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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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New member of the year, Mika Jones.
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Greek leaders recognized for outstanding contributions at Marshall University

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter February 3, 2025

Members of Marshall University's Greek Life were recognized for their leadership and involvement on Thursday, Jan. 30, at their Chapter Assessment Program Awards Ceremony. Gabrielle Belcher was named...

Greek Life training focuses on safety, inclusivity

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter February 3, 2025

A recent training session at the Brad D. Smith Business Building on Saturday, Jan. 25, emphasized the importance of safety, risk management and inclusivity for the Greek Life community.  Alex Roets,...

Obinna Anochili-Killen, forward for The Marshall Thundering Herd.

Marshall falls short against Georgia State in hard-fought battle

Haven Steele, Student Reporter February 3, 2025

In a thrilling matchup at the Cam Henderson Center on Thursday, Jan. 30, Marshall Men’s Basketball fell short against the Georgia State Panthers, concluding the game with an 85-81 loss. The defeat brings...

Joel Peckham, Associate Professor at Marshall University speaking at the event.

A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series highlights university writers

Maggie Gibbs, Copy Editor February 3, 2025

Since 1989, the A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series has brought exceptional authors to Marshall University. Hosted by the Department of English, the series welcomes six to eight authors each academic...

Life abroad: Students share their study abroad experiences

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter February 1, 2025

Studying abroad offers a unique and life-changing experience for many of Marshall University’s students. Connor Waller, a junior political science student, spent two weeks in Greece over winter break...

The members of PROS explore local parks as a club activity.

Parks and Rec Organization aims for growth in numbers

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter January 31, 2025

As the spring semester at Marshall University brings in new life, new roots are starting to form again in the Parks and Recreation Organization for Students. The club is full of life and filled with...

Office of Career Education brings back job shadowing program

Office of Career Education brings back job shadowing program

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter January 31, 2025

The Office of Career Education is bringing back its job-shadowing program after a hiatus. Cris McDavid, the director of the Office of Career Education, says the program is essential for students who...

Kylee Mastin was named Sun Belt Track Athlete of the week.

Track & Field performs well against prominent competition

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor January 30, 2025

Marshall Men’s and Women’s Track & Field performed well at the Virginia Tech Hokie Invitational indoor meet Friday, Jan. 24-25.  Sixteen personal bests and three season bests were recorded...

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Fitness for All: Dive into the Rec Center’s workout classes

Haven Steele, Student Reporter January 30, 2025

As the temperatures continue to drop and the winter comes around, Marshall University students are finding ways to set into their “winter arc” at the Marshall University Rec Center. Outdoor workouts...

President Donald Trump speaks at the 2025 House Republican Members Conference Dinner at Trump National Doral Miami in Doral, Fla., Jan. 27, 2025.

Trump prioritizes immigration, DEI rollback and government reform in first week

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor January 29, 2025

President Donald Trump wasted no time in signing a slew of big-ticket executive orders on day one.  For context, an executive order is a signed statement that sets the precedent for how the president...

WV Attorney General Patrick Morrisey speaks during a news conference at the state Capitol, in Charleston, WV on May 4, 2023.

New governor sets bold agenda: What’s next for West Virginia?

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter January 29, 2025

Setting himself apart from his predecessor, Gov. Patrick Morrisey is setting his bold agenda in motion.  On day one, Morrisey signed eight executive orders as part of his mission to restore and transform...

Hilary Brewster

‘We all do better when we all do better,’ English professor says on DEI ban

Baylee Parsons, Managing Editor January 29, 2025

Diversity, equity and inclusion are intrinsically linked with Marshall University’s identity, one English professor said.  “Quite frankly, if you look through Marshall’s annual calendar, and...

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