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Wilkinson teaches creative writing at the University of Kentucky.

Award-winning author gives live reading

Maggie Gibbs, Staff Reporter October 1, 2024

Former Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson presented on Thursday, Sept. 26, as the first guest of the semester for the A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series. She read from her newest book “Praisesong...

Phillip Eil

Cicada Books hosts true crime author to explore dark side of medicine

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor October 1, 2024

Coming to an area heavily impacted by the opioid crisis is an opportunity to not only share knowledge, but to hear the stories of the locals, one debut-author and investigative journalist said. Philip...

Attendants from left to right: Waylon Smith, Jaxon Smith, Haley Prather, Rimsha Kingson, Bethany Jarrell, Kylie Fisher, Skylar Elliott and Dylan Ellison.

Homecoming court plans to aid NC in hurricane relief

Abigail Cutlip, Social Media Manager September 30, 2024

2024 Marshall University Homecoming Royalty has agreed to alter the philanthropy aspect of their campaigns in support of Appalachian State University following the destruction that Hurricane Helene has...

The studio is located on 11th Street in Huntington.

Huntington Hotspots: BDY Studios

Maggie Gibbs, Staff Reporter September 29, 2024

BDY Studios, a fitness hub in Huntington, West Virginia, offers a blend of fitness, wellness and connection. Founded initially as Brown Dog Yoga in 2013, BDY is best known for its yoga roots but has...

Quarterback Stone Earle faces off against the Buckeyes

Marshall falls to Buckeyes 49-14

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 23, 2024

Despite a competitive first half, Marshall Football came up short with a 49-14 loss to the explosive No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes in Ohio Stadium with over 100,000 fans watching on Saturday, Sept. 21.  "I...

Ferda, O'Malley and their dog, Buckley, pose for a family photo.

Couples on Campus: Daniel O’Malley and Mary Beth Ferda

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor September 23, 2024

From their unexpected meeting on one bustling college campus to their steadfast love that has transcended to Marshall, one couple said their love story knows no limits. ”We actually met on the day...

History professor Denver Brunsman presented on President George Washington at the most recent Amicus Curiae lecture.

‘The father’ of our country detailed in latest Amicus Curiae lecture

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor September 19, 2024

A history professor speaking at the latest Amicus Curiae lecture suggested each new president of the United States gets their job description and a portion of their inspiration from the nation’s first.  The...

Bullet casings were found in the driveway of one of the 1400 block houses on Sept. 16. It’s unclear when the casings first appeared.

Bullet casings found on frat row

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter September 18, 2024

Shell casings are in a parking lot on Fifth Avenue two weeks after police responded to reports of shots fired in the area. Students on campus were alerted by MUAlert on Sept. 1 of shots fired near the...

Erik Cochrane

SGA transitions to new marketing chair amid skepticism

Caden Adkins and Sarah Davis September 18, 2024

A change in SGA leadership two weeks ago concerning social media control caused confusion and prompted a discussion of the bylaws among members and spectators. The marketing chair was named as Brenda...

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris participate during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Harris and Trump discuss abortion, immigration and more in debate

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter September 17, 2024

Heated blows were exchanged between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump in a moderated debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. The debate ran for...

Sandfest benefits the Huntington Children's Museum, which is located on Washington Avenue.

Sand Sculpting to Benefit Local Museum

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter September 14, 2024

The event lead for Sandfest, a fundraiser for the Huntington Children’s Museum happening on Sept. 15 from 2 to 6 p.m., expects more people than previous years to attend.  Stacy Hacker, Huntington...

New myMU homepage

The new myMU in review: a work in progress

Baylee Parsons, News Editor September 13, 2024

“My Team. My Academics. My Training. My Involvement. My Support.” My goodness, this is not the old myMU.  The new myMU is out and in full effect. After a week of struggling to navigate Marshall’s...

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