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Sophomore guard Savannah Wheeler dribbles beyond the three-point line against Old Dominion on Feb. 5 2021.

Women’s Basketball Star Savannah Wheeler to Transfer

Tyler Kennett, Sports Editor March 23, 2022

When Marshall women’s basketball fell in the Conference USA tournament a couple of weeks ago, a few questions likely began to loom over the head of head coach Tony Kemper.   Aaliyah Dunham had just...

Cameron Donohue (left) and Bella Griffiths (Right)

Meet the 2022 SGA Presidential Candidates

Brea Smith, Reporter March 22, 2022

Soon Marshall University’s student body will vote on who will be the new president/vice president duo of the Student Government Association (SGA). Voting will take place on Mar. 30 and 31 on HerdLink.   The...

Men's Season Ends with Loss to La Tech

Men’s Season Ends with Loss to La Tech

March 10, 2022

After defeating the Florida International University Panthers Tuesday night, Marshall hoped to continue its 2021-2022 season Wednesday night but would lose to the Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs. In...

Students also cosplayed during last year's HerdCon.

HerdCon Showcases Local Artwork, Cosplay and Fandom

Tyler Kennett, Sports Editor March 8, 2022

There are not many peaceful days when you can walk around in a suit of armor. Even then, there is likely only one day when it comes across as completely normal to be fully clad in a suit of...

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 in their classrooms, West Virginia lawmakers removed...

'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 Ukraine.” Announced only one day in advance,...

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 a little further—a dramatic change in form.   With...

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 news conference.      The biggest...

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 produced liquor product until further notice.  The...

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, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) said, “In response...

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, the Bill Noe Flight School welcomed the first of many...

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 of Pittsburgh. Spears was one of four candidates...

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