The Parthenon

Men’s Soccer Sweeps Wright State

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor • August 29, 2023

The No. 11-ranked Marshall men’s soccer team (2-0-0) kept their hot start rolling against Wright State with a commanding 5-0 win at Hoops Family Field on Aug. 28. Sophomore Marco Silva scored his...

Herd Women’s Soccer Ties at Indiana State

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor • August 28, 2023

The Marshall women's soccer team (2-0-1) remains undefeated after tying 1-1 with Indiana State on the road despite delays caused by excessive heat on Friday, Aug. 24. The first goal of the match came...

Men’s Soccer Wins 4-0 Against Oakland University

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor • August 25, 2023

The Marshall men’s soccer team shut out Oakland University 4-0 in the season opener at Hoops Family Field on Thursday, Aug. 24. Matthew Bell, 2022 SBC Freshman of the Year, led the Thundering Herd's...

West Virginia Government Grants $45 Million to Marshall Cybersecurity

Alaina Laster, Staff Reporter • August 24, 2023

“The people of West Virginia, for the longest time, didn’t believe in themselves,” West Virginia Senate President Craig Blair said at the signing of House Bill 117 this Tuesday. “They are now starting...

Marshall Celebrates 2023 Spring Commencement

Sarah Davis, Staff Reporter • May 4, 2023

Marshall celebrated its graduating students during the Spring Commencement ceremony on Saturday, April 29. This included undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students. The Spring Commencement consisted...

Childhood Memories Explored in Art Capstones

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter • April 27, 2023

Life-altering experiences, childhood memories and mythical creatures were all themes portrayed by the student artist capstones put on exhibition at the Marshall University Visual Arts Center on Monday,...

‘Create Narratives,’ Says Jessica Huff

Bethany Jarrell, Student Reporter • April 26, 2023

Jessica Huff says she believes every day is an opportunity to serve others. Since coming to Huntington in 2021 when her husband, Charles Huff, became head coach of Marshall’s football team, she has tested...

New Drinko Academy Fellow Named

Matthew Schaffer, News Editor • April 25, 2023

Dr. Luke Eric Lassiter is named the 28th Distinguished John Deaver Drinko Academy Fellow, one of the University’s highest recognitions. Lassister, a professor of humanities and anthropology and director...

Pharmacy School and Rite-Aid Host Scholarship Program

Abigail Cutlip, Student Reporter • April 24, 2023

A new scholarship program has started as a collaboration between the Marshall University School of Pharmacy and Rite Aid. The program, titled the “Community Practice Rural Health Scholars” program,...

SGA Proposes Wi-Fi Improvements Across Campus

Emma Johnson, Student Reporter • April 22, 2023

Students could look forward to having more Wi-Fi access when outside under a new proposal by the Student Government Association. “Marshall University [Wi-Fi] does not currently reach all outdoor...

Over 800 Expected to Walk at Spring Commencement

Matthew Schaffer and Conner Woodruff • April 19, 2023

The spring 2023 commencement ceremony, the third for the university’s 38th president Brad Smith, will be held throughout the day on April 29. The ceremony will be divided into two services, one at...

Faculty Members Recognized for Their Service

Abigail Cutlip, Student Reporter • April 17, 2023

Eight faculty members were honored for their service to Marshall University during a faculty meeting on Tuesday, April 11, in the Don Morris Room inside the Memorial Student Center. The Distinguished...