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Harrell Wins Second Term

Raymond Harrell — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:44:20 +0000

FOR IMMEADIATE RELEASE Monday, March 26, 2012 Contact: Trevan Hannahs, SGA Press Secretary, 304.696.5275

Student Body President Ray Harrell Jr. said he is excited and ready for another year to serve the student body here at Marshall University. He said he already has a vision in mind for the next year.

“I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve the student body in this capacity again for a second term,” Harrell said. “I’m really looking forward to being able to follow through with the initiatives my staff and I have started in the past year.”

Harrell is only the third president in Marshall’s history to serve a second term.

Help Victims of Flooding in Logan County

Raymond Harrell — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:37:22 +0000

FOR IMMEADIATE RELEASE Monday, March 26, 2012 Contact: Trevan Hannahs, SGA Press Secretary, 304.696.5275

In an effort to help Logan County, WV recover from recent and devastating flooding, the Office of Community engagement at Marshall University, along with the Student Government Association is holding a drive for supplies.

Items needed include, brooms, mops, shovels, paper towels, bleach, bottled water, anti-bacterial soap, laundry detergent, rubber gloves, work gloves, dishwashing detergent, buckets, hand sanitizer, disinfectants, garbage bags, cleansers, plastic cups/plates/utensils, flashlights/batteries, scrubbing towels, dust pans, disinfectant wipes, bathroom cleaners, glass cleaners, scouring pads, sponges, floor cleaners, spray bottles, scrub brushes, baking soda, and white vinegar.

As a suggestion, fill a laundry basket and drop the basket with supplies off at the front entrance of the Memorial Student Center, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 27^th and 28^th. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has generously donated a truck to transport the supplies. A representative from Marshall University will deliver the supplies to Logan County on Friday, March 29^th. Help us show how much Marshall and the Huntington community cares about and supports our neighboring counties.

SGA Filing Day

Raymond Harrell — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:55:05 +0000

FOR IMMEADIATE RELEASE Monday, February 20, 2012 Contact: Trevan Hannahs, SGA Press Secretary, 304.696.5275 The Student Government Association will be holding its annual Filing Day for any full-time Marshall Student interested in running for a College Senate Seat or Student Body President tomorrow evening in the SGA offices at approximately 9:15 p.m. The price is ten dollars to file for Senate and twenty for President/VP ticket. Once filed, students have two weeks to campaign until the election. The elections will be held March 6th and 7th in the Memorial Student Center from 8am-4pm.

41st Annual Plane Crash Ceremony

Raymond Harrell — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:58:46 +0000

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Monday, October 10, 2011

Contact: Trevan Hannahs, SGA Press Secretary, 304.696.5275

The Marshall Community will never forget what happened 41 years ago on November 14. A plane carrying members of the 1970 Thundering Herd Football team crashed just before its landing at Tri -State Airport. Marshall University would never be the same.
Marshall students, faculty, staff and alumni are encouraged to attend the annual Plane Crash Memorial Ceremony held tomorrow at 11 a.m. till 12 p.m. on the Memorial Student Center Plaza honoring the lives of those 75 lost in such a horrific tragedy.
Student Body President Ray Harrell said he believes it is a student’s honorable duty to attend tomorrow.
“I encourage you all, as Sons and Daughters of the Marshall Family, to take an hour out of your day and join us in remembering this tragic event. It is of utmost importance that we continue to honor the victims and their families and I am hopeful that you will be able to take part in doing so,” Harrell said.
During the ceremony, member of the Young Thundering Herd, Rick Meckstroth will be speaking. There will also be addresses from Governor Earl Ray Tomblin and Student Body President Ray Harrell.

The Oppression Tunnel is coming to Marshall

Raymond Harrell — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:08:58 +0000

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Monday, October 10, 2011

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WeCar at Marshall University

Raymond Harrell — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:55:06 +0000

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Monday, October 10, 2011

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Marshall students now have the opportunity to rent cars on campus. In conjunction with Enterprise Rent-A-Car and WeCar students have the keys to a white Nissan Altima Hybrid and a green Ford Fiesta at their fingertips. Student Body President Ray Harrell said this program will benefit the university. “I think that it is really going to benefit the students who live in the residence halls who don’t have vehicles or don’t want to have the expense of having a vehicle on campus.

Students can access the vehicles by simply giving a valid student ID number online. The cost is around 8 dollars per trip.

Mini Greek Week Events

Raymond Harrell — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:36:31 +0000

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Monday, October 10, 2011

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Tonight – Trivia Night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday Evening – Cornhole and Tug of War 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday – U HERD MP3 Experiment 1:00 p.m.

NHPC Step Show Tickets on

Raymond Harrell — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:32:53 +0000

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Monday, October 10, 2011

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Tickets are on sale now daily from 11 to 7:30 p.m. for the NHPC Step Show to be held October 15th from 7:00 p.m. till 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 before the show and $15 dollars at the door. Tickets are available in the Student Center, Harless Dining Hall and Towers.

The MP3 Experiment is coming to Marshall

Raymond Harrell — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:59:15 +0000

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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Contact: Trevan Hannahs, SGA Press Secretary, 304.696.5275

Students will be receiving an email within the next week or so to download an MP3 file. The file is designated to bring students together before the homecoming game and walk across campus in complete unison while cheering on The Thundering Herd. The file will give a list of directions students are encouraged to follow to enjoy this experiment. For more information students can contact the Marshall University Student Government Association.

Homecoming Parade in Primetime Action this Fall

Raymond Harrell — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:53:56 +0000

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Sunday, September 25 , 2011

Contact: Trevan Hannahs, SGA Press Secretary, 304.696.5275

The Marshall university Student Government Association is a proud sponsor of this year Homecoming Parade, Marshall Through the Decades, Thursday, October 13 at 6 p.m. The march will begin at The Big Sandy Superstore Arena and end at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. The SGA is also helping sponsor the organization float competition. Applications our available on this website. First place will receive $750, second place $500 and third place will be awarded $250. There will also be a “battle of high school bands” for local area schools. The schools will be awarded the same prize winnings.