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Meet the 2022 SGA Presidential Candidates

Brea Smith, Reporter • March 22, 2022

Soon Marshall University’s student body will vote on who will be the new president/vice president duo of the Student Government Association (SGA). Voting...

The Science Behind Masks and the Way We Listen

Alaina Laster, Lead Reporter • March 9, 2022

From the classroom to the local Starbucks, people have been struggling to hear one another during the pandemic. Masks have muffled voices and made them...

MU Alum Recounts His Time in Russia

Alaina Laster, Lead Reporter • March 9, 2022

“For the last 70 years, we were told we had the best of everything. Now we know we were lied to.” Eric Douglas Graduated from Marshall University...

Marshall Hosts Visiting Writer’s Event

Trevor Smith, Reporter • March 9, 2022

Poet Donika Kelly and essayist Mellissa Febos from the University of Iowa came as part of the A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series at Marshall University....

Greek Week Begins

Austin Johnson, Reporter • March 9, 2022

A competitive dance battle will kick off the start of Greek Week in Marshall's Greek community this March. But it is more than a competition, said...

Marshall Helps Support Local Maple Syrup Industry

Brea Smith, Reporter • March 9, 2022

The growing maple syrup industry in West Virginia will see a change soon due to The Robert C. Byrd Institute at Marshall University. They will host a virtual...

Poet Presents their Progress at “Nevertheless, We Persist”

Brea Smith, Reporter • March 9, 2022

Body Shot’s 14th annual performance “Nevertheless, We Persist” continued the legacy of performances dedicated to celebrating all aspects of gender,...

The Mountaineer Rental Assistance Program Provides Over 65 Million Dollars to Renters in Need

Alaina Laster, Reporter • March 9, 2022

The Mountaineer Rental Assistance Program has already provided renters across the state with 65 million dollars of rental assistance. They still have...

Marshall Sports Medicine Institute Provides Medical Coverage at State Championships

Grace Hewitt, Reporter • March 9, 2022

Through a new relationship with the West Virginia Secondary School Activities (WVSSAC) Commission, the Marshall Sports Medicine Institute (MSMI) will begin...

HerdCon Showcases Local Artwork, Cosplay and Fandom

Tyler Kennett, Sports Editor • March 8, 2022

There are not many peaceful days when you can walk around in a suit of armor. Even then, there is likely only one day when it comes across as...

WV Legislature Removes Higher-Ed from “Anti-Racism” and Identity Teaching Bill

Isabella Robinson, Lead Reporter • March 8, 2022

After a public hearing on Monday where several West Virginia University professors spoke against a bill that they said would stifle freedom of expression...

‘Urgent Panel: War in Ukraine’ Discussion features MU Professors

Isabella Robinson, Lead Reporter • March 3, 2022

On Wednesday Afternoon, Marshall University presented a virtual panel discussion at 2 p.m. with several faculty members entitled “Urgent Panel: War in...