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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

GALLERY: 9/11 Days of Service

GALLERY: 9/11 Days of Service

Phoenix Bishop, Photographer September 11, 2025

On Sept. 11, 12 and 13, Marshall University will hold multiple memorial services and celebrations of United States service members and first responders...

Participants in the first day of the 9/11 Days of Service participated in a tribute walk to remember Marshall University alumnus Paul Ambrose and the others who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in 2001.

Marshall to hold first major observance of 9/11

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 11, 2025

Fallen heroes and their families will be the focus of Marshall University’s first large-scale 9/11 Days of Service memorial.  The event will honor...

Tony Hoffman, former BMX athlete, spoke at the “Training for Change” provider conference.

Minority Health Institute fights for accessible healthcare across WV

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 6, 2025

Getting sick and going to the doctor is something most people don’t think twice about, but for millions of West Virginians, access to affordable healthcare...

Resident advisors in the Twin Towers residence halls were not assigned roommates.

Housing shortage resolved before classes began

Ashton Pack, News Editor September 4, 2025

RAs having roommates and study rooms being converted to dorms were among the temporary housing options prepared by Housing and Residence Life this semester...

One of the creators of Codenames visited campus Tuesday, Sept. 2, to give away copies of the game.

Marshall partners with Codenames for limited-edition fun

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor September 3, 2025

Game night just got a Marshall makeover thanks to a collaboration with Codenames to create a Herd-themed set, one marketing leader said.   Dave Traube,...

The School of Health and Movement Sciences is located in Gullickson Hall.

School of Health and Movement Sciences to expand student opportunities

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor August 7, 2025

Although athletic training, exercise science and biomechanics students typically study changes within the body, this semester, it is their school that...

Study rooms in Twin Towers are now fully furnished as temporary dorm rooms.

RA roommates, study room renovations among temporary housing plans

Ashton Pack, News Editor August 6, 2025

Marshall University’s Office of Housing and Residence Life is preparing for the possibility of having to use temporary housing arrangements in the fall...

Anne Marie Casey began her tenure at Marshall at the beginning of July. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

Get to know W.V.’s first library science director

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor July 24, 2025

Although the new director of the School of Library Science never imagined her career would bring her to West Virginia, she always knew she had a passion...

GALLERY: New Student Orientation

GALLERY: New Student Orientation

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor June 11, 2025

The Traskasaura is unique in its genus, having both primitive and advanced features. (Courtesy of Robin O’Keefe)

Marshall researchers make breakthrough in prehistoric marine life

The Parthenon June 10, 2025

Researchers from Marshall University have discovered and named a prehistoric sea creature. Robin O’Keefe, Marshall biology professor, was the lead...

President Brad Smith addressed graduates, family and friends of Marshall at two ceremonies on Saturday, May 10. (Courtesy of Austin O'Connor)

Marshall celebrates 1,500 graduates during spring commencement ceremonies

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter May 14, 2025

Nearly 1,500 graduates walked across the stage and turned their tassels toward the next chapter of their lives at the Spring 2025 Commencement, carrying...

Every bowl purchased at the event goes to provide 180 meals at Facing Hunger Foodbank in Huntington.

Students, local potters fight against food insecurity with Empty Bowls

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter May 5, 2025

Not only do Marshall students get to learn pottery, they also get to fight against food insecurity with the Empty Bowls event, an event organizer said. Empty...

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