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Monday-Friday 5-5:30p ET

Daily 30-minute news program covering Marshall, the Tri-State and beyond.

In The Know: Marshall This Week
Fridays 6:30-7p ET

Week in review of Marshall University news as told by the Newscenter 88 team.

On The Table
Tuesdays 6-7p ET

Host Deven Swartz moderates the often heated discussion that goes on between conservative Eric Divito and progressive James Roach. It focuses on local issues. Listeners can also call in.

The Sowards-Roudebush Report
Tuesdays 7-9 ET

News/talk program featuring progressive hosts Matt Sowards and Jay Roudebush. It focuses on national issues, and the duo often interviews top policymakers. Listeners can also call in.


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Fall 2008 Semester - Click headline to listen

Marshall helps children grow with music

Dec. 4 - For years, experts have said music can have a major impact on child development. Newscenter 88's Laura Hatfield tells us about a Marshall organization trying to make kids grow up healthier.

Is Huntington really that unhealthy?

Nov. 19 - The world has had the opportunity to see an article depicting Huntington as the unhealthiest city in America. But is it as bad as the article depicts? Newscenter 88's James Roach investigates.

38th Memorial Fountain Ceremony

Overview and notable moments: James Roach reports

Family reaction: Jo Troller reports

Musical montage/intro to UCF game: produced by Adam Cavalier

Marshall relives 1968 America

Nov. 14 - There is no doubt that Americans are experiencing turmoil today, but they are mild in comparison to the borderline anarchy of 1968. Newscenter 88's Adam Cavalier has the story.

Marshall collecting cans for worldwide cause

Nov. 11 - Hunger is an issue that continues to plague the world. As Newscenter 88's Jo Troller reports, Cans Across America is not only trying to solve the problem; it is also trying to solve it by setting a world record.

WMUL's Election '08 Coverage

Celebrity influence: Leannda Carey reports

First-time voters: Jo Troller reports

Professors and political activism: James Roach reports

Reflections from out-of-town MU grads: listen to Newscenter 88 on-air excerpt

Sen. Jay Rockefeller interview: Meagan Sellards reports live

Gov. Joe Manchin interview: Ryan Epling reports live

Mayor David Felinton interview: Ryan Epling reports live

Students, faculty coexist in new freshmen dorms

Nov. 4 - Marshall's new first-year experience program has changed the dynamic between students and faculty in a number of ways--including living with one another in a rather literal sense. Newscenter 88's Leannda Carey has the story.

College Republicans count down final days

Oct. 31 - Yesterday we told you about the efforts of the Young Democrats. Today it's the Republicans' turn as students in Marshall's College Republicans are also busy gearing up for the final puch before Tuesday night. Newscenter 88's James Roach has the story.

SADD holds candlelight vigil

Oct. 30 - On a chilly night on Buskirk Field, Marshall's chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions tried to warm the memories of people who lost their lives due to poor life choices. Newscenter 88's Joseph Troller has the story.

Young Dems working hard down stretch

Oct. 30 - Some in the Young Democrats are showing confidence, while others are anxious. Newscenter 88's James Roach tells us however they may feel now, the group will be united for its cause by Tuesday night.

Final week of campaign presents lots of questions

Oct. 28 - Some will be happy when all the commotion regarding the election is over. But others, like many Marshall professors, will be asking lots of questions about this historic campaign. Newscenter 88's James Roach has the story.

M*A*S*H comes to Marshall

Oct. 21 - A chopper landed on Buskirk Field today. Yes, a chopper. Newscenter 88's Amelia Warnock explains why.

Marshall TV Goes Digital

Oct. 16 - Wednesday was a major step toward the future for Marshall University. The television studios received a hefty grant to help them convert to digital television. Newscenter 88's Adam Cavalier has the story.

"George M!" invades Edwards playhouse

Oct. 16 - It's tap dancing galore for the Marshall theatre department's first production of the school year. Newscenter 88 reporter--and "Have U Herd" co-host--Whitney Thomas has the story.

Fall International Film Festival underway

Oct. 10 - Even in a country as obsessed with pop culture as the United States, sometimes people need a break from American movies. Newscenter 88's Whitney Thomas tells us about a popular Marshall festival that brings the world to Huntington.

Rep. Rahall Visits Campus

Oct. 7 - Election Day is less than a month away, and politicians are making one more push for the opinionated yet underserved college constituency. Newscenter 88's Leannda Carey has more.

Jazzin' It Up in Switzerland

Oct. 7 - Not everyone gets the chance to display an American original in a foreign country. As Newscenter 88's Amelia Warnock reports, that's why some Marshall jazz students are giddy to go to the land of the Swiss.

Going barefoot for Darfur

Sept. 30 - Americans wear shoes so often that they don't even think about it. But some groups around the world don't share that luxury. Newscenter 88's Leannda Carey details a nonprofit whose mission is to remind people just how good we really have it.

Iron Girls empowers women to exercise

Sept. 26 - The media always have messages about staying fit, but what about those who feel all the talk about "carbs" and "cardio" blows over their heads? Newscenter 88's Amelia Warnock reports on one organization that's trying to bridge the gap on fitness education.

Marshall in the Dark: Friday Coverage

Sept. 26 - Morrow Library was no longer Marshall's main library by 1998. But as Newscenter 88's Leannda Carey reports, the building still houses rare and sensitive materials that lose their protection in a lengthy power outage.

Marshall in the Dark: Thursday Coverage

Sept. 25 - When the power goes out, one of the first things people worry about is if their food will spoil. As Newscenter 88's Leannda Carey reports, Marshall's dining services scrambled to save as much as they could during the outage.

Marhsall in the Dark: Wednesday Coverage

Sept. 24 - Campus has not lost power since Monday--knock on wood--but questions still remain on why it happened in the first place and if it will happen again. Newscenter 88's Leannda Carey has the story.

Marshall in the Dark: Tuesday Coverage

Sept. 23 - Turn to Newscenter 88 for far-reaching coverage of the 2008 Marshall power outages. Today, Leannda Carey gives us the basic facts of the outage and student reaction, and Adam Cavalier covers the outage from the professor's perspective. Ryan Epling and Meagan Sellards anchor our coverage.

Race, politics, stereotypes discussed in Don Morris Room

Sept. 23 - More than forty years after the Civil Rights Act was passed, some believe that racial issues are still running strong in the United States. Newscenter 88's Leannda Carey has the story.

Rafting returns to Gauley

Sept. 23 - The usually calm Gauley river has just been transformed into a raging rapid--on purpose. The Summersville Dam has been released, beginning 21 days of adventurous river rafting. Newscenter 88's Adam Cavalier takes us on an audio tour.

Gov. Manchin attends freshmen dorm grand opening

Sept. 13 - You could say they wanted to break them in first. The new Freshman North and Freshmen South dorms had their grand opening ceremony today--a few weeks after students started living in them. Newscenter 88's Whitney Thomas has the story.