The Parthenon

Student denied university excused absence because of flooding

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor • February 12, 2025

Although the flood following the rainfall on Feb. 5 left one Marshall University student’s road impassable, the student said her excused absence form...

Marshall student injured in pedestrian accident on 3rd avenue

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor • February 4, 2025

A Marshall student was struck by a vehicle and injured early Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 3rd Avenue and 19th Street. Leah Payne, the director of communications...

Gov. Morrisey orders enforcement agencies full compliance with ICE

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter • January 31, 2025

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed an executive order Thursday, Jan. 30, directing all state law enforcement agencies to fully cooperate with U.S....

Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives under review at Marshall

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor • January 28, 2025

The Parthenon reported last week that Marshall had taken down a variety of web pages concerning diversity, equity and inclusion information. Leah Payne,...

DEVELOPING STORY: Diversity related pages removed from Marshall’s website

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor • January 23, 2025

*Editor's Note: This is a developing story that is being updated as more information becomes available. (5:50pm, Jan. 23) Marshall has taken down...

Trump addresses the nation in a live speech following his Electoral College win

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor • November 6, 2024

Trump addressed the nation tonight live from West Palm Beach, FL to thank them for their support following his electoral college win. “I want to...

Third-party and independent candidates are still receiving votes

Wade Sullivan, Photo & Graphics Editor • November 6, 2024

With most states having been declared by AP News, many votes are still being counted in favor of third party candidates. Despite dropping out of the...

FBI notifies of non-credible bomb-threats at polling locations

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter • November 5, 2024

Earlier today, Nov. 5, the FBI released a statement of potential bomb threats to polling locations in several states: Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin and...

Three Greek Life organizations suspended over hazing allegations

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor • October 31, 2024

Fraternities Alpha Sigma Phi and Alpha Tau Omega and sorority Alpha Xi Delta have received suspension orders following an investigation into alleged hazing. The...

Homecoming court plans to aid NC in hurricane relief

Abigail Cutlip, Social Media Manager • September 30, 2024

2024 Marshall University Homecoming Royalty has agreed to alter the philanthropy aspect of their campaigns in support of Appalachian State University following...

Belville and Waller Secure Victory in SGA Election

Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter • April 3, 2024

Students gathered as Brea Belville and Connor Waller were announced as the 2024-2025 student body president and vice president on April 3 in the Memorial...

Marching Thunder Can Take 50 to Bowl Game

Sarah Davis, News Editor • December 8, 2023

The Herd’s musical presence on the bowl field will be smaller this year. After a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 5, about the upcoming Frisco Bowl, students...