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Dakota Martin’s son frequently assists with the delivery of the NICU care packages. (Courtesy of Dakota Martin)

Local hairstylist uplifts NICU moms through self-care

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor October 19, 2025

Between the sleepless nights and hospital monitors, self-care often slips away for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit moms, leading one local hairstylist, and former NICU mom herself, to use her chair to give...

Breathe Wine and Culture Co. is located in downtown Huntington on Ninth Street.

Huntington Hotspots: Breathe Wine & Culture Co.

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter October 18, 2025

Part bistro, part boutique and part wine bar, a local business carved out a trendy space for Huntington residents to enjoy that’s just a short walk from campus. Breathe Wine and Culture Co., a women-owned...

On Tuesday, Sept. 23, provost candidate Diane Helfers Petrella took questions from faculty, staff and students on campus.

Marshall appoints Diane Helfers Petrella as university’s next provost

Ashton Pack, News Editor October 17, 2025

A new provost for the university has been selected following a nationwide search that began at the end of April following the departure of previous provost Avi Mukherjee. In an email sent to the student...

The Advanced Manufacturing Center is home to various workshops and maker spaces.

‘All things creativity’ to be celebrated at Makes Festival

Holly Belmont and Phoenix Bishop October 17, 2025

Think it, make it and show it off. This is what awaits participants at the West Virginia Makes Festival, which returns to campus Friday, Oct. 24, for its 12th year of commitment to providing opportunities...

The puzzle competition took place in the Memorial Student Center Saturday, Oct. 11.

Local artist crafts puzzle for purpose

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor October 15, 2025

Piece by piece, a local artist is combining her love of art and community through her creation of a Marshall University watercolor puzzle to benefit the Cabell County Schools Foundation.  Linda Childers,...

PlayStation: The Concert features music from four different PlayStation video games. (Courtesy of Marshall Artists Series)

BREAKING: PlayStation: The Concert canceled due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor October 14, 2025

PlayStation: The Concert will no longer make a stop at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center as part of its 2025-26 tour.  The concert, originally scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 4, was canceled “due...

The West Virginia Book Festival features a variety of authors, books and events.

Professor’s immigrant experience, novel to be featured at festival

Phoenix Bishop, Photographer October 14, 2025

Free to all is the annual West Virginia Book Festival on Oct. 25 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. This event will feature several authors, including Marshall University professor Rajia...

Marshall University announces 2025 Homecoming Court after kicking off the season with the Unity Walk

2025 Homecoming Court unveiled at annual Unity Walk

Wade Sullivan, Photo Editor October 13, 2025

The 2025 Homecoming Court was announced at the annual Unity Walk on campus Monday, Oct. 13.  Selections for the court were announced following a walk around campus, which featured many of Marshall’s...

TEDxMarshallU presented “Beyond Borders” for its seventh annual event in 2024.

TEDxMarshallU seeks speaker submissions for 2026

Bailey Todd, Staff Reporter October 13, 2025

The eighth TEDxMarshallU event is currently seeking speakers for the 2026 season.  The call is coming right after 2025 TEDxMarshallU speaker Jim Harris’ speech “What’s wrong with kids these days?...

La Famiglia is located at 1327 6th Avenue, Huntington, WV.

Pizza, pasta and perfection: The La Famiglia way

Claire Johnson, Staff Reporter October 12, 2025

Over the past decade, the restaurant scene of Huntington has grown into quite the destination of ambition, creativity and delectability. Such success can be attributed to many daring entrepreneurs and...

(Pictured: 2024 Homecoming Court) The announcement of the Homecoming Court annually occurs on Monday of Homecoming Week.

Homecoming 2025’s ‘Wheel of Thunder’ theme to spark fun-filled week of competition

The Parthenon October 10, 2025

Beloved traditions and game-show-themed events are coming to campus starting Monday, Oct. 13, for Homecoming 2025. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Wheel of Thunder” in honor of the parade’s...

Men’s and Women’s Basketball face high-major opponents Virginia Cavaliers and the Kentucky Wildcats.

Hoops in Huntington back for preseason hype

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor October 9, 2025

Get up, get out and get wild for the fourth annual Hoops in Huntington preseason basketball event Thursday, Oct. 16, starting at 6:30 p.m. in Pullman Square. “Hoops in Huntington brings excitement...

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