Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

The Problem with Commuting

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor September 20, 2022

According to data from the office of institutional data, over 60% of Marshall students commuted to campus. Removing students who live directly adjacent to campus should bring this number down significantly...

Bolly’s Bets Looks at College Football Week Three and NFL Week Two

Zach Bollinger, Sports Columnist September 13, 2022

Welcome back; last week, we finished with a 3-1 record bringing the all-time Bolly's Bets record to 7-3 through 10 predictions, but it's a new week with new games. Let's get right into it. Marshall...

Marshall University Should Retire More Football Numbers

Zane Towsend, Student Reporter September 11, 2022

From the natural grass of Fairfield Stadium to the artificial turf at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, there have been many legendary football players that have suited up in the signature kelly green jersey. In...

OPINION: Bringing NASCAR to West Virginia

Zane Townsend, Reporter September 6, 2022

Fifty-one years since the 1971 West Virginia 500 race in the NASCAR Cup Series of that year, West Virginia has brought in many tourists to visit the sights and sounds that the Mountain State has to offer....

Bolly’s Bets Looks at NFL Week 1 and College Football Week 2

Zach Bollinger, Sports Columnist September 6, 2022

Can you smell that? It’s a beautiful thing. I could cry during our first full weekend of non-stop football, Thursday through Monday. But since we have a bigger and better pool of games to pick from,...

Op-Ed: Greek Life is for Everyone

Op-Ed: Greek Life is for Everyone

Lauren Wright August 30, 2022

 You may have seen us tabling on campus recently and thought to yourself, “What is panhellenic?”   The Panhellenic Conference is the governing body of 26 NPC sororities, Marshall being home to...

Bolly’s Bets Look at CFB Week 1

Zach Bollinger, Sports Columnist August 30, 2022

Welcome Back to Bolly’s Bets. Last week we got our College Football teaser with a few week 0 games, but now, the wait is finally over. Let’s get into week 1. West Virginia vs Pittsburgh  The...

Bolly’s Bets Looks at College Football Week 0

Zachary Bollinger, Sports Columnist August 25, 2022

Welcome to Bolly’s Bets, your new home for weekly sports betting predictions and games to look into for the weekend ahead.  Now as we hit the end of August there are tell-tale signs that fall is...

Parthenon Farewell: Tyler Kennett

Parthenon Farewell: Tyler Kennett

Tyler Kennett, Sports Editor July 30, 2022

Marshall played against Wichita State in the NCAA tournament when I was a senior in high school. I made a bet with myself. I was thinking of both schools. I thought of Marshall because it was close. I...

Welcome to Marshall from Brad D. Smith

Brad D. Smith, University President June 2, 2022

Welcome to Marshall University and to the Marshall Family!  You are beginning your higher education at an institution that is built on a storied tradition, while remaining laser focused on the future....

Advice for Commuter Students

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor June 2, 2022

 Commuting is not easy. Marshall has a considerable population that I feel is not given enough advice to find success at college for their specific circumstances. As someone who commuted for their first...

Advice for New Members of the Herd

Tyler Spence, Executive Editor June 2, 2022

 Showing up for new student orientation is a strange time in your start as a college student. It feels like you just walked across the stage at your high school graduation, now you’re hearing all the...

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