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Marshall University Athletics Hall of Famer Rogers Beckett (right) stands with daughter, Astoria Beckett who now runs cross country.

Cross-country freshman ‘runs’ in the footsteps of Hall of Fame father

Grant Goodrich, Reporter October 1, 2019

Marshall Athletics Hall of Famer Rogers Beckett left Huntington several years ago, but the Beckett name returned to Marshall’s campus this semester with his freshman, cross-country running daughter,...

Ciara DeBell swings against Southern Miss in the 3-0 sweep on Sept. 27

Herd volleyball to take on Charlotte, WKU

Sydney Shelton, Sports Editor October 1, 2019

After starting conference play 2-0, the Marshall University volleyball team will hit the road this week to battle the Charlotte 49ers and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.  The Herd is coming off of...

High school students and family members visited Marshall University during Green and White Day Saturday, Sept. 28.

Green and White Day attracts prospective students to Marshall

Phuong Anh Do, Reporter September 29, 2019

High school students from all over West Virginia and nearby states visited Marshall University on Green and White Day to check out what the university has to offer for both campus life and academic showcases.  Around...

Authors and Marshall alumni Rajia Hassib and Jordan Farmer answer questions posed by the audience during the first event in the fall 2019 season of the A. E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series Thursday, Sept. 26.

Visiting Writers Series kicks off fall season with Marshall alumni, charitable cause

Brittany Hively, Reporter September 28, 2019

The A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series introduced the season Thursday by welcoming Marshall University alumni Jordan Farmer and Rajia Hassib back to campus to read excerpts from their published works...

Marshall students Olivia Hart, Jodi Grimmett, Kaden Thomas and Caroline Foreman prep an activity with direction from one of the children.

Pediatric Entertainment Program connects Marshall students and hospitalized children

Brittany Hively, Reporter September 27, 2019

Marshall University students are spending some of their free time bringing some pep and fun to hospitalized children at Cabell Huntington Hospital.  Marshall University’s Pediatric Entertainment...

Cru member and Marshall University student Brooke Howerton on a mission trip to the Middle East over the summer.

Marshall students share religious beliefs during mission trip to the Middle East

Aaron Dickens, Reporter September 27, 2019

While some people may question the safety of traveling to the Middle East, some Marshall University students who participated in a mission trip during the summer said they never felt like they were in...

Nomada Bakery, located in Heritage Station, offers tastes from all over the world.

New bakery offers tastes from across the world

Sarah Rowe, Reporter September 24, 2019

During a time where diversity continues to flood Huntington, one local business aims to bring a love of food, culture and other people to Heritage Station. “It started with a Kitchen-Aid mixer,”...

Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Associate Vice President of Intercultural Affairs Maurice Cooley plays Quoits on campus Friday, Sept. 20.

Quoits tournaments promote campus camaraderie

Sarah Ingram, Reporter September 24, 2019

Quoits, the longstanding tradition at Marshall University celebrating the signing of the U.S. Constitution on campus, returned these past couple weeks and finished out yesterday, giving students, faculty,...

Cam Henderson floor gets face lift

Brigham Warf, Reporter September 24, 2019

The Cam Henderson Center’s floor received a makeover that features a mix of new and old Thundering Herd logos to create a fresh design.  “Coach D’Antoni likes to use the retro look on a lot...

Xavier Gaines runs the ball for the Herd in the game against Ohio on Sept. 14.

MU football faces Cincinnati, both look to extend record to 3-1

Brigham Warf, Reporter September 24, 2019

The Cincinnati Bearcats will seek revenge against the Herd at Joans C. Edwards Stadium Saturday after losing the last matchup. The last time the two teams met was during the 2017-18 season. The Thundering...

Drinko Library celebrates Banned Book Week, displays censored material

Drinko Library celebrates Banned Book Week, displays censored material

Douglas Harding, News Editor September 24, 2019

Celebrating the freedom to read and with aims of raising awareness regarding the dangerous implications of book banning and censorship, Marshall University’s Drinko Library is participating in Banned...

Veterans present the flags before the start of the VA Suicide Awareness and Prevention 5k race held in Ritter Park Saturday morning.

Community members participate in VA Suicide Awareness and Prevention 5k race

Blake Newhouse, Reporter September 22, 2019

The Department of Veteran Affairs made it a top priority to combat the increase in veteran suicides, organizing their second annual VA Suicide Awareness and Prevention 5k race on Saturday morning in Ritter...

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