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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Heidi Gray sings "Maybe" to open "Annie" at the Keith Albee on Feb. 24, 2016.

Big turnout for little orphan Annie

Ryan Fischer, Reporter February 25, 2016

  Annie opened to a large crowd Wednesday at the Keith Albee Theatre, temporarily halting Fourth Avenue traffic as droves of locals flocked to see the iconic 70s performance. The event had nearly...

Women’s basketball looks to get back on track against UAB

Christian Hisman, Reporter February 25, 2016

The Marshall University women’s basketball team will play the University of Alabama at Birmingham at the Cam Henderson Center 11:30 a.m. Thursday. The Herd enter the game on a three-game losing streak,...

Men's basketball head coach Dan D'Antoni looks on in a game last season.

D’Antoni implementing winning culture, playing style in men’s basketball program

Danielle Wright, Reporter February 25, 2016

Marshall University men’s basketball head coach Dan D’Antoni has uplifted the program to new heights since returning to his alma mater in April of 2014. In his second season at the helm, D’Antoni...

Junior graphic design student Brianna Jarvis presents her winning banners for the Winter 2016 category of the Huntington in Bloom banner contest to Mayor Steve Williams Tuesday at the Visual Arts Center.

Art and Design students decorate downtown

Clara Maynard, Reporter February 24, 2016

Nine students from the School of Art and Design were recognized for creating the city’s downtown banners during a ceremony at the Visual Arts Center Tuesday afternoon. The banners were first displayed...

Responding officers investigate the reported gunshots fired around 7:30 p.m. outside of Stadium Spirits Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016.

Stadium Spirits shots:

Ryan Fischer, Photo Editor February 24, 2016

Shots were fired around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday outside Stadium Spirits on 20th Street. MU Alert confirmed the Huntington Police Department had apprehended one suspect around 9 p.m. The incident, occurring...

Sen. Jacob Lovejoy expresses his concerns about the new meal plan options to the senate during Tuesday's SGA meeting.

SGA discusses alcohol, meal plans at meeting

Jared Casto, Reporter February 24, 2016

The Marshall University Student Government Association discussed a survey to allow alcohol at football games, the concerns of constituents in their respective colleges and changes in meal plans during...

Members of Marshall University’s swimming team dives into the pool during a meet last season at Frederick A. Fitch Natatorium.

Swimming and diving team confident heading to conference tourney

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter February 24, 2016

The Marshall University swimming and diving team took its talents to Atlanta, Georgia to compete in the Conference USA tournament. The tournament kicks off 6 p.m. Wednesday. The team will compete...

Marshall University junior Mercedes Dowell goes to throw a discus during a match earlier this season at the Chris Cline Athletic Complex.

Track and field team heads to Birmingham for C-USA Indoor Championships

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter February 24, 2016

The Marshall University track and field team opens competition Wednesday in the 2016 Conference USA Indoor Championships in Birmingham, Alabama. The meet will be held at the Birmingham Crossplex. Senior...

UKirk students watch as Dr. Chong Kim presents his four month mission trip to Tanzania, Feb 23, 2016.

Taekwondo instructor shares Tanzania experience with UKirk students

Lydia Waybright, Reporter February 24, 2016

Grand Master Taekwondo instructor Dr. Chong Kim and his wife Choon Kim shared their experience doing mission work in Tanzania with Marshall UKirk Tuesday at 7 p.m. Dr. Chong Kim adjusted from teaching...

Mayor Steve Williams presented the Huntington in Bloom Winter Banner contest certificate to winner, Brianna Jarvis Feb. 23 at the Visual Arts Center.

Graphic design student furnishes city with ornate banners

Leah Cook, Reporter February 24, 2016

Huntington will soon see a splash of color on flag poles throughout downtown thanks to Marshall graphic design student Brianna Jarvis.    Jarvis is from Princeton, West Virginia and came to Marshall...

Jackie, portrayed by Story Moosa, lights her cigarette during the dress rehearsal for Mauritius on February 15, 2016.

Mauritius: On For Another Round Thursday

Ryan Fischer, Photo Editor February 23, 2016

Mauritius reopens for another dramatic round of performances Thursday at the Francis-Booth Experimental Theatre. After four daily performances last week, the stamp chasing drama returns with three more...

Reverend Donte' L. Jackson sits in a pew inside First Baptist Church on Feb. 11.

Remembering the past, focused on the future

Darius Booker, Reporter February 23, 2016

First Baptist Church, a historically black church located in the heart of Huntington, West Virginia, has been a staple place of worship in the black community for over 140 years. With history predating...

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