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Astronomy Club hosts virtual speaker series

Nate Harrah, Student Reporter • September 15, 2024

The Marshall University Astronomy Club is currently hosting a virtual speaker series on YouTube during the Fall 2024 Semester. “For our virtual speaker series, this is something that we have drawn...

Sand Sculpting to Benefit Local Museum

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter • September 14, 2024

The event lead for Sandfest, a fundraiser for the Huntington Children’s Museum happening on Sept. 15 from 2 to 6 p.m., expects more people than previous years to attend. Stacy Hacker, Huntington...

Amicus Curiae returns on Constitution Day

The Parthenon • September 12, 2024

In celebration of Constitution Day Tuesday, Sept. 17, Marshall’s long-running political lecture series will foster conversations about our nation’s first leader, George Washington. Denver Brunsman,...

Coming to school shouldn’t be scary, local teacher says on recent Georgia school shooting

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter • September 10, 2024

“No students should fear coming to school,” a teacher at Cabell Midland High School said in response to the shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia Wednesday, Sept. 4. “It (school)...

Drinko Library’s 2025 art exhibit seeking submissions

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter • September 9, 2024

According to a press release from Marshall University News, the theme for the exhibit is “Appalachian Innovation: Crafting the Future.” The press release also states that the Marshall and Appalachian...

VAC directors reflect on 10 years of integrating art into community

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter • September 8, 2024

The community remains a top priority for Marshall’s Visual Arts Center even after 10 years, a commitment expressed by both the first and current directors of the VAC. “We are always finding new...

Marshall expands collaboration to Ireland

The Parthenon • September 7, 2024

At the end of July, Marshall University signed and completed a Memorandum of Understanding in collaboration with the Dundalk Institute of Technology in the Republic of Ireland. The collaboration...

Flotsam River Circus

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

Flotsam River Circus, a traveling troupe that puts on what it calls “post-apocalyptic performances,” floated into Huntington’s Harris Riverfront Park for shows on Friday and Saturday nights, Aug....

Herd prepares for Virginia Tech

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor • September 6, 2024

Marshall Football will run onto the field Saturday, Sept. 7, with the echoes of Enter Sandman filtering out of Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, as they prepare to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies. The...

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...

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...