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Chase Litton rolls out to pass in Marshall’s 2017 contest at N.C. State. He threw for 350 yards and two touchdowns in a 37-20 loss to the Wolfpack.

Litton declares for NFL, leaves legacy at Marshall

Luke Creasy, Reporter January 18, 2018

Marshall’s 2017 starting quarterback, Chase Litton, has decided to forgo his final year of NCAA eligibility to step onto football’s largest stage: the National Football League. Litton tweeted his...

James Murphy from Cork, Ireland is the first person to win in this year’s 7th Annual National Juried Exhibition. The exhibition will be held in the Charles W. and Norma C Carroll Gallery at Marshall Universitys from Jan. 8 to Feb. 16.

Murphy showcased at 7th Annual National Juried Exhibition

Michaela Crittenden, Reporter January 18, 2018

The 7th Annual National Juried Exhibition will be held in the Charles W. and Norma C. Carroll Gallery at Marshall University’s Visual Arts Center from Jan. 8 to Feb. 16. There will be an awards reception...

Marshall students greet the snow day with open arms

Ginny Blake, Reporter January 17, 2018

While Huntington lay in a quiet, snowy haze, Marshall students are celebrating their first full snow day of 2018. The half snow day on Tuesday provided students with a glimpse of the fun, yet restful,...

Gov. Jim Justice, speaking at his Inauguration  Jan. 16

Justice addresses progress in State of the State

Tom Jenkins, Executive Editor January 11, 2018

One year after West Virginia Governor Jim Justice took office, the axe and tackle box that he presented to the crowd on the steps of the Capital Building were once again on his podium for his State of...

Jannson Williams, dunking against Western Kentucky University last Saturday.

Herd hits the road in league play

Luke Creasy, Reporter January 11, 2018

After opening the Conference USA portion of its schedule with a three-game home stand, the Herd hits the road to take on the Charlotte 49ers (5-9, 1-2 CUSA) on Thursday and the Old Dominion Monarchs (12-3,...

Marshall student Yangbo Song stands in front of his restaurant, Shangri-La, which opens to the public Tuesday.

Marshall student opening authentic Chinese restaurant Tuesday

Danite Belay, Reporter December 11, 2017

Marshall University is not only home to sons and daughters of Marshall, but young entrepreneurs as well. ​A native of southeast China, Yangbo Song came to the United States through Marshall University’s...

Kelli Prejean, associate professor of English and coordinator of the composition program at Marshall University, will deliver the Winter Commencement address Dec. 16 for fall 2017 graduates.

English professor to deliver Winter Commencement address

Danite Belay, Reporter December 7, 2017

Kelli Prejean, associate professor of English and coordinator of the composition program at Marshall University, will deliver the commencement address at the Dec. 16 Winter Commencement ceremony for fall...

Montserrat Miller

History professor, scholar to direct Drinko Academy

Caroline Kimbro, Reporter December 7, 2017

Montserrat Miller has been named the executive director of Marshall University’s John Deaver Drinko Academy to succeed Alan Gould, who has held the position since the academy’s establishment in 1994. Miller...

Former President Barack Obama and Jan Rader during her first time meeting President Obama in Charleston.

The real heroine of Huntington: Jan Rader

Brooke Griffin, Reporter December 7, 2017

Jan Rader is no average woman. She is the Huntington fire chief. She is the star of a Netflix documentary. She can rescue someone from a burning building and then administer certified professional medical...

Heritage Farm’s annual Christmas Village features Christmas lights, a carriage ride, craft making and more. The village is open through Saturday.

Christmas Village continues through Saturday

Staff Report December 4, 2017

Carols can be heard through the woods around Heritage Farm this week during their annual “Christmas Village” setup through Saturday. Letters to Santa are being written and toys being assembled. “We...

Marshall University President Jerry Gilbert. Gilbert has been talking to high schools students across the state of W.Va to increase admissions.

Gilbert tours West Virginia high schools

Caroline Kimbro, Reporter November 30, 2017

Marshall University President Jerry Gilbert’s venture to visit and speak with students from 16 high schools in seven West Virginia counties began Wednesday and will conclude Dec. 7. Former Marshall football...

Students using the computers in Drinko Library. Students have been recieving a flood of “phishy” emails.

Campus email scams ‘phishing’ for new bait

Brooke Griffin, Reporter November 30, 2017

Students and faculty all across campus may be noticing a spike in the rate of “odd” emails they are receiving recently. “This isn’t a new phenomenon,” said Jody Perry, Information Technology...

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