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Natalie Tenant at the Title IX Office’s Women’s History Month event on March 6

Have Mountaineers Always Been Free?

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor March 17, 2024

“Go back to the kitchen and go make babies,” said Natalie Tennant, former West Virginia secretary of state, in her speech for the Title IX Office’s Women’s History Month event. “Those words...

A sketch of Marco, Marshall's mascot

Marco: Bison, Myth, Legend

Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter March 16, 2024

Marco is the "spokes-buffalo" for Marshall University, said the head of Archives at Marshall.  Lori Thompson, the head of Archives at Marshall University, said Marco is important in building the brand...

The university held its first town hall on campus carry
Tuesday, March 12.

Embracing Change: Marshall’s Plan to Prepare for Campus Carry

Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter March 14, 2024

Recognizing campus carry is an unavoidable law that will imminently go into effect is a significant aspect of handling concealed carry arriving at Marshall on July 1, one member of MUPD said at the campus...

A graph created by Heartmath indicating how the use of their techniques impact mental health.

Nursing Professors Advocate for Mental Health

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor March 12, 2024

The human body is a source of energy which will shut down if not recharged a nursing professor told students on Monday, March 4, at the School of Nursing’s stress reduction event. “Your body is...

Matthew Schaffer

BeyondMU: Fraternities and Sororities at University of Maryland Suspended Following Hazing Incidient

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor March 11, 2024

After receiving reports of unsafe activities, the University of Maryland launched an investigation and suspended campus fraternities and sororities from all social and recruitment activities. The suspension...

The firm posed for a picture at the Foundation Hall.

West Virginia Law Firm Creates New Scholarship

Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter March 10, 2024

Marshall University’s Foundation and Alumni Association announced a new scholarship through The Chafin Law Firm, PLLC, on Feb. 19. The new scholarship is intended for students who were impacted by the...

Gindhart speaks at the meeting.

College of Arts and Media Tackles Campus Issues

Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter March 9, 2024

The College of Arts and Media discussed food insecurity, campus carry legislation and improvement initiatives for the CAM at a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27, in Drinko Library. The meeting opened...

The Title IX Office is located in Old Main.

Title IX Office Hosts Open House for Students

Ella Bumgardner and Anna Holstein March 7, 2024

In honor of their new space, the Title IX Office hosted an open house to welcome the community to their updated environment on campus on Thursday, Feb. 29. Darian Marcum, the Title IX case manager, explained...

The Instagram post which depicted “If Marshall was a Pixar movie” through
artificial intelligence garnered criticism.

AI-Inspired Reel Generates Controversy

Sarah Davis, News Editor March 6, 2024

A social media post last week sparked conversation between artists, Marshall University and the community after many comments reflected a distaste for the images used. Marshall posted a video reel on...

BeyondMU: Overqualified Graduates Working Low-Wage Jobs

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor March 4, 2024

A new study shows most college graduates are working jobs that don't require degrees, raising the question of the costs versus the benefits of pursuing a degree. The study, conducted by The Burning...

"The Wolves" explores girlhood through the inner-workings of a soccer team.
Courtesy of Sholten Singer

‘The Wolves’ Portrays Struggles of Girlhood

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor March 4, 2024

Marshall’s School of Theatre and Dance’s production of “The Wolves” closed its curtain on Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center after two weeks of performances. Running...

Jessica Tall giving her talk about connecting identities as items of clothing.

Commonalities Confirmed at TEDxMarshallU

Sarah Davis, News Editor February 28, 2024

Eight threads– ranging from intertwining theater and science to managing stress– were connected Tuesday, Feb. 27, at this year’s TEDxMarshallU event on campus. This year’s theme, “Connecting...

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