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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Students paid $1 to bash a car colored to represent ODU in preparation for Homecoming 2023.

WMUL-FM Car Bash Prepares for Homecoming

Sarah Davis, News Editor September 29, 2023

Destroying a car can be quite the stress reliever, said a director for Marshall’s student radio station at its 21st annual car bash. “It’s just a very good way to release all of our stress and...

Miss Captivating Pageant contestants (from left to right): Shayla Hammond, Tamara Cheeks, Tia Wooding, Zy'Aira Keene, Cyrah Moore and Gabby Mcnab.

Cyrah Moore Named Miss Captivating

Wade Sullivan, Student Reporter September 28, 2023

After competing over a timespan of about three hours, Cyrah Moore won the crown of the Miss Captivating Pageant on Wednesday night, Sept. 27. She competed in five categories against Shayla Hammond, Tamara...

Alexander Stjernegaard sizes up his opponent.

Men’s Soccer Outlasts No. 3 UCF

Joel Spears, Student Reporter September 28, 2023

With a record 3,075 fans in attendance for Senior Night, the No. 1 Marshall Men’s Soccer Team continued their impressive season on Saturday, Sept. 23, by shutting out the No. 3 UCF Knights with a score...

Ronnie London answers questions at the First Amendment Forum.

First Amendment Forum Discusses Free Speech

Sarah Davis, News Editor September 28, 2023

College campuses would not flourish without the freedom of speech, said a First Amendment lawyer on free speech at an on-campus forum. “Not only is free speech important, but there is particular solicitude...

Ronnie London will speak at the forum on Wednesday, Sept. 26.

Marshall to Host First Amendment Forum

Sarah Davis, News Editor September 27, 2023

Free speech will be the topic of an upcoming forum on campus Wednesday, Sept. 27. The forum, “Navigating Free Speech at a Public University,” will take place in the Francis Booth Experimental Theatre...

Last year's WMUL Car Bash had a car painted blue for Coastal Carolina, Marshall's 2022 Homecoming game opponent

21st Annual Car Bash to Bring Organized Demolition

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor September 27, 2023

Destruction is returning to Marshall’s campus as the annual WMUL Car Bash is set to take place on Buskirk Field on Thursday, Sept. 28. “This is our 21st annual Car Bash, and I am super excited to...

Cameron Dye during the match

Women’s Soccer Drops Third Straight in Conference Game at Home

Kadann Bonecutter, Student Reporter September 27, 2023

A tough loss ended the women’s soccer team’s weekend as it fell to South Alabama with a score of 2-0 Sunday afternoon at Hoops Family Field. The Jaguars have remained undefeated, making the Herd...

Homecoming royalty was announced after the 2023 Unity Walk.

Homecoming Court Announced

Victoria Ware, Opinions and Cultures Editor September 27, 2023

The 2023 Homecoming court was announced after the Unity Walk on Monday, Sep. 25, at the Memorial Student Center. The Homecoming royalty includes Ashley Bohm (Alpha Xi Delta), Brea Belville (the Financial...

Delegate Sean Hornbuckle was the keynote speaker at the 2023 Unity Walk.

West Virginia Delegate Speaks at 12th Annual Unity Walk

Reagan Clagg, Student Reporter September 26, 2023

Delegate Sean Hornbuckle, a son of Marshall, spoke on the impact Marshall’s graduates will have on West Virginia’s future at the Unity Walk yesterday, Sept. 25. In his keynote speech at the event,...

Herd in action at Thunder in the Mountains.

Marshall Women’s Tennis Team “Thunder in the Mountains” Recap

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 25, 2023

The Thundering Herd Women’s Tennis Team went on a short road trip to Charleston over the weekend to participate in the fall event Thunder in the Mountains.  Marshall brought the thunder on the first...

Graphic for We Are Here for You Day

We Are Here for You Day Returns to Marshall

Samuel McElwain, Student Reporter September 24, 2023

We Are Here For You Day, sponsored by the Counseling Center, is back for the fall semester. The counseling center will be handing out non-perishable food and hygiene items on Thursday, Sept. 21, from...

Kaye Godbey, coordinator of wellness programs

Wellness Coordinator Encourages Students to Sleep More

Samuel McElwain, Student Reporter September 24, 2023

“Sleep is foundational to success as a human,” said Kaye Godbey, the University’s wellness coordinator. She cited sleep’s importance regarding focus, weight control and mood management as reasons...

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