2009-11-08T04:48:56-05:00 urn:uuid:3d9daabe-8dfc-484c-8a0d-bbe84c56ed4b Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license (Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported), except where noted. BILL ROSENBERGER http://www.herald-dispatch.com/entertainment_outdoors/2009+0814_MU+cover 2009-08-11T11:31:36-04:00

<p>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.</p>

The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/entertainment_outdoors/2009+0814_MU+transportation 2009-08-11T11:37:06-04:00

<p>Exercise your green beliefs by taking advantage of the Tri-State's abundant mass transportation opportunities.</p>

The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/entertainment_outdoors/2009+0814_MU+shopping 2009-08-11T11:20:44-04:00

<p>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. </p>

The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/entertainment_outdoors/2009+0814_MU+dining 2009-08-11T11:41:14-04:00

<p>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:</p>

The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/entertainment_outdoors/2009+0814_MU+career 2009-08-11T11:34:53-04:00

<p>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?</p>

The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/entertainment_outdoors/2009+0814_MU+football+sked 2009-08-11T11:20:43-04:00

<p>Sept. 5: At home vs. Southern Illinois, 4:30 p.m. </p>

The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/entertainment_outdoors/2009+0814_MU+help 2009-08-11T11:20:43-04:00

<p>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. </p>

The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/entertainment_outdoors/2009+0814_MU+artists 2009-08-11T11:38:50-04:00

<p>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.</p>

The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/entertainment_outdoors/2009+0814_MU+fun+calendar 2009-08-11T11:38:11-04:00

<p>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 <a href="http://www.herald-dispatch.com">www.herald-dispatch.com</a>.</p>

The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/entertainment_outdoors/2009+0814_MU+health 2009-08-11T11:35:53-04:00

<p>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.</p>

The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/entertainment_outdoors/2009+0814_MU+academic+calendar 2009-08-11T11:33:26-04:00

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