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The Parthenon

Troy Alexander/The Parthenon Hugs of Hope bears, displayed above, are delivered to children in times of tragedy.

Hugs of Hope comfort children in times of need

Troy Alexander, Reporter January 28, 2016

Hugs Across America is a national charity that was started by New York school teacher Sue Lucarelli at The Churchill School in lower Manhattan on the morning of September 11, 2001. Many children in...

Junior forward Chelsey Romero goes up for a shot in a game last season.

Women’s basketball attempts to build on latest victory during road trip

Christian Hisman, Reporter January 28, 2016

The Marshall University women’s basketball team will hit the road to Murfreesboro, Tennessee as it takes on Middle Tennessee State University 7:30 Thursday. This will be the team’s first game on the...

Students creat buttons at CAB’s “Build a Button” event.

CAB’s “Build a Button” event continues today

Sage Shavers, Reporter January 27, 2016

The Marshall University Campus Activities Board had a “Build a Button” event Tuesday and the series will conclude today. The board will have a table set up in the Memorial Student Center from 11...

BRETT JARRETT, GUITARIST OF ZERODARKTHIRTY PERFORMS AT THE V-CLUB TUESDAY.

ZeroDarkThirty, Red Sun Rising perform at V-Club Tuesday

Ryan Fischer, Reporter January 27, 2016

Local rock group, ZeroDarkThirty opened the stage for Red Sun Rising Tuesday at the V-Club. “When we started playing, my statement was that we wanted to be a high-energy rock band,” said vocalist...

Marshall University President Jerry Gilbert poses for a photograph inside his office on Monday, Jan. 25.

Where the Rhododendrons Grow: The Life and Times of President Jerry Gilbert

Rebecca Turnbull, Reporter January 27, 2016

“I want to wake up in the morning Where the rhododendrons grow, Where the sun keeps a-creeping Into where I’m a-sleeping, And the songbirds sing ‘Hello.’ I want to wander through the wildwood Where...

The State Ballet Theatre of Russia performs “Swan Lake” Tuesday at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center.

Swan Lake makes Keith Albee debut

Leah Cook, Reporter January 27, 2016

The Marshall Artists Series hosted the iconic ballet Swan Lake Tuesday night, bringing a piece of Russian folklore and German legend to life for Marshall students and community members.    This full-scale...

Marshall University junior outfielder Corey Bird takes the field during a game last season.

Herd baseball team sets eyes on conference tourney

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter January 27, 2016

The spring season is upon us. And just as winter always keeps its promise of frigid temperatures and snowy sidewalks, since May 14, 1896, spring has always kept one promise to Marshall University: baseball....

Marshall University junior outfielder Morgan Zerkle goes to bat Sept. 13 in an exhibition game against the University of Charleston.

Zerkle selected to 2016 USA Elite Team

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter January 20, 2016

Marshall University softball player Morgan Zerkle was recently added to the 2016 USA Women’s Elite Team following the selection camp in Irvine, California. Zerkle, a Milton, West Virginia native, was...

VAC’s National Juried Exhibition features national artists

Jared Casto, Reporter January 19, 2016

The 5th Annual National Juried Exhibition opened at the Marshall University Visual Arts Center Jan. 11, displaying the works of 30 local and national artists. The National Juried Exhibition allowed artists...

Gabe Smith, lead singer of ScroungeHound, performs at the V Club Saturday, January 16.

Sly Roosevelt, Scroungehound take the stage

Ryan Fischer, Reporter January 19, 2016

 Three bands delivered a powerhouse show before a full crowd Saturday, Jan. 16 at Huntington’s V-Club.  ScroungeHound, a “gypsy rock” group played the first set of the night, prepping the audience...

From left: Jess Hurst, Alexis Stewart, Sarah Lane, Cait Cool and Briana Mayer pose for a photograph during Totally Bowie Thursday on Jan. 14 at the V-Club.

Remembering the starman

Lukas Hagley, Reporter January 19, 2016

“Look up here, I’m in Heaven,” a familiar voice cooed over noir saxophones. “I’ve got scars that can’t be seen.” David Bowie’s final single and music video, “Lazarus,” is the tragically...

Sean Dunn performs with Coyotes in Boxes members Steven Holland, Kyle Baughman and Sean Knisely.

Coyotes in Boxes prep latest single

Nathan Thomas, reporter December 4, 2015

  Nashville by way of Huntington indie rock band Coyotes in Boxes is collaborating with Sean Dunn, a member of the legendary Athens rock band Five Eight. Dunn met the band through its manager...

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