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Steve Robbins addresses Marshall faculty members Tuesday at the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse during his lecture on the importance of inclusion on campus.

Neuroscientist lectures on importance of inclusion on campus

Blake Newhouse, Reporter November 5, 2019

Words have more power than people assume, said a neuroscientist who spoke Tuesday on Marshall University’s campus. “Do not underestimate the power of words and messages to tear people down, to make...

Parthe-Pet: Pia

Parthe-Pet: Pia

November 5, 2019

This is Pia. She loves cuddling, sleeping next to the shoes and sunbathing in the window. She knocks over every cup of water she can find and needs attention most when you’re busy. Interested in featuring...

Reflection of the Winfield, WV Riding Arena is seen in this horse's eye, digital photograph, 2019

PHOTO ESSAY: Flank Strap

Kadin Tooley, Contributor November 5, 2019

The triple-echo of a loud-speaker ripples off the mountains in the distance. A Toyota pickup truck rumbles through the mud to my right. The Winfield, West Virginia Riding Club is bustling with people....

Students tried free locally produced food and discussed seasonality, sustainability and immigration at the second annual Food Past/Food Future event in Harris Hall Oct. 29.

Marshall history department provides food, perspective during Food Past/Food Future event

Blake Newhouse, Reporter November 2, 2019

Immigration, sustainability and seasonality were the topics for the history department’s second annual Food Past/Food Future event Tuesday on Marshall University’s campus. The event first took place...

Blake Lacy, a first-year athletic training major, climbs the rock wall during the Marshall Rec Center's Blacklight Bash Oct. 29.

Rock wall gets neon makeover for climbing event at Marshall Rec Center

Julianna Everly, Reporter November 2, 2019

The rock wall at the Marshall University Recreation Center was blacked out and turned into a neon glow room for students to test their climbing skills Tuesday.  Marshall’s Rec Center organized the...

Both international and domestic Marshall students were given a Halloween experience including candy, pumpkins, costumes and free pizzas during the INTO Spooky Halloween Party Oct. 30.

International students experience Halloween spirit during INTO Spooky Halloween Party

Phuong Anh Do, Reporter November 2, 2019

Candy, pumpkins, costumes and free pizzas were what students experienced Wednesday during the INTO Spooky Halloween Party organized by INTO Marshall University. “Today, we have some pumpkin painting,...

Homecoming Parade

Richard Crank, Photographer October 31, 2019

These are photographs taken by Richard Crank at the 2019 Homecoming Parade.

Marshall criminal justice alum Casey Bond signs a copy of her new book, “When Wishes Bleed.” The book will be released and available to readers Friday, Nov. 1.

Marshall criminal justice alum to publish 25th book

Brittany Hively, Reporter October 29, 2019

From criminal justice major to paranormal author, Marshall University graduate Casey Bond is releasing her 25th paranormal/fantasy book Friday, Nov. 1. “When Wishes Bleed,” a standalone, paranormal...

Left to right: Senior Associate for AECOM, Brian Pounds, Chairman James  Bailes, current Head Baseball Coach Jeff Waggoner, Marshall University President Jerry Gilbert, Jack Cook, Athletic Director Mike Hamrick,  Jeff Montgomery, Mayor Steve Williams and Rick Reed all participated in the groundbreaking ceremony.

Marshall baseball’s groundbreaking ceremony for new stadium

Grant Goodrich, Reporter October 29, 2019

A home stadium for the Marshall University baseball team will become a reality in a short 17 months, Athletic Director Mike Hamrick announced Saturday morning at a groundbreaking ceremony inside the Chris...

Empowering decor is located inside the new Women’s and Gender Center to make students feel more welcome.

New ideas, new space, Old Main— Women’s and Gender Center moves location

Amanda Larch, Managing Editor October 29, 2019

Just across the hall from the Financial Aid Office, in Old Main 115, is the new location for Marshall University’s Women’s and Gender Center. The space is for all students, said Claire Snyder, program...

Haunted Huntington:  William L. Grimes, D.D.S.

Haunted Huntington: William L. Grimes, D.D.S.

Hanna Pennington, Executive Editor October 29, 2019

“I knew I had a ghost,” Dr. William L. Grimes, a dentist located in Huntington, said. “I knew there was something going on, but I didn’t ever expect to see anything.”  Grimes has been practicing...

Kristina Anderson, founder of the Koshka Foundation for Safe Schools, and MUPD Chief Jim Terry discuss the ways in which Marshall University could improve campus safety at the 2019 Yeager Symposium Oct. 22.

Virginia Tech Tragedy survivor discusses personal safety in the age of mass shootings

Blake Newhouse, Reporter October 27, 2019

Kristina Anderson was sitting in her French classroom when a lone gunman charged into her classroom, killing 11 of her classmates and her professor. On April 16, 2007, 32 students and faculty members...

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