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Marshall receives Purple Heart accreditation

Marshall receives Purple Heart accreditation

Briana Murphy, Reporter January 25, 2018

Outside of Gullickson Hall Thursday morning, Marshall University was designated by the Military of the Purple Heart Order as a Purple Heart University. Marshall University is the first university in the...

Morgan Karnell, president of Planned Parenthood Generation Action provides attendees with information about Planned Parenthood Generation Action.

Marshall welcomes first Planned Parenthood awareness group

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter January 22, 2018

Planned Parenthood Generation Action is cementing its spot on Marshall’s campus. The group officially launched Monday, providing students information about what the group plans to do. Morgan Karnell,...

Team photo of the Poison Apples Roller Derby of Huntington. The Poison Apples use the sport as a way to let off steam by using their aggression toward something positive.

Poison Apples Roller Derby invites new members

Hanna Pennington, Reporter January 22, 2018

The Poison Apples Roller Derby of Huntington is looking for new members to join its fast and furious team of skaters. The team meets twice a week for practice and also travels for bouts, or games, several...

Brendan Fenn, owner of Grindstone Coffeology, offered a 25 percent discount to all federal employees who’s pay was affected by the government shutdown on Monday.

Grindstone Coffeeology offered discount to federal employees

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter January 22, 2018

Grindstone Coffeeology, a coffee truck located primarily in Huntington, offered a 25 percent discount to all federal employees who’s pay was affected by the government shutdown. Brendan Fenn, owner,...

Junior forward Ajdin Penava fights for a turnover on defense. Penava continues to lead the nation in blocks.

Burks, defense clinch overtime win for Marshall Men’s Basketball

Courtney Andrews, Reporter January 21, 2018

Marshall men’s basketball (14-6, 5-2 CUSA) won Saturday night over UAB (13-7, 4-3 CUSA) in overtime in front of a packed Cam Henderson Center by a score of 86-78. With the victory, Marshall knocked...

Chase Litton rolls out to pass in Marshall’s 2017 contest at N.C. State. He threw for 350 yards and two touchdowns in a 37-20 loss to the Wolfpack.

Litton declares for NFL, leaves legacy at Marshall

Luke Creasy, Reporter January 18, 2018

Marshall’s 2017 starting quarterback, Chase Litton, has decided to forgo his final year of NCAA eligibility to step onto football’s largest stage: the National Football League. Litton tweeted his...

James Murphy from Cork, Ireland is the first person to win in this year’s 7th Annual National Juried Exhibition. The exhibition will be held in the Charles W. and Norma C Carroll Gallery at Marshall Universitys from Jan. 8 to Feb. 16.

Murphy showcased at 7th Annual National Juried Exhibition

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter January 18, 2018

The 7th Annual National Juried Exhibition will be held in the Charles W. and Norma C. Carroll Gallery at Marshall University’s Visual Arts Center from Jan. 8 to Feb. 16. There will be an awards reception...

Marshall students greet the snow day with open arms

Ginny Blake, Reporter January 17, 2018

While Huntington lay in a quiet, snowy haze, Marshall students are celebrating their first full snow day of 2018. The half snow day on Tuesday provided students with a glimpse of the fun, yet restful,...

Gov. Jim Justice, speaking at his Inauguration  Jan. 16

Justice addresses progress in State of the State

Tom Jenkins, Executive Editor January 11, 2018

One year after West Virginia Governor Jim Justice took office, the axe and tackle box that he presented to the crowd on the steps of the Capital Building were once again on his podium for his State of...

Jannson Williams, dunking against Western Kentucky University last Saturday.

Herd hits the road in league play

Luke Creasy, Reporter January 11, 2018

After opening the Conference USA portion of its schedule with a three-game home stand, the Herd hits the road to take on the Charlotte 49ers (5-9, 1-2 CUSA) on Thursday and the Old Dominion Monarchs (12-3,...

Marshall student Yangbo Song stands in front of his restaurant, Shangri-La, which opens to the public Tuesday.

Marshall student opening authentic Chinese restaurant Tuesday

Danite Belay, Reporter December 11, 2017

Marshall University is not only home to sons and daughters of Marshall, but young entrepreneurs as well. ​A native of southeast China, Yangbo Song came to the United States through Marshall University’s...

Kelli Prejean, associate professor of English and coordinator of the composition program at Marshall University, will deliver the Winter Commencement address Dec. 16 for fall 2017 graduates.

English professor to deliver Winter Commencement address

Danite Belay, Reporter December 7, 2017

Kelli Prejean, associate professor of English and coordinator of the composition program at Marshall University, will deliver the commencement address at the Dec. 16 Winter Commencement ceremony for fall...

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