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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

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...

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...

Gov. Jim Justice announced the extension
of the state of emergency on Aug. 26.

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...

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...

Students long for shorter dining lines

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter September 3, 2024

Responding to housing complications over the summer, students have expressed concerns over how the larger freshman class this year will affect their day-to-day...

Frank Archer and Robert Archer on the first Labor Day

Labor Day: beyond the cookout

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinion & Cultures Editor September 2, 2024

Labor Day is not just one more chance for soaking up the dwindling days of summertime fun, one history professor at Chatham University said. Dr. Lou...

Mike Duncan, longtime Marshall fan

Fans cheer at season’s first football game despite thunderstorm

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter September 1, 2024

Rain and lightning did not stop the Thundering Herd fans from cheering on the football team for the first home game of the 2024-2025 season. “I came...

Photos by Sarah Davis

Tiny homes open near campus

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor August 31, 2024

Wildflower Homes, a new tiny home business on Huntington's Seventh Avenue, had its grand opening on Saturday, Aug. 17, just a few days before the first...

Dave & Buster's is a national chain of restaurant and arcade hybrids.

West Virginia’s first Dave & Buster’s opens at Huntington Mall

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter August 30, 2024

Students searching for options for a night out explored West Virginia’s first Dave & Buster’s which had its grand opening in Barboursville on Monday,...

The event poster for the 14th year of the HMAF

Huntington Music and Arts Festival features local talent

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter August 29, 2024

Reuniting old bands is part of the allure of the Huntington Music and Arts Festival’s 14th year, said a talent manager involved with the upcoming event.  “Getting...

Jerry Tipton signed copies of his book "Deja Blue" at the Marshall University Bookstore on Tuesday, Aug. 27.

SOJMC alumnus reflects on path to publication at book signing

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter August 29, 2024

Jerry Tipton, retired sports journalist and author, visited Marshall University on Tuesday, Aug. 27, for a book signing in the campus bookstore.   Tipton...

Elisabeth Griffith

Amicus Curiae returns with the discussion of women’s rights

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor August 28, 2024

Women’s history and their rights will be the opening topic of this academic year’s Amicus Curiae lecture series. The long-running lecture series...

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