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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Prior to its game against Middle Tennessee, Marshall football specialists warm up in the background as a football remains in the end zone.

Thundering Herd, Fighting Irish to meet in 2022

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter March 4, 2019

Marshall University Director of Athletics Mike Hamrick announced Monday that the Marshall football team will travel to the University of Notre Dame for the first time in school history. Hamrick said...

Members of the African American Association of Marshall University pose for photo after Black Excellence Award Ceremony.

Black Excellence Award Ceremony celebrates accomplishments of students, faculty

Tiara Brown, Reporter March 3, 2019

African American students at Marshall University and within the community may feel undervalued or unacknowledged, said a representative of Marshall’s newly-formed African American Association. In order...

Thundering Word team member Hunter Barclay poses with trophies the team won at the 2019 WVIFA State Tournament in Fairmont, West Virginia.

Thundering Word Speech and Debate Team wins overall state champion title

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor March 1, 2019

After winning the title of overall state champion at the West Virginia Intercollegiate Forensics Association State Tournamentin Fairmont, West Virginia, members of Marshall University’s Thundering Word...

VIDEO: Concealed Carry Protests

Joe Artrip, Production Editor March 1, 2019

Author Hanif Abdurraqib reads from his recently released book “Go Ahead In The Rain: Notes to A Tribe Called Quest” during event in Marshall University's A. E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series.

Visiting writer discusses music, shares personal stories through art

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor February 27, 2019

Giving members of the Marshall University community a taste of his work, a visiting writer read pieces from three of his books, including one yet to be released, Monday in the Memorial Student Center. Hanif...

The Love Your Block campaign aims to revitalize neighborhoods in Huntington one block at a time.

City-wide campaign encourages revitalization of Huntington neighborhoods

Trey Delida, Reporter February 26, 2019

Parts of Huntington have a chance to be revitalized one block at a time through Huntington’s Love Your Block campaign. The Love Your Block competition, sponsored by Cities of Service, is a national...

Marshall guard Jeremy Dillon (5) celebrates making a half-court shot at Herd Madness in October. Dillon is sitting out this season as a redshirt.

Brooks-Harris, Dillon use redshirt season to improve on, off court

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter February 26, 2019

Not everyone can score 1,000 points or more during their high school basketball career and expect to receive an NCAA Division I scholarship to a top university. Freshmen Cam Brooks-Harris and Jeremy Dillon...

Cast and crew of “Man Motte” (from left) Sela Cottrill, Dylan Smith, Kadin Tooley, Gavin Grizzle and Katie Barker took home the “Best in Festival” award.

Third annual MU Student Film Festival showcases work, artistry

Emily Phipps, Reporter February 26, 2019

A first place prize was awarded for the first time at Marshall University’s third annual Student Film Festival Monday in the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse. Despite technical issues, Kadin Tooley, a sophomore...

Police Blotter

Mackenzie Jones, Reporter February 26, 2019

Possession of Marijuana A couple was noticed by an officer in the parking lot on the 1800th block of Maple Avenue, Feb. 18. When the officer approached, he noticed the white female, age 20, and the other...

Marshall University faculty and students gather to protest Campus Carry Bill, Monday, Feb. 26 at Memorial Fountain.

Marshall community unites in protest of campus carry bill

Douglas Harding, Online and Social Media Manager February 26, 2019

Students and educators from Marshall University, West Virginia University and other local colleges united in recent weeks to fight back against legislation that would allow individuals with permits to...

Part of Amanda Larch’s ever-growing book collection, though she’s borrowed many Stephen King books from the library.

GINGER’S GUIDE TO: Reading Stephen King books

Amanda Larch, Managing Editor February 26, 2019

Chances are, you’re familiar with Stephen King, or you’ve at least heard of him. If you’ve lived this long and don’t know who he is, I suggest moving out from under a rock. Anyway, the King of...

Hutton Wayfarer Art Gallery to sponsor monthly exhibitions

Hutton Wayfarer Art Gallery to sponsor monthly exhibitions

Anna Marsh, Reporter February 26, 2019

Artist Robert P. Hutton lives in his own world, and he likes it that way. “As a visual artist, I explore my own private world, and in the process, I discover personal meaning and truth,” said Hutton,...

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