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Wide receiver Deon-Tay McManus attempts to catch a pass against Old Dominion University during the 2015 season.

McManus envisions breakout season in 2016

Danielle Wright, Reporter April 6, 2016

Marshall University redshirt sophomore wide receiver Deon-Tay McManus is expected to be one of the team’s top receiving options next season as he is looking to rebound from a subpar 2015 season. McManus...

Students use areas on campus to express their freedom of speech.

Campus chalkings blur the line of free speech and hate speech

Editorial April 5, 2016

What began as a nationwide trend of labeling Trump-supporting messages in chalk throughout college grounds has spiraled into a debate over free or hate speech on Marshall University’s campus. Dan Scavino,...

Marshall University freshman Andrew Zban takes the plate earlier this season.

Marshall falls to WVU in extra innings, 5-4

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter April 5, 2016

Marshall University’s baseball team (15-12) fell to in-state rival West Virginia University (15-11), 5-4, Tuesday in extra innings at Appalachian Power Park. The Herd scored its first run in the first...

Cabell-Huntington Hospital represntative George Wright speaks to student Mary Workman at the Career Expo, April 5, 2016.

Career Expo provides opportunities for Marshall students

Cheyenne DeBolt, Reporter April 5, 2016

Career Services staff organized a Career Expo for Marshall University students Tuesday. Over 80 businesses attended the event and between 250 and 300 students were expected to attend the event. Assistant...

Grad student Malak Khader helps introduce the panelists at the Interfaith Discussion in the Memorial Student Center, April 5, 2016.

Interfaith discussion answers forgiveness questions

Lydia Waybright, Reporter April 5, 2016

Representatives of Islam, Judaism and Christianity formed a panel discussion Tuesday as a part of Islam Awareness Week. Dr. Ahmed Nusair, Rabbi Jean Eglinton and Pastor David Kephart answered the question:...

Grad student Makak Khader helps vend culturally themed goods to students at the Muslim Student Association bake sale outside the Memorial Student Center, April 5, 2016.

Cultural bake sale celebrates Islam Awareness Week

Lydia Waybright, Reporter April 5, 2016

The Marshall University Muslim Student Association sponsored a cultural bake sale Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in celebration of Islam Awareness Week and to raise funds for its club. “You don’t...

Marshall University head coach Shonda Stanton cheers on senior Kaelynn Greene during a game last season against Wright State University at Dot Hicks Field.

Herd looks to get back on track against Raiders

Christian Hisman, Reporter April 5, 2016

The Marshall University softball team (20-15, 6-3) travels to Dayton, Ohio Wednesday to face Wright State University (18-15, 5-1) in a doubleheader. After dropping two games to the University of Alabama...

Marshall University students were inducted into to Phi Kappa Phi honor society Tuesday at the Memorial Student Center.

Phi Kappa Phi inducts new members into honor society

Amanda Gibson, Reporter April 5, 2016

The Marshall University chapter of Phi Kappa Phi inducted new members into the honor society Tuesday in the Memorial Student Center. The initiation ceremony began at 4 p.m. and opened with an introduction...

(Screenshot) An iPhone featuring the newly released MU App, April 4, 2016.

MUMobile app updates with major aesthetic, functional overhaul

Jared Casto, Reporter April 4, 2016

An update to the MUMobile app with a major aesthetic and functional overhaul is currently being pushed to iOS and Android devices. The update will include a new user interface and the addition of multiple...

The Marshall University baseball walks off the field after a game earlier this season.

Marshall, WVU baseball square off in Charleston

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter April 4, 2016

The Marshall University baseball team (15-11, 5-4) faces in-state rival West Virginia University (14-11, 4-4) Tuesday for the teams’ first matchup of the season. The Herd is coming off a series win...

(From Left) Muslim Student Assosication member Kamil Khan and Vice President Malak Khader play "Jeopardize" with student Khulud Khudur at the Meet-A-Muslim table outside the MSC, April 4, 2016.

Students learn about Muslim culture

Son Nguyen, Reporter April 4, 2016

The Muslim Student Association kicked off its Islam Awareness Week Monday with an on-campus event, “Meet a Muslim.” The event took place at the Memorial Student Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. MSA’s...

A window knocked out by fire responders to help ventilate the second floor of The Flats on 4th, April 4, 2016.

Apartment Fire under investigation

Darius Booker, Reporter April 4, 2016

A fire broke out through the halls of local apartment complex The Flats on 4th Avenue in Saturday night leaving more than 100 tenants temporarily displaced. Dennis Johnson, Owner of Marshall Apartments,...

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