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Obama addressed and audience of about 200 doctors, politicians, community leaders and family member who have been affected by addition. He called for an end to the stigma surrounding drug addiction.

Obama visits Charleston

Rob Engle, reporter October 22, 2015

POTUS unveils plan for drug reform in the nation's opiate epicenter Gallery of pictures from event attached below   In a small community center on the east end of Charleston, West Virginia, President...

Don’t make Obama’s visit about coal, focus on the bigger problem

Editorial October 21, 2015

Wednesday is a big day for West Virginia. The state has been battling a serious drug problem for a long time and President Barack Obama has planned a visit to the Roosevelt Neighborhood Center in Charleston...

STUDENTS GATHER TO CLAIM PUBLIC SPACE

STUDENTS GATHER TO CLAIM PUBLIC SPACE

Will Izzo and Nick Morton October 21, 2015

  Protesters gathered outside of Twin Towers East over their right to use the space in front of the dorm. Daniel Calwell, protest organizer, emphasized that the area was a public space. “There...

University-wide Unity Walk event appreciates diversity on campus

Michael Brown, reporter October 21, 2015

  Marshall University had its annual Unity Walk Tuesday. The Unity Walk brought students, faculty, staff, alumni, campus organizations, athletic teams and Greek organizations out to participate...

Buti yoga offers new type of workout for students on campus

Carrie Zuberer, reporter October 20, 2015

  Buti yoga has been on the rise on the Marshall University campus. Buti yoga is a form of exercise that fuses together tribal dance, power yoga and plyometrics.  Randi Greene, buti yoga instructor...

Career Services planning for the future

Breon Taylor, reporter October 20, 2015

  Marshall University Career Services is hosting Jobapolooza Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Memorial Student Center. Jennifer Brown, program manager for internships in Career Services...

Boz Scaggs performing at Keith Albee for Marshall Artists Series

Kalyn Bordman, reporter October 20, 2015

  The Marshall Artists Series is already underway, but some say their favorite act has yet to take the stage. The Artists Series has already had country music artist Kacey Musgraves and the...

New C. Bosworth Johnson scholarship for School of Journalism and Mass Communications

John Cole Glover, reporter October 20, 2015

  Students in the College of Arts and Media will be able to apply for a scholarship in honor of the late C. Bosworth Johnson starting in spring of 2017. Johnson was an assistant professor of...

Black United Students offer experience of live poetry at Black Koffee

Michael Brown, reporter October 20, 2015

  Marshall University students came out for live music and poetry Friday when the Black United Students hosted Black Koffee open mic night for the second year in a row.  This year, the organization...

Marshall University shows love for Japanese Culture

Michael Brown, reporter October 20, 2015

  Marshall University hosted a Japan Day Friday in the Memorial Student Center. Japan Day brought faces from both the university and the community to the event. “We are here to celebrate Japan...

Men’s rugby defeats EKU, finishes season on high note

Scott Bolger, reporter October 20, 2015

  Marshall University’s men’s rugby team defeated Eastern Kentucky University Saturday 56-7 in its final game of the season. The Herd finished the season with a 4-2 record, going 2-0 against...

Halloween Bowl-A-Thon helps raise money for Developmental Therapy Center

MacKenzi Kyle, reporter October 20, 2015

  In July 2014, the Morris building in Huntington suffered from a fire that destroyed several businesses, including local favorites like Backyard Pizza. Residents who need a helping hand were disapointed...

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