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The workshop took place in the John Deaver Drinko Library Atrium.

BRANCHES Hosts Title IX Workshop

Samuel McElwain, Student Reporter November 6, 2023

A Title IX workshop had attendees physically walk the path of a domestic violence victim at the In Their Shoes event on Thursday, Oct. 26. BRANCHES Domestic Violence hosted the event in the John Deaver...

Sophomore Drew Davis winds up to smash a pumpkin.

Pumpkin Smash Allows Students To Relieve Stress

Emma Gallus, Staff Reporter November 6, 2023

Once a year, students take a sledgehammer to their stress and problems.  “Basically, people suck; life sucks, but it’s okay. I got to smash a pumpkin,” student Ellie Dean said. “I feel so much...

Rece Verhoff lines up for a field goal.

Marshall Football Suffers Fourth Straight Loss

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor November 5, 2023

Marshall football lost 34-6 against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in Conway, South Carolina, on Saturday, Oct. 28, in front of a 21,000-person crowd at Brooks Stadium. The loss against the Chanticleers...

Matthew Schaffer

BeyondMU: Biden Admin Combats Antisemitism on Campuses Nationwide

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor November 5, 2023

Jewish students at Cornell faced a barrage of threats that surfaced Sunday, Oct. 29, sparking an investigation by the university’s police and the departments of Justice and Homeland Security. Some...

Jon Meacham

Author and Historian Jon Meacham to Speak at Artists Series

Victoria Ware, Opinions and Culture Editor November 5, 2023

The Marshall Artists Series will kick off its new Masters at Marshall - Distinguished Speaker Series with a conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham on Friday, Nov. 10.  Meacham’s...

Philip Shenon

Amicus Curiae Lecture to Discuss Kennedy Assassination

Sarah Davis, News Editor November 3, 2023

The assassination of the 35th United States president will be the topic of the next lecture in the Amicus Curiae Lecture Series on Tuesday, Nov. 7. As the lecturer, Philip Shenon will speak on his book,...

The Food Past/Food Future event took place in Harris Hall.

Some Foods Come With a Backstory

Jada Mills, Student Reporter November 2, 2023

Health, identity and fad diets were the theme of the fourth annual Food Past/Food Future event, which was held in Harris Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 25. “We want to bring students and faculty together...

The starting lineup for the contest against Old Dominion

Men’s Soccer Gets Back on Track

Kadann Bonecutter, Student Reporter November 2, 2023

In a second half shutout, the Marshall Men’s Soccer Team (13-2, 6-2 Sun Belt) defeated Old Dominion University (5-5-5, 2-5-1 Sun Belt) last Friday, Oct. 27, in Norfolk, Virginia, for their last regular...

Former Marshall Women’s Soccer head coach Michael Swan

Michael Swan out as Head Coach

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor November 1, 2023

After firing women’s soccer coach Michael Swan, Athletic Director Christian Spears announced on Monday, Oct. 30, that the University will look for a new coach. The search will extend nationwide for Swan’s...

Novelist to Visit Campus With Writers Series

Novelist to Visit Campus With Writers Series

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor November 1, 2023

Joy Castro, author of “Flight Risk” and “Hell or High Water,” will be visiting Marshall’s Drinko Library Atrium on Thursday, Nov. 2, as a part of the A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series. Castro...

The exploding stall in Twin Towers West

Twin Towers West Floods With Toilet Water

Evan Green and Sarah Davis November 1, 2023

An exploding toilet led to flooding on the first two floors of Twin Towers West on Tuesday, Oct. 31, causing property damage to students’ personal belongings and disruption to students who live in the...

Bex Abroad: I Love Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Bex Abroad: I Love Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Bex Law, Staff Reporter November 1, 2023

We talked about planes already back in the second edition of Bex Abroad: “Traveling to the Destination.” So, now, I think it’s time we talk about public transportation in the UK and the apps you...

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