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Spring semester expects to be busy one at Marshall
The 2011 calendar year expects to be very busy at Marshall University, with quite a bit happening during the spring semester.
Sunday, Jan. 9: Residence halls open at 9 a.m.
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.
Bride Guide 2012
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.
Get news text alerts
Be among the first to hear about breaking news in the Tri-State. You can also set up your own text alerts for stories you are interested in.
Health Challenge
The Huntington Health Revolution is a 90-Day Challenge that is a lifestyle change plan. Are you ready for the challenge?
Marshall Plane Crash
Check here to find original stories, photo galleries, victim information and coverage of the filming of the 2006 movie "We Are Marshall."
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.
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 Visitors' Guide
Check out great shopping, dining, lodging and other entertainment opportunities in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky.
Tri-State's Wanted
The Herald-Dispatch's “Tri-State’s 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.
You don't need to use a car to motor between many area locations The Herald-Dispatch
Everyone needs a break sometimes. Check out these events (after you get all of your homework finished, of course.)
In a down economy, it might take more than a degree to land yourself a job. That's where Marshall University Career Services can help you get a leg up on the competition.
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.
Area health care facilities happy to help students
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. Luckily, help is close by.
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:
With the holidays in your rearview mirror and the weather more often than not cold and gray, you might find yourself with a case of the winter blues, or maybe even full-blown depression. Or perhaps your academic performance was less-than-stellar last semester, and now you want to turn a new leaf but you're not quite sure how.
When you have to get away from the books for a while, the Tri-State area has an array of must-see attractions.
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.
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:
When you have to get away from the books for a while, the Tri-State area has an array of must-see attractions.
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.
