Reading is a Hobby Every College Student Should Pick up
I know what you are thinking after reading the headline: I hate reading. I have to read for two semesters, let me have my peace. I know you are thinking that because I used to feel the same way. It...
View ArticleFootball Announces Opener Against Bulldogs
Marshall Football is set to face the dominant Power Five Georgia Bulldogs in the 2025 season opener, Marshall Athletics announced on July 10. Georgia has been known for many years as one of the most...
View ArticleLocal Restauranteur Claims First Business in Cybersecurity Institute
A local restaurant owner is bringing another piece of his family’s history to Marshall University with the opening of his second restaurant on campus. Ralph Hagy, owner of La Famiglia in the Memorial...
View ArticleHuntington Hotspots: Frostop
The façade of Frostop Drive-In on Hal Greer Boulevard is one of Huntington’s iconic locations and, for many, synonymous with “Root Beer.” Established in 1959 by Rupert McGinnis and Bill Warnock,...
View ArticleProspective Dorm Overcrowding Causes Campus-Wide Panic
Nearly 7% more students want the on-campus experience; a reality that sent many into a pre-semester panic on where they will be spending their school year, just weeks before the first day of classes....
View ArticleOrientation Begins for New Med School Class
The newest students from Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine were brought onto campus on July 24, to begin their orientation and prepare for their official start of classes. 82...
View ArticleListen to Your Professor. Do the Internship.
For the past eight weeks, I have been working as an intern at The Herald-Dispatch. Although this is never how I planned to spend my summer break, it ended up being the most exciting summer of my life....
View ArticleContest Encourages Political Writing
Marshall University is a voter-friendly campus, so students are encouraged in a variety of ways to educate themselves on politics and governmental processes. One way is by participating in the Dan...
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Huntington Hotspots: Gumbo Stop Cafe
Nestled among Heritage Station’s decorative trains, Gumbo Stop Café transports you to the bustling streets of New Orleans, Louisiana. Born and raised in Huntington, owner and cook Debbie Annett never...
View ArticleOverachieving: A Financial Waste of Time
One of the biggest, if not the biggest, worries for any college student is how to pay for tuition, housing, books and any other fees associated with the university. Many students spend years preparing...
View ArticleHerd dominates the Seawolves
Despite harsh weather conditions, Herd football dominated Stony Brook (45-3) with their first win of the 2024 season in a packed Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Saturday evening, Aug. 31. Herdzone...
View ArticleWomen’s Soccer earns first win
Marshall Women’s Soccer picked up its first win over the Belmont Bruins 1-0 on Sunday, Sept. 1, and first win under new head coach Rafa Simoes after a late-game goal from junior transfer Angel Fowler....
View ArticleUniversity suggests reading to promote inclusivity
In trying to develop a stronger Marshall community, the university recently recommended a history of Queer Appalachian literature and the memoir of a Salvadoran poet and activist for the Herd to read...
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West Virginia experiences worst drought since 2008
Gov. Jim Justice extended the state of emergency in West Virginia starting in Aug. 26 due to drought conditions plaguing the state since late July. The state of emergency, declared on July 26, has...
View ArticleMen’s Soccer routs Loyola at home
The No. 2 nationally ranked Marshall Men’s Soccer won its third game of the season 6-1 against the Loyola University MD Greyhounds at Hoops Family Field on Monday, Sept. 2, making their 2024 season...
View ArticleVolleyball splits final matches at Davidson tournament
Marshall Volleyball traveled to Davidson, North Carolina, to participate at the Davidson Tournament from Friday, Aug. 30, to Saturday, Aug. 31. There, it won against ETSU on Friday 25-18, 25-20 and...
View ArticleStudy Abroad Fair provides global opportunities
Marshall University hosted its annual Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 4, offering students a chance to explore international academic programs, connect with numerous global universities and learn about...
View ArticleA look ahead at Virginia Tech
Marshall Football will run onto the field Saturday, Sept. 7, with the echoes of Enter Sandman filtering out of Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, as they prepare to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies....
View ArticleHerd prepares for Virginia Tech
Marshall Football will run onto the field Saturday, Sept. 7, with the echoes of Enter Sandman filtering out of Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, as they prepare to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies....
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Flotsam River Circus
Flotsam River Circus, a traveling troupe that puts on what it calls “post-apocalyptic performances,” floated into Huntington’s Harris Riverfront Park for shows on Friday and Saturday nights, Aug. 29...
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