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Marshall University Celebrates Voter Registration Day

Matthew Schaffer, Student Reporter • September 27, 2022

Students gathered outside of Marshall University’s Memorial Student Center on Tuesday, Sept. 20, to help encourage voter participation for National Voter Registration Day. The event was...

Giving Hazing the Boot

Taylor Isaac, Student Reporter • September 27, 2022

No Bull Tuesday spurred students to participate in a bull riding competition on campus. The event, hosted by the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life, was the first of many promoting National Hazing...

New Businesses Opening on Fifth Ave

Zach Highlander, Student Reporter • September 27, 2022

Smoothie King is one of the newest additions for Marshall students to sample on Fifth Avenue. Smoothie King is open seven days a week with varying hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m....

Libertarian Group Sues to Block Cancellation of Student Debt

Collin Binkley, Associated Press • September 27, 2022

A libertarian group in California filed a legal challenge to President Joe Biden’s plan for student debt cancellation on Tuesday, calling it an illegal overreach that would increase state tax burdens...

Omega Phi Alpha Aims to be the Newest MU Sorority

Morgan Pemberton, Student Reporter • September 27, 2022

Just two members shy of becoming an official chapter, Omega Phi Alpha is hoping that what its officers call positive attitudes and passion for community service will increase its ranks. Inclusivity...

Japan Day Celebrations Kick Off at Marshall University

Matthew Schaffer, Student Reporter • September 26, 2022

Kimonos, tea, manga, anime, traditional instruments and cosplay all went on display at the Japan Day Celebration at Marshall University on Friday, Sept. 23. The celebration was thrown by the Japan Club...

“She Kills Monsters” to Debut in Early October

Taylor Isaac, Student Reporter • September 26, 2022

The School of Theatre and Dance challenges audiences to unleash their inner warrior with their presentation of the show “She Kills Monsters.” Written by Qui Nguyen, the dramatic comedy revolutionizes...

Marshall Paid C-USA $1.75 Million to Exit Early

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor • September 23, 2022

Marshall University reportedly paid $1.75 million to leave Conference USA last spring. The confidential settlement agreement and mutual release, first obtained by the Student Printz - the student...

NYU Law Professor Talks Election Law and Democracy at Amicus Curiae Lecture

Rafael Alfonso, Copy Editor • September 22, 2022

The resignation of election workers nationwide threatens the security of American democracy, according to the Amicus Curiae series’ most recent lecturer, Lawrence Norden. Norden works as senior director...

Marshall Alumni Create a Children’s Book Unaware of Their Shared Alma Mater

Lucy Bell, Staff Reporter • September 21, 2022

From decorating for the holidays to sharing a cup of cocoa together, two creative minds found a teammate to create a children’s book with and later discovered they both had graduated from the same university. Author...

Homecoming to Include Gender Inclusive Royalty Option

Brea Smith, Staff Reporter • September 20, 2022

With Marshall's homecoming game approaching, the ballot for Mr. and Miss. Marshall is up, but the application will be a little different this year. The title of Mr. and Miss Marshall has been a university...

BOG Approves New Funding Formula

Conner Woodruff, News Editor • September 20, 2022

A motion in support of the income-based funding formula introduced by the West Virginia Legislature was passed by Marshall’s Board of Governors. “It allows us to set our sights on the things and...