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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Study Abroad Fair provides global opportunities

Sean Donovan, Student Reporter September 5, 2024

Marshall University hosted its annual Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 4, offering students a chance to explore international academic programs, connect with numerous global universities and learn about opportunities...

Gov. Jim Justice announced the extension
of the state of emergency on Aug. 26.

West Virginia experiences worst drought since 2008

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter September 4, 2024

Gov. Jim Justice extended the state of emergency in West Virginia starting in Aug. 26 due to drought conditions plaguing the state since late July.  The state of emergency, declared on July 26, has...

University suggests reading to promote inclusivity

Baylee Parsons, News Editor September 4, 2024

In trying to develop a stronger Marshall community, the university recently recommended a history of Queer Appalachian literature and the memoir of a Salvadoran poet and activist for the Herd to read this...

Students long for shorter dining lines

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter September 3, 2024

Responding to housing complications over the summer, students have expressed concerns over how the larger freshman class this year will affect their day-to-day lives. Carly Abbot, a freshman from Point...

Frank Archer and Robert Archer on the first Labor Day

Labor Day: beyond the cookout

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinion & Cultures Editor September 2, 2024

Labor Day is not just one more chance for soaking up the dwindling days of summertime fun, one history professor at Chatham University said. Dr. Lou Martin, associate professor of history, said there...

Mike Duncan, longtime Marshall fan

Fans cheer at season’s first football game despite thunderstorm

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter September 2, 2024

Rain and lightning did not stop the Thundering Herd fans from cheering on the football team for the first home game of the 2024-2025 season. “I came here in 1969 and have been to every football game...

Photos by Sarah Davis

Tiny homes open near campus

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor August 31, 2024

Wildflower Homes, a new tiny home business on Huntington's Seventh Avenue, had its grand opening on Saturday, Aug. 17, just a few days before the first day of class for Marshall students.      

Dave & Buster's is a national chain of restaurant and arcade hybrids.

West Virginia’s first Dave & Buster’s opens at Huntington Mall

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter August 30, 2024

Students searching for options for a night out explored West Virginia’s first Dave & Buster’s which had its grand opening in Barboursville on Monday, Aug. 19. “It’s probably the best...

The event poster for the 14th year of the HMAF

Huntington Music and Arts Festival features local talent

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter August 29, 2024

Reuniting old bands is part of the allure of the Huntington Music and Arts Festival’s 14th year, said a talent manager involved with the upcoming event.  “Getting to see old bands that used to...

Jerry Tipton signed copies of his book "Deja Blue" at the Marshall University Bookstore on Tuesday, Aug. 27.

SOJMC alumnus reflects on path to publication at book signing

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter August 29, 2024

Jerry Tipton, retired sports journalist and author, visited Marshall University on Tuesday, Aug. 27, for a book signing in the campus bookstore.   Tipton is a Marshall Alumni and member of the United...

Elisabeth Griffith

Amicus Curiae returns with the discussion of women’s rights

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor August 28, 2024

Women’s history and their rights will be the opening topic of this academic year’s Amicus Curiae lecture series. The long-running lecture series features speakers in the political field from across...

Campus has more faces after an enrollment increase.

Temporary campus housing no longer needed

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor August 28, 2024

Residence halls at Marshall are not squeezing students, after a summer full of rumors speculated they would be. Since both enrollment and the number of students seeking housing grew, members of the...

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