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Mayor Williams discusses proposed budget, opiate epidemic in State of the City

Clara Maynard, Reporter • February 17, 2016

Mayor Steve Williams focused on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2016 to 2017 during his State of the City address Tuesday afternoon in the City Council chambers. Williams said while departmental...

SGA prohibits hoverboards, approves vegan food options as students voice RFRA decision opinions

Jared Casto, Reporter • February 17, 2016

The Marshall University Student Government Administration approved resolutions to provide more vegan options in the dining halls and prohibit the use of hoverboards in campus buildings during Tuesday’s...

Vaccines available to students, faculty

Sabrena Hirst, Reporter • February 17, 2016

Marshall University made flu vaccines available to all students and faculty with a valid ID Tuesday in the Memorial Student Center. Vaccines were administered through the help of the Cabell County...

Marshall alumnus links“Faith and the Enviornment” through lecture

Lydia Waybright, Reporter • February 17, 2016

Marshall University ministry UKirk welcomed Robin Blakeman to the Campus Christian Center Tuesday to give a presentation on “Faith and the Environment.” Blakeman is a Marshall alumnus and was involved...

The SOCiety uses crocheting trend to connect with students

Elayna Conard, Reporter • February 17, 2016

Only those with a full beard can really appreciate the protection they offer against the harsh winter weather. However, The SOCiety is making available the warmth of a full beard to all who can crochet....

Housing and Residence Life offers Living and Learning Community for INTO students

Son Nguyen, Reporter • February 17, 2016

The Marshall University Department of Housing and Residence Life are collaborating with INTO Marshall on a project designed for Marshall students who are currently living in the residence halls. The...

CRU Women’s Retreat teaches spirituality in today’s society

Nancy Peyton, Reporter • February 16, 2016

The annual CRU women’s retreat gave women the chance to learn about how to defend themselves spiritually in today’s society while bonding with their peers. Junior communication disorders major Erica...

Gabriel Gray performs senior recital

February 16, 2016

Marshall University vocalist Gabriel Gray showcased the work of his college career for friends, family and community members at his senior recital Saturday afternoon at Smith Music Hall. Gray is a music...

Writers Can Read Night features Marshall professors, son

Clara Maynard, Reporter • February 16, 2016

February’s edition of Writers Can Read Night at Empire Books and News featured husband-wife duo and Marshall University professors Joel and Rachael Peckham. Joel Peckham is an assistant professor of...

Love Week at InsideOut

Nancy Peyton, Reporter • February 16, 2016

InsideOut spread the message of God’s love Monday night in honor of Valentine’s Day. InsideOut hosted Brent Roberts, youth pastor at Kingdom Life Fellowship Church in Nitro, West Virginia. Roberts...

Theater department brings “Mauritius” to the stage

Ryan Fischer, Photo Editor • February 16, 2016

The Marshall University School of Music and Theater will open this semester’s program Wednesday with “Mauritius,” a drama about the cutthroat business of post stamp collecting. The play is directed...

Visiting Writers Series continues this week

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter • February 16, 2016

Marshall University welcomes a fiction writer to campus 8 p.m. Tuesday in room BE4 of the Memorial Student Center, as part of this year’s A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series. Fiction writer Tom...