News across Greater Huntington-Ashland
Marshall students urged to support lifesaving efforts.
Marshall students are capable of saving lives, according to the local Marrow Donor Program. NMDP is a global organization that helps those diagnosed with a form of blood cancer or disorder find a suitable donor for a stem cell transplant. Stem cell transplants are often called…
Marshall’s Thundering Word Makes Their Voices ‘Herd’
Arguing, often about current political events, turns out to be a powerful way to bring people together. Marshall’s Speech and Debate team, The Thundering Word, dedicates weeks to preparing for national competitions. From rehearsed speeches to cultural debates and more, these…
New bison in the Herd: Q&A with provost Diane Petrella
On Oct. 17 2025, Marshall University announced that Diane Petrella would be taking on the role of the next senior vice president and provost, effective on July 1, 2026. Almost three months have passed since Petrella has taken on the role, news editor Soleil Woolard sat down with…
Voting with the Herd
September 15 was national voter registration day, and members of Herd Votes made sure students could register. As a designated Voter Friendly Campus for 2021-2027, Marshall University has been tackling the low voter turnout problem by encouraging students to register to vote, as…
Future of Education: McMahon’s tour, 2027 budget and Trump Admin.
The Tour Background “The goal really is to eliminate the Department of Education,” Secretary Linda McMahon said after getting a tour of the Woody Williams Center for Advanced Learning and Careers in Barboursville, West Virginia. McMahon visited a total of three schools on…
Marshall University kicks off Homecoming week
Marshall University kicked off Homecoming Week with its annual Unity Walk on Monday, Sept. 21, bringing student organizations together for an afternoon focused on school spirit, community and tradition. The event began at the Recreation Center, where student organizations showed…
Amicus Curiae: Peter Canellos on Sam Alito and the Conservative Legal Movement
Peter Canellos returned to Marshall University on Sept. 17 to discuss his new book “Revenge for the Sixties: Sam Alito and the Triumph of the Conservative Legal Movement” as a part of the Amicus Curiae lecture series in Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall. A large crowd of students…
Long-term literacy: Is the new generation still reading?
Students across America are feeling the effects of the digital age. Not only in regard to format, but also in a rapidly declining attention span. As book prices grow higher with inflation, and e-books and audiobooks become the norm, where does this leave the future of America’s…
More Than a Desk: The Role of Marshall’s Desk Assistants
For many students living on campus, walking past a residence hall front desk is part of their daily routine. For the students working behind those desks, however, the position comes with responsibilities that extend beyond greeting residents. Desk assistants at Marshall…