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New buildings, majors update campus

2008-08-07T13:35:32.229054-04:00

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

2008-08-07T13:40:26.744401-04:00

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.

In case of the sniffles: Your health care options

2008-08-07T13:30:24.016710-04:00

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.

Lyrics to the Alma Mater

2008-08-07T13:30:25.895211-04:00

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:

Hit local parks for relaxation, recreation

2008-08-07T13:30:28.706452-04:00

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.

Dining options abound in the Tri-State

2008-08-07T13:28:28.088402-04:00

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:

Tri-State entertainment calendar

2008-08-07T13:28:48.893321-04:00

The 2008 calendar is busting at the seams with concerts, films, festivals, sporting events, theater productions and more.

Academic calendar: Dates to remember

2008-08-07T13:28:42.360663-04:00

Ways to get from here to there: Tri-State transportation

2008-08-07T13:28:37.311915-04:00

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.

MU football schedule

2008-08-07T13:28:39.380216-04:00

Campus groups

2008-08-07T13:28:31.977454-04:00

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.