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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Logan, Wayne counties added to federal disaster assistance following floods

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter March 13, 2025

Flood recovery efforts continue across southern West Virginia as Logan and Wayne counties have been added to the federal disaster declaration following...

Graduating seniors participate in the annual event to ensure a successful commencement.

Marshall hosts Countdown to Commencement for graduating seniors

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter March 12, 2025

Marshall University is hosting its Countdown to Commencement event Tuesday, March 11, and Wednesday, March 12, helping seniors finalize their graduation...

Mingo finishes the season averaging 5.2 assist per game, tied for 44th in the nation, and 12.6 points per game.

Sun Belt Conference Championship: Men and Women fall in quarterfinals

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor March 11, 2025

Both Men’s and Women’s Basketball lost during quarterfinal matches of the Sun Belt Conference Basketball Championships. The women’s team entered...

Courtesy of the Marshall English Department

Lunchtime faculty readings showcase research and writing of Marshall professors

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter March 11, 2025

Marshall University's Department of English held “Lunchtime Faculty Readings,” which showcased readings by three professors Wednesday, March 5, in...

SBC Preseason Player of the Year Brooklyn Ulrich bats .473 with 4 RBI, with a triple and a home run during the Invitational.

Softball sweeps invitational in home opening series

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor March 11, 2025

Marshall Softball battled and won all six of its contests in the Marshall March Madness Invitational tournament weekend. "It's good to be in front of...

Marco celebrating his birthday in the Memorial Student Center on Thursday, March 6. (The Parthenon/Olivia Andrew Vaughan)

Marco celebrates 60th birthday as university mascot

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter March 7, 2025

The Memorial Student Center was decorated for a party as Marshall University celebrated Marco’s 60th birthday Thursday, March 6. Marco was surrounded...

Rielly Lucas continues her strong season currently batting .360, six RBI and two homeruns.

Softball clashes with tough tournament competition

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor March 7, 2025

Marshall softball wrapped a busy road trip weekend with games against UMKC Roos, Kansas Jayhawks and the No. 1 nationally ranked Oklahoma Sooners in the...

After years of traveling as a couple, the Ballous now enjoy taking trips with their children. (Courtesy of Stephanie Ballou)

Couples on Campus: The Ballous

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor March 6, 2025

Something in the air shifted in the spring of ‘95 in an Introduction to Corrections course, almost as if fate nudged two former Marshall students together.  Lieutenant...

Insomnia Cookies specializes in delivering cookies right to your door.

To eat or not to eat?: Indecision over Insomnia Cookies

Caden Adkins, Opinions & Culture Editor March 5, 2025

Pennsylvania-based bakery chain Insomnia Cookies is set to open a second West Virginia location in Huntington, which will be located on 3rd Ave right next...

Marshall Day at the Capitol is an annual event that showcases the university to state government leaders.

Marshall Day at the Capitol displays student excellence

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter March 4, 2025

Marshall University students and staff showcased the institution’s programs, innovation and research at Marshall Day in the state capitol. Underneath...

64 years ago Marshall College became Marshall University.

Sixty-four years as Marshall University

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter March 4, 2025

The anniversary of Marshall University obtaining its university status was on Sunday, March 2, marking 64 years since the milestone in the history of Marshall. Marshall,...

Anochili-Killen led the SBC in field goal percentage at 56.3% and registered at least 10 points in 23 of the 30 games he played in, including five games of at least 20 points, with four double-doubles.

Basketball regular season wrap up

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor March 4, 2025

Men’s and Women’s Basketball played their final games of the regular season. With both teams featuring new coaches, Juli Fulks for the women’s...

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