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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University head coach Bill Tramel speaks with members of the media after a match last season.

Tramel changing culture of Marshall’s swimming and diving program

Christian Hisman, Reporter • February 17, 2016

Marshall University swim coach Bill Tramel is in his fourth year at Marshall after coming from Minnesota University, where he coached for eight seasons. Since becoming head coach of the Herd, Tramel...

Taylor Swift accepts the award for album of the year for “1989” at the 58th annual Grammy Awards on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, in Los Angeles.

Taylor Swift uses acceptance speech as an opportunity to motivate young women

Editorial • February 17, 2016

After an eventful year following the release of the spunky pop album “1989,” Taylor Swift added another Album of the Year title to her shelf during the 2016 Grammy Awards. Swift took the opportunity...

The SOCiety teaches students a new skill by offering lessons on how to crochet beards. Each student can choose to keep the crocheted beard or donate it to a charity.

The SOCiety uses crocheting trend to connect with students

Elayna Conard, Reporter • February 17, 2016

Only those with a full beard can really appreciate the protection they offer against the harsh winter weather. However, The SOCiety is making available the warmth of a full beard to all who can crochet....

Writer Tom Noyes autographs copies of his latest fiction piece "Come by Here: A Novella and Stories" during the A.E. Stringer Visiting Writer Series on Tuesday in Room BE5 of the Memorial Student Center.

Visiting Writers Series is one for the books

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter • February 17, 2016

A fiction writer captivated students Tuesday, in room BE5 of the Memorial Student Center during a reading of his new book. Writer Tom Noyes started off this semester’s A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers...

Joel Peckham reads a piece from his forthcoming book, Body Memories, during Writers Can Read Night at Empire Books and News.

Writers Can Read Night features Marshall professors, son

Clara Maynard, Reporter • February 16, 2016

February’s edition of Writers Can Read Night at Empire Books and News featured husband-wife duo and Marshall University professors Joel and Rachael Peckham. Joel Peckham is an assistant professor of...

InsideOut worship team members (from left) Brandi Boltz, Justin Hesson and Mason Rimmer open up the Love Week service Monday night at the Campus Christian Center.

Love Week at InsideOut

Nancy Peyton, Reporter • February 16, 2016

InsideOut spread the message of God’s love Monday night in honor of Valentine’s Day. InsideOut hosted Brent Roberts, youth pastor at Kingdom Life Fellowship Church in Nitro, West Virginia. Roberts...

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

Theater department brings “Mauritius” to the stage

Ryan Fischer, Photo Editor • February 16, 2016

The Marshall University School of Music and Theater will open this semester’s program Wednesday with “Mauritius,” a drama about the cutthroat business of post stamp collecting. The play is directed...

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

Herd drops close game to Hilltoppers, 80-76

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor • February 16, 2016

Marshall University’s women’s basketball team could not keep its momentum after three straight conference victories as the team fell Saturday to Western Kentucky University, 80-76. The Herd drops...

Women's track meet on February 13, 2016.

Marshall places third in Chipotle Invitational

February 16, 2016

Marshall University’s track and field team placed third in the Chipotle Marshall Invitational Saturday at Jeff Small Track and Chris Cline Athletic Complex. The team achieved several program and meet...

Valentine's Day-themed treats are displayed during the campaigns bake sale. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Recovery Point of Huntington, a rehabilitation facility for men struggling with addiction.

Public Relations campaign aims to assist Recovery Point

Darius Booker, Reporter • February 12, 2016

One of Marshall University’s public relations campaigns class hosted a Valentine’s Day bake sale in hopes to jumpstart a new PR campaign. The public relations students sold treats to students,...

Taylor Tomlinson delivers her comic performance in Marco's room at the Memorial Student Center, February 11, 2016.

Comedian Tomlinson entertains the Herd

Son Nguyen, Reporter • February 12, 2016

Comedian Taylor Tomlinson performed in front of about 60 Marshall students and faculties on Thursday. Tomlinson’s show took place in the university’s Memorial Student Center from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m....

Director of Bands Brian Walden performs alongside Dr. Stephen Lawson during the Faculty Brass Quintet in Smith Recital Hall, February 11, 2016.

Faculty Brass Quintet gives a contemporary look at brass music

Ryan Fischer, Reporter • February 12, 2016

Professors from the School of Music and Theatre had the Marshall University Faculty Brass Quintet on Thursday in Smith Recital Hall. The scene was set with motifs from each of the faculty members to...

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