The Parthenon

Local artist honors Walter Gropius and the work of collaboration with “The Kiss”

Brittany Hively, Managing Editor • October 20, 2020

Huntington artist Jamie Sloane’s latest piece is the newest addition to The Huntington Museum of Art (HMOA). “The Kiss” honors the late architect Walter Gropius but also is a showcase of collaboration. “I...

Marshall Greek alumna kickstarts online jewelry store

Abby Hanlon, Reporter • October 20, 2020

Maddy Moore graduated in the spring of 2020 as a criminal justice major and political science and marketing minors. She was a member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority while also working at a local Huntington...

Students, Faculty Demand Single-Use Product Ban

Xena Bunton, Reporter • October 20, 2020

Collecting plastic from Marshall University dorms, the sustainability club and department faculty organized plastic data last week for the “Break Free from Plastic” brand audit to reduce single-use...

Schools are open. Games are on. But experts say W.Va.’s latest COVID map is still flawed.

LUCAS MANFIELD and Amelia Ferrell Knisely • October 13, 2020

This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. For more stories from Mountain State Spotlight, visit www.mountainstatespotlight.org. Facing criticism from all sides – as befuddled...

Police Blotter

Carter Truman, Reporter • October 13, 2020

D.U.I. On Thursday, Oct. 1, at 2:35 a.m., Police officers stopped a white Jeep S.U.V. after they said they witnessed the vehicle swerving while traveling westbound on the 2300 Block of Third Ave....

MU to host “We are Marshall” drive-in

Alex Jackson, Reporter • October 13, 2020

Marshall University’s Alumni Association is partnering with The Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District to host a drive-in movie showing of “We Are Marshall.” The showing will take place...

Spotlight: Counseling Center Director Candace Layne

October 13, 2020

Candace Layne is the Director of the Marshall Counseling Center on campus and has been serving in this position since June of 2018. Layne received her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2004, her...

Secretary of State Mac Warner encourages students to vote

Sequoia Ware, Reporter • October 13, 2020

W.Va. Secretary of State Mac Warner visited Marshall last week and discussed the importance of students and young people participating in the political process. “We are encouraging young people...

Marshall Students, Faculty Celebrate World Mental Health Day

Xena Bunton, Reporter • October 13, 2020

Providing resources and crafts for Marshall students and faculty, both Marshall’s Wellness Center and Suicide Prevention Education Across Campus programs celebrated World Mental Health Day in the Memorial...

W.Va. medical cannabis industry prioritizes corporate profits over local farmers, jobs and businesses

Douglas Harding, Executive Editor • October 13, 2020

Since April 2017 when Gov. Jim Justice signed West Virginia’s initial medical cannabis legislation, concerns surrounding the eventual formation of the industry have grown increasingly prominent. For...

CAB to host Marco’s Mysteries event on campus

Carter Truman, Reporter • October 13, 2020

Marshall University’s Campus Activities Board is hosting a mystery solving event to help students familiarize themselves with campus. Marco’s Mysteries, a game in which students solve riddles...

IT Encourages Students, Faculty to Protect Personal Devices

Xena Bunton, Reporter • October 13, 2020

During Cyber-Security Awareness Month, Marshall Information Technology faculty provides tips and resources in October for students and faculty to create a safe online environment. According to the...