DEANS’ WELCOME: Avi Mukherjee of the College of Business

June 14, 2018

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On behalf of all our faculty, staff and students at the Lewis College of Business, I am pleased to welcome you to Marshall University. Business is everywhere – it’s woven into every aspect of our lives. No matter what your career goal is – advancing or changing your current career, starting...

DEAN’S WELCOME: Wendell Dobbs of the College of Arts and Media

Wendell Dobbs, Contributer

June 13, 2018

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Welcome to Marshall University and the College of Arts and Media. We are delighted that you are coming to Marshall and we believe you’ve made a very wise choice! Your achievement is our highest priority and everyone in the dean’s office in Smith Hall 158 is ready to assist you in any way we can. You s...

DEAN’S WELCOME: Chuck Somerville of the College of Science

Chuck Somerville, Contributer

June 13, 2018

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I am Chuck Somerville, dean of the College of Science (COS). On behalf of the dedicated COS faculty and staff, it is my pleasure to welcome you to – or back to – Marshall for the start of the 2019 Academic Year. We are glad that you are here, and I want you to know that, whether or not you are in a COS major, we are her...

DEANS’ WELCOME: Sherri Stepp of University College

Sherri Stepp, Contributer

June 13, 2018

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Hello and welcome to University College at Marshall University. Our staff is here to provide the extra support needed to ensure you have the opportunity to succeed at Marshall. Our support includes the assignment of a specific academic counselor who can connect you to a multitude of resources on cam...

DEANS’ WELCOME: Robert Bookwalter of the College of Liberal Arts

Robert Bookwalter, Contributer

June 13, 2018

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Welcome to Marshall University! In the College of Liberal Arts (COLA) we are excited to work with you as you begin your journey toward graduation. The general education classes you will take in our college will help you become a well-rounded, successful person with the skills that employers are ...

DEANS’ WELCOME: Teresa Eagle of the College of Education and Professional Development

Teresa Eagle, Contributer

June 13, 2018

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On behalf of all of us in the College of Education and Professional Development, it is a pleasure to welcome you to Marshall University. In making the choice to come to Marshall, you have made a decision that is setting you on the road to your future, a road that can take you wherever you want to go. I...

DEANS’ WELCOME: Michael Prewitt of the College of Health Professions

Michael Prewitt, Contributer

June 13, 2018

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Employment in healthcare careers is projected to grow 18 percent from 2016 to 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And that’s why you’re here, exploring our programs within Marshall University’s College of Health Professions. You understand that by choosing to pursue a degree in...

Just do what you are supposed to do

Benjamin O'Dell, Contributor

April 23, 2018

Filed under COLUMN, OPINION, Uncategorized

One summer several years ago, my family and I were moving into a new house that had been neglected for years by its previous owners. There was trash everywhere, water damage and unfinished projects. Our plan was to clean up, fix the damage and remodel the place into the house we had always wanted. We...

EDITORIAL: Why are Americans so obsessed with British royalty?

April 23, 2018

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In 1776, the United States of America declared its independence from British rule, but hundreds of years later, Americans are enamored by Britain royalty, as news of weddings and births circulate throughout the world. In 2011, close to 23 million Americans tuned in early in the morning to watch the...

EDITORIAL: A year later, Rader reminds us of why Huntington is America’s Best Community

April 20, 2018

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A year ago on April 19, Huntington citizens waited with anticipation for the announcement of winning community in Frontier Communication’s nationwide “America’s Best Community” competition. Later that evening, Huntington was awarded the title, and with it, $3 million. “We were aggressive...

LET ME BE FRANK: On Weddings

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor

April 16, 2018

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Approaching this summer, I am hit with a startling reality: my weekends are booked up for the weddings of my friends. My refrigerator is covered in save-the-dates and invitations, and my bank account is being emptied into wedding registries. And it seems like every day I see another photo of another...

EDITORIAL: The Starbucks incident casts a bright light on white privilege

April 16, 2018

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When a video of police arresting two men in a Philadelphia Starbucks went viral, the internet got loud. The two men were sitting in the store, waiting for a business partner. The manager called the police to deal with the men for loitering, which then led to their arrest. For many people, sitting in...