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Author and Historian Jon Meacham to Speak at Artists Series

Victoria Ware, Opinions and Culture Editor November 5, 2023

The Marshall Artists Series will kick off its new Masters at Marshall - Distinguished Speaker Series with a conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning author...

Philip Shenon

Amicus Curiae Lecture to Discuss Kennedy Assassination

Sarah Davis, News Editor November 3, 2023

The assassination of the 35th United States president will be the topic of the next lecture in the Amicus Curiae Lecture Series on Tuesday, Nov. 7. As...

Former Marshall Women’s Soccer head coach Michael Swan

Michael Swan out as Head Coach

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor November 1, 2023

After firing women’s soccer coach Michael Swan, Athletic Director Christian Spears announced on Monday, Oct. 30, that the University will look for a...

Novelist to Visit Campus With Writers Series

Novelist to Visit Campus With Writers Series

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor November 1, 2023

Joy Castro, author of “Flight Risk” and “Hell or High Water,” will be visiting Marshall’s Drinko Library Atrium on Thursday, Nov. 2, as a part...

The exploding stall in Twin Towers West

Twin Towers West Floods With Toilet Water

Evan Green and Sarah Davis November 1, 2023

An exploding toilet led to flooding on the first two floors of Twin Towers West on Tuesday, Oct. 31, causing property damage to students’ personal belongings...

Bex Abroad: I Love Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Bex Abroad: I Love Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Bex Law, Staff Reporter November 1, 2023

We talked about planes already back in the second edition of Bex Abroad: “Traveling to the Destination.” So, now, I think it’s time we talk about...

Annual International Festival Celebrates Diversity

Annual International Festival Celebrates Diversity

Sarah Davis, News Editor October 30, 2023

The 60th annual International Festival showcased different countries and cultures from around the globe on Saturday, Oct. 28, in the student center’s...

Beyond MU: University Donors Pull Funding for Lack of Support for Israel

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor October 30, 2023

Harvard and University of Pennsylvania are facing backlash from prominent alumni—including some cutting millions in donations—due to dissatisfaction...

Second Alys Smith Symposium Focuses on STEM

Second Alys Smith Symposium Focuses on STEM

Sarah Davis, News Editor October 28, 2023

The second annual Alys Smith Symposium will feature a data scientist—among other women in STEM—on Thursday, Nov. 2. The Alys Smith Symposium on...

Cam Fancher is tackled by a JMU defender.

Marshall Football Dominated by Dukes

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor October 26, 2023

Marshall football’s October troubles continued on Thursday, Oct. 19, against the undefeated James Madison University Dukes at home, losing 20-9. The...

Panelists speak on distrust in science during a live podcast presentation.

‘Us and Them’ Podcast Recording Focuses on Distrust in Science

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor October 26, 2023

Deteriorating faith in science was the topic of a live taping of the “Us & Them” podcast that drew a crowd of community members to the Drinko Library...

The poster for the event

TEDxMarshallU to Host Student Pitch Event

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor October 25, 2023

TEDxMarshallU is opening the door for students to pitch their ideas for this year’s event on Wednesday, Nov. 1, in the Memorial Student Center. While...

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