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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

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...

Prominent officials and professors from
Marshall stand inside the Capitol Building.

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...

Herd organizations present to prospective students.

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

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...

Provost Avinandan Mukherjee

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,...

Intercultural & Student Affairs Communications Coordinator Buffy Six poses with Marco.

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...

The Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation on Fourth Avenue opened Jan. 8. The Center contains classrooms, innovation spaces and study lounges for students.

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...

The vigil was held at the Memorial Student Center Plaza.

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...

Matt Tidd

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,...

Dr. Rachael Peckham delivered the keynote address at the Winter 2023 Commencement Ceremony.

Stories Hold Weight, Professor Says at Winter Commencement

Sarah Davis, News Editor December 10, 2023

Over 500 sons and daughters of Marshall received their degrees at the University’s Winter Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Mountain...

The Marching Thunder performing at the ‘Party on the Plaza’ event on Friday, Sep. 29.

Marching Thunder Can Take 50 to Bowl Game

Sarah Davis, News Editor December 8, 2023

The Herd’s musical presence on the bowl field will be smaller this year. After a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 5, about the upcoming Frisco Bowl, students...

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