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Skye Reymond speaks at the second annual Alys Smith Symposium on Women Professionals

US Soccer Data Analyst Speaks at Alys Smith Symposium

Sarah Davis, News Editor November 6, 2023

The sons and daughters of Marshall have the power to change West Virginia, according to the keynote speaker of the second annual Alys Smith Symposium. “I...

Sophomore Drew Davis winds up to smash a pumpkin.

Pumpkin Smash Allows Students To Relieve Stress

Emma Gallus, Staff Reporter November 6, 2023

Once a year, students take a sledgehammer to their stress and problems.  “Basically, people suck; life sucks, but it’s okay. I got to smash a pumpkin,”...

Rece Verhoff lines up for a field goal.

Marshall Football Suffers Fourth Straight Loss

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor November 5, 2023

Marshall football lost 34-6 against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in Conway, South Carolina, on Saturday, Oct. 28, in front of a 21,000-person crowd...

Matthew Schaffer

BeyondMU: Biden Admin Combats Antisemitism on Campuses Nationwide

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor November 5, 2023

Jewish students at Cornell faced a barrage of threats that surfaced Sunday, Oct. 29, sparking an investigation by the university’s police and the departments...

Jon Meacham

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...

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