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How the Tri-State helps Ukraine
Ashton Pack, Student Reporter • April 26, 2025

Making a difference in Ukraine and raising awareness of the conflict is...

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Alpha Chi Omega at their annual Denim and Donuts event. (Courtesy of Alpha Chi Omega Instagram)
Alpha Chi Omega hosts Denim & Donuts to raise awareness for sexual assault survivors
Tally Mamula, Student Reporter • April 25, 2025

In a blend of advocacy and community engagement, Alpha Chi Omega hosted...

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Beyond a caffeine fix, coffee can often serve as a social aspect for students.
Marshall students weigh in on campus caffeine culture
Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter • April 25, 2025

Caffeine and college students — basically corresponding puzzle pieces,...

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The updated mascot was posted on HerdZone in early April. (Courtesy of HerdZone via Instagram)
Vintage Marco logo receives a minor makeover
Riley Burnett, Student Reporter • April 25, 2025

The classic “Sailor Marco” logo has received a modern redesign at Marshall...

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The goal of the event was to educate visitors on caring for the planet.
Central City celebrates Earth & Culture Day
Luke Campbell, Student Reporter • April 24, 2025

Central City’s Earth & Culture Day, an event hosted by RenewAll and...

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“Let’s Cheer with Marco” features Marshall University’s mascot, Marco the Bison. (Courtesy of Michelle Callanta)
Herding young readers: First children’s book to feature Marco
Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor • April 24, 2025

Instilling Marshall’s values and the pride for the Herd early on sparked...

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Official university seal featuring namesake John Marshall outside the Rec Center
ACLU-WV sues Trump administration for revoking Marshall student’s visa
Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor • April 23, 2025

The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia has filed a federal...

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"Battersea" poster (Courtesy of IMDB)
Marshall Alum to show award winning film at the Appalachian Film Festival
Caden Adkins, Opinions & Culture Editor • April 23, 2025

A Marshall alum will be showing his award-winning feature film at the Appalachian...

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Kylie Fisher, Sophia Hurrion, Aisling McGrane and Emma Vanderheyden were honored in a pre-match ceremony against the Texas State Bobcats for Senior Day where they swept them in all six finished matches.
Tennis wraps up regular season: looks forward to SBC Tournament
Nate Harrah, Sports Editor • April 24, 2025

Marshall Tennis wrapped up the regular season with a loss against the Georgia...

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Although Red Dawson’s time as a part of Marshall’s coaching staff led to a record of only 7-30-1, his influence at Marshall means more than just a record.
New football endowment named after ‘Marshall Legend’
Nate Harrah, Sports Editor • April 23, 2025

The Big Green Scholarship Foundation has announced the establishment of...

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Coming off of a 10-3 season, the team is on the road to improve after losing a lot of the team to the transfer portal.
Football shows promise at Spring Game showcase
Nate Harrah, Sports Editor • April 18, 2025

Marshall Football held its annual Spring Game on April 12 in front of a...

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Theo Godard, Rai Pinto, Ryan Holmes, Takahiro Fujita celebrates Marshall’s first Spring Championship win since the 2022 season.
Men’s Soccer finishes the spring season with a championship
Nate Harrah, Sports Editor • April 16, 2025

As a member of the College Spring League, the Herd beat the Michigan State...

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West Virginia University holds the Friends of Coal Bowl with a 12-0 over Marshall, with the teams first meeting all the way back in 1911. (Courtesy of Couz’s Corner via Youtube)
Marshall vs. WVU: Is the rivalry still alive?
Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter • April 12, 2025

Marshall vs. WVU: a century-old rivalry between the most beloved universities...

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Football looks to have strong starts like previous seasons, having not lost an season opening game since the 2013 season.
Spring sneak peek for upcoming football season
Nate Harrah, Sports Editor • April 10, 2025

After months of training and scrimmages, the Marshall Football Spring Game...

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Even though the team lost the series, each game featured close scores, being one run apart.
Baseball wins the final battle, loses the war against the Trojans
Nate Harrah, Sports Editor • April 1, 2025

Marshall fell to 13-15 on the season, 3-6 in SBC play, with the series...

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The performances by the Swimming and Diving team led Marshall to place second at the SBC Swimming and Diving Championships
Swimming & Diving celebrates a week of awards
Nate Harrah, Sports Editor • April 1, 2025

Marshall Swimming & Diving may have wrapped up for the season, but...

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Sigma Phi Epsilon serves up spaghetti for a cause
Tally Mamula, Student Reporter • April 25, 2025

Sigma Phi Epsilon hosted its first philanthropy spaghetti dinner Tuesday,...

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CARES stands for Community Autism Resources & Education Systems.
CARES partners with fraternity to raise autism awareness
Luke Campbell, Student Reporter • April 24, 2025

Sigma Phi Epsilon, in collaboration with CARES, hosted an autism awareness...

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Connor Waller is the president of the student government association at Marshall University
Student government strikes down student fee increase
Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter • April 23, 2025

A recent proposal to increase a student fee was shot down by the Student...

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Gunter-Seymour shared poems from an assortment of her publications on Wednesday, April 16.
Visiting Writers Series features Appalachian poet
Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter • April 22, 2025

You don’t realize what is lost until it isn’t written down, a poet...

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Fishman, who once wanted to be a rockstar, brought his guitar to the stage after finishing up his Amicus Curiae lecture.
‘Who do you want to be?’
Sarah Davis, Executive Editor • April 18, 2025

Jared Fishman, the founder and executive director of Justice Innovation...

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Chapter president Katie Crouch serves last year's breakfast. (Courtesy of Katie Crouch)
Annual Strawberry Breakfast set to serve sweet tradition, strong purpose
Tally Mamula, Student Reporter • April 10, 2025

Alpha Xi Delta’s beloved Strawberry Breakfast fundraiser returns Thursday,...

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The Waller Davis cabinet will serve throughout the 2025-2026 school year.
Waller and Davis to lead student government
Olivia Andrew-Vaughan, Photographer • April 9, 2025

Connor Waller and Alissa Davis were announced the winners of the 2025-2026...

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Alpha Chi Omega was named the winning sorority at this year's Greek Sing on April 5.
Alpha Chi Omega, Sigma Phi Epsilon win big at Greek Sing
Tally Mamula, Student Reporter • April 6, 2025

Alpha Chi Omega and Sigma Phi Epsilon took home the trophies at Greek Sing,...

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