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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Bex Abroad: The Other Side of Studying Abroad

Bex Abroad: The Other Side of Studying Abroad

Bex Law, Staff Reporter October 4, 2023

Reader, I think it’s time for me to come clean. I have made a few mistakes in this journey abroad. It also has not been the easy transition I have told...

Marshall beat Old Dominion 41-35 on Saturday, Sept. 30.

Marshall Outlasts Old Dominion in Homecoming Matchup

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor October 2, 2023

Remaining undefeated for a fourth week, Marshall knocked off Old Dominion 41-35 in the highly contested Homecoming game on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Joan...

Griffin Wagoner and Semoni Weaver recieved their crowns at the Homecoming game.

Homecoming Royalty Announced at Football Game

Abigail Cutlip, Graphics Editor October 2, 2023

Griffin Wagoner and Semoni Weaver were crowned Mr. and Miss Marshall on Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Homecoming game.  With platforms based on foster...

The front of the showcard for the exhibition "Piercing Lights, Silent Shadows"

School of Art and Design Presents ‘Piercing Lights, Silent Shadows’

Victoria Ware, Opinions & Culture Editor October 1, 2023

A new exhibit at the Visual Arts Center is relatable to the community “but not necessarily in a way that is expected when you think ‘Appalachia Identity,’”...

Black Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees and Behalfs (from left to right) : Cheryl White (on behalf of Roy Goines), Wendy Thomas (on behalf of Ed Starling), Marie Redd, Dr. Kimberly Austin, Joseph Williams, Victoria Smith, William Smith and Delegate Sean Hornbuckle.

Black Alumni Organization Inducts Inaugural Hall of Fame Class

Sarah Davis, News Editor September 30, 2023

The first 10 African-American alumni inducted into the Black Alumni Hall of Fame are a testament to the mission of the organization, said the president...

Marshall athletics sponsored Hoops in Huntington, which featured the athletes interacting with fans and competing with one another.

Hoops in Huntington Takes Over Downtown

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor September 29, 2023

Dark skies didn’t stop the Herd from storming Pullman Square Thursday evening, Sept. 28, for the second annual Hoops in Huntington event. Sponsored...

Students paid $1 to bash a car colored to represent ODU in preparation for Homecoming 2023.

WMUL-FM Car Bash Prepares for Homecoming

Sarah Davis, News Editor September 29, 2023

Destroying a car can be quite the stress reliever, said a director for Marshall’s student radio station at its 21st annual car bash. “It’s just...

Ronnie London answers questions at the First Amendment Forum.

First Amendment Forum Discusses Free Speech

Sarah Davis, News Editor September 27, 2023

College campuses would not flourish without the freedom of speech, said a First Amendment lawyer on free speech at an on-campus forum. “Not only is...

Ronnie London will speak at the forum on Wednesday, Sept. 26.

Marshall to Host First Amendment Forum

Sarah Davis, News Editor September 27, 2023

Free speech will be the topic of an upcoming forum on campus Wednesday, Sept. 27. The forum, “Navigating Free Speech at a Public University,” will...

Last year's WMUL Car Bash had a car painted blue for Coastal Carolina, Marshall's 2022 Homecoming game opponent

21st Annual Car Bash to Bring Organized Demolition

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor September 27, 2023

Destruction is returning to Marshall’s campus as the annual WMUL Car Bash is set to take place on Buskirk Field on Thursday, Sept. 28. “This is...

Homecoming royalty was announced after the 2023 Unity Walk.

Homecoming Court Announced

Victoria Ware, Opinions and Cultures Editor September 27, 2023

The 2023 Homecoming court was announced after the Unity Walk on Monday, Sep. 25, at the Memorial Student Center. The Homecoming royalty includes Ashley...

Herd in action at Thunder in the Mountains.

Marshall Women’s Tennis Team “Thunder in the Mountains” Recap

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 25, 2023

The Thundering Herd Women’s Tennis Team went on a short road trip to Charleston over the weekend to participate in the fall event Thunder in the Mountains.  Marshall...

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