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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

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...

The new myMU logo

New myMU launches Saturday

Baylee Parsons, News Editor August 28, 2024

After several years of using the same portal, Marshall’s primary online resource center is undergoing a makeover. The new myMU portal will launch Saturday, Aug. 31, offering students an updated version...

The live taping will take place in the Drinko Library Atrium.

‘Us & Them’ to host live podcast on campus

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter August 28, 2024

A live taping of the “Us & Them” podcast will be held Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 4 p.m. in Drinko Library. Admission is free for students, but a ticket must be obtained online at Eventbrite.com. Trey...

O'Hanlon served as a judge in Cabell County, West Virginia after his career at Marshall.

Contest Encourages Political Writing

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor August 3, 2024

Marshall University is a voter-friendly campus, so students are encouraged in a variety of ways to educate themselves on politics and governmental processes.  One way is by participating in the Dan...

Orientation Begins for New Med School Class

Orientation Begins for New Med School Class

Evan Green, Executive Editor August 1, 2024

The newest students from Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine were brought onto campus on July 24, to begin their orientation and prepare for their official start of classes. 82...

Students move into their dorms in August 2023 for the 2023-2024 school year.

Prospective Dorm Overcrowding Causes Campus-Wide Panic

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor July 31, 2024

Nearly 7% more students want the on-campus experience; a reality that sent many into a pre-semester panic on where they will be spending their school year, just weeks before the first day of classes. The...

The Herd will face off against the Bulldogs in next season's opening game.

Football Announces Opener Against Bulldogs

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor July 16, 2024

Marshall Football is set to face the dominant Power Five Georgia Bulldogs in the 2025 season opener, Marshall Athletics announced on July 10. Georgia has been known for many years as one of the most...

The four former football players called Tuscaloosa home.

Marshall Miles Away: Families of Victims Push for Monument Re-Location

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor June 28, 2024

The choice of location of an Alabama monument that would honor four players who died in the 1970 plane crash is being criticized by those closest to the tragedy.  Tuscaloosa natives Joe Hood, Larry...

Grassie and Beals Contracts Extended

Scott Price, Chief Copy Editor June 24, 2024

At the 2024 annual State of Marshall Athletics conference, Director of Athletics Christian Spears announced that two Marshall coaches are receiving contract extensions. The announcement came after the...

Hood (#33), Sanders (#40), VanHorn (#75) and Wilson (#87) were all killed in the 1970 crash.

Marshall Miles Away: Monument to Honor Plane Crash Victims

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor June 24, 2024

The Marshall-tied memorials of four Tuscaloosa, Alabama, natives will soon stand tall, pending approval from city council members. Joe Hood, Larry Sanders, Robert VanHorn and Fred Wilson lost their...

Harmeyer won for the 13th night in a row Friday, June 14.

“They’re Wrong,” Jeopardy! Champion Says of Appalachian Stereotypes

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor June 15, 2024

Adriana Harmeyer stepped onto the Alex Trebek Stage at the beginning of May, which marked the start of a 13 day – and counting – winning streak for the West Virginia native.  The returning champion...

Matthew Schaffer

BeyondMU: Trump Convicted of 34 Felonies

Matthew Schaffer, Guest Contributor June 14, 2024

Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on Thursday, May 30, of 34 felony charges by the Manhattan District Attorney, marking a first in American history. The Republican nominee was convicted...

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