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Spring semester expects to be busy one at Marshall

2011-01-09T19:50:17-05:00

The 2011 calendar year expects to be very busy at Marshall University, with quite a bit happening during the spring semester.

SPRING SEMESTER 2011

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Sunday, Jan. 9: Residence halls open at 9 a.m.

WAYS TO GET FROM HERE TO THERE:

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You don't need to use a car to motor between many area locations The Herald-Dispatch

Calendar of fun

2011-01-09T19:53:27-05:00

Everyone needs a break sometimes. Check out these events (after you get all of your homework finished, of course.)

CAREER CONNECTION: Career Services

2011-01-09T19:51:19-05:00

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.

Retail therapy options abound

2011-01-09T19:45:43-05:00

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

2011-01-09T19:52:23-05:00

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. Luckily, help is close by.

SATISFY THOSE CRAVINGS:

2011-01-09T19:45:43-05:00

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:

ON-CAMPUS SERVICES

2011-01-09T19:45:43-05:00

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.

Need a break? Take a trip to a Tri-State attraction

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When you have to get away from the books for a while, the Tri-State area has an array of must-see attractions.

Houses of worship

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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.