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Marshall's new field turf most noticeable addition to university
HUNTINGTON -- When Marshall University students finished the spring semester, the field behind the new recreational center at 3rd Avenue and 20th Street was nothing more than a mound of dirt.
Exercise your green beliefs by taking advantage of the Tri-State's abundant mass transportation opportunities.
Health and Fitness Expo
The Herald-Dispatch is hosting a Health and Fitness Expo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Best of Tri-State Winners
A special section previewing The 2009 Best of Tri-State winners and sponsors.
Thunder on the Mountain
A special section previewing the Marshall University Thundering Herd's trip to Morgantown to take on the West Virginia University Mountaineers.
Check out this special section previewing the work the Create West Virginia does previewing the Create West Virginia Conference, Oct. 17-20.
College Football Preview
Check in with all your favorite college football teams to see what's on the horizon for the 2009 season.
High School Football Preview
Check out previews of all of the Tri-State's high school football squads for 2009.
100 Years of History
A look back at 100 years of Tri-State history through The Herald-Dispatch. Ten of the biggest stories of the last 100 years in our area, as voted on by readers, plus hundreds of photos.
MU Back to School
Whether you are an incoming freshman or a veteran at Marshall, there are a few things you should know about the upcoming weeks. Check here for more.
Purchase a photo reprint
Our professional photographers are always out and about in the Tri-State. If you know of an image you would like to purchase, click here to fill out the form.
Camden Park memories
Check out photo galleries, videos and memories of Camden Park, West Virginia's only amusement park. The park celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2003.
Yard Sale Finder
Looking for a local yard sale in the next seven days? Check out this map to show you where the deals are, based on Herald-Dispatch classifieds. The map is updated daily.
Downtown Walking Tour
Download our mp3 file for your iPod, print our PDF map and and take a walking tour of downtown Huntington.
Bride Guide 2009
Need advice on planning your upcoming nuptials? Check out the Bride Guide, which includes a rich list of possible wedding reception sites, sorted by seating limits.
Tri-State Visitors' Guide
Check out great shopping, dining, lodging and other entertainment opportunities in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky.
Tri-State's Most Wanted
The Herald-Dispatch's “Tri-State’s Most Wanted” list has featured several fugitives since June 2006, many of whom have been captured.
Send us your youth sports photos
Send a photo of your favorite Little Leaguer or cheerleader for our youth sports photo galleries.
Send us your pet photos
If they're furry, feathered or slimy, send us photos of your pets to display in our online galleries.
Birthdays and Babies
Want to announce a birth or wish a friend happy birthday? Click here to view galleries and fill out the form.
The options for shopping continue to multiply in Huntington and the surrounding areas as both new and old shopping developments open new stores and restaurants.
No matter what kind of food you are craving, Huntington has a restaurant to suit your needs. And there are several that are just minutes away from campus. Most of the local restaurants are affordable, even on a college student's budget. Here are a few of the places you can enjoy some great food for a price you can't beat:
Are you trying to decide whether you REALLY need that internship before you graduate? Is the idea of spending one or more summers working full time not as appealing as just hanging out and enjoying the leisure time between semesters? Why should you work in the area of your major before you actually graduate?
Sept. 5: At home vs. Southern Illinois, 4:30 p.m.
Whether you're a freshman dealing with the stresses of living away from home for the first time; a returning student who wants to erase last year's poor academic performance and turn over a new leaf; or, you just find yourself having trouble getting past a bump in the road, help is nearby.
If you can take a break from your studies, you can take advantage of some world-class entertainment opportunities, courtesy of the Marshall Artists Series.
It can't be all work and no play. Here's a calendar of fun events happening all around the Tri-State -- and some right on campus. For more up-to-date listings, pick up a copy of Entertainment Tri-State inside Thursday's Herald-Dispatch, or visit www.herald-dispatch.com.
Where to go for medical care
Getting a case of the sniffles can be annoying when you're already trying to balance a full academic and social calendar. Getting the full-blown flu can plain old stop you in your tracks.
Important dates to know.
You might find yourself with a case of the blues, or maybe even full-blown depression.
Can you pay Marshall University homage by singing the alma mater? In case you've gone through four or five years of school and still haven't picked up the words, here they are:
There's a wealth of parks and recreation in the area, including 11 parks nearby under the direction of the Greater Huntington Parks and Recreation District, a state park within 15 minutes of campus, and a wealth of activities across the river in the Wayne National Forest in Ohio, and at the many state parks in Eastern Kentucky, including Carter Caves State Resort Park in Olive Hill, Ky., where you can hike, horseback ride, canoe, fish, camp and find mild to wild caving experiences.
Whether you're looking to network within your major or make some new friends, there's a club or campus group at Marshall to meet your needs.
There are several religious organizations and clubs right on campus. There are also a variety of choices in the Huntington area. The following alphabetical list is by no means exhaustive, but attempts to provide a significant sampling of local faiths.
