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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University freshman, Megan Keller holding Petunia the squirrel.

Freshman catches Marshall squirrel, achieves personal goal

Desmond Groves, Contributor April 14, 2016

A freshman student achieved the Marshall University student dream of holding and becoming an alliance with one of the infamous campus’ squirrels. Freshman health science major, Meghan Keller was...

Students are seated according to the social class given to them for the Sophomore Spotlight Wednesday in the Memorial Student Center.

They came hungry, but some didn’t leave full

Amanda Gibson, Reporter April 13, 2016

Students learned about the effects of worldwide hunger at the Sophomore Spotlight event Wednesday in the Memorial Student Center. The Sophomore Spotlight event was hosted by Marshall’s sociology 375...

First baseman Briana Daiss eyes a pitch in a game earlier this season. Daiss recorded three RBIs in the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader.

Herd offense comes to life in doubleheader against Liberty

April 13, 2016

Marshall University softball won both games of a doubleheader Wednesday against Liberty University. The Herd (22-20, 6-6) won the first matchup, 10-5 and took the second game, 5-3. In game one, the Herd...

Dr. Mary Beth Renyolds and Dr. Tim Melvin use a random number generator to determine the winners at the Assesment Day drawing Wednesday.

Winners chosen for Assessment Day survey drawing

Amanda Gibson, Reporter April 13, 2016

The Assessment Day prize drawing was held Wednesday outside the Memorial Student Center and marked the conclusion of the annual spring assessment surveys. Students were able to participate in the surveys...

John Mellencamp fans line up Wednesday outside the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center on Fourth Avenue. Mellencamp came to Huntington on his Plain Spoken Tour, which will move on to Mount Pleasant, Michigan on its next stop.

Mellenheads invade Huntington

Ryan Fischer, Photo Editor April 13, 2016

John Mellencamp’s tour triggered a migration of fans from across the U.S. to land on Huntington’s Fourth Avenue Wednesday. Dedication is the name of the game when it comes to fans who have followed...

Sexual and Reproductive Rights Panel discusses consent

Sage Shavers, Reporter April 12, 2016

Members of the Marshall University community had the opportunity to learn about sexuality and associated rights Tuesday at the Sexual and Reproductive Rights Panel in the Memorial Student Center. Marshall’s...

Students place sticky notes with why they don’t support Donald Trump at the Young Democrat’s #MUAgainstHate table Tuesday in the Memorial Student Center lobby.

Young Dems provide positive outlet for commentary on negative campaign

Sage Shavers, Reporter April 12, 2016

The Marshall University Young Democrats provided students an opportunity to express why they stand against Donald Trump Tuesday. The Young Democrats set up a poster at the Memorial Student Center on...

CAB shows the SGA senate a video that challenges the organization to a kickball game scheduled for 4:30 p.m. May 1 at the softball field.

SGA passes resolution to revise senate apprenticeship program

Jared Casto, Reporter April 12, 2016

The Marshall Student Government Association debated on and passed a resolution to revise the senate apprenticeship program during its Tuesday meeting. The senate apprenticeship program has traditionally...

Marshall baseball freshman outfielder Andrew Zban swings at a pitch in a game earlier this season.

Lane, strong pitching give Herd third straight series win

April 11, 2016

Marshall University baseball won its weekend series Sunday over the University of Texas at San Antonio two games to one with a 5-2 victory in the series’ rubber match. The Herd (17-13, 7-5) won the...

Infielder Alyssa Woodrum prepares for an at-bat earlier this season.

Herd offense falls flat in weekend series sweep against Conference USA foe Charlotte

April 11, 2016

The Marshall University softball team was swept in its three-game series over the weekend against the University of North Carolina at Charlotte at Dot Hicks Field in Huntington. The Herd (20-20, 6-6)...

INTO Marshall students compete in a game of bubble soccer.

INTO Marshall has a ball with Bubble Soccer

Jared Casto, Reporter April 11, 2016

INTO Marshall hosted its Bubble Soccer event outside of the INTO Center Monday and invited students throughout campus to participate. INTO Marshall English and fitness instructor Edwin Reyes said Bubble...

Shehu Junaidu

Faces of religion in West Virginia

Nancy Peyton, Reporter April 11, 2016

Fear. It’s a basic instinct that motivates most actions people take and views they possess. Fear can cause lines to be drawn when they should be crossed. It can cause divides where things should be...

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