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UPDATED: Justice Signs Campus Self-Defense Act into Law

Matthew Schaffer, News Editor • March 8, 2023

Following the signing of Senate Bill 10—or the Campus Self-Defense Act—by Governor Jim Justice on Mar. 1, Marshall and other colleges statewide are...

UN Reviews Tech Laws for More Equity

Bex Law, Student Reporter • March 8, 2023

There is currently no global governance on the use of, or access to, technology. Hoping to combat this perceived oversight and to advocate for global peacemaking...

Survey Points to Unequal Minority Healthcare

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter • March 6, 2023

Black and Latino communities in the mountain state are often underrepresented in healthcare, new data suggests. “We really see that in West Virginia...

Campus Carry Heads to House Floor Despite Opposition in First Public Hearing

Matthew Schaffer, News Editor • February 22, 2023

Despite a showing of staunch opposition at its first public hearing, Senate Bill 10 (or the Campus Self-Defense Act) is heading to a vote on the floor...

Campus Carry Bill Passes the House of Delegates

Matthew Schaffer, News Editor • February 22, 2023

Senate Bill 10, or the Campus Self-Defense Act, passed the state House of Delegates on Tuesday despite protests, attempted amendments and opposition from...

A Silver Bullet to WV SB10 Campus Carry

Nicolas Raffinengo, Opinion Contributor • February 17, 2023

Last week, the West Virginia Senate passed SB10, a legislation which seeks to allow students to conceal carry guns around colleges and universities across...

Campus Carry Heads to House Floor Despite Opposition in First Public Hearing

Matthew Schaffer, News Editor • February 16, 2023

Despite a showing of staunch opposition at its first public hearing, Senate Bill 10 (or the Campus Self-Defense Act) is heading to a vote on the floor...