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The Parthenon

Recycling bins can be found in various locations around campus.

Campus reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 300 tons

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter October 22, 2024

Marshall University is the most sustainable campus in West Virginia thanks to its Sustainability Department’s efforts to expand recycling operations and educate students about recycling, said a Marshall...

Becky Borlan

Art conference highlights public artists

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter October 21, 2024

“It’s a process; it’s a journey to get from here to there,” a public artist from Maryland said in an artist talk on Thursday. Becky Borlan was just one of six artists spotlighted in a public...

Damage from Hurricane Helene

Conspiracy theories damage our shared reality

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor October 21, 2024

At first, conspiracy theories used to be thought-provoking, engaging and almost fun topics to discuss. Maybe Area 51 really is hosting a whole alien population underneath our noses, or Avril Lavigne has...

Metro tuition rates expanded in OH, KY

Baylee Parsons, News Editor October 19, 2024

Marshall’s metro tuition rates will include over 100 counties in Ohio and Kentucky beginning in fall 2025, following the approval of a resolution by the university’s Board of Governors on Tuesday,...

The concert will take place in the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center in Huntington.

Marshall Artists Series kicks off with Mountain Stage Concert

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter October 18, 2024

Live music comes to the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center for the return of a historic event. The Mountain Stage Concert returns for its 88th season, initiating the Marshall Artists Series. The...

Huntington Pride Festival returns for 2024

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter October 17, 2024

Following its mission of supporting Huntington’s LGBTQ community, Huntington Pride will host the Huntington Pride Festival on Oct. 19 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The festival, now in its fifth year, will...

Teagan Melton prepares to return the ball over the net against the Dukes.

Volleyball looks to build upon positives after falling to JMU

Tariq Montgomery, Student Reporter October 17, 2024

Marshall Volleyball faced a tough challenge against James Madison University (8-8) Saturday, Oct. 12, ultimately falling to the Dukes and dropping to 9-10 on the season.  Marshall lost after a competitive...

Players celebrate during a previous match at home.

Men’s Soccer knocks off the Knights

Nate Harrah, Student Reporter October 17, 2024

The No. 6 Marshall Men’s Soccer won the battle against the University of Central Florida Knights 2-0, making their season record 8-1-2 and 3-0-1 in conference play. The game took place on Sunday, Oct....

Mayoral candidates (left to right): Democrat Jennifer Wheeler, Independent Jay Michaels and Republican Patrick Farrell

University hosts mayoral and gubernatorial debates

Evan Green, Executive Editor October 16, 2024

Huntington’s three mayoral candidates and two West Virginia gubernatorial candidates laid out their platforms and visions to Marshall students and the Huntington community during a debate at the Brad...

Connecticut Army National Guard members, accompanied by civilian volunteers, deliver supplies to residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Burnsville, N.C.

Back-to-back Hurricanes slam the south

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor October 16, 2024

The meaning behind the common phrase “the storms of life” is often used to encourage friends and family through a challenging time or to describe arduous obstacles. However, this phrase took on...

The panel consisted of members of Marshall’s Title IX Office and Branches.

Title IX Office raises awareness for Domestic Violence Month

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter October 16, 2024

In collaboration with Branches Domestic Violence Shelter, Marshall’s Title IX Office and the Violence Prevention & Response Program hosted an event for students, faculty and the community in light...

Verhoff prepares to kick with Alec Clark holding.

Eagles complete comeback against the Herd

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor October 16, 2024

Despite holding a 23-3 lead going into the fourth quarter, Marshall Football lost to the Georgia Southern Eagles 24-23 in Statesboro, Georgia, Saturday, Oct. 12, to extend its losing streak on the road...

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