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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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President Jerry Gilbert (middle) speaks to Carolyn Haden (far left) and David Haden (far right) Monday at The Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing.

President Gilbert plans to capitalize on South Charleston Campus

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter • February 23, 2016

Marshall University President Jerry Gilbert urged members of the university’s South Charleston campus to help advance Marshall’s standing in the global economy Monday at the Robert C. Byrd Institute...

Pop star Kesha leaves Supreme court in New York, Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. Kesha is fighting to wrest her career away from a hitmaker she says drugged, sexually abused and psychologically tormented her _ and still has exclusive rights to make records with her. Producer Dr. Luke says the singer is slinging falsehoods and ruining his reputation to try to weasel out of her recording contract and strike a new deal.

Kesha’s lawsuit has celebrities voicing opinions about women empowerment

Editorial • February 23, 2016

In 2014, Kesha filed a lawsuit against Dr. Luke, her producer who she claims drugged, raped and sexually abused her, causing her to suffer from an eating disorder. Kesha said the abuse had been occurring...

Marshall University sophomore guard Jon Elmore brings the ball up the court during a game earlier this season at the Cam Henderson Center.

Elmore keeps it local with Marshall

John Fauss, Contributor • February 23, 2016

It is no secret Marshall University point guard Jon Elmore has been one of the many parts that have contributed to the Herd’s play in the conference portion of its schedule, going 11-3 in league play....

Young heart donor saves marshall faculty member’s life

Logan Parkulo, Reporter • February 23, 2016

Jim Sacconi, Billing supervisor for the Marshall Health Department of Pathology, received a heart transplant at the University of Kentucky on December 17. In order for this transplant to take place, a...

Marshall University freshman guard C J Burks goes after the ball Thursday against the University of North Carolina at Charlotte at the Cam Henderson Center.

Marshall men’s basketball defeats Old Dominion in front of record crowd

Brad Heltzel, Assistant Sports Editor • February 23, 2016

The Marshall University men’s basketball team defeated Old Dominion University Saturday, 82-65, in front of a record crowd at the Cam Henderson Center. The official attendance for Saturday’s contest...

Marshall University senior forward James Kelly sets up the offense Thursday against the University of North Carolina at Charlotte at the Cam Henderson Center.

Herd gets redemption win over 49ers

Danielle Wright, Reporter • February 19, 2016

Marshall University’s men’s basketball team overtook the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 87-72, Thursday at the Cam Henderson Center. The 49ers (10-16) defeated the Herd (14-12) Jan....

Cory Hughes demonstrates fire breathing Nov. 6 during the Culture Storm event at The Lantern. The purpose of the event is to show the local talent of artists and performers in Huntington.

Culture Storm hits Black Sheep Sunday

Elayna Conard, Reporter • February 19, 2016

The weather for the weekend looks to be promising but a storm is still in the air for Sunday’s forecast. This storm brings no precipitation but is full of entertainment. A collection of about 10...

Students complete a round of exercises during a Studio X session on Wednesday.

Students get competitive with Rec group fitness

Elayna Conard, Reporter • February 18, 2016

Studio X at the Marshall Rec Center is not your average workout. With spring break just a month away and summer fast approaching, the above average workout may be just what some students need to meet...

Forward Ryan Taylor to shoot over a defender in a game last season.

Men’s hoops out for revenge as it hosts Charlotte

Christian Hisman • February 18, 2016

The Marshall University men’s basketball team will take on the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 7 p.m. Thursday in the Cam Henderson Center seeking to avenge its loss to the 49ers earlier this...

MU Women's Basketball Game at the Cam Henderson on Feb. 14, 2016. Shot during the second quarter.

Women’s basketball heads to Charlotte looking to rebound from loss to WKU

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter • February 18, 2016

The Marshall University women’s basketball team is heading to Charlotte, North Carolina as it takes on the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers 7 p.m. Thursday in the teams’ second matchup...

Huntington Mayor Steve Williams delivers his State of the City address Monday in the city council chambers at city hall. Williams discussed his proposed budget for the 2017 fiscal year.

Mayor Williams discusses proposed budget, opiate epidemic in State of the City

Clara Maynard, Reporter • February 17, 2016

Mayor Steve Williams focused on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2016 to 2017 during his State of the City address Tuesday afternoon in the City Council chambers. Williams said while departmental...

Second-year graduate public administration student Cody Jones voices his opinion Tuesday of SGA’s Feb. 10 failed resolution to condemn the West Virginia legislature’s Religious Freedom and Restoration Act.

SGA prohibits hoverboards, approves vegan food options as students voice RFRA decision opinions

Jared Casto, Reporter • February 17, 2016

The Marshall University Student Government Administration approved resolutions to provide more vegan options in the dining halls and prohibit the use of hoverboards in campus buildings during Tuesday’s...

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