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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

The image depicts the new cyber security building, which is set to open in 2026.

Cyber Security Institute to Advance University

Baylee Parsons, News Editor June 6, 2024

Starting in 2026, Marshall students will have access to a state-of-the-art building that is the only of its kind in the country.  “We’re going to bring everything cyber together in one physical...

This year's Community Cares Week was the third of its tradition on Marshall's campus.

Community Cares Reaches Campus and Beyond

Baylee Parsons, News Editor June 6, 2024

The influx of volunteers who show out for Marshall’s Community Cares Week is caused by a general devotion to the university, said the senior vice president for operations following this year’s event.  “I...

Eng will start the position in July.

Ben Eng Chosen as Interim Dean for School of Business

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor June 6, 2024

A former business professor will level up to an administrative role in July, according to an announcement made by Provost Avi Mukherjee. Ben Eng, associate professor of marketing and entrepreneurship,...

Marshall's logo stands just outside the oldest building on campus, Old Main, which students can encounter during their campus tours at orientation.

Marshall Prepares for New Student Orientation

Evan Green, Executive Editor June 6, 2024

As new students prepare to join the Herd this fall, Marshall’s orientation leaders are preparing for their arrival at this summer’s orientation sessions. The orientations occur throughout June and...

Chris Gardner gave the keynote at the Spring 2024 Commencement.

Class of 2024 Graduates With ‘Permission to Dream’

Anna Holstein, Staff Reporter April 29, 2024

Marshall’s newest graduates should have ambition as they begin their futures, said the keynote speaker of the university’s 2024 Spring Commencement on Saturday, April 27. “What could be needs...

Griffin Miller tallied four strikeouts in four innings.

Ragin’ Cajuns Ravage the Herd

Ben Cower, Student Repoter April 24, 2024

Marshall Baseball’s batting narrowly avoided a contactless catastrophe in Lafayette, Louisiana, after the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns limited the Herd to just one hit during a three loss run over the April...

School of Pharmacy 5K Raises Money for Diabetes

Wade Sullivan, Student Reporter April 21, 2024

The Marshall University School of Pharmacy held its seventh annual Dominate Diabetes 5k at Ritter Park on Saturday, April 13. The race, which moved from Barboursville this year, was organized by Briana...

Check won the javelin throw with a distance of 36.26 meters.

Track and Field Trounce James Madison Invitational

Wade Sullivan, Student Reporter April 20, 2024

Marshall Track and Field placed 44 athletes, nine of them in the top-three, at the James Madison University Invite at Sentara Park in Harrisonburg, Virginia on Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13.  Keith...

Walk For Hope Flyer

Courtesy of Phi Alpha

Walk for Hope to Shine Light on Suicide Prevention

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor April 19, 2024

The annual Suicide Prevention Walk serves as a reminder that community members are not alone in their most stressful times, said the president of Phi Alpha Honor Society: Sigma MU, Marshall’s social...

University Raises Tuition

Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter April 19, 2024

Even with a slight increase in tuition, the chief financial officer said Marshall University is still one of the cheapest universities to attend in West Virginia. Marshall University sent out a news...

Garrett Shields is a student of Jen Markiewicz.

A Tribute to Jen Markiewicz

Sierra Lutz and Garrett Shields April 19, 2024

Jen Markiewicz is one of the most beloved professors in the chemistry department, and, unfortunately, this is her last semester as a professor at Marshall University. Professor Markiewicz, or Jen (as everyone...

Peter Canellos speaks on the life of Supreme Court Justice John Marshall Harlan.

Amicus Curiae Focuses on Harlan

Sarah Davis, News Editor April 18, 2024

It takes immense courage to be a stand-alone national judge, an editor said in the final Amicus Curiae lecture of the 2023-2024 school year. “The reason that we’re here remembering him is because...

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