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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

This photo taken by Pacific Palisades resident Darrin Hurwitz shows the Palisades Fire as it approaches homes in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

L.A. reporter on California fires: ‘It’s okay to care’

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor January 22, 2025

California has been living in a state of uncertainty since multiple widespread wildfires erupted in the southern region starting early January. The...

The Russells' support for the Herd extends beyond their offices.

Couples on Campus: The Russells

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor January 22, 2025

Despite the same major, mutual friends and a shared cubicle, one Marshall couple’s love bloomed slowly — and then all at once.  Megan Russell,...

The President Joe Biden, center left, and first lady Jill Biden, left, greet President-elect Donald Trump, center right, and Melania Trump, right, upon arriving at the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington.

Trump inaugurated for second time, taking oath as 47th president

Caden Adkins, Opinions & Culture Editor January 21, 2025

“The golden age of America begins right now,” President Donald J. Trump told the country on Monday, Jan. 20, as he officially returned to the oval...

Sun Belt fines Marshall for bowl opt-out following transfer portal losses

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter January 21, 2025

On Friday, Jan. 17, the Sun Belt Conference fined Marshall University $100,000 for opting out of the Independence Bowl. The Thundering Herd was originally...

Student walking on Marshall's campus

Braving the snow: students tackle the first week of spring semester

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter January 21, 2025

As the 2025 Spring Semester begins, students used the first week to prepare themselves for classes. While the new semester appears daunting, some students...

Morrisey's inauguration included a celebratory parade, the mountain state's first since 2009.

GALLERY: Marching Thunder performs on Inauguration Day

The Parthenon January 14, 2025

The Marching Thunder took to the streets of Charleston on Monday, Jan. 13 as West Virginia's 37th Governor Patrick Morrisey was sworn into office.

The Herd will start the 2025 season in an away matchup against Georgia.

Marshall declines bowl game invitation

Nate Harrah, Student Reporter December 14, 2024

After a year of success for the Thundering Herd Football team, winning the Sun Belt title and finishing 10-3, Marshall University announced they will be...

Huff has been with the Herd since 2021.

Gibson in, Huff out as head coach of Marshall Football

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor December 10, 2024

On Sunday afternoon, after a Sun Belt Conference Championship victory less than 24 hours earlier, Tony Gibson was named the 32nd head coach of Marshall...

Megan Archer

West Virginia roots inspire Huntington Chamber’s next leader

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 23, 2024

The spirit of West Virginians fuels the ambition to magnify Huntington’s business community at the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce, said the...

Huntington small businesses prepare for Pink Friday

Huntington small businesses prepare for Pink Friday

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter November 20, 2024

Huntington, West Virginia, has built a community of small business owners who are coming together to support each other this holiday season.  There...

November is recognized as National Veterans and Military Families Month.

Title IX to highlight local veteran resources

Baylee Parsons, News Editor November 20, 2024

Of Marshall’s 11,000 students, a small percentage identify as veterans. In honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month, the Title IX Office...

(Left to right) Alys Smith, Alissa Stewart Sparks, Raine Klover, Gina Milum, Brittany Ochoa, Nora Ankrom

Local women talk nonprofit management

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor November 20, 2024

Leaders do not fit a certain stereotype and in fact, they often defy them, a figure in a local nonprofit said. “True leadership doesn’t come from...

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