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A Story Told

FEST:2 Preview: A Story Told

Nathan Thomas, reporter September 11, 2015

Charleston based pop rock band A Story Told is one of six West Virginia bands performing at Fest:2. “I think it’s going to be really cool,” said Josh Allen, drummer. “Most of us have been out...

Interim President Gary White and Student Body President Duncan Waugaman teaching UNI 100 to freshman.

University 100 classes improving retention rate

Ashley Sodosky, reporter September 11, 2015

Interim President Gary White and Student Body President Duncan Waugaman finished up their 3rd week of University 100 yesterday morning. The two have been co-leading the freshman class and have only four...

Marshall players prepared for rivalry match

Marshall players prepared for rivalry match

Ishmael Witten September 11, 2015

Known as the Battle for the Bell, Marshall University and Ohio University have faced the last six years and will meet again Saturday in Athens, Ohio. While the teams’ rivalry dates back to 1905, a...

Patrons purchase tickets for Saturday's Chilifest.

32nd Annual ChiliFest to heat up Pullman Square

MacKenzi Kyle, reporter September 11, 2015

Locals are set to take part in the World’s Chili Championship qualifier as part of the city of Huntington’s 32nd annual Chili Fest in Pullman Square this Saturday, Sept. 12. In 1983, Ron Smith wanted...

Kelsey Seibert performs on stage.

Local singer follows dreams to the big times

Kalyn Bordman, reporter September 11, 2015

The region is full of local artists and Spring Valley High School student, Kelsey Seibert, displayed her talent at the Barboursville Fall Festival Pageant this past Saturday. Seibert showed off her...

Golden Girls Group Home offers safe haven for local girls.

Once a Golden Girl, always a Golden Girl

Abi Black, reporter September 9, 2015

Imagine being in a situation where your entire life is turned upside down. You are taken from your home for your own safety into a new environment. The Golden Girls Group Home is a haven for girls that...

Clothes are being brought in constantly to Huntington High for clothing drive.

Marshall Helps out Local High School

Abi Black, reporter September 9, 2015

Clothing collection bins have been set up around Marshall University’s campus to benefit a local public school. Huntington High School, located 11 minutes from campus, has a closet that is open to students...

President's Office after recent renovations.

Remodeling Makeover for Presidents Office and Other Buildings

Ashley Sodosky, reporter September 9, 2015

The University President’s office is undergoing a facelift and is expected to be finished before the arrival of the Marshall University’s new President. The Old Main office is one of many projects...

Theatre Department Previews Season

Theatre Department Previews Season

Kalyn Bordman, reporter September 8, 2015

The theater department will begin its season soon and welcomes students to see the show. The department puts on two shows per semester and this year it kicks off the season with Eugene O’Neill’s “Ah...

Harmonica Club takes a break from performance for picture.

Harmonica Club performs at Pullman Square

Casey Adkins, reporter September 8, 2015

Residents from the Tri-state met at Pullman Square to listen to the Harmonica Club yesterday. The group was comprised of not only harmonicas, but also a drummer, lead guitarist, keyboardist and a bassist. From...

Humans of Huntington

Humans of Huntington

Emily Rice, Photo Editor September 8, 2015

So you mentioned before that you are a freshman, and when college is portrayed in movies, people are always sitting around in the grass, socializing and playing music, and you wanted to make that happen?   “Well...

Makayla Bell sits in as model for drawing session.

Community Drawing Sessions Begin at the Visual Arts Center

Taylor Poling, reporter September 8, 2015

The community drawing sessions began Tuesday night at the Marshall University Visual Arts Center. Community members and students met on the fifth floor of the VAC to participate in drawing sessions. The...

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