEM Center partnered with the Lewis College of Business for a lemonade project, which is leading up to a lemonade stand set to debut Thursday. Director of stakeholder...

City council fails parking ordinance

Clara Maynard, Reporter • April 11, 2016

Huntington City Council members failed an ordinance regarding parking for more than 48 hours 9-2 during the city council meeting Monday evening. Councilwoman Rebecca Thacker sponsored the failed ordinance...

INTO Marshall has a ball with Bubble Soccer

Jared Casto, Reporter • April 11, 2016

INTO Marshall hosted its Bubble Soccer event outside of the INTO Center Monday and invited students throughout campus to participate. INTO Marshall English and fitness instructor Edwin Reyes said Bubble...

President discusses free speech with students

Amanda Gibson, Reporter • April 11, 2016

The university organized a public forum Monday in the Memorial Student Center to discuss the appearance of messages in support for presidential candidate Donald Trump written last week in chalk across...

Panel aims to educate on sexual and reproductive health

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter • April 11, 2016

Marshall’s chapter of Amnesty International is fighting to preserve people’s rights to their own bodies through the “My Body My Rights” national campaign. President of Marshall’s AI chapter...