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Marshall’s Norrisha Victrum aims for a two-point shot as the Herd takes on the Bobcats in the postseason WNIT game Thursday in Athens, Ohio.

Herd women fall to Bobcats in first round of WNIT

Bradley Heltzel, Assistant Sports Editor March 17, 2016

Marshall University women’s basketball’s survival instinct kicked in Thursday, but the Herd ultimately could not triumph to extend its season falling 76-68 to Ohio University in the first round of...

RIGHT: Matt Jarvis and Emily Kinner participate in a Student Body Election debate Monday. Jarvis and Kinner will serve as Student Body President and Vice President during the 2016-2017 school year.

Jarvis/Kinner win election, bus system referendum passes

Jared Casto, Reporter March 16, 2016

Matt Jarvis and Emily Kinner have won the election for student body president and vice president and the bus shuttle referendum has passed. Kinner and Jarvis were revealed as the victors, with 672 of...

Senior forward Leah Scott drives past Middle Tennessee State’s Alex Johnson Friday in Marshall’s conference USA Tournament semifinals loss to the Blue Raiders.

Herd women’s hoops takes on rival Ohio in NIT

March 16, 2016

Marshall University women’s basketball will look to keep its season alive 7 p.m. Thursday when in heads to Athens, Ohio to face off against rival Ohio University in the NIT Tournament. Marshall earned...

(From Left) Dave Reszkowski and Taylor Legan greet student Jake Hunter while representing Target at Job-A-Palooza, March 16, 2016

Job-A-Palooza connects students with potential employers

Baily Turner, Reporter March 16, 2016

Marshall University Career Services Center hosted Job-a-Palooza Wednesday. The Memorial Student Center was filled with 26 representatives from various businesses and organizations in the community. Rychelle...

Marshall softball players give out high-fives after a run scores in a game against UTEP last weekend.

Marshall softball edged by nationally-ranked Kentucky in defensive showdown

Danielle Wright, Reporter March 16, 2016

The Marshall University softball team lost to the University of Kentucky Wildcats 1-0 Thursday in the final inning of action. With two outs and two strikes in the top of the seventh inning, Kentucky...

Marshall University's Chamber Choir is photographed in the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse lobby after a performance.

Chamber choir to perform in Spain over break

Leah Cook, Reporter March 16, 2016

The Marshall University Chamber Choir will begin its Spring Break early, touring and performing across Spain from March 16 to 27.  This ensemble of 30 students, directed by David Castleberry, associate...

Chris Thompson sits outside the V-Club after a show with Time and Distance on March 10, 2016.

Local drummer prepares for national tour

Ryan Fischer, Photo Editor March 16, 2016

Local drummer Chris Thompson just returned from touring alongside experimental group I Set My Friends on Fire, but will be swept away from West Virginia’s scene as he tours with ISMFOF through April. Thompson...

Sara Price, a senior studying medical imaging, is fitted for graduation at Countdown to Commencement in the Memorial Student Center, March 15, 2016.

Countdown to commencement offers graduation preparation shortcuts

Amanda Gibson, Reporter March 16, 2016

Countdown to Commencement gave seniors the opportunity to prepare for graduation Tuesday in the Don Morris Room in the Memorial Student Center. Countdown to Commencement is an event for graduating seniors...

Drinko Library and Morrow Library celebrate Women’s History Month with display honoring women in history.

Marshall libraries feature Women’s History Month displays

Amanda Gibson, Reporter March 15, 2016

Drinko Library and Morrow Library are celebrating Women’s History Month with their annual displays of books and documents featuring women who have impacted history. The Morrow Library Government...

Marshall University’s baseball team takes the field after a game earleir this season at the Kennedy Center Field.

Lane hits walk-off home run, Herd defeats Eagles, 6-5

March 15, 2016

Junior Tommy Lane hit a walk-off home run in the 12th inning to defeat Morehead State University, 6-5, Tuesday at the Kennedy Center Field. With the win, Marshall improved to 9-6 and extends its win streak...

Marshall University’s softball team celebrates after a win against the University of Texas at El Paso Saturday at Dot Hicks Field.

Marshall softball team sweeps Toldeo in doubleheader

Christian Hisman, Reporter March 15, 2016

The Marshall University softball team swept Toledo University Tuesday in a doubleheader at Dot Hicks Field to continue its unbeaten start to conference play. Marshall swept the University of Texas at...

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