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On Monday, West Virginia lawmakers removed universities from being targeted in a bill that would dictate how lessons on race and identity can be taught in school after college professors roundly criticized the legislation.

WV Legislature Removes Higher-Ed from “Anti-Racism” and Identity Teaching Bill

Isabella Robinson, Lead Reporter March 8, 2022

After a public hearing on Monday where several West Virginia University professors spoke against a bill that they said would stifle freedom of expression...

'Urgent Panel: War in Ukraine' Discussion features MU Professors

‘Urgent Panel: War in Ukraine’ Discussion features MU Professors

Isabella Robinson, Lead Reporter March 3, 2022

On Wednesday Afternoon, Marshall University presented a virtual panel discussion at 2 p.m. with several faculty members entitled “Urgent Panel: War in...

Tedx Speakers show their support for the Herd.

4th Annual TedX MarshallU Showcases Life Changing Stories in Huntington

Tyler Kennett, Sports Editor March 1, 2022

Change is often defined as the ability to replace something with a new or better version of itself. It is synonymous with transformation, a word that goes...

New AD Christian Spears Sets Priorities

New AD Christian Spears Sets Priorities

Justin Zimmer, Reporter March 1, 2022

Christian Spears, Marshall’s new athletic director, addressed the ongoing legal proceeding between Marshall and Conference USA Friday at his introductory...

Gov. Jim Justice announced the extension
of the state of emergency on Aug. 26.

Gov. Justice Bans Purchase and Sale of Russian Liquors

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor March 1, 2022

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice ordered the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration (ABCA) to cease the purchase and sale of any Russian...

Smoke and flame rise near a military building after an apparent Russian strike in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Russian troops have launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine. Big explosions were heard before dawn in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa as world leaders decried the start of an Russian invasion that could cause massive casualties and topple Ukraine's democratically elected government.

West Virginia Representatives Condemn Attack on Ukraine

Rafael Alfonso, Copy Editor February 24, 2022

On Thursday, Feb. 24, West Virginia legislators urge the United States to side with Ukraine in the midst of a Russian invasion. In an official statement,...

Flight School Celebrates First Multi-engine Aircraft

Flight School Celebrates First Multi-engine Aircraft

Conner Woodruff, News Editor February 22, 2022

Marshall University’s aviation program added its first multi-engine aircraft to the school’s aerial fleet.  On the morning of Friday, Feb. 18,...

MU Announces Christian Spears as New Athletic Director

MU Announces Christian Spears as New Athletic Director

Alaina Laster, Lead Reporter February 21, 2022

This morning, an email from President Brad Smith announced the new Marshall University Athletic director as Christian Spears coming from the University...

Huntington Trading Card Show Provides Insight Into One of The World's Hottest Hobbies

Huntington Trading Card Show Provides Insight Into One of The World’s Hottest Hobbies

Tyler Kennett, Sports Editor February 16, 2022

An autographed Michael Jordan trading card sat in the Huntington Mall last weekend.  “You want to take a picture of something with some value?”...

A picture of Green and White day from Feb. 16, 2022

First Green and White Day of the Year Takes Over Campus

Megan Marie Gragg, Reporter February 16, 2022

Several Marshall programs tried to recruit visiting high school students this past Friday at the university’s most recent Green and White day. "We...

WV Celebrates MU Day at the Capitol

WV Celebrates MU Day at the Capitol

Alaina Laster, Lead Reporter February 8, 2022

The 2022 Marshall Day at the Capitol took place Feb. 8 when students and faculty gathered with legislators to show the programs and accomplishments...

Special Metals Strike Passes 100 Days

Special Metals Strike Passes 100 Days

Evan Green, Features Editor February 2, 2022

For over 100 days, workers at the Huntington branch of the Special Metals Corporation have been striking against several changes made by the company. The...

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