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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

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...

Esports program levels up for next year

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter May 2, 2025

Marshall University’s Esports program is evolving to prepare for next semester. Director of esports Kyle Trapp said the club is splitting into the...

AI assistant gives study help to students

Riley Burnett, Student Reporter April 30, 2025

The Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant sponsored a study break Monday, April 28, at Marshall University.  The event aimed to assist students with utilizing...

Christian Spears, Marshall Athletic Director set to leave Marshall. (The Parthenon/Nate Harrah)

Christian Spears to depart from Marshall

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor April 29, 2025

Marshall Director of Athletics Christian Spears and Marshall have mutually agreed Spears will leave the school at the end of his contract, a report from...

Protesters gathered on Marshall’s campus to protest name changes post DEI rollback.

Community members protest changes to LGBTQ, intercultural offices

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter April 27, 2025

Community members took to the streets to protest the renaming of the Center for African American Studies, the LGBTQ+ Office and the International Student...

The updated mascot was posted on HerdZone in early April. (Courtesy of HerdZone via Instagram)

Vintage Marco logo receives a minor makeover

Riley Burnett, Student Reporter April 25, 2025

The classic “Sailor Marco” logo has received a modern redesign at Marshall University. As French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent once said,...

Official university seal featuring namesake John Marshall outside the Rec Center

ACLU-WV sues Trump administration for revoking Marshall student’s visa

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor April 23, 2025

The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia has filed a federal lawsuit against Trump administration officials after a Marshall University graduate...

Cara Filler (Courtesy of Cara Filler)

More than a statistic: the impact of driving safety

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter April 22, 2025

It isn’t just about traffic safety, it’s about not becoming a statistic, the keynote speaker said at the Traffic Safety Summit. The Huntington Regional...

Gaming at Marshall has a community of over 700 members. (Courtesy of Marshall Gaming)

Marshall University Esports varsity teams finishes Top 8 nationally during debut season

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter April 21, 2025

Marshall University Esports capped off a historic debut season by finishing eighth at the 2025 College CoD Nationals on April 11, marking the university's...

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