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Students to Visit Underground Railroad Museum

Reagan Clagg, Student Reporter • February 7, 2024

To start off Black History Month, Marshall’s Housing and Residence Life, in conjunction with the Office of Intercultural Affairs, will be hosting a day trip to the Underground Railroad Museum in Cincinnati,...

Delegate Hornbuckle Files for Re-Election

Reagan Clagg, Student Reporter • February 5, 2024

Delegate Sean Hornbuckle, the incumbent House Democrat representing District 25, filed to retain his seat in the West Virginia House of Delegates on Saturday, Jan. 27. Hornbuckle, the House Minority...

Hate Crimes are on the Rise at Academic Institutions According to New FBI Report

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor • February 5, 2024

Academic institutions now account for the third-most common location for hate crimes to occur in the United States, according to a report released Monday, Jan. 29, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The...

Winter Weather Freezes Local Businesses

Reagan Clagg, Student Reporter • February 4, 2024

While Marshall students enjoyed their snow days , local businesses stayed open to service the community last week. However, the community was not necessarily visiting these businesses. Vince Hebert,...

Sticker Contest Calls on Student Submissions

Lilli Ramsier, Staff Reporter • February 4, 2024

Marshall University’s Office of Enrollment Services is looking for artistic individuals to help take part in making new students feel welcomed to Marshall. “We’re launching a contest to create...

Students Voice Concerns to Provost

Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter • February 1, 2024

Student Government Association members recently had the chance to discuss increased enrollment and scheduling conflicts at the University with Avinandan Mukherjee, provost and senior vice president of...

TEDxMarshallU Features Student and Community Speakers

Rafael Alfonso, Content Editor • January 31, 2024

Featuring more student speakers than ever before, Marshall University will host its sixth annual TEDxMarshallU event from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center. Four...

Columbia University Students Reportedly Attacked by Chemical Spray During Protests

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor • January 29, 2024

Protesters at Columbia University were sprayed with hazardous chemicals during a pro-Palestinian "divestment now" rally on Friday, Jan. 19, leading eight students to seek medical attention. According...

University Offers Graduation Waiver for Students

Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter • January 29, 2024

In a press release on Friday, Jan. 12, Marshall announced the “One of the Herd” initiative for the 2024 Fall Semester. In an interview on Jan. 18, a Marshall University official explained the purpose...

Author of Harlan Renaissance to Speak on Campus

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter • January 26, 2024

Author and sociologist Dr. William H. Turner is expected to speak at Marshall University on Wednesday, Jan. 31, in acknowledgment of Black History Month in concurrence with the HLC Quality Initiative. Turner...

Newly-Elected Officials Share Plans for Huntington

Reagan Clagg, Student Reporter • January 25, 2024

The newly-elected Huntington City Council chair and vice-chair are optimistic that the council will further efforts to give Huntington a more student-friendly atmosphere. Attorney Sarah Walling...

Student Affairs’ New Communications Coordinator Sets Sights on Technology Revamp

Ashley Ferguson, Student Reporter • January 23, 2024

Buffy Six, the recently appointed Intercultural & Student Affairs communications coordinator at Marshall University, shared insights about their upcoming responsibilities during an interview. Six focused...