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SMSU Theater presents the classic comedy ‘Tartuffe’ SMSU Theater’s spring production is “Tartuffe” by Molière, translated by Richard Wilbur. Performances are April 15 through 18 at 7:30 p.m. and April 19 at 2 p.m. in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $10 and will be available only at the door. Seating is first-come, first-served. Admission is free for SMSU employees and students with valid ID. Free and convenient parking is available in lot B-1 behind the Fine Arts Building. In this classic comedy, Tartuffe pretends to be a man of pious virtue, but he’s really a ...

SMSU hosts 20th annual Fine Arts Celebration now through May 5

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Art and Design March 2 through April 6 • "Minnesota Winter" Solo Exhibition of works by D.L. Zartner SMSU Whipple Gallery April 7 through 19 • Solo Exhibition of works by Thalia Reis SMSU Whipple Gallery April 21 through May 5 • Graduating Senior Art Exhibition SMSU Whipple Gallery April 22 • Senior Art Exhibit Reception 5-7 p.m. SMSU Whipple Gallery Communication Studies May 5 • Broadcast & Digital Media Student Media Showcase 4-6 p.m. SMSU Bellows Academic, Room 102 Creative Writing April 16 • Stanger than Fiction: The Third ...

Marshall speech competes at Fairmont

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Six members of the Marshall speech team competed at the Fairmont Invitational Tournament on Saturday. Three Marshall speakers advanced to the final round of competition and placed in the top six. They were Berlin Kass, 2nd in drama, Sydney Larson, 5th in oratory, and Foster Moore, 4th in ...

Faith Briefs

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Program offered to the local community A 13-week GriefShare session is set to begin 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 13, at Holy Redeemer Church, Marshall. If you, as an adult, have experienced the death of a loved one (spouse, child, friend, family), you are invited to GriefShare. This nondenominational DVD seminar features Christ-centered, biblical teaching focusing on grief topics with nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people, followed by a small group discussion. Participants will find encouragement, comfort, and valuable information about facing a new ...

Faith Forum

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I enjoy reading Randy Krrzmarzick's columns in the Independent because I like words, too. "I Like Words" was the title of his latest column (3/21/26). He shared his thoughts on the use of the word, "fast" as in, "It is fast time our nation binds our wounds and heals." and the etymology of the word "desultory.” He cited Genesis as the source of why there are so many different languages, recalling the event of the building of the Tower of Babel. Rather than "fill the earth" as God had commanded after the Flood, some men decided to build a city with a tower, "so that we may make a name ...

May you never find the story of Holy week mundane!

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OK, put down your stones, and hear me out! … This is a trust fall from afar. I’m embarrassed to share that until recently I found myself struck by competing emotions over this year’s Holy Week, which begins March 29 with Palm Sunday. Dwelling on our church’s Easter week services, ...