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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 in their classrooms, West Virginia lawmakers removed...

‘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 Ukraine.” Announced only one day in advance,...

SGA Pro-Temp Donohue Resigns

Conner Woodruff, News Editor • March 2, 2022

Student Government Association Senate President Pro-Tempore Cameron Donohue resigned from his position during the group’s meeting on Mar. 1 and ahead of the beginning of the SGA presidential race. After...

Countdown to Commencement Returns for 2022 Graduates

Grace Hewitt, Reporter • March 2, 2022

Everything graduates need before the big graduation day, all in one stop in the countdown to commencement two-day event in the MSC Don Morris room Mar.1 and Mar. 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Kathryn Smith,...

Lead Center to Host Elephants and Onions Workshop

Grace Hewitt, Reporter • March 2, 2022

The LEAD Center (Leadership Engagement Activities Development) will host another workshop for Marshall students called “Elephants and Onions.” Emilie Christenberry, the graduate assistant...

Lifestyle Film Festival Comes to Marshall Campus

Victoria Ware, Reporter • March 2, 2022

At the new “Lifestyle Film Festival,” Marshall will show six classic films over four days that depict different aspects of culture—such as, food, wine and fashion—beginning on Thursday, Mar. 3,...

Cornell Physics Professor Speaks to Students

Trevor Smith, Reporter • March 2, 2022

Traditional science labs sometimes teach bad habits to students, a Cornell University physics professor told Marshall University students Friday evening. Dr. Natasha Holmes comes to Marshall by...

Wellness Center Hosts Series of “Safer Spring Break” Activities

Victoria Ware, Reporter • March 2, 2022

“Safer Spring Break” from the Marshall University Wellness Center will feature various activities geared towards ensuring students’ wellbeing and improving their health on Mar. 9 at the Memorial...

Marshall Students Offered to Apply for D.C. Internship

Brea Smith, Reporter • March 2, 2022

College students across West Virgina have been given the opportunity to work with Senator Shelly Moore (R-WV) and other senators in West Virgina and Washington D.C. Aiden Miller recently spoke to...

WV Lawmakers Want Voters to Decide Final Say on Education

Alaina Laster, Reporter • March 2, 2022

A bill banning public school mask mandates passed the West Virginia House of Delegates on the afternoon of Mar. 1. House Bill 4071 or “The Public-School Health Rights Act” will ban public schools...

Students Run Period Drive

Brea Smith, Reporter • March 2, 2022

A “Period Drive” will be happening throughout the month of March to help ensure that feminine hygiene products will be available to all who need them. The “Period Drive” is being held and organized...

Marshall Hosts Student Art Exhibitions

Victoria Ware, Reporter • March 2, 2022

Diana Corvelle, a primarily figurative artist, views art as a form of activism and will be discussing this idea in a virtual artist talk on Thursday. This talk comes in advance of a series of demonstrations...