New buildings, majors update campus
The past summer at Marshall University probably saw more construction workers on campus than it did residents, as crews prepared a new residence hall, engineering lab, recreation facility and alumni building.
Construction projects add new feel; football, concerts keep excitement high
For those of you who are familiar with the campus of Marshall University, you'll notice that a lot -- not all, but a lot -- of that orange netting surrounding dirt and timber and big, yellow earth movers is gone.
Holiday Traditions
So what if there is still turkey to be eaten and loads of shopping to be done? Whether you’re ready or not, it’s holiday time in the Tri-State.
College Basketball Preview 2008
Catch up with your favorite regional college basketball teams, including Marshall, WVU, UK and OSU.
The Best in the Tri-State 2008
See all of the winners and supporting advertisers in "The Best in the Tri-State 2008" Winners Section.
Tri-State Visitors' Guide
Check out great shopping, dining, lodging and other entertainment opportunities in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky.
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.
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.
Tri-State Photo Gift Gallery
Choose from more than 100 images of the Tri-State from The Herald-Dispatch’s digital archives -- we even offer custom framing.
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.
More MU Back To School Guide
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.
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.
HUNTINGTON -- 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:
The 2008 calendar is busting at the seams with concerts, films, festivals, sporting events, theater productions and more.
As efforts to revitalize downtown continue, local transportation may become more of an issue for students on the hunt for the dining and entertainment of Pullman Square, the shopping at the Huntington Mall and the recreation of Ritter Park.
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.
Denise Hogsett: Career services provides tools to pick the right path
OK, I have arrived on campus at Marshall University, ready to jump into college life. I made it through welcome weekend. I have my class schedule. I'm pretty sure about my major choice, and now Career Services is telling me I need to start the process of planning for my career. Hey, I just got here. So what's up with that?
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.
Now that you've arrived on campus and classes start in just a few days, you most likely already have a dorm or apartment to park yourself in for the night.
Leaving the relative comfort and safety of home can be challenging -- as can keeping up with school work without Mom or Dad there to nag you about it.
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.
Big events slated this semester
All right, so you're back in your room/apartment/lean-to, and ready for another semester at Marshall.
Sure, you could go back home and veg with your high school friends this summer -- after all, it won't be long before you have to enter the real world and summer will just be three hot months that you still have to go to work.
Public transportation convenient for students
As efforts to revitalize downtown continue, local transportation may become more of an issue for students on the hunt for the dining and entertainment of Pullman Square, the shopping at the Huntington Mall and the recreation of Ritter Park. For those so inclined, there are several options available in the Huntington area.
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.
Restaurants near campus
HUNTINGTON -- 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:
Area parks a chance to get away -- if only for a day
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.
