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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Wellness Center Hosts Here Comes the Sun Event

Samuel McElwain, Student Reporter October 12, 2023

The Marshall University Wellness Center will provide young artists with the opportunity to promote their work and well-being. The event, titled Here Comes the Sun, will be held on Friday, Oct. 13,...

The Health and Wellness Fair was held in the Memorial Student Center

Free Health Checks Offered at Health and Wellness Fair

Wade Sullivan, Student Reporter October 12, 2023

Many of the health resources offered to students provided information about their services on Tuesday, Oct. 3, to those in attendance at the Health and Wellness Fair sponsored by Marshall Health. This...

A Chalk the Walk entry

Chalk the Walk Photos

Sarah Davis, News Editor October 7, 2023

  As part of Homecoming week, students put their creative minds together in Chalk the Walk. The sidewalk chalk art competition, which took place at the Memorial Student Center Plaza on Tuesday,...

Griffin Wagoner and Semoni Weaver recieved their crowns at the Homecoming game.

Homecoming Royalty Announced at Football Game

Abigail Cutlip, Graphics Editor October 2, 2023

Griffin Wagoner and Semoni Weaver were crowned Mr. and Miss Marshall on Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Homecoming game.  With platforms based on foster care and domestic violence awareness, the Homecoming...

The poster for the play

‘Book of Will’ Delves Into the Works of William Shakespeare

Jada Mills, Student Reporter October 1, 2023

Shakespeare, literary history and the contemporary British dialect will feature in the first production of the fall semester for the School of Theater and Dance.  “The Book of Will” production...

Students received hygiene products and non-perishable food items at the event.

We Are… Here for You Day Promotes 24/7 Counseling Services

Jada Mills, Student Reporter October 1, 2023

A hot lunch, hygiene products, a bag filled with non-perishable food items and several counseling resources were available for Marshall students at no charge during the fifth annual We Are… Here for...

Students, faculty and community members lined 5th Avenue for the annual Homecoming Parade on Friday, Sept. 29.

Video Games and Royalty Featured at Homecoming Parade

Brooke Rood, Student Reporter September 30, 2023

Floats inspired by classic video games marched down Fifth Avenue as a part of the Homecoming parade on Friday, Sept 29, following the parade’s theme of Retro Video Games. Fraternities Alpha Sigma...

Marco dressed as Mario for Party on the Plaza

Party on the Plaza Kicks Off Homecoming Weekend

Jada Mills, Student Reporter September 30, 2023

Party on the Plaza marked the beginning of Homecoming weekend on Friday, Sept. 29, through the combined efforts of various departments and organizations from across the University. Hosted by the Marketing...

Students, faculty and community members attended the annual pep rally and bonfire on Friday, Sept. 29.

Marshall Unites at Homecoming Bonfire and Pep Rally

Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter September 30, 2023

Students and staff alike described this year’s pep rally and bonfire on Friday, Sept. 29, as a tradition that brings the Marshall community together.  Dr. Marcie Simms,vice president for intercultural...

Black Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees and Behalfs (from left to right) : Cheryl White (on behalf of Roy Goines), Wendy Thomas (on behalf of Ed Starling), Marie Redd, Dr. Kimberly Austin, Joseph Williams, Victoria Smith, William Smith and Delegate Sean Hornbuckle.

Black Alumni Organization Inducts Inaugural Hall of Fame Class

Sarah Davis, News Editor September 30, 2023

The first 10 African-American alumni inducted into the Black Alumni Hall of Fame are a testament to the mission of the organization, said the president of Marshall University’s Black Alumni at the induction. “Our...

Marshall athletics sponsored Hoops in Huntington, which featured the athletes interacting with fans and competing with one another.

Hoops in Huntington Takes Over Downtown

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor September 29, 2023

Dark skies didn’t stop the Herd from storming Pullman Square Thursday evening, Sept. 28, for the second annual Hoops in Huntington event. Sponsored by Marshall athletics, Hoops in Huntington featured...

Students paid $1 to bash a car colored to represent ODU in preparation for Homecoming 2023.

WMUL-FM Car Bash Prepares for Homecoming

Sarah Davis, News Editor September 29, 2023

Destroying a car can be quite the stress reliever, said a director for Marshall’s student radio station at its 21st annual car bash. “It’s just a very good way to release all of our stress and...

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