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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Black History Month Features Hip Hop in Appalachia Event

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter February 14, 2023

Hip-hop music, black culture and the Appalachian identity will be the topic of a panel discussion on the Marshall campus this week. The two-hour discussion...

Mayor Williams Delivers His State of the City Address

Matthew Schaffer, News Editor February 14, 2023

“Our competition is not the city down the river. Our competition is the largest cities in the world,” Huntington Mayor Steve Williams said in his State...

Marshall’s Master of Science in Human Resource Management Degree Recognized by Global Society

Abigail Cutlip, Student Reporter February 12, 2023

The Society for Human Resource Management has recognized Marshall’s Master of Science in Human Resource Management degree to be aligned with their suggested...

Friends of the Herd: Accessible Resource Chat Box Available for Those Who Need It

Friends of the Herd: Accessible Resource Chat Box Available for Those Who Need It

Bex Law, Student Reporter February 9, 2023

For students feeling lost, intimidated or confused, Marshall offers an online chat box called “Friends of the Herd” to provide direct assistance to...

Marshall’s Busiest Week During Black History Month

Bex Law, Student Reporter February 9, 2023

The busiest week in Marshall’s Black History Month celebration features four events ranging from lectures to musical performances.  The lecture “Black...

“Optimism in Appalachia” Opens in Drinko

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter February 8, 2023

A new art exhibit on campus offers students, faculty and community members a variety of visual representations of optimism. Titled “Optimism in Appalachia,”...

The Loud

Loud and Huntington Proud: Local Music Venue Features Local Artists

Bex Law, Student Reporter February 8, 2023

Local musicians and their fans have always found a home at the local music venue The Loud. Partnering with the Broadberry Entertainment Group has afforded...

Karl Colder served as Huntington's first Black police chief.

Huntington’s First Black Police Chief Resigns

Lydia Montague, Student Reporter February 7, 2023

Huntington’s police chief has resigned after a little more than a year on the job, Mayor Stephen Williams said in an announcement on Monday, Feb. 6. Karl...

Jim Justice Faces Criticism From Senate for MU Baseball Field Fund

Conner Woodruff, Managing Editor February 7, 2023

Senators have challenged West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s decision to use nearly half of $28 million of COVID-19 relief funds for Marshall University’s...

New PHC Officers Elected Into Office

Bethany Jarrell, Student Reporter February 7, 2023

New officers have been elected to Marshall's Panhellenic Council, which governs National Panhellenic sororities on campus, including Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha...

Students also cosplayed during last year's HerdCon.

HerdCon Expands to Two Days to Feature More Events

Bex Law, Student Reporter February 6, 2023

HerdCon 2023 is expanding to a two day event on Marshall’s campus from Mar. 24 and 25 with live podcasts, cosplay competitions, vendors, table top games...

New Lecture Series Introduces Geomythology

New Lecture Series Introduces Geomythology

Sarah Davis, Staff Reporter February 6, 2023

Marshall’s new lecture series—Artists, Scholars, & Innovators—made its debut on Thursday, Feb. 2. Dr. Timothy Burbery, English professor,...

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