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Rev. Rob Laukoter discusses C.S. Lewis and how theology is like a map with UKirk students on Tuesday night at the Campus Christian Center.

The Lion, the Witch and Theology: UKirk lecture connects C.S. Lewis to Christianity

Nancy Peyton, Reporter • February 3, 2016

UKirk students heard about C.S. Lewis and his ideas on theology as a map Tuesday night at the Campus Christian Center. Rev. Rob Laukoter, pastor of Presbyterian Church of the Covenant in Hurricane said...

Screenshot of "Hymn for the Weekend" video by Coldplay and Beyonce.

Cultural appropriation or appreciation?

Editorial • February 3, 2016

Recent controversy regarding the latest Coldplay and Beyoncé collaboration in “Hymn for the Weekend” sparked Internet outrage after the single debuted Sunday. Released before the group’s joint-Superbowl...

The ash trees of Buskirk field are memorialized by this remaining stump, February 2, 2016.

Sustainability department to complete Green Trail

Lydia Waybright, Reporter • February 3, 2016

The Marshall University Green Trail, a project by the sustainability department, will soon be complete on campus. James Baldwin, interim sustainability manager, said the Green Trail will be a path throughout...

Katlyn Fitzpatrick, a grad student studying multicategorical special education, is seen utilizing the crafting station at the LRC, February 2, 2016.

LRC provides resources for students

Cheyenne DeBolt, Reporter • February 3, 2016

Tucked in the Corner of Jenkins Hall, the Learning Resource Center has been serving on the campus since the late 1960s. The Learning Resource Center offers a variety of resources to all students, although...

Marshall University junior forward Ryan Taylor makes a move to the basket during a game earlier this season at the Cam Henderson Center.

Taylor thriving in increased leadership role for the Herd

Christian Hisman, Reporter • February 3, 2016

Marshall University’s men’s basketball player Ryan Taylor is now in his third season with the Herd. The junior is having career numbers in points per game, assists per game and shooting percentage...

Senior forward James Kelly drives to the basket against Middle Tennessee State University Jan. 28.

Men’s basketball falls to UAB in final seconds after controversial call

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter • February 2, 2016

Fans jammed the Cam Henderson Center Saturday as Marshall University’s men’s basketball team fell to the University of Alabama at Birmingham, 81-78. The Herd fell one basket short on the day after...

Isaac Hodges performs on guitar with local band Of The Dell, January 29 at the V-Club.

V-Club Delivers an Energetic Show

Ryan Fischer, Reporter • February 2, 2016

V-Club was host to a crowd with local groups Of the Dell, The Dead Frets and Under Surveillance January 29, 2016. Under Surveillance took the stage first, giving the audience a look at their newest...

Burnis Morris, Carter G. Woodson Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications, was recognized today as a 2016 History Hero in Charleston at the Culture Center. The History Hero award is a part of History Day at the Capitol and has been going on for 20 years. The director of West Virginia Archives and History, Joe Geiger announced the candidates to receive their awards. This class was a larger class with 50 members. Geiger said a good number of class members attended. “History heroes are those persons who are being recognized by a historical society or geological society for work they’ve done over the previous year or sometimes a lifetime of work they’ve done for that society,” Geiger said. The Carter G. Woodson Foundation nominated Morris for the honor because of his contribution of research to the foundation. David Harris, the treasure of the foundation, said he was excited for Morris to receive the honor because Morris had given him the information to create a living portrayal of Woodson. “I am really honored and thrilled because Dr. Morris had really been an inspiration to me. So I am really happy for him,” Harris said. Morris has conducted valuable research on Woodson since 2011, when he was named a John Deaver Drinko Fellow. Morris said he is excited to receive this once-in-a-lifetime honor. “This is a special experience for me,” Morris said. Morris said he is grateful for the recognition even though he had no idea he was being nominated. “Oh, it feels great, I’m just humbled,” Morris said. The five History Heroes from Cabell County met delegate Jim Morgan and took photos with him. Morgan said it is important to recognize these people because they help us remember the past, which will help us in the future. “I think History Hero Day is an important day in West Virginia because it allows us to honor those who have done so much to keep the past alive for us,” Morgan said. Morgan said he is proud of the county he represents. “It’s great to have five people who have contributed this year in our History Heroes,” Morgan said. Every year history and genealogy organizations choose an individual they believe goes above and beyond to serve them and they are honored as a History Hero. Cheyenne DeBolt can be contacted at debolt2@marshall.edu.

Morris honored as history hero

Cheyenne DeBolt, Reporter • February 2, 2016

Burnis Morris, Carter G. Woodson Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications, was recognized today as a 2016 History Hero in Charleston at the Culture Center. The History Hero award is a part of...

Senior forward Leah Scott sets for a shot in a game last season.

Scott powers women’s basketball road victory

February 2, 2016

Forward Tequila Hamilton scored the go-ahead layup with 44 seconds remaining, and the Marshall University women’s basketball team preserved a 64-61 victory Saturday on the road against the University...

The Iowa Democratic and Republican party precinct caucuses occurred Monday and are noteworthy for the amount of media attention they receive during the U.S. presidential election. Since 1972, the Iowa caucus has had a 43 percent success rate at predicting which Democratic candidate wins along with a 50 percent success rate at predicting which Republican candidate will go on to win the nomination of their political party. However, a big set back for the Democratic party will, ultimately, be itself. Supporters of both Sen. Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton are quick to take to social media to argue if you don’t #feelthebern or agree with Clinton’s choice to whip and nae nae on every stage. With so many Republicans running in their party it is easy for people to stay out of feuds to watch the downward spiral of the Democratic party. The Democrats have a near 50/50 split with Sanders and Clinton, which would result in a dramatic loss of votes if they can’t find a way to get over their differences and realize the better outcome for their party is to not get in Twitter feuds. It’s enough of a feud to make you think the losing side will stay home in November and not support the winner of the nomination. The elections of 2010 and 2014 are a good example of a time this happened previously. Democrats lost both houses of Congress because their voters were on comedowns from the recent high of putting Obama in the White House. Fourteen million fewer Democrats voted for Senate candidates in 2014 than in 2008 while the Republicans dropped only six hundred million. That 42 percent drop in turnout allowed the GOP to take over the Senate. The 2014 election also saw the Republican majority increase in the House to its largest since World War II. The bitterness that resides within the backings of the Democratic party hopefully won’t blind them from looking at the bigger picture. Whether a Republican or Democrat wins, it is imperative for the parties to realize it will take more than just the backings of one candidate to win an election.

Dangerous divide could be warning to Democrats

Editorial • February 2, 2016

The Iowa Democratic and Republican party precinct caucuses occurred Monday and are noteworthy for the amount of media attention they receive during the U.S. presidential election. Since 1972, the Iowa...

Habitat for Humanity associates work on constructing affordable housing for low income families on Monday.

Habitat for Humanity constructs homes; not just houses

Troy Alexander, Reporter • February 2, 2016

The Huntington Habitat for Humanity has been providing affordable housing for low income families in the area since its founding in 1989. With the help of volunteers and local businesses, they have provided...

Local band Of The Dell performs on Thursday, Jan. 28 at Black Sheep Burritos and Brews.

Of the Dell to perform at V-Club

Ryan Fischer, Reporter • January 29, 2016

Three local groups will take up the V-Club stage Friday. Under Surveillance is expected to perform first, followed by groups The Dead Frets and Of The Dell. Tyler Cooper, singer and guitarist for...

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