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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

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...

The image depicts the new cyber security building, which is set to open in 2026.

Cyber Security Institute to Advance University

Baylee Parsons, News Editor June 6, 2024

Starting in 2026, Marshall students will have access to a state-of-the-art building that is the only of its kind in the country.  “We’re going to bring everything cyber together in one physical...

Eng will start the position in July.

Ben Eng Chosen as Interim Dean for School of Business

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor June 6, 2024

A former business professor will level up to an administrative role in July, according to an announcement made by Provost Avi Mukherjee. Ben Eng, associate professor of marketing and entrepreneurship,...

Chris Gardner gave the keynote at the Spring 2024 Commencement.

Class of 2024 Graduates With ‘Permission to Dream’

Anna Holstein, Staff Reporter April 29, 2024

Marshall’s newest graduates should have ambition as they begin their futures, said the keynote speaker of the university’s 2024 Spring Commencement on Saturday, April 27. “What could be needs...

Chris Gardner

Spring Commencement to Feature Inspiring Speaker

Sarah Davis, News Editor April 23, 2024

Marshall’s upcoming spring commencement graduates will hear from a man who went from struggling with homelessness to being a CEO. Chris Gardner, author of the bestseller “The Pursuit of Happyness,”...

University Makes Final Preparations for Campus Carry

Evan Green, Executive Editor April 22, 2024

On July 1, a significant change will occur in West Virginia universities. Senate Bill 10, also known as the Campus Self-Defense Act, will require all higher education institutions in the state to allow...

School of Pharmacy 5K Raises Money for Diabetes

Wade Sullivan, Student Reporter April 21, 2024

The Marshall University School of Pharmacy held its seventh annual Dominate Diabetes 5k at Ritter Park on Saturday, April 13. The race, which moved from Barboursville this year, was organized by Briana...

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