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INTO Marshall brings in the Chinese New Year

Jared Casto, Reporter • February 9, 2016

INTO Marshall celebrated the Chinese New Year Monday with food, music and festivities open to all INTO and Marshall students. “The Year of the Monkey,” as this year is observed by the Chinese calendar,...

President Gilbert interacts with Mid-Ohio Valley Center campus community

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter • February 9, 2016

President Jerry Gilbert reassured students, faculty and community members Thursday at a reception at the Marshall University Mid-Ohio Valley Center that they are a significant part of the Marshall University...

Marshall’s Annual Soul Food Feast

Sage Shavers, Reporter • February 9, 2016

Marshall’s annual Soul Food Feast took place Sunday in the John Marshall Dining Room of the Memorial Student Center. The event was presented by the Center for African American Students Programs and...

City council adopts resolution to include sexual orientation, disabilities in hate crime legislation

Clara Maynard, Reporter • February 9, 2016

Huntington City Council passed a resolution encouraging West Virginia Legislature to include perceived or actual sexual orientation, gender identity and disabilities in hate crime legislation during...

The Concert of Soloists Competition names three winners

Leah Cook, Reporter • February 9, 2016

Sunday concluded The Concert of Soloists Competition that resulted in three Marshall music majors winning a solo opportunity with the Marshall University Symphony Orchestra. The Concert of Soloists...

Boy Scouts earn merit badges at Marshall

Rick Farlow, Reporter • February 9, 2016

The Boy Scouts of America held a Merit Badge College last Saturday on Marshall University’s Campus. The Merit Badge College gave Boy Scouts the chance to earn merit badges for meeting basic requirements...

Annual CRU men’s retreat concludes Sunday

Nancy Peyton, Reporter • February 9, 2016

The annual CRU men’s retreat gave students the chance to bond with peers while growing in their relationship with God. According to CRU intern Drew Osenbach, the men’s retreat has been a CRU tradition...

Junior Soprano performs showcase

Leah Cook, Reporter • February 9, 2016

Junior vocalist Christa Navy performed in front of a packed the Jomie Jazz Forum Saturday night for her junior recital. There was not a seat left in the room Saturday evening when junior vocal performance...

Huntington City Mayor proclaims February 5 Dr. Carter G. Woodson Day

Elayna Conard, Reporter • February 7, 2016

By proclamation from the city of Huntington, February 5, 2016 was named Dr. Carter G. Woodson Day. Many students and community members have come to recognize February as Black History Month but few...

Bernie supporters attend rally at Marshall Rec Center

Amanda Gibson, Reporter • February 7, 2016

Supporters of presidential candidate Bernie Sanders from Marshall University and surrounding communities gathered at the Marshall Rec Center Saturday for an organizing rally. The Sanders event was hosted...

Big Sandy Arena Show Cancelled

Ryan Fischer, Reporter • February 5, 2016

Country musician Lee Brice’s upcoming show at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena was cancelled due to his performing mate’s emergency surgery. Big Sandy Superstore Arena Marketing and Sales manager...

Marshall School of Pharmacy aids in the City’s Battle Againstiss Addiction

Elayna Conard, Reporter • February 5, 2016

The city of Huntington fights the flu epidemic with medical expertise, poverty with mission projects and now, the city will fight addiction with improved resources. On Wednesday, Huntington Mayor Steve...