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End it Day takes a stand on human trafficking

Nancy Peyton, Reporter • February 26, 2016

Various religious clubs on Marshall University’s campus got involved in the End it Movement Thursday morning. Students will stand in shifts on the Student Center Plaza for 27 hours straight, beginning...

Black Koffee gives students an outlet to express themselves

Sage Shavers, Reporter • February 26, 2016

Members of the Marshall University community can attend or participate in Black United Students’ open mic event Black Koffee Friday. Black Koffee takes place at 8 p.m. in room BE16 of the Memorial...

International Film Festival returns to Keith Albee

Ryan Fischer, Reporter • February 26, 2016

The Spring International Film Festival launches Friday at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center with screenings booked throughout the upcoming week. Friday’s lineup includes two showtimes; the Korean...

Marshall alumnus delivers inaugural Dr. Carter G. Woodson Lecture Thursday

Malcolm Walton, Sports Editor • February 26, 2016

Marshall University’s Drinko Academy presented the inaugural Dr. Carter G. Woodson Lecture Thursday in the Memorial Student Center’s Shawkey Room. Bishop Samuel Moore, pastor of the Full Gospel...

INTO program relieves stress

Elayna Conard, Reporter • February 26, 2016

The Marshall University INTO program opened its doors to all students Thursday for an activity all can relate to. International students along with students from all across the country made stress balls...

Fall in love with your career through an internship

Cheyenne Debolt, Reporter • February 26, 2016

Every professor, parent or adult in your life preaches how important it is to gain work experience through internships, volunteering and part time jobs while still going to school. Most students say...

Annual diversity breakfast stresses importance of acceptance

Darius Booker, Reporter • February 26, 2016

Over 350 Marshall University students, staff and faculty will come together to enjoy breakfast while being educated on the importance of diversity and inclusion. The Marshall University Office of Intercultural...

LGBT movie series postponed due to licensing requirements

Lydia Waybright, Reporter • February 25, 2016

The LGBT office cancelled its movie night Thursday evening after discovering licensing requirements, but the group said its plans to reschedule. “This was discovered just in recent days,” said associate...

Catholic students take a chance on lent decision making

Nancy Peyton, Reporter • February 25, 2016

Students at the Catholic Newman Center on Marshall University’s campus like to keep things interesting during the Lenten season. The Chaplain Father Dean Borgmeyer encourages students to participate...

Big turnout for little orphan Annie

Ryan Fischer, Reporter • February 25, 2016

Annie opened to a large crowd Wednesday at the Keith Albee Theatre, temporarily halting Fourth Avenue traffic as droves of locals flocked to see the iconic 70s performance. The event had nearly...

WV Capitol Turns Kelly Green

Cheyenne Debolt, Reporter • February 25, 2016

Marshall University Day at the Capitol will be held Friday. MU Day at the Capitol is a chance for Marshall representatives to speak with and greet our state legislature as well as show them what is...

President Gilbert speaks to Board of Governors

Amanda Gibson, Reporter • February 25, 2016

The Marshall University Board of Governors meeting was held Wednesday in the Shawkey Dining Room in the Memorial Student Center. Topics discussed included enrollment and retention rates, the Electronic...