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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Bob is sitting. | Photo courtesy of John.

Alaina Laster, Staff Reporter

Alaina Laster is currently a sophomore studying broadcast journalism and is double minoring in French and graphic design. She was born and raised in the small town of East China, Michigan. Alaina has always loved writing and knew that she wanted it to be a part of her career since she was a child. She is a diver on the Marshall University swim and dive team. She is very passionate about the sport that she started her sophomore year of high school after an eight year gymnastics career. Alaina loves to shop, read, sketch and drink coffee. She is also a member of the FIDM Fashion Club here at Marshall University. Alaina plans to work as a news anchor or reporter after graduation and hopes to one day include fashion into her career.

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Sky Candy Studios filmed the footage during the Sept. 23 home football game.

Drone Footage Brings Public Reprimand

Alaina Laster, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2023
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Smith, Gov. Justice and Baby Dog at the signing of Bill 117

West Virginia Government Grants $45 Million to Marshall Cybersecurity

Alaina Laster, Staff Reporter
August 24, 2023
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Gullickson Hall to Transform Through the Pathway Project

Alaina Laster, Staff Reporter
January 20, 2023
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Who Is Tom Kromer?

Alaina Laster, Lead Reporter
April 19, 2022
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Concert Performs for Men’s and Minority Mental Health

Alaina Laster, Lead Reporter
April 19, 2022
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Recovery Groups Celebrate National Collegiate Recovery

Alaina Laster, Lead Reporter
April 12, 2022
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Sparks flew in some moments of the SGA Presidential debate where moderators let candidates press each other about platform goals.

SGA Presidential Candidates Clash in Debate

Alaina Laster and Brea Smith
March 29, 2022
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Pedestrians wearing protective masks walk along Broadway in the SoHo district of New York, Friday, March 4, 2022. Mayor Eric Adams announced in a morning news conference that the city will be scaling back of COVID-19 mask and vaccine mandates.

The Science Behind Masks and the Way We Listen

Alaina Laster, Lead Reporter
March 9, 2022
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One of many photos Douglas has published over the years from Russia.

MU Alum Recounts His Time in Russia

Alaina Laster, Lead Reporter
March 9, 2022
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The Mountaineer Rental Assistance Program Provides Over 65 Million Dollars to Renters in Need

Alaina Laster, Reporter
March 9, 2022
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WV Lawmakers Want Voters to Decide Final Say on Education

Alaina Laster, Reporter
March 2, 2022
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MU Announces Christian Spears as New Athletic Director

MU Announces Christian Spears as New Athletic Director

Alaina Laster, Lead Reporter
February 21, 2022
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WV Celebrates MU Day at the Capitol

WV Celebrates MU Day at the Capitol

Alaina Laster, Lead Reporter
February 8, 2022
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Students Left Confused by the Changing Covid-19 Protocols

Alaina Laster, Lead Reporter
January 25, 2022
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Mark Miller Speaks at Annual Fountain Ceremony

Mark Miller Speaks at Annual Fountain Ceremony

Alaina Laster, Reporter
November 17, 2021
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The Squirrel Girl

The Squirrel Girl

Alaina Laster, Reporter
November 17, 2021
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Collegiate Recovery Program Supports Students in Recovery

Alaina Laster, Reporter
November 17, 2021
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Trio Program to Aid First-Gen Students

Alaina Laster, Reporter
November 10, 2021
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Technology is Taking Over, and Cabell County Public Library is Following Suit

Technology is Taking Over, and Cabell County Public Library is Following Suit

Alaina Laster, Reporter
November 2, 2021
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Annual Women’s Entrepreneurship Week returns to Marshall

Alaina Laster, Reporter
October 26, 2021
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Annual Pumpkin Festival Returns in Person

Alaina Laster, Reporter
October 14, 2021
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Marshall Hosts Homecoming Parade

Marshall Hosts In-Person Homecoming Parade

Alaina Laster, Reporter
October 12, 2021
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Mr. Marshall, Zach Ihnat, and Miss. Marshall, Caroline Kinder

Marshall Announces 2021 Mr. and Miss. Marshall

Alaina Laster, Reporter
October 12, 2021
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East Hall Soon to Become Marshall University’s Intercultural Center

Alaina Laster, Reporter
October 11, 2021
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Marshall University's 2021 Homecoming Court Announced

2021 Homecoming Court Announced at Unity Walk

Alaina Laster, Reporter
October 6, 2021
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Marshall Libraries Honor Banned Book Week

Alaina Laster, Reporter
September 25, 2021
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Participants in Mid-Autumn Festival interact with various tables

Mid-Autumn Festival to Celebrate International Holidays on Campus

Alaina Laster, Reporter
September 22, 2021
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Marshall Thrift Store Cuts Half of Campus Waste

Alaina Laster, Reporter
September 13, 2021
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Cabell Countys’ First Event Provides Free Naxolone

Alaina Laster, Reporter
September 13, 2021
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Student involvement team hopes to increase the number of students involved in campus organizations

Alaina Laster, Reporter
September 7, 2021
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Panhellenic Council Invites Incoming Members

Alaina Laster, Reporter
September 3, 2021
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Volunteers set up and prepare for fun activities

Rite Care Royal Knight Out

Alaina Laster, Reporter
September 1, 2021
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University College transitions to virtual advising

Alaina Laster, Reporter
February 9, 2021
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