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Final Amicus Curiae to Examine American Historical Figures

Sarah Davis, Staff Reporter • April 3, 2023

The final Amicus Curiae lecture of the academic year will welcome an English and African American studies professor from Harvard University. The lecture, “GIANTS: The Parallel Lives of Frederick Douglass...

Professor Emeritus Simon Perry Memorialized by Many

Sarah Davis, Staff Reporter • April 3, 2023

Community members, family and friends gathered to honor Simon Perry, professor emeritus of Marshall’s political science department, on Friday, March 31. The ceremony was held at the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse. His...

Local Bridge Experiences Construction Delay

Sarah Davis, Staff Reporter • April 3, 2023

The Robert C. Byrd Bridge in Huntington, West Virginia, will remain open to travelers after a scheduled construction-closure was delayed, the West Virginia Department of Transportation announced on Thursday,...

Bill Noe Flight School to Welcome Guest Speaker

Sarah Davis, Staff Reporter • April 3, 2023

Students and faculty at Marshall’s Bill Noe Flight School are set to welcome Executive Jet Management’s president as a guest speaker on Monday, April 3. Brian Hirsch, Executive Jet Management...

A New Practice is Now Included in Marshall Health

Abigail Cutlip, Student Reporter • April 3, 2023

Marshall Health has now been expanded to include a practice owned by a Marshall University alum in Mingo County, West Virginia. James W. Endicott, a primary care physician who graduated from the Marshall...

Marshall Greek Life Hosts Annual Greek Sing Event

Abigail Cutlip, Student Reporter • April 3, 2023

Greek Week started on March 26 with the annual Greek Sing event. “I thought Greek Sing went great,” said Emma West, the National Panhellenic Conference president on Marshall’s campus. “It is...

SGA Proposes a Clothing Pantry Upgrade for Students

Emma Johnson, Student Reporter • April 2, 2023

The World Boutique clothing pantry in East Hall could receive an upgrade thanks to a recent proposal within the Student Government Association. The boutique would allow for students to donate and...

Potential Accidents Spark Fear After Campus Carry Law Passes

Chance Gunther and Sean Kelly • April 2, 2023

Accidents are the biggest concern surrounding students carrying handguns on campus because most students don’t have the proper training to handle firearms safely, a former Marine and current history...

J-School Seeks New Hall of Famers

Sarah Davis, Staff Reporter • April 2, 2023

Hall of Fame nominations extend inspiration from alumni to students and faculty, according to the school’s director. The school’s Hall of Fame has inducted 71 people since its establishment in...

Capstone Student Artwork Displays

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter • April 1, 2023

Senior art students will display their capstone projects that use a variety of different types of media from March 27 through April 20 at the Visual Arts Center. Four different groups of students will...

‘Rocketman’ Film Screening With Live Orchestra

Victoria Ware, Opinions & Culture Editor • March 31, 2023

“Rocketman”—the biographical fantasy film that details the life and ascension to fame of singer Sir Elton John—is being presented with an accompanying live orchestra at the Keith Albee Performing...

University Preps for Earth Week

Abigail Cutlip, Student Reporter • March 31, 2023

Earth Week 2023, with the theme “Invest in Our Planet,” is in full swing and will happen from April 10 to April 14 on Marshall University’s Huntington campus and will include talks, demonstrations...