Keystone proposal gains opposition from environmentalists, democrats

January 28, 2015

Filed under OPINION

Of great debate at the moment, especially where the abuse of government power is concerned, is the proposed building of the Keystone XL Pipeline, a proposal that is gaining a lot of opposition not only from environmentalists, but many democrats in the senate. The Keystone pipeline is an extensive pipeli...

More than a few of my favorite things are thrifted

Jocelyn Gibson, Managing Editor

January 28, 2015

Filed under OPINION

It’s no secret that I love thrift shopping, but what might not be so obvious is why. And, let me tell you, the reasons are plenty. First and foremost, I do it for the environment. Why would I need to buy something new (creating more waste) when I could get it used? It’s simple supply and demand. I...

Don’t judge the introverts of the world; it’s more complicated than you think

Editorial

January 28, 2015

Filed under OPINION

There are two (well kind of) types of people in the world. There are those whose idea of a good time involves a room full of people—friends, strangers, acquaintances—partying, talking about the mundane aspects of everyday life, meeting new people and doing new things. Then there are those who pre...

Winter weather does not negate global warming theory

Editorial

January 27, 2015

Filed under OPINION

Mother nature has once more graced Huntington with a light blanket of snow, bringing the winter out from wherever it has been hiding. Which brings up the question, “If global warming is real, why is it cold and snowing?” The first step in answering this question is to understand the...

Player of the week

By Brad Heltzel, Reporter

January 27, 2015

Filed under OPINION, Showcase, SPORTS

Norrisha Victrum is in her third season as the Marshall University women’s basketball team’s starting point guard. Her continued development as a floor general and team leader have coincided with greater team success. This season, Victrum leads the team in minutes (36.6 MPG) and assists (3.6...

E-reading: convenient detriment to students

EDITORIAL

January 26, 2015

Filed under OPINION, Showcase

Online readings dominate student’s homework assignments thanks to Blackboard and professors’ ability to scan and post selections from their own shelves. On the one hand, it saves students money, which is always a plus. The system is also a plus for professors considering they don’t have to go...

Honoring President Kopp through Jenkins Hall renaming

Rob Redding, Contributor

January 22, 2015

Filed under OPINION

When I met President Kopp and his wife at their home in August it took me only a few minutes to realize he was serious about the education of all the students at this regional university with a growing national profile. He was always responsive to me within hours of being contacted...

RELIGION vs. SCIENCE:

EDITORIAL

January 22, 2015

Filed under OPINION

Religion has been deeply ingrained in human culture as far back as history can record, and very likely earlier than that. In some parts of the world, where religious debate leads to bloodshed, men and women are willing to give their lives for their beliefs. In America, religion is thankfully not...

Take advantage of the Rec

Bri Shelton, Columnist

January 21, 2015

Filed under OPINION

There are so many Marshall University students who don’t take advantage of the Rec Center the way they should. College is essentially the only time in our lives that a gym will be so easily accessible to us. For some, it’s a simple walk from a dorm room that may only be a few yards away. For others,...

Why are you so mad about ‘American Sniper’?

Editorial

January 21, 2015

Filed under OPINION

An almost unrecognizable Bradley Cooper dominated the silver screen during the long holiday weekend in “American Sniper.” The straightforward account of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the man deemed the deadliest marksman in U.S. military history depicted by a 40-pound-heavier Cooper, broke several records...

Player of the Week: Leah Scott

Bradley Heltzel, Contributor

January 19, 2015

Filed under OPINION, Showcase, SPORTS

Leah Scott is an integral component of the Marshall University women’s basketball team’s 11-5 start to the season as she leads it in scoring at 14.2 points per game, while also ranking second on the team in rebounding (6.7 RPG) and assists (2.2 APG). Scott was named C-USA Player of the Week and...

Column: The legacy of Stephen Kopp

Ray Harrell, Jr., Marshall Student Body President 2011-2013

December 19, 2014

Filed under OPINION, Showcase

The year was 2011, and I was fresh into my first term as Student Body President at Marshall University. Because I was involved in student government since my freshman year, I was no stranger to the whispers of the rumor mill. One rumor that had been growing in discussion for several weeks was whethe...

Tags: Column, Marshall, President Stephen J. Kopp