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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Attendees at the inaugural Diversitea event

Counseling Center Hosts Inaugural Mental Health Event

Emma Gallus, Staff Reporter November 16, 2023

Exploring mental health in Appalachia, the inaugural Diversitea event took place Tuesday morning, Nov. 7, thanks to a grant given to the Counseling Center.  The keynote speaker, Dr. Cicero Fain, shared...

Bex Abroad: Food, Glorious Food!

Bex Abroad: Food, Glorious Food!

Bex Law, Staff Reporter November 15, 2023

One thing about me is that I love to eat. I was worried coming to England that I would be forced to eat beans on toast every meal of every day. So, if you want to come to England, here is what to expect...

Roses are placed on the edge of the Memorial Fountain during the Annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony.

Fountain Ceremony Celebrates Unity Despite Tragedy

Sarah Davis, News Editor November 15, 2023

Racial tensions were put to the side on campus after the Marshall plane crash on Nov. 14, 1970, the keynote speaker said Tuesday at the 53rd Annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony. Football players, members...

The Herd Men's Soccer team celebrates their 2023 Sun Belt Men’s Soccer Tournament Championship win.

Men’s Soccer Defeats WVU in Sun Belt Championship

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor November 15, 2023

The No. 1 Marshall University Men’s Soccer team defeated the West Virginia University Mountaineers to secure the Sun Belt Men’s Soccer Tournament Championship 3-2 on Sunday, Nov. 12, in front of a...

Matthew Schaffer

BeyondMU: Top Law Firms Threaten to End Recruitment Over Antisemitism

Matthew Schaffer, News Editor November 10, 2023

As the nation’s campuses continue to experience higher rates of antisemitism and Islamophobia since the war broke out between Israel and Hamas, top law firms are urging universities to crack down on...

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) during his announcement

Manchin Will Not Run For Re-Election

Sarah Davis, News Editor November 10, 2023

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced on Thursday, Nov. 9, that he will not run for re-election.  Manchin served for 13 years in the Senate. He said that he believes his time as senator was...

Alvaro Garcia-Pascual running for the ball

Men’s Soccer Beats UK, Advances to Championship

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor November 10, 2023

The No. 1 Marshall Men’s Soccer team defeated the University of Kentucky Wildcats 3-0 on Wednesday, Nov. 8, to advance to the 2023 Sun Belt Men’s Soccer Championship. The Herd is set to take on...

Wyatt Fricks dunking

Men’s Basketball Wins Final Exhibition

Joel Spears, Student Reporter November 10, 2023

The Marshall Men’s Basketball Team concluded its last preseason “Fans First” game Wednesday, Nov. 1, with a 103-85 victory over Lees-McRae College at the Cam Henderson Center. The game showcased...

Victoria Ware

The Need for Mental Health Days

Victoria Ware, Opinions and Culture Editor November 10, 2023

I have to get everything done. I’m already behind as it is. I dream of finishing that book I started reading in August. It’s a great series, but it will have to wait until December. I have to be at...

Piff the Magic Dragon is performing as part of the Marshall Artists Series.

Interview with Comedian and Magician Piff the Magic Dragon

Victoria Ware, Opinions & Culture Editor November 9, 2023

“America’s Got Talent” contestant Piff the Magic Dragon, will bring his blend of comedy and magic to the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center on Nov. 16. John van der Put, professionally known as...

The Marshall Men's Soccer Team celebrates after a goal.

Men’s Soccer Advances

Kadann Bonecutter, Student Reporter November 9, 2023

The No. 4 Marshall Men’s Soccer Team finished in a 2-0 shutout against Old Dominion in the first round of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament at Hoops Family Field on Sunday, Nov. 5.  Forward Matthew...

Eighth Annual Jeff Kovatch Memorial Cleanup Photos

Eighth Annual Jeff Kovatch Memorial Cleanup Photos

Sarah Davis, News Editor November 8, 2023

Community members gathered at Harris Riverfront Park on Saturday, Nov. 4, to clean up trash in honor of a late Marshall professor. The event honored Dr. Jeff Kovatch, a late biology professor at Marshall...

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