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Popular Halloween costumes this year for Marshall students

Riley Mahoney, reporter October 29, 2015

  Halloween is right around the corner and the sights and sounds of fall are in the air at Marshall University. Students said they are enjoying the weather and the changing of the leaves. Some...

J. P. Meadows (right), first year medical student, is president of AMWA. Rachel Starcher (left), second year medical student, is secretary of AMWA.

Eat and Drink for Pink at Fat Patty’s

Kelsie Lively, reporter October 29, 2015

  Eat and Drink for Pink at Fat Patty’s benefitted the West Virginia Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program Thursday. The event was sponsored by the American Medical Women’s Association. Fat...

Clocks fall back Sunday

MacKenzi Kyle, reporter October 29, 2015

  Daylight savings time will end at 2 a.m. Sunday. Many accredit the idea of daylight savings time to Benjamin Franklin, who suggested rising earlier in the morning and going to bed earlier...

Women’s Studies Masquerade Ball and Silent Auction

Kabz James, reporter October 29, 2015

  The women’s studies’ second annual Masquerade Ball and Silent Auction will be 6:30 p.m. Saturday in the Don Morris room of the Memorial Student Center. The event will feature snacks, non-alcoholic...

Benefit series to aid Logan Fire victims

Nathan Thomas, reporter October 29, 2015

  A band practice space in Logan County caught on fire Oct. 7, destroying thousands of dollars worth of musical equipment. To help replace equipment, musicians from across the region are coming...

Valley Gem Sternwheeler to make 10-day stay at Harris Riverfront Park

Rob Engle, reporter October 28, 2015

  The Valley Gem, a sternwheeler boat from Marietta, Ohio, will come south to Huntington for a 10-day stay at Harris Riverfront Park from Thursday to Nov. 8. The boat will host a number of events...

Board of Governors approves new degree programs, discusses government budget cuts

Ashley Sodosky, reporter October 28, 2015

  The Marshall University Board of Governors approved three new degree programs at Wednesday’s meeting in the Memorial Student Center. A Bachelor of Arts in sport management program, a Master...

SGA visits nursing home for a Halloween surprise

Cadi Duplaga, reporter October 27, 2015

  Marshall University’s Student Government Association representatives dressed up in Halloween costumes and delivered cards to residents in the Woodland’s Retirement Home. SGA members made...

Mayor’s drug control plan praised after president vist

John Cole Glover, reporter October 27, 2015

  City officals continue to praise Huntington Mayor Steve Williams’ drug control policy following the arrival of President Barack Obama, who highlighted the drug problem in West Virginia. The...

What started as a hobby for Ric Griffith and his daughters has become a worldwide attraction, featuring 3,000 unique pumpkins annually.

Thundering Nerds + Kenova Pumpkin House = NUMERICAL PUMPKINS

Rob Engle, reporter October 27, 2015

  Members of Marshall University’s Math Club, The Thundering Nerds, braved the rain Tuesday night to help carve some of the 3,000 pumpkins on display at the world-famous Pumpkin House in Kenova,...

International Film Festival returns to Marshall University

Kalyn Bordman, reporter October 27, 2015

  The International Film Festival has returned to Marshall University. The festival is weeklong with six films shown three times each throughout the week. “It’s a really fun event. It’s...

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Marshall University’s 100-Mile-Meal

Kelsie Lively, reporter October 26, 2015

The second 100-Mile-Meal took place Friday in Marshall University’s Towers Marketplace to celebrate National Food Day. The 100-Mile-Meal was prepared using only locally sourced ingredients from farmers...

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