The Christmas season is a time filled with joy, laughter and tradition as members of the community find ways to celebrate the holiday. The newly renovated Keith-Albee wants to bring a little more magic to the season by offering its first annual Christmas at the Keith holiday tours and Christmas tree auction.

Since 1930, Morrow Library has become well-versed in serving the public over the past 95 years. Holding more than two-thirds of the university’s book collection, the often-overlooked library is welcoming students to take advantage of the unique resources and rare books it has to offer.

When a room full of healthcare professionals is asked, “What’s your why?”, the answers are as diverse as the women themselves. Their journeys may differ from hospital corridors to community clinics, but every path is rooted in a shared purpose: the desire to help others.

For many students, the transition from high school to college comes with encouragement from counselors and advisers to pursue higher education, but for those whose parents didn’t attend college, the path forward can often feel uncertain. At Marshall, programs are in place to help first-generation students succeed and feel confident throughout their time with the Herd.

With the rise of social media, many students are now facing a new kind of pressure: FOMO, or the fear of missing out.

The term describes the stress caused by seeing peers post online at events or gatherings that others couldn’t attend. While the word may be recent, the feeling is not. Students throughout the years have faced the same struggle of maintaining a healthy balance between academics and social life.

Photo by Wade Sullivan

When people think of Marshall University, the word “green” often brings to mind the school’s color, but for those in the university’s Sustainability Department, it stands for something more: an ongoing commitment to making campus operations cleaner, smarter and better for the environment.

In Huntington’s small community, tucked in a corner classroom of Smith Hall sits a unique piece of math history. Marshall University is home to the only publicly accessible differential analyzer laboratory, but recently retired professors worry what the future holds for the machine

Throughout the hills and mountains of West Virginia winds a path into the state’s rich Appalachian history, one that has inspired countless artists and writers. Among them is award-winning author Jayne Anne Phillips, whose latest book, “Night Watch,” draws deeply from the familiar culture and places she grew up around.

Across the United States, campus-related violence has become increasingly prevalent over the past few decades. Marshall University is working to promote student welfare by providing safety resources throughout Campus Safety Month.

Throughout my time at Marshall, I’ve met countless people, professors, faculty and peers who have shaped my experience in ways I’ll never forget. But somewhere along the way, I lost the drive and ambition I once had as a freshman. My life began to feel unsteady, and my failures started to overshadow my accomplishments

Part bistro, part boutique and part wine bar, a local business carved out a trendy space for Huntington residents to enjoy that’s just a short walk from campus.

Breathe Wine and Culture Co., a women-owned bistro and gift shop at 335 9th St., has become a gathering spot for Huntington residents and Marshall students alike.

Photo courtesy of Collegiate Recovery, Marshall University

Throughout the course of the past decade, West Virginia has been featured in various headlines and documentaries investigating the increased number of opioid deaths and overdoses seen across the state. With drug deaths continuing to rise in the community, the nationwide Save a Life Day movement aims to educate and decrease the stigma around addiction.

When most people think of art, they imagine paintbrushes, colored pencils and other traditional studio materials. But for several artists at the Tri-State Art Association’s Art in the Park event, items like hairdryers and car parts are just as essential to their creative process.

Photo by Wade Sullivan

Since the introduction of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft, public transportation use has been in steady decline. Marshall University has been looking into alternatives for students in the event of the potential removal of TTA access.

With football season in full swing, tailgating has returned to the Joan C. Edwards Stadium in true Herd fashion. Despite weather that looked “thunderstruck,” Marshall fans showed up in force for the first home game of the 2025 season. For many, game day is about more than just football; it’s about building a sense of community.

Eating ribs four days in a row might sound daunting to some, but at Huntington’s 2025 Ribfest, it’s all part of the experience.

Held at Harris Riverfront Park, the 25th annual Ribfest has been highly anticipated by locals for months. With dozens of vendors, live music and family friendly entertainment, the event drew large crowds despite scattered showers throughout the weekend.

Getting sick and going to the doctor is something most people don’t think twice about, but for millions of West Virginians, access to affordable healthcare is becoming increasingly difficult. For Marshall’s Minority Health Institute, it’s been their mission to change that since day one.

It has been more than four years since the Kung Fu Tea sign first appeared in a downtown storefront. Locals often wondered if the shop would ever open. Just minutes from Marshall’s campus, the highly anticipated boba shop quietly opened its doors last week.

Ukraine may be over 5,000 miles away from West Virginia, but the country and its culture still have a presence in Huntington.

The “Taste of Ukraine” event was held Aug. 22 at the St. Cloud Commons Lodge and was a pre celebration of Ukraine’s 34th year of independence from the Soviet Union.