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The Parthenon

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...

Huntington's Christmas tree lit up on the Big Sandy's Superstore Arena plaza.

Fifth annual Huntington tree lighting brings community together

Brooke Griffin, Reporter November 29, 2017

Mayor Steve Williams and First Lady Mary Poindexter Williams lit up the Downtown Huntington Christmas tree Tuesday evening, kicking off the city's holiday festivities. "It is so exciting to see how...

Marshall President Jerry Gilbert flips the switch to light the campus Christmas tree during the 2016 Herd Holiday celebration on the Memorial Student Center Plaza. Gilbert will flip the switch during this year’s event, as well, kicking off a celebration that aims to get faculty, staff, students and the local community in the holiday spirit.

Herd Holiday celebration to open with tree lighting

Caroline Kimbro, Reporter November 27, 2017

Marshall University’s Herd Holiday returns to the Marshall Student Center for its fourth annual celebration Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Mallory Jarrell, Marshall’s marketing and branding coordinator, said...

A sculpture by senior Robert Greer. Greer uses materials such as wood and glass in his sculptures and said his work on display was influenced by death.

Final tier of VAC capstone exhibitions to close Thursday

Landon Mitchell, Reporter November 27, 2017

The third and final tier of senior capstone exhibitions opened at the Visual Arts Center Monday and will close Thursday. The four graduating seniors showing their projects include Ronnie Dickerson and...

Dr. Frank Gilliam

Biology professor prepares for last semester at Marshall

Sebastian Morris, Reporter November 27, 2017

Professor Frank Gilliam was hired in 1990 to teach plant ecology at Marshall University but next spring will depart from Huntington to follow his wife and his research to Florida. “I’ve run a pretty...

Harvey uses Instagram to document her journey to a healthy lifestyle.

Kentucky resident is a runner, a coach and an adoption advocate

Buffy Six, Reporter November 27, 2017

Being a wife and a mom is already a challenge, but Rachel Harvey pushes these boundaries like no other. Harvey is a runner, a coach and a clean-eater, but her story still doesn’t stop there. Harvey isn’t...

Marshall Mentors kick off last meeting with lots of littles and fun

Marshall Mentors kick off last meeting with lots of littles and fun

Hunter Ellis, Reporter November 17, 2017

Marshall Mentors members were accompanied by their littles Monday at their final meeting of the semester to learn how to live a fun and healthy lifestyle. Marshall Mentors, a campus organization through...

47th Annual Fountain Ceremony honors 75 lost

47th Annual Fountain Ceremony honors 75 lost

Breanna Francis, Reporter November 14, 2017

  Sons and daughters of Marshall, as well as members of the Huntington community, gathered together today to remember those 75 individuals who lost their lives 47 years ago, as the grandson...

Students paint the Memorial Fountain at Monday's Campus Activity Board-sponsored Paint and Sip.

Students paint Memorial Fountain during Paint and Sip

Alison Baldridge, Reporter November 14, 2017

Marshall University’s Campus Activities Board brought students together for its Paint and Sip event Monday in the Memorial Student Center Atrium, where participants painted the Memorial Fountain. “When...

Senior Karianne Fischer stands by her "Huntington Herd" mural, unveiled Monday during the second tier of senior capstone exhibitions at the Visual Arts Center.

Capstone presentations continue at Visual Arts Center

Landon Mitchell, Reporter November 13, 2017

The Visual Arts Center revealed the second tier of the senior capstone exhibitions Monday, featuring five students’ works that focus on world and social issues. Graphic arts major Karianne Fischer...

A photo of the 1970 Marshall football team is displayed during the 44th annual memorial service Friday at the Memorial Student Center plaza.

Editorial: Fountain Ceremony a unifying event for Huntington community

November 13, 2017

Today, the Marshall and Huntington communities come together to honor the lives of 75 Thundering Herd football players, coaches and supporters who were lost in Southern Airways Flight 932 on Nov. 14, 1970. It...

Members of the community and Marshall football players lay roses during the 44th annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony in commemoration of the 75 lives lost on the 1970.

We missed Jeff today…

Ralph Turner, Instructor in Journalism November 13, 2017

Originally ran November 18, 1970. Jeffery Nathan or Nathan Jeffery? I remember the first day in the beginning reporting class. Was that student’s first name Jeffery or Nathan? They both sounded...

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