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COVID Relief Plan Gives Over $6 Million to Students

Connor Woodruff, Reporter • October 11, 2021

Over $6 million is being given to Marshall University students as part of the university’s COVID relief plan. Starting the week of Oct. 4, the...

East Hall Soon to Become Marshall University’s Intercultural Center

Alaina Laster, Reporter • October 11, 2021

Marshall University's Intercultural Center will soon take place in East Hall with the goal of creating an inclusive environment on campus. “As the...

Letter to the Editor: Presidential Candidates

Leif Olsen, MU Alum, 2018 & 2020 • October 6, 2021

This past Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, Marshall University's Presidential Search Committee announced that it had finalized five candidates. One of which,...

Intercultural Affairs Celebrates Hispanic Heritage with Bomba Dance Workshop

Katlyn Worstell, Reporter • October 6, 2021

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, Intercultural Affairs introduced a dance workshop to learn about the “Bomba,” an Afro-Puerto Rican dance...

Marshall Hosts Drag Show to Spread Cancer Awareness

Katlyn Worstell, Reporter • October 6, 2021

Students and supporters raised awareness for American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life with a drag show on Oct. 1 at the Memorial Student Center amphitheater. American...

2021 Homecoming Court Announced at Unity Walk

Alaina Laster, Reporter • October 6, 2021

Homecoming court was announced at the 2021 Unity walk, when students filled the Memorial Student Center to celebrate Unity as a University. During...

Turnovers Send The Herd to Third Consecutive Loss

Andrew Rogers, Reporter • October 6, 2021

Marshall turned the ball over six times in a 34-28 loss to Middle Tennessee on Saturday night. Three different running backs fumbled the football at...

Lostumo Passes 2000 Career Assists and Marshall Volleyball Splits Series Against MTSU

Tyler Kennett, Reporter • October 6, 2021

Marshall volleyball returned to the Cam Henderson Center last weekend to begin its home slate for Conference USA. Friday’s match left both teams...

Marshall Brings Home First-Time Win from the Live in Lou Classic

Jayden Taylor, Reporter • October 6, 2021

For the first time in Marshall University athletics history, an MU cross country runner has won the 5k at the Live in Lou Classic at E.P. "Tom" Sawyer...

Marshall’s Pharmacy School Looks to Improve Diversity

Christian Palmer, Reporter • October 6, 2021

The Marshall School of Pharmacy received a diversity track scholarship of $15,000 that will be used to help with diversity in enrollment. The...

Marshall Student Hosts Discussion About Accessibility on Campus

Katlyn Worstell, Reporter • October 6, 2021

Marshall University welcomed input from students about their concerns at the pizza social that was held Oct. 2 at the Memorial Student Center. “I...

Marshall University Faculty Member Unearths Never-Before-Seen Works

Conner Woodruff, Reporter • October 6, 2021

Several never-before-seen writings from American poet Walter Whitman have been unearthed from a Marshall University faculty member. Dr. Stefan Schoberlein, assistant...