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University President Brad Smith
A presidential Q&A: the past, present & future of Brad D. Smith
Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor • June 26, 2025

After three and a half years of leadership at Marshall University, President...

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Demolition on Holderby Hall began earlier this month.
Holderby comes down, but its stories stand tall
Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor • June 25, 2025

Holderby Hall may appear to just be brick and mortar, but it was once the...

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The New River Gorge Bridge is a steel arch bridge spanning 3,030 feet long over the New River Gorge.
Postcards from The Parthenon: New River Gorge
Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor • June 20, 2025

Just over two hours away from campus lies the nation’s newest (and West...

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Carl and Anna Mummert enjoy a healthy work-life balance spending quiet evenings together. (Courtesy of Anna Mummert)
Couples on Campus: The Mummerts
Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor • June 18, 2025

Toothpaste: A necessary tool for the twice-daily brushing routine–but...

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A photo of the Cox family taken on the last Father’s Day Sunday before Maribeth was killed now hangs in their home as a cherished memory.
How the Cox family turned pain into purpose
Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor • June 16, 2025

Even the most loving of families can be affected by social media’s negative...

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Bookwalter, lovingly nicknamed “Booky,” has served as the dean of the College of Liberal Arts for 11 of the 38 years of his career. (Courtesy of Marshall University)
An unfinished Marshall story: Bookwalter extends career before closing final chapter
Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor • June 13, 2025

Fulfilling. Unpredictable. Happy.  These are the three words Dean Robert...

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Artists from around the Tri-State area gathered to share their love for the arts at Art in the Park.
Art in the Park: Community over competition
Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Culture Editor • June 12, 2025

Appalachia and art just go together, one Huntington artist said. “It’s...

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GALLERY: New Student Orientation
GALLERY: New Student Orientation
Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor • June 11, 2025

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The Coal Cats are fourth in the Appalachian East Division and 3.5 games back from first place.
Coal Cats return home after a roller coaster of a road trip
Nate Harrah, Sports Editor • June 24, 2025

The Tri-State Coal Cats (6-9) look to bounce back with a six-game home...

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The Black Bears have been a team since 2015. The Black Bears are also the MLB Draft League champions in 2022 and 2023.
(Courtesy of MLB Draft League and West Virginia Black Bears)
West Virginia Black Bears still in the hunt after rough loss
Nate Harrah, Sports Editor • June 10, 2025

The West Virginia Black Bears Baseball team looks to bounce back after...

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The Coal Cats play at the Jack Cook Field, Marshall Baseball's home stadium.
Coal Cats suffer come-from-behind defeat in home opening contest
Nate Harrah, Sports Editor • June 10, 2025

The Tri-State Coal Cats (2-2) fell to the losing side of a come-from-behind...

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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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Tri Sigma leaders step up mid-semester to fill key roles
Tally Mamula, Student Reporter • May 8, 2025

When two Tri Sigma executive board members stepped down mid-semester, Lily...

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Hannah McCorkle (left) and Tayler Poe (right) at their RA Banquet in April. (Courtesy of Tayler Poe).
Greek Life and RA life: Marshall students learn to juggle it all
Tally Mamula, Student Reporter • May 7, 2025

Balancing late-night duty rounds with back-to-back chapter events, some...

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MU Paws utilizes therapy dogs to help students destress with a little bit of puppy love. (Courtesy of MU Paws).
MU Paws offers support animals for students to be ‘pawsitively’ stress-free
Ashton Pack, Student Reporter • May 5, 2025

The MU Paws program at Marshall uses therapy dogs to help students decompress...

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The event raised awareness for men's mental health (Courtesy of Sigma Alpha Epsilon via Instagram)
Philanthropy event “Mo Wash” makes a splash
Tally Mamula, Student Reporter • April 29, 2025

Sigma Alpha Epsilon members at Marshall University were soaked for a cause...

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Affording college in today’s economy: Students juggle jobs, stress
Haven Steele, Student Reporter • April 28, 2025

The rising cost of college is nothing new, but in today’s economy,...

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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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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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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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