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Bernie supporters attend rally at Marshall Rec Center

Amanda Gibson, Reporter • February 7, 2016

Supporters of presidential candidate Bernie Sanders from Marshall University and surrounding communities gathered at the Marshall Rec Center Saturday for an organizing rally. The Sanders event was hosted...

Council of Chairs discusses ideas to improve university

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter • February 5, 2016

President Jerry Gilbert shared his ideas Thursday for raising the national prominence of Marshall University with the Council of Chairs. Gilbert said he wants to put the most emphasis on increasing...

Marshall women’s basketball defeats league-leading UTEP, 79-64

Danielle Wright, Reporter • February 5, 2016

Marshall University’s women’s basketball team (15-6) handed the University of Texas at El Paso (18-2) its first Conference USA loss of the season Thursday at the Cam Henderson Center. The Herd defeated...

Clay Club to host Valentine’s Day fundraiser

Lukas Hagley, Reporter • February 5, 2016

Gift-giving holidays have a way of sneaking up on people unexpectedly and Valentine’s Day is no exception. This year, Marshall University’s Clay Club members are hoping to make it just a bit easier...

Tanzania study abroad program offers unique trip of a lifetime

Amanda Gibson, Reporter • February 5, 2016

The deadline for applications to the summer Tanzania study abroad program is Feb. 15. All majors are eligible for the Tanzania program, but the trip is mostly geared toward students pursuing a career...

InsideOut dream comes to life, unites all denominations

Nancy Peyton, Reporter • February 5, 2016

InsideOut strives to bring out the purpose and potential of every person from the inside out. Senior communication disorders major,Zach Sturgill has been involved in ministry for the last two years...

SGA accepting donations for women in need

Jared Casto, Reporter • February 4, 2016

The Marshall University Student Government Association is currently accepting donations for “Mardi Bras,” a Charleston YWCA personal care collection drive that asks for donated bras, underwear and...

Gilbert meets students, faculty at open house

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter • February 4, 2016

Marshall University President Jerry Gilbert hosted an open house Wednesday afternoon to give students and faculty the opportunity to meet and talk with him. Gilbert said the event was a fun way for...

The power of the youth vote could give Sanders the lead he needs

Editorial • February 4, 2016

Ask each of the recent Democratic candidates who won the Iowa caucus: Hillary will claim victory and Bernie will claim a tie. The truth is, due to flawed vote counting procedures, it is unclear. What...

Men’s basketball looks to rebound on the road after tough loss against UAB

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter • February 4, 2016

The Marshall University men’s basketball team will head southwest to El Paso, Texas to take on the UTEP Miners as it looks to improve on its 8-2 record in Conference-USA play. The Herd competed for...

Joan C. Edwards Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine receive $100,000 gift

Logan Parkulo, Reporter • February 3, 2016

The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and the Marshall University School of Pharmacy received a $100,000 donation from Jerry and Margaret Hodge of Amarillo, Texas. Jerry Hodge is...

Child poverty program, absence policy and campus trees discussed at SGA meeting

Jared Casto, Reporter • February 3, 2016

A representative for the West Virginia Healthy Kids and Families Coalition spoke to the Student Government Association Tuesday about bringing “Our Children, Our Future,” a campaign to end childhood...