Marshall takes on No. 2 Ohio State in Doc Holliday’s coaching debut
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Anderson ready to take charge of the offense
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Tight end has many roles, captain, student and father
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The leaders of the Huntington Youth Arts and Music Project, an all-age music venue the closed in 2007, are hoping to reopen their doors sometime this year.
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16 hands starts a new year of exhibits for Birke Art Gallery
Some people just have the hands for art, such as the creators of the “16 Hands” exhibit, that is now on display in the Birke Art Gallery.
The exhibit consists of functional pottery, created by eight different people, 16 hands.
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Marshall University’s first Week of Welcome offered a chance for first year students to get comfortable on campus before classes started and the upperclassmen arrived.
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The college of science is starting off the fall semester with a new look and lounge for everyone to enjoy.
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After undergoing a complete renovation, Marshall Dining Services announced the grand opening of the new food court in the Memorial Student Center yesterday.
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As a new semester begins and Marshall University welcomes its largest ever freshman class, the Offices of Student Activities and Greek Affairs encourage students to become involved in the many organizations Marshall has to offer.
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Huntington residents will soon have a free, outdoor park where their dogs can exercise and socialize.
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When freshmen arrived at Marshall University Wednesday, Aug. 18, with many questions and concerns, Marshall administration greeted them with the Week of Welcome to make the transition fun and exciting for first-time students.
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The Center for Environmental, Geotechnical and Applied Sciences revealed a visualization technology on Thursday, that could help save lives in a mining disaster.
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The Center for African-American Students Programs hosted its annual welcome reception for African-American students on Wednesday.
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The Marshall community is mourning the loss of a longtime supporter and friend.
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A new school year is a great time to expand your potential in the Marshall community
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West Virginians have heard of the White family. The Boone county natives are notorious for their outlandish antics and for the cult favorite documentary "The Dancing Outlaw," in which they were featured. Julien Nitzberg served as associate producer of "The Dancing Outlaw" and now he's back with the White family for his new documentary "The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia."
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Fans of the Grateful Dead in the Huntington area will get a special treat Tuesday as the Dark Star Orchestra is scheduled to perform at Harris Riverfront Park. Founded in Chicago in 1992, Dark Star Orchestra is a group dedicated to re-creating the Grateful Dead concert experience.
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Vending machine loses face
All information provided by the Marshall University Police Department. iPod takes off from dorm room Monday, July 12 at 9:23 p.m. Complainant reported someone had taken his iPod from his docking station at his computer in his dorm room sometime between July 7 at noon and July 12 at 9 p.m.
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President shares state of the university speech with state's congressional delegation
WASHINGTON — Marshall University President Stephen J. Kopp shared the university’s success Wednesday in his state of the university speech at the Newseum, an interactive news museum just blocks from the White House. Kopp, who recently completed his fifth year at Marshall, highlighted the university’s progress during the past five years, the economic impact of the university and many of Marshall’s new programs and initiatives.
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Sports journalism, African-American studies, master's in health informatics among new offerings
Several new programs — a sports journalism major, a minor in African and African American studies and the first Master of Science in Health Informatics degree program in West Virginia – will be offered during the 2010-11 academic year at Marshall University.
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City gets money to start health trail construction
Mayor Kim Wolfe announced in a news release that the City of Huntington has received notice to proceed from the West Virginia Department of Highways for the design of the Paul Ambrose Trail for Health, or PATH. On Monday, the city received nine responses to its request for qualifications from interested design professionals “Projects such as the Paul Ambrose Trail for Health have shown a positive impact on economic development and property value,” said Charles Holley, director of Development and Planning for the City of Huntington.
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Hammer time
Indoor football is back in Huntington. Andrew Haines, co-founder of the Ultimate Indoor Football League, announced on Monday that the Big Sandy Superstore Arena is the host of the area’s new football team, the Huntington Hammer. The Hammer is not the city’s first foray into indoor football.
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MU Artists Series announces season highlights
The Marshall Artists Series proudly announces its 2010 - 2011 season. Over the course of 74 years, the Marshall Artists Series has been a gateway to the world of cultural entertainment in the Tri-State and at Marshall University. “The Marshall Artists Series 20010-2011 season will broaden your view of our world and through art: whether it be an opera, a foreign film, Broadway musical or a fascinating presentation of rarely seen corners of our planet, you will be transported and transformed emotionally, intellectually and spiritually,” said Penny Watkins, executive director for the Marshall Artists Series.
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Losing Manchin to Senate would leave big shoes to fill
With his high approval ratings and roots in a political family, Gov. Joe Manchin’s desire to make a run for the Senate seat left vacant by the passing of Robert C. Byrd (and only temporarily filled by newly sworn-in senator Carte Goodwin) doesn’t come as much of a surprise.
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If you're lucky, you get a second chance. If you're really lucky, you get a third chance. If you're DeQuan Bembry, you get four chances, and you blow every single one of them. I don't want to bash DeQuan, but I don't think it's bashing to point out that this is a young man who has received more chances before reaching his 22nd birthday than many people receive in their entire lives, and he wasted each one.
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Faculty get chance to better understand student veterans
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The contamination of the Ohio River puts the health of humans and animals at risk.
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Masontown outdoor concert features national acts
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Sen. Robert C. Byrd honored at memorial service at W.Va. Capitol
National leaders joined thousands of mourners in Charleston on Friday at the memorial service for Sen. Robert C. Byrd. President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, former President Bill Clinton and other dignitaries were in attendance at the 2 1/2 hour ceremony at the Capitol building, where Byrd, who died June 28, was eulogized as a champion for West Virginia and a master of rules and history of the U.
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Memorial service attendees share memories
Crowds of people gathered at the West Virginia state capitol on Friday, July 2, to celebrate the life of the late Sen. Robert C. Byrd. A line of people waiting to go through security and enter the seating area stretched from a gate near the West Wing through the grounds of the capitol and past the veteran’s memorial.
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Closed Guyandotte bridge on Huntington's East End is demolished
A historic bridge was demolished in Huntington, W.Va. on Monday.The Fifth Ave. Guyandotte Bridge, built in 1926, had long served as the connection between Huntington and Guyandotte. Ed Armbruster, maintanence engineer for district two, assures the public that demolishing the bridge was in everyone’s best interest.
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BOG adds master's, bachelor's degrees
The Marshall University Board of Governors approved three new degree programs for the university in its final meeting of the session on June 17. The board approved the addition of a Master of Science degree in health informatics; the courses for the degree will be taught in the College of Business, College of Information Technology and the College of Health Professions.
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Unruly suspect gets tazed
All information is from the Marshall University Police Department. Bar, grill and fists Sunday, June 20, 2010 A woman reported to the Marshall University Police Department that she was assaulted in the parking lot of Joan C.
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Annual Masontown even brings top talent to area
With a population fewer than 700 people, Masontown, W.Va., remains one of the state’s smallest towns 51 weekends out of the year. However, over the weekend of July 8-11, the town will grow to nearly 20,000 as the 14th annual All Good Festival rolls into the area.
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US success in World Cup should kindle interest
Every four years, people around the world tune in to the most widely viewed sporting event in the world: the FIFA World Cup. In the United States, however, the event merely has the distinction of making soccer slightly more relevant than usual.
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Hands off the skirt
Monday, June 7 at 12:17 a.m. MUPD received a call from a help phone on the second floor of the parking garage from a complainant who said he was chased by one of three suspects from the 7-11 lot on the 1900 block of Fifth Avenue to the northeast ramp of the Cam Henderson Center.
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Recreation Center users cannot get free parking
As summer heats up, most people are eager to get back into swimsuit shape. Marshall Recreation Center houses several weight machines, exercise classes and personal trainers that can help you do just that. There’s one catch, though.
Rec Center offers summer hours, classes
Activities help students, faculty keep fitness routines
Students looking to stay in shape while avoiding the summer swelter can take refuge in the airconditioned fitness classes offered on campus. Throughout this summer, group fitness classes and instructional programs will be offered at the Marshall Recreation Center.
Student heads to China to teach culture, language
A person’s dream job can come in various forms. One person may want to work for a big business in a large city. Another may wish to be involved in the government as a congressman or governor.
The former prosecuting attorney of Cabell County and former circuit court judge will run for the District 5 State Senate seat.
Tennis senior ready to move both on, off the court
School and tennis may seem like typical activities, but try doing them in three years on a different continent from where you spent your childhood.
A freshman standout is making a mark on the softball team.
Mike Beck is the director of the Huntington Museum of Art’s conservatory, the only conservatory in the state of West Virginia.
Marshall students have been known to drive a used Toyota and other used cars around Huntington during the winter months.
Parthenon readers fill out crossword puzzles using Promotional Pens and other promotional writing tools.
Readers of The Parthenon should consider using movers when looking to relocate out of West Virginia.
Trnto oy Brown inducted iCollege Football Hall of Fame
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