The Parthenon

Filmmaking Major Announced

Cyd Collins, Student Reporter • February 16, 2024

Starting in August, students interested in the film industry can declare a major focused solely on filmmaking. Until now, students who wanted their...

Marshall Brick by Brick

Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter • February 13, 2024

A former Marshall student brought numerous LEGO models based on Marshall University to life in response to a professor’s challenge on Wednesday, Jan....

Where Does Your Tuition Go?

Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter • February 10, 2024

Transparency is Marshall University’s main goal when it comes to finances, a MU officer said. In an interview on Thursday, Jan. 29, Matt Tidd, the...

Marshall Thunders to the Capitol

Reagan Clagg, Student Reporter • February 9, 2024

As part of a tradition that has lasted for over 20 years, Marshall students, faculty and staff went to the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 31, to showcase the...

Green and White Weekend Welcomes More to the Herd

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor • February 9, 2024

Prospective students previewed the college experience as a member of the Herd at Marshall’s first Green and White Days of the semester on Feb. 2-3. Green...

Sticker Contest Calls on Student Submissions

Lilli Ramsier, Staff Reporter • February 4, 2024

Marshall University’s Office of Enrollment Services is looking for artistic individuals to help take part in making new students feel welcomed to Marshall. “We’re...

Students Voice Concerns to Provost

Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter • February 1, 2024

Student Government Association members recently had the chance to discuss increased enrollment and scheduling conflicts at the University with Avinandan...

University Offers Graduation Waiver for Students

Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter • January 29, 2024

In a press release on Friday, Jan. 12, Marshall announced the “One of the Herd” initiative for the 2024 Fall Semester. In an interview on Jan. 18,...

Student Affairs’ New Communications Coordinator Sets Sights on Technology Revamp

Ashley Ferguson, Student Reporter • January 23, 2024

Buffy Six, the recently appointed Intercultural & Student Affairs communications coordinator at Marshall University, shared insights about their upcoming...

New Business Building Brings Innovation

Emma Gallus, Staff Reporter • January 17, 2024

The multi-million dollar Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation offers a new spot for students to be immersed in business practices. The...

Israel-Hamas War Victims Honored at Vigil

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor • December 13, 2023

A candlelight vigil to memorialize those who have died in the Israel-Hamas war saw community and religious leaders gather on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the...

The True Cost of College: Marshall CFO Breaks Down University and Program-Specific Fees

Evan Green, Executive Editor • December 12, 2023

How some students are charged tuition per semester has been simplified, while others still have to consider the different types of fees they may be charged,...