The Parthenon

Marshall Wind Symphony Presents Musical to Celebrate 150 Years of Huntington

Katlyn Worstell, Reporter • November 10, 2021

This weekend, students and faculty from the departments of music, theatre and video production have come together to celebrate Huntington’s 150th anniversary by creating a musical titled “Home.” “We...

Trio Program to Aid First-Gen Students

Alaina Laster, Reporter • November 10, 2021

Marshall University Trio Program helps to aid first generation students with academic advising and financial aid. First generation students are the first in their family to attend a four-year institution. “It...

Marshall Lowered Flags in Student’s Memory

The Parthenon • November 10, 2021

A Marshall student, 22-year-old Maribeth Cox, was struck by a vehicle and killed Nov. 4 near Marshall’s campus. The 22-year-old was hit by a vehicle while crossing 3rd avenue near 18th Street...

Artist Creates New Design for Huntington’s 150th Anniversary

Alyssa Woods, Reporter • November 10, 2021

Graphic artist Don Pendleton, who has done work for Mtn. Dew, Logitech and even Pearl Jam, designed the new brand for Huntington to honor its 150th birthday. To develop something memorable...

Brad D. Smith Hopes to Attract More Residents with Ascend W. Va

Conner Woodruff, Reporter • November 10, 2021

Representatives of the Ascend West Virginia program and West Virginia Press Association hosted a media roundtable to discuss with Brad and Aly Smith, who kickstarted the program with a $25 million...

Marshall Wins vs FAU 28-13, Continues Winning Streak

Andrew Rogers, Reporter • November 10, 2021

Marshall football has become bowl-eligible after Saturday night’s 28-13 road victory at Florida Atlantic in Boca Raton, FL, extending the team’s winning streak to four games. With the win, the...

SGA Introduces the Freedom to Vote Act

Connor Woodruff, Reporter • November 8, 2021

A bill in favor of making election day a national holiday is now being represented by Marshall’s student body on behalf of the Student Government Association. The Freedom to Vote Act, introduced...

Marshall Joins the Sun Belt, C-USA Dwindles

Tyler Kennett, Sports Editor • November 4, 2021

As Marshall defeated the FIU Panthers by a whopping 38 points, Herd fans were traveling down the streets to Hoops Family Field at Veterans Memorial Soccer Complex. The men’s soccer team, nationally...

Students Invited to Relieve Stress Through Pumpkin Smash Event

Katlyn Worstell, Reporter • November 2, 2021

Students relieved their frustrations this week by writing stressors on a pumpkin and smashing it with a mallet on Marshall University’s lawn for the second annual Pumpkin Smash, hosted by Housing...

Technology is Taking Over, and Cabell County Public Library is Following Suit

Alaina Laster, Reporter • November 2, 2021

The age of the internet has made many changes to Cabell Library, most recently its magazine section. “We have thousands of magazines, and you can search them by audience or language, or...

Play of the Game: Squirrel Goes the Distance

Xena Bunton, Executive Editor • November 2, 2021

Half-way through the second quarter, the crowd at the FIU-Marshall game were on their feet when a squirrel ran 65-yards to cross the goal line near the student section. Marshall University students...

Students Protest Brad Smith During Presidential Acceptance Speech

Conner Woodruff, Reporter • October 29, 2021

A small group of protestors held a demonstration against the selection of Brad D. Smith as Marshall’s 38th president. The protest, organized by the Marshall Sustainability Club, was held at the...