Mike Beck is the director of the Huntington Museum of Art’s conservatory, the only conservatory in the state of West Virginia.
Truth Tuesday Coffee House at the Marshall Catholic Newman Center had the second monthly meeting Tuesday night.
A Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine employee spends his spare time hiking and leading a local Boy Scout troop.
The highest grossing dance show performance in the world, “Lord of the Dance,” performed Thursday night at the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center.
A Marshall University student took a simple idea and turned it into a renewable energy source by building a human-powered bicycle generator.
It’s a Friday afternoon. Students trickle in and out of his office to hang out. Portraits of his children speckle the walls. Colorful Play-Doh figurines line the windowsill. A large sketch of a nude man lying on a couch dominates the area beside his office door, and a bobblehead doll of himself sits on his desk.
West Virginia’s only conservatory is at the Huntington Museum of Art.
The Huntington Museum of Art will present the Appalachian Film Festival 2010 Shorts and Microfilms Category on Friday.
He says he’s just a simple man who is content with what he has and could get by with a lot less. He used to be a truck driver and has done local backhoe work around Chesapeake, Ohio, but now, he’s an inventor.
Marshall University is one of 26 campuses and two cities in the nation participating in Be Hope to Her, an event hosted by Nuru International on Wednesday.
The seventh annual Appalachian Film Festival is beginning this year’s events at Marshall University.
The Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center will host “Lord of the Dance” closing the Marshall Artists Series season.
Months of hard work are finally paying off for one group of public relations students in the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
A professor at Marshall University received a special award for his book about Appalachia.
The Internet has become the foundation for strong virtual communities, many of these for the arts. These communities are sustained by frequent interaction and support from fellow members.
Museums, metro parks, playhouses, sporting arenas, restaurants, shops, unique places and distinguishing events make Cleveland, Ohio, the perfect place for a weekend getaway.
As frost and rain turns to sunny skies, golfers in the Huntington area are dusting off their clubs and flocking to their favorite golf course.
Marshall University’s Student Government Association is a family affair for Student Body President Sean Hornbuckle and his younger sister, Kara Hornbuckle, current member of the Freshman Council and newly elected SGA senator.
Located approximately 30 miles apart, Grayson Lake State Park in Grayson, Ky., and Carter Caves State Park in Olive Hill, Ky., offers various activities for both seasoned sportsmen and newcomers.
Victor and Nathan Gomez bring even more enthusiasm to Marshall Baseball in Spring '10
Two of Marshall University’s baseball players have a sense of brotherly love on and off the field.
The Daniel Boone National Forest and Cave Run Lake surround Morehead, Ky and the areas around it, have attracted many sportsman and outdoor enthusiasts.
West Virginia’s capital city boasts unique architecture, rich history, culture, and a love for the arts.
Edible Education
I‘m a man that doesn’t enjoy leftovers in general, but there are at least ten foods that just don’t do it for me once they’ve reached those frigid, refrigerated temperatures.
Hip-hop entertainer Baba Israel will perform one of his latest projects “Boom Bap Mediations” on March 16 at the Huntington Museum of Art.
Photographer and painter exhibit their work at local coffee shop
The Java Joint will feature a show entitled “Two Beards, One Art Show” hosted by two local artists on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Approximately 200 miles from Marshall University, Loretto, Ky. is home to the Maker’s Mark Distillery. The rich traditions, unique innovations and the history of the brand make the distillery an enjoyable and informative place for a day trip.
Known for baseball, horse racing and bourbon, Louisville, Ky., is also home to more than 120 parks, diverse museums, 2,500 restaurants, the world’s largest baseball bat and Fourth Street Live! The blend of Louisville’s rich heritage and modern attractions set the scene for a great weekend adventure.
Marshall University’s Glee Club is rehearsing its show for a performance in late April. But the club is working through the issues of being a new unfunded organization.
Located approximately 112 miles from Marshall University’s campus, Marietta, Ohio, is a quaint town with a rich heritage.
“Born Yesterday” was performed Wednesday and Thursday at the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse.
Student athletes train to store more energy, resist fatigue
The Division of Exercise Science, Sport and Recreation is conducting tests to see if the athletes are training to the best of their ability.
Study abroad semester allows student to visit 13 countries
Study abroad programs at Marshall University give students the opportunity to expand their educations by adding real world experience at a low cost.
Public Relations students in the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications are receiving real world experience through hands-on coursework.
The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, located just off I-79 in Weston, W.Va., has been nationally recognized for the historic value and paranormal activity found there.
In the world of college food, there are staples, and ramen noodles are definitely one of them. First of all, they’re cheap. You can get a box of twelve packages for about $3.
Located just three hours away from campus, Cincinnati, Ohio is a great destination for a day trip or a weekend excursion. Two professional sports arenas, several museums and the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens make Cincinnati a close-by and pleasurable destination.
For the second part of my Safe Sex series, I’ll be covering what most students on campus use lubricated, latex, sometimes colored or flavored male condoms.
The Huntington Museum of Art will offer a class entitled “Birds in Art.” It will be for individuals with experience in drawing and painting.
Know your Valentine
College students on a tight budget may not be able to afford an extravagant Valentine’s day. Here are some ideas that may make Valentine’s Day a little more special and a little less expensive.
With Valentines Day fast approaching, a small town shop with hometown ties offers inventive gift ideas.
EDIBLE EDUCATION
There are a lot of things about college food that hold consistently true.
The Keith Albee Performing Arts Center was packed to capacity Monday evening for the performance of “Cats.”
I apologize for straying from my Safe Sex 101 series, but I would like to address a major issue before Valentine’s Day approaches. History has asked us some questions that are still unanswered today.
Celebrating African American history and cultural lifestyle, the Center for African American Students sponsored Soulful Sunday’s Soul Food Feast as a time of fellowship and educational opportunity.
A new study suggests that slight weight gain during the holiday season can lead to diabetes and obesity later in life.
Research from the National Institutes of Health shows average Americans gain about a pound during the holiday season from over-eating. According to the study results, a pound per year accumulates and causes high risk for obesity.
Santa Claus may be centuries old but he has the heart of a child. Two local physicians said his health may be like a young person’s, too.
Kopp residence more than simply a house
The city of Huntington has a white house that is also home to a president.
While the address 1040 13th Ave. may not be as well known as 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., the house has been serving as home to Marshall University presidents since 1972.
Audy Michael Perry shares the story of Heritage Farm Village in Huntington, a five-acre lot dedicated to the state's ancestors.
Marshall students showcase Huntington music scene
Two Marshall University students created a way to showcase their talents along with the talents of local music enthusiasts.
The Fall International Film Festival brings perspectives of different parts of the world to Marshall University this weekend.
The festival will show six foreign films of mixed genre including comedy, drama, documentary and animation. It is the first time the festival will last a weekend instead of a week.
Charities benefit from local Halloween tradition
Visitors to the Pumpkin House in Kenova, W.Va. were serenaded by a pumpkin orchestra and met with the scent of funnel cakes and hot chocolate last weekend. Thousands of carved pumpkins were not the only tradition at the house; many volunteers came to raise money for charities as well.
Annual attraction draws volunteers
Raindrops fell out of the twilight sky, plopping onto the surrounding surfaces covered in orange. Splashes of dunking pumpkins, chattering students and the squishing of pumpkin innards surrounded the house. The smells of bleach, rain and pumpkin hovered above 748 Beech St., Kenova, W.Va.
Forty volunteers gutted, cleaned and carved pumpkins in the rain Tuesday evening at the pumpkin house in Kenova.
International treasures right next door
The Clay Center offers art, science and entertainment under one roof.
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