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BodyShots Returns to Marshall University

Brea Smith, Reporter • February 23, 2022

BodyShots is back on at Marshall University for the 14th time. The performance will be on March 2nd at Joan C. Edwards Playhouse and is open to all members of the community. According to Robin Conley,...

Greek Life Committee Formed to Foster Diversity

Austin Johnson, Reporter • February 23, 2022

A new committee within the Greek community called DEI: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion hopes to create a more welcoming atmosphere on the Marshall campus. “I don't feel like minorities are equally...

HerdCon Set for March 5 in MSC

Grace Hewitt, Reporter • February 23, 2022

A variety of pop culture will be showcased at Marshall’s student center next month, allowing students and the community to participate in the 3rd annual HerdCon. Monica Brooks, HerdCon chair...

High Schools Compete at MU School of Music

Trevor Smith, Reporter • February 23, 2022

Sharply dressed in clean suits and lovely dresses, the instrumentalists had taken their places on stage. No baton needed here, the notes were flowing flawlessly out of them. The crowd jumps for a...

Marshall Defeats UTEP In Upset Win As Herd Responds to Coach D’Antoni’s Comments

Justin Zimmer, Reporter • February 16, 2022

After head coach Dan D’Antoni said his players of lacking heart, the team responded with a defeat over the University of Texas at El Paso Miners by a final score of 88-79. On Thursday D’Antoni...

Marshall Announces Plans to Leave C-USA, but Conference Insists Herd Stays

Justin Zimmer and Tyler Kennett • February 16, 2022

Marshall University announced Friday that the athletics program will depart from Conference USA a year earlier than expected, joining the Sun Belt Conference effective July 1, 2022. Marshall University...

Collegiate Recovery Hosts Valentine’s Day Paint

Austin Johnson, Reporter • February 16, 2022

To help those in recovery—from drugs to abuse to any other kind of trauma—the Collegiate Recovery Community host a painting event students and people throughout the city of Huntington. This past...

Garden Therapy Puts Students at Ease

Andrew Corliss, Reporter • February 16, 2022

The Marshall Greenhouse opened its doors to offer students a variety of relaxing gardening activities for Valentine’s Day. On Monday, students planted seeds for the student garden, painted flowerpots...

Free Narcan Training Offered to Students

Grace Hewitt, Reporter • February 16, 2022

Marshall students will receive Naloxone training in honor of national Save a Life Day and to follow the new drug prevention initiative created by the WVDII. Marshall University and the West Virginia...

Japanese Students to Visit Marshall

Grace Hewitt, Reporter • February 16, 2022

Middle schoolers from Nagasaki, Japan will meet with Marshall students through a new virtual classroom set up by the university's Japanese Outreach Program this coming Thursday on Feb. 17. This virtual...

Opulence Models Displays Urban Fashion With Student Members

Semoni Weaver, Reporter • February 16, 2022

The Opulence Modeling Troupe of Marshall University recently held auditions for new members in late January, rounding out their numbers to around 15 models in the troupe. The Opulence Modeling Troupe...

Students Receive Wave of COVID Relief Funding

Trevor Smith, Reporter • February 16, 2022

Covid relief funding was announced for eligible students with a valid FAFSA last week by Marshall University for current students by the university. The funds will be deposited to eligible students...