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Kappa Sigma Second Annual SteakOut

Taylor Poling, reporter • October 14, 2015

Marshall University’s Kappa Sigma fraternity is having its second annual SteakOut Saturday. The event was founded to show support for the Military Heroes Campaign. The Military Heroes Campaign...

Marshall Symphony Orchestra began season Tuesday night

Kalyn Bordman, reporter • October 14, 2015

Seats in Marshall University’s Smith Recital Hall were few and far between Tuesday night as the Marshall Symphony Orchestra started its season. The orchestra performed at 7:30 p.m. The...

Second Presidential candidate visits Marshall’s campus Wednesday

Rob Engle, reporter • October 14, 2015

Jerome A. Gilbert said he discovered the beauty of West Virginia more than 40 years ago when he visited the state for a National Youth Science Camp. Now, Gilbert hopes to make the state he remembered...

Black Koffee open mic night

Michael Brown, reporter • October 14, 2015

Black United Students is welcoming everyone to come to its Black Koffee open mic night 8 p.m. Friday in the Memorial Student Center room BE38. Live music, poetry, cookies and hot chocolate...

Pharmacists Month Luncheon brings awareness about growing prescription drug problem in Huntington

Matthew Prandoni, reporter • October 13, 2015

Pharmaceutical drug abuse is a growing problem in the United States. The number of people abusing prescription drugs has grown each year; Marshall University students and the community are fully aware...

Little Free Libraries Promote Literacy

Abi Black, reporter • October 13, 2015

Six years ago in Hudson, Wisconsin, craftsman, Todd Bol built a one-room schoolhouse model adorned with a “free books” sign for his mother. The schoolhouse became so popular Bol made several and handed...

Color My College 5K coming to Marshall

Cadi Duplaga, reporter • October 13, 2015

The Marshall University Campus Activities Board and Religious Studies Association are kicking off Homecoming week with the Color My College 5K. The 5K will be on Sunday at 1 p.m., starting at the Joan...

Homecoming Events and Campaigning Begin

Desmond Groves, reporter • October 13, 2015

It is homecoming season at Marshall University and the events and campaigning are underway. Nominees for Miss Marshall were announced on Oct. 9. A total of 16 women and men are running for the positions...

Mississippi native ready to trade in the gulf to lead Marshall

Ashley Sodosky, reporter • October 13, 2015

The common question buzzing through the Arthur Weisburg Family Applied Engineering Complex last night was why an oceanographer would want to come to West Virginia. The oceanographer under question is...

Huntington Begins Warrant Sweep

John Cole Glover, reporter • October 13, 2015

Huntington began a warrant sweep Tuesday, targeting residents who have not complied with the Huntington Municipal Court for numerous infractions. Offenders who have city warrants going back five years...

The Greater Huntington Parks and Recreation District hosted pumpkin painting

Kelsie Lively, reporter • October 13, 2015

The Greater Huntington Parks and Recreation District invited families to Ritter Park to paint pumpkins last night. The event started at 6 p.m. and was expected to attract around 100 people. Over 200...

Exhibition 280 art show at Huntington’s Museum of Art

Taylor Poling, reporter • October 12, 2015

The Huntington Museum of Art had an opening reception for Exhibition 280 on Saturday. Exhibition 280 is a regional, juried art exhibition that features textiles, sculptures, paintings and video installations. The...