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Zelideth Rivas

After Office Hours: Zelideth Rivas

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter February 16, 2025

Sometimes in life, it’s best to take a moment and sit down with a cup of tea, and Zelideth Rivas just so happens to be a licensed tea instructor. Rivas was born in Puerto Rico, moved to the United...

Patrick Morrisey giving his first State of the State Address. Photo by Will Price,  West Virginia Legislative Photography.

Morrisey gives first State of the State Address

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter February 14, 2025

Wednesday, Feb. 12, marked Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s first State of the State address.  Highlighting key issues for West Virginians, the address focused on the budget deficit, job creation, education...

Harmony House's day shelter is located on 4th avenue in Huntington.

Harmony House seeks new space for a stronger future

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 14, 2025

Harmony House plans to collaborate alongside the current Huntington administration to transform the shelter to fit their needs, one Harmony House and City Council official said.  Sarah Walling, the...

Thompson said this damaged road was the only available route out of her neighborhood in Salt Rock, West Virginia

Student denied university excused absence because of flooding

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 12, 2025

Although the flood following the rainfall on Feb. 5 left one Marshall University student’s road impassable, the student said her excused absence form was not approved.  Marshall sophomore Lindsay...

Brooklyn Ulrich announced 2025 Sun Belt Preseason Player of the Year

Brooklyn Ulrich announced 2025 Sun Belt Preseason Player of the Year

Haven Steele, Student Reporter February 10, 2025

Marshall Women’s Softball second baseman, Brooklyn Ulrich, has been honored as the 2025 Sun Belt Conference Preseason Player of the Year. The recognition came as no surprise to those familiar with Ulrich’s...

President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office.

Trump’s third week: Rollback on Biden policies and potential Gaza takeover

Caden Adkins, Opinions & Culture Editor February 10, 2025

In his third week, President Donald Trump revoked Biden’s federal security clearance, proposed the U.S. take over Gaza, banned trans athletes and more.  Trump has taken, as Steve Bannon, former senior...

Sen. Grady serves as the chair of education.

Education, future workforce take precedent at Legislative Lookahead

Baylee Parsons, Managing Editor February 8, 2025

Building a better future for the next generation of West Virginians will be a focal point in this year’s legislative session, several state representatives who spoke at the Legislative Lookahead said...

Delegate Hornbuckle is the minority leader for the House of Delegates.

Legislative Lookahead emphasizes a family friendly West Virginia

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 8, 2025

Reimagining West Virginia into a state that retains current residents and recruits new residents remains a top priority in the 2025 legislative session, several WV political leaders said at the Legislative...

Macy Saunders and Candace Maynard both in the photo. Photo courtesy of Macy Saunders.

Alpha Chi Omega looks to spring recruitment through philanthropic efforts

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter February 5, 2025

Marshall University’s Student Center became a hub of compassion and community on Sunday, Feb. 2, as Alpha Chi Omega hosted its “Sending Our Love” philanthropy event to support the Golden Girl Group...

The Baileys, courtesy of Bonnie Bailey.

Couples on Campus: The Baileys

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 5, 2025

From that first “hola” in high school Spanish class to now nurturing a family of their own, one pair of high school sweethearts has built a lifetime of laughter and shared dreams.  Travis Bailey,...

New speed radar located at the corner of 3rd Ave. and 20th St.

Marshall student injured in pedestrian accident on 3rd avenue

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 4, 2025

A Marshall student was struck by a vehicle and injured early Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 3rd Avenue and 19th Street.  Leah Payne, the director of communications at Marshall, said the female student has been...

New member of the year, Mika Jones.
Picture courtesy of Mika Jones

Greek leaders recognized for outstanding contributions at Marshall University

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter February 3, 2025

Members of Marshall University's Greek Life were recognized for their leadership and involvement on Thursday, Jan. 30, at their Chapter Assessment Program Awards Ceremony. Gabrielle Belcher was named...

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