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The Parthenon

Defense attorney Dick Harpootlian, center, reacts to Judge Jean Toal during the Alex Murdaugh jury-tampering hearing at the Richland County Judicial Center, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (Andrew J. Whitaker/The Post And Courier via AP, Pool)

Hunter Biden hires notorious lawyer in trial

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter April 3, 2025

Hunter Biden, amidst a legal battle, has hired a high-profile South Carolina lawyer known for his representation of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh.  Former...

(L to R) Stephanie Thacker, Melissa Blatt, Arminta Spaulding, Mattie Shuler and Christine Jacobs served as panelists for the sixth Alys Smith Symposium for Women Professionals on April 1.

Legal wisdom: Women in law talk careers, challenges and change

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor April 2, 2025

The first stirrings of a legal career took root in a young woman spending time in her grandmother’s bar in Hamlin, West Virginia, one U.S. circuit judge...

Teal lights have been placed around campus in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Campus lit up in teal for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter April 1, 2025

Teal lights were installed on campus  at Light the Night hosted by the Violence Prevention and Response Program on March 31 to begin Marshall’s recognition...

Even though the team lost the series, each game featured close scores, being one run apart.

Baseball wins the final battle, loses the war against the Trojans

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor April 1, 2025

Marshall fell to 13-15 on the season, 3-6 in SBC play, with the series loss against the No. 17 Troy Trojans this past weekend. However, Marshall was able...

The performances by the Swimming and Diving team led Marshall to place second at the SBC Swimming and Diving Championships

Swimming & Diving celebrates a week of awards

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor April 1, 2025

Marshall Swimming & Diving may have wrapped up for the season, but end of the season awards are on the way. Swimmer Kseniia Luniushina was named...

The previous weeks SBC player, Rielly Lucas comes in clutch for the Herd hitting four RBI and scoring four runs over the series

Softball steals the series against top rival in style

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor April 1, 2025

Marshall Softball stays among the top of the Sun Belt softball leaderboard as the team took a 2-1 series against top rival Texas State in fashion with...

Margaret Lemos is a professor of law at Duke University. (Courtesy of Duke Law School)

Amicus Curiae tackles partisanship in U.S. Supreme Court

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor March 28, 2025

With a later start in the spring semester, the Amicus Curiae series welcomed another lecturer to the podium on Thursday, March 27. Margaret Lemos, professor...

Gaming at Marshall has a community of over 700 members. (Courtesy of Marshall Gaming)

Esports to create a strong community for students

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter March 28, 2025

Esports have taken university life by storm, combining the love of gaming with a strong sense of community with fellow video game enthusiasts.  R.C.,...

Rielly Lucas was awarded Sun Belt Conference Softball Player of The Week after the strong performance against JMU.

Softball soars in scoring in series sweep

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor March 27, 2025

Marshall Softball continues to be hot following its sixth straight win with a 7-6 win over the James Madison University Dukes. This brings Marshall’s...

Brooks has been honored by the city government for her involvement in the community. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

Celebrating Women’s History: Marshall library leader recognized by city

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor March 27, 2025

After years of serving college campuses through academic librarianship, it remains evident there is immense power in unseen contributions, one Women’s...

Marshall Track & Field athletes compiled over 37 top five finishes throughout the whole invitational.

Track & Field break records in outdoor season opener

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor March 25, 2025

During the outdoor season opener, Marshall Track & Field set two school records this weekend with its Men’s 4x100 relay and the Men’s Long Jump. “I’m...

The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is making a stop in Huntington as part of their tour. (Courtesy of Marshall Artists Series)

Film festival to visit Marshall for seventh year

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter March 23, 2025

The BANFF Mountain Film Festival returns on April 3 at 7 p.m. at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center for its seventh year. Angela Jones, the...

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