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Thompson said this damaged road was the only available route out of her neighborhood in Salt Rock, West Virginia

Student denied university excused absence because of flooding

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 12, 2025

Although the flood following the rainfall on Feb. 5 left one Marshall University student’s road impassable, the student said her excused absence form...

Courtesy of HerdZone

Marshall stays in house for new volleyball head coach

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor February 11, 2025

Heather Stout was named the new Marshall Volleyball head coach, Marshall Athletics announced in a press release Wednesday, Feb. 5.  “I am overjoyed...

President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office.

Trump’s third week: Rollback on Biden policies and potential Gaza takeover

Caden Adkins, Opinions & Culture Editor February 10, 2025

In his third week, President Donald Trump revoked Biden’s federal security clearance, proposed the U.S. take over Gaza, banned trans athletes and more.  Trump...

President Donald Trump signing The Laken Riley Act. Photo by AP News

Trump signs the Laken Riley Act, the first legislation of his second term

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter February 10, 2025

The Laken Riley Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump, is the first legislation implemented in his second term.  The bill, named after the...

Sen. Grady serves as the chair of education.

Education, future workforce take precedent at Legislative Lookahead

Baylee Parsons, Managing Editor February 8, 2025

Building a better future for the next generation of West Virginians will be a focal point in this year’s legislative session, several state representatives...

The Herd is looking to finish the season strong as February is the final month for Indoor Track & Field

Indoor Track & Field school record broken

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor February 6, 2025

Another Marshall Indoor Track & Field school record was broken at the PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational hosted by the University of Louisville Cardinals...

The Baileys, courtesy of Bonnie Bailey.

Couples on Campus: The Baileys

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 5, 2025

From that first “hola” in high school Spanish class to now nurturing a family of their own, one pair of high school sweethearts has built a lifetime...

The last win for Women’s Basketball was a home game also against 
Georgia Southern on Jan. 22

Women’s Basketball scores its first road game win of the season

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor February 4, 2025

With a season high for forced turnovers, Marshall Women’s Basketball was able to score its first road victory, 71-65, this season against the Georgia...

Holocaust survivors take part in the ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oswiecim, Poland on January 27.

Auschwitz survivors attend Holocaust Remembrance Day in Poland

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter February 4, 2025

Holocaust survivors gathered Monday, Jan. 27, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland.  Over one million...

New speed radar located at the corner of 3rd Ave. and 20th St.

Marshall student injured in pedestrian accident on 3rd avenue

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 4, 2025

A Marshall student was struck by a vehicle and injured early Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 3rd Avenue and 19th Street.  Leah Payne, the director of communications...

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...

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...

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