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Soledad O’Brien is an award-winning journalist (Courtesy of Marshall University).

Broadcast journalist to deliver keynote address at spring commencement

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor April 8, 2025

Social justice advocate, author and journalist will share her wisdom with Marshall’s spring graduates.  Soledad O’Brien, the CEO of Soledad O’Brien Productions, is set to speak at both the 9...

Alpha Chi Omega was named the winning sorority at this year's Greek Sing on April 5.

Alpha Chi Omega, Sigma Phi Epsilon win big at Greek Sing

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter April 6, 2025

Alpha Chi Omega and Sigma Phi Epsilon took home the trophies at Greek Sing, held on April 5 at the Foundry Theater. The annual event, part of Greek Week at Marshall University, brought together spirited...

Defense attorney Dick Harpootlian, center, reacts to Judge Jean Toal during the Alex Murdaugh jury-tampering hearing at the Richland County Judicial Center, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (Andrew J. Whitaker/The Post And Courier via AP, Pool)

Hunter Biden hires notorious lawyer in trial

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter April 3, 2025

Hunter Biden, amidst a legal battle, has hired a high-profile South Carolina lawyer known for his representation of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh.  Former Democratic state Sen. Dick Harpootlian...

Abby Beagle performing at last year's Greek Sing (Courtesy of Delta Zeta)

Delta Zeta aims to defend Greek Sing title

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter April 3, 2025

As the reigning Greek Sing champions, Delta Zeta enters this year’s Greek Week with both excitement and determination to continue their success. “That title is a large motivator for us. It reminds...

(L to R) Stephanie Thacker, Melissa Blatt, Arminta Spaulding, Mattie Shuler and Christine Jacobs served as panelists for the sixth Alys Smith Symposium for Women Professionals on April 1.

Legal wisdom: Women in law talk careers, challenges and change

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor April 2, 2025

The first stirrings of a legal career took root in a young woman spending time in her grandmother’s bar in Hamlin, West Virginia, one U.S. circuit judge said. Stephanie Thacker, judge for the United...

Teal lights have been placed around campus in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Campus lit up in teal for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter April 1, 2025

Teal lights were installed on campus  at Light the Night hosted by the Violence Prevention and Response Program on March 31 to begin Marshall’s recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month during April. Alyssa...

Even though the team lost the series, each game featured close scores, being one run apart.

Baseball wins the final battle, loses the war against the Trojans

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor April 1, 2025

Marshall fell to 13-15 on the season, 3-6 in SBC play, with the series loss against the No. 17 Troy Trojans this past weekend. However, Marshall was able to have a late game comeback extra innings win...

The performances by the Swimming and Diving team led Marshall to place second at the SBC Swimming and Diving Championships

Swimming & Diving celebrates a week of awards

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor April 1, 2025

Marshall Swimming & Diving may have wrapped up for the season, but end of the season awards are on the way. Swimmer Kseniia Luniushina was named the 2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Freshman and Outstanding...

The previous weeks SBC player, Rielly Lucas comes in clutch for the Herd hitting four RBI and scoring four runs over the series

Softball steals the series against top rival in style

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor April 1, 2025

Marshall Softball stays among the top of the Sun Belt softball leaderboard as the team took a 2-1 series against top rival Texas State in fashion with an extra inning 5-4 walk-off victory with a home run...

Margaret Lemos is a professor of law at Duke University. (Courtesy of Duke Law School)

Amicus Curiae tackles partisanship in U.S. Supreme Court

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor March 28, 2025

With a later start in the spring semester, the Amicus Curiae series welcomed another lecturer to the podium on Thursday, March 27. Margaret Lemos, professor of law at Duke University, filled the evening...

Gaming at Marshall has a community of over 700 members. (Courtesy of Marshall Gaming)

Esports to create a strong community for students

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter March 28, 2025

Esports have taken university life by storm, combining the love of gaming with a strong sense of community with fellow video game enthusiasts.  R.C., the vice president of the “Gaming at Marshall”...

Rielly Lucas was awarded Sun Belt Conference Softball Player of The Week after the strong performance against JMU.

Softball soars in scoring in series sweep

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor March 27, 2025

Marshall Softball continues to be hot following its sixth straight win with a 7-6 win over the James Madison University Dukes. This brings Marshall’s record to 19-13 on the season, 5-1 in Sun Belt Conference...

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