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Marshall Theater Department to Put on ‘Postmortem’ Play

Victoria Ware, Reporter • February 23, 2022

Postmortem is a mystery play that will be presented by the theater department beginning on Wednesday at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center. “It’s a ‘whodunit,’ so like ‘Clue,’...

BodyShots Returns to Marshall University

Brea Smith, Reporter • February 23, 2022

BodyShots is back on at Marshall University for the 14th time. The performance will be on March 2nd at Joan C. Edwards Playhouse and is open to all members of the community. According to Robin Conley,...

Greek Life Committee Formed to Foster Diversity

Austin Johnson, Reporter • February 23, 2022

A new committee within the Greek community called DEI: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion hopes to create a more welcoming atmosphere on the Marshall campus. “I don't feel like minorities are equally...

HerdCon Set for March 5 in MSC

Grace Hewitt, Reporter • February 23, 2022

A variety of pop culture will be showcased at Marshall’s student center next month, allowing students and the community to participate in the 3rd annual HerdCon. Monica Brooks, HerdCon chair...

High Schools Compete at MU School of Music

Trevor Smith, Reporter • February 23, 2022

Sharply dressed in clean suits and lovely dresses, the instrumentalists had taken their places on stage. No baton needed here, the notes were flowing flawlessly out of them. The crowd jumps for a...

Flight School Celebrates First Multi-engine Aircraft

Conner Woodruff, News Editor • February 22, 2022

Marshall University’s aviation program added its first multi-engine aircraft to the school’s aerial fleet. On the morning of Friday, Feb. 18, the Bill Noe Flight School welcomed the first of many...

MU Announces Christian Spears as New Athletic Director

Alaina Laster, Lead Reporter • February 21, 2022

This morning, an email from President Brad Smith announced the new Marshall University Athletic director as Christian Spears coming from the University of Pittsburgh. Spears was one of four candidates...

Huntington Trading Card Show Provides Insight Into One of The World’s Hottest Hobbies

Tyler Kennett, Sports Editor • February 16, 2022

An autographed Michael Jordan trading card sat in the Huntington Mall last weekend. “You want to take a picture of something with some value?” said one vendor as he pointed a finger across the...

Collegiate Recovery Hosts Valentine’s Day Paint

Austin Johnson, Reporter • February 16, 2022

To help those in recovery—from drugs to abuse to any other kind of trauma—the Collegiate Recovery Community host a painting event students and people throughout the city of Huntington. This past...

Free Narcan Training Offered to Students

Grace Hewitt, Reporter • February 16, 2022

Marshall students will receive Naloxone training in honor of national Save a Life Day and to follow the new drug prevention initiative created by the WVDII. Marshall University and the West Virginia...

Japanese Students to Visit Marshall

Grace Hewitt, Reporter • February 16, 2022

Middle schoolers from Nagasaki, Japan will meet with Marshall students through a new virtual classroom set up by the university's Japanese Outreach Program this coming Thursday on Feb. 17. This virtual...

Students Receive Wave of COVID Relief Funding

Trevor Smith, Reporter • February 16, 2022

Covid relief funding was announced for eligible students with a valid FAFSA last week by Marshall University for current students by the university. The funds will be deposited to eligible students...