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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

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...

Waller Davis 2025 Logo (Courtesy of Waller Davis)

Waller and Davis aim for transparency with students

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter April 17, 2025

Student Government Association President-elect Connor Waller and Vice President-Elect Alissa Davis both see next year as a way to build on the foundation...

Marshall joins United States Health Promoting Campuses Network

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter April 16, 2025

Marshall University is now an official United States Health Promoting Campuses Network member – a step described as monumental by Student Body President...

The ACE Center is located in East Hall.

DEI plans finalized, set to reach broader audience

Baylee Parsons, Managing Editor April 16, 2025

Although some offices and titles have changed, state and federal bans on diversity, equity and inclusion have not and will not diminish student support...

International students face possible visa revocations

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter April 16, 2025

Recent changes in federal immigration policy have led to the revocation of immigration status for students across the country, including at Marshall. In...

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