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Board of Governors Meeting Highlights Marshall’s Improvements

Victoria Ware, Opinions and Culture Editor • March 1, 2023

“The Big Five” initiative—which includes enrollment management, pricing, student experience, digital marketing and a distinct strategy—highlighted...

Next Amicus Curiae to Explore Juries

Sarah Davis, Staff Reporter • March 1, 2023

The American judiciary should be of concern to all, a law professor explained regarding Marshall University’s upcoming Amicus Curiae lecture. “The...

Campus Carry Heads to House Floor Despite Opposition in First Public Hearing

Matthew Schaffer, News Editor • February 22, 2023

Despite a showing of staunch opposition at its first public hearing, Senate Bill 10 (or the Campus Self-Defense Act) is heading to a vote on the floor...

‘Steel Magnolias’ Dazzles With Authenticity (Shortened Review)

Rafael Alfonso, Content Editor • February 22, 2023

“I know these women.” As I sat there in the Francis Booth Experimental Theatre and as I left it, those four words kept repeating in my head. “I...

Local Coffee Shop Launches New Roast

Sarah Davis, Staff Reporter • February 22, 2023

A local coffee shop is taking a cup of coffee to the next degree. Coal River Coffee Company, in collaboration with West Virginia Collegiate Recovery...

‘Steel Magnolias’ Dazzles With Authenticity (Extended Review)

Rafael Alfonso, Content Editor • February 22, 2023

WARNING: Very light spoilers ahead “I know these women.” As I sat there in the Francis Booth Experimental Theatre and as I left it, those...

Campus Carry Bill Passes the House of Delegates

Matthew Schaffer, News Editor • February 22, 2023

Senate Bill 10, or the Campus Self-Defense Act, passed the state House of Delegates on Tuesday despite protests, attempted amendments and opposition from...

CAM Dean Candidates Visit Marshall

Sarah Davis and Bex Law • February 22, 2023

A variety of plans for the College of Arts and Media were presented by the three finalists for the college’s deanship last week, but all three emphasized...

Debate Sparks Over Academic Calendar

Evan Green and Scott Price • February 17, 2023

Faculty and student representatives have begun working with university administration to draft the academic calendar for the 2024-2028 school years, as...

Campus Carry Heads to House Floor Despite Opposition in First Public Hearing

Matthew Schaffer, News Editor • February 16, 2023

Despite a showing of staunch opposition at its first public hearing, Senate Bill 10 (or the Campus Self-Defense Act) is heading to a vote on the floor...

School of Theatre and Dance Presents ‘Steel Magnolias’

Victoria Ware, Opinion and Culture Editor • February 15, 2023

“Steel Magnolias” is a comedy-drama production presented at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center beginning Wednesday. The play, by Robert...

Black History Celebrated by West Virginia Singer

Victoria Ware, Opinion and Culture Editor • February 15, 2023

West Virginia songwriter Lady D is looking forward to an event at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center where she can observe and celebrate the history...