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Kristen Iverson signs copies of her book for students attending the Visiting Writers Series event Monday evening in the Shawkey Room of the Memorial Student Center. Iverson read excerpts from her award-winning book "Full Body Burden: Growing Up in the Shadows of Rocky Flats."

Kristen Iverson presents in A.E. Visiting Writers Series

Kelsie Lively, reporter November 10, 2015

  The A.E. Visiting Writers Series brought author Kristen Iverson to campus to read excerpts from her award-winning book “Full Body Burden: Growing Up in the Shadows of Rocky Flats.” Iverson’s...

Marshall kicker Nick Smith attempts a field goal against the University of North Texas Oct. 24

Kicking woes doom Herd in loss

Bradley Heltzel, Assistant Sports Editor November 10, 2015

  The Marshall University football team has to be kicking itself—pending it can actually connect on its target. Missed kicks were the Herd’s undoing in its 27-24 triple overtime loss Saturday...

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

Culture Storm blows through The Lantern Sunday evening

Rob Engle, reporter November 10, 2015

  The inaugural Culture Storm event brought together more than 150 people, including regional artists, performers and members of the public, at The Lantern bar in downtown Huntington Sunday night. The...

Muslim Student Association celebrates Islam Awareness Week and works to inform Marshall students about the misconceptions within the Muslim community.

Muslim Student Association celebrates Islam Awareness Week

Desmond Groves, reporter November 10, 2015

  Students in the Muslim Students Association are celebrating Islam Awareness this week to raise awareness about the Islamic religion and inform others about the misconceptions within the Muslim...

Nichcha Subdee is an INTO student from Thailand who enjoys spending time in Pullman Square and traveling to new places any chance she has.

#INTOMUViews|Nichcha Subdee

Jared Casto, reporter November 10, 2015

  Nichcha Subdee is an INTO student from Thailand who has been in America for 10 months. Her major is biology, but she is also studying English through the INTO program. In her free time, Subdee...

The walk was created to bring awareness about epilepsy. The walk is mainly family and patient driven.

Barboursville Epilepsy Awareness walk

Kelsie Lively, reporter November 10, 2015

In honor of Epilepsy Awareness Month, an epilepsy awareness walk took place Saturday in Barboursville Park to raise knowledge for patients and treatment options. Members of Heroes 4 Higher, Batman and...

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My Brother’s Keeper organization gives back to Huntington youth

Michael Brown, reporter November 6, 2015

  Young men at Marshall University have come together to help local youth become better leaders. My Brother’s Keeper brings young men from local high schools to campus to teach them about...

Kirk Knight released his second album "Late Knight Special" Oct 11.

Album Review: ‘Late Knight Speical’

Nick Morton, reporter November 6, 2015

  Until the release of “Late Night Special,” essentially, Kirk Knight played the same role as A$AP Mob’s, A$AP Nast. They both play a significant role in reputable underground rap collectives,...

Children’s theater company first to bring “Lion King Jr.” to a W.Va. stage

Children’s theater company first to bring “Lion King Jr.” to a W.Va. stage

Kelsie Lively, reporter November 6, 2015

  First Stage Theater will be the first children’s theater company in West Virginia to bring to life the classic tale of the young lion hoping to follow in his father’s footsteps and become...

Hamilton juggles basketball and parenting

Hamilton juggles basketball and parenting

Ishmael Witten, reporter November 6, 2015

  Student athletes have a lot on their plate – from school, to sports and even friends. For Marshall University women’s basketball player Talequia Hamilton, mother can be added to the list...

The cast kneels down to sing in one of the finals musical numbers of “Mamma Mia” Wednesday.

‘Mamma Mia’ sings on Keith Albee stage

Chantil Foster, reporter November 5, 2015

  The lights dimmed as the Keith Albee Theater became the center of a Broadway show when “Mamma Mia” came to Huntington Wednesday. Angela Jones, marketing and external affairs director of...

Issue 3: not good for weed

Editorial November 5, 2015

While many are disappointed about Issue 3 not passing in Ohio, it’s actually a good thing. The bill was written to create a pre-imposed monopoly on the cannabis industry, providing for only ten growers...

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