Marshall University - Chief Justice Yearbook (Huntington, WV)

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THE OLD AND NEW - While walking through the campus of Marshall, students could observe architecture, both old and new. Old Main s classic lines provided a glimpse into the distant past, while the memorial fountain at the MCSga re a more modern look to the campus. .9nlroJuclion • 3

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Standing out Once hidden in shadows of uncertainty and shackled by the chains of provincialism, Marshall University during the 1985 86 academic year truly was “Coming into View.“ The evidence was all around us. Through the vigorous efforts of President Dale F. Nitzschke and other members of the administration, faculty, staff and student body, Marshall emerged in a leadership role in the state and region. Programs involving the Legislature, the Board of Regents, business and industry, arts and culture, academic and scholarship development, and the successes of strongly competitive athletic teams began bringing to Marshall the recognition and prominence it deserved. And while the university was becoming remarkably visible, the City of Huntington — seriously weakened in recent years by economic problems and political instability — also started coming into view in some highly noticeable ways. The East Huntington bridge opened to traffic at the end of the summer; Red Lobster res- taurant came to town amid a flurry of excitement; Hardee’s built a fast-food store half a block from campus; the Civic Center began scheduling major concerts for the first time in two years; and the David W. Harris Riverfront Park continued to expand its offering of entertainment to campus and townspeople alike. Most significant, perhaps, was the city’s change to a strong mayor form of government. The favorable exposure Marshall University enjoyed during the year went beyond the campus, the community, and even the state. Marshall was written about in a 15-page letter in the Congressional Record in Washington. D.C.. offering public and visible testimony that Marshall is a driving force in revitalization of the economy of West Virginia. FIRST SIGN - When first traveling to Marshall University on Interstate 64. st orients are greeted hythls sign as they near their destination. DOWN IN THE VALLEY - A panoramic view of Marshall's campus nestled between the Ohio River and the rest of Huntington.

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— For all to see — ON THE MOVE - Marshall University, as well as the city of Huntington, moved forward in many positive ways. Fans of the Thundering Herd witnessed an exciting year as the football team captured its second consecutive winning season. The Huntington Civic Center came into view, after years of economic problems, by scheduling major concerts during the school year. Students had the opportunity to see Drjan Adams. Ratt and Bon Jovi. to name a few.