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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

The new esports lab is open 24/7 in Drinko Library.

New esports lab provides upgraded resources and community for students

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter September 14, 2025

Marshall University’s esports program has officially leveled up with the opening of a brand-new esports lab inside Drinko Library moving out of its former...

Hundreds of tailgaters packed the stadium lot on Saturday, Sept. 6, for Marshall Football vs. Missouri State.

Different Saturday, same loyal tailgaters

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 12, 2025

With football season in full swing, tailgating has returned to the Joan C. Edwards Stadium in true Herd fashion. Despite weather that looked “thunderstruck,”...

Members of the South Carolina National Guard patrol with the Lincoln Monument in the background, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

National Guard’s impact felt beyond D.C., students say

Jaidyn Carter, Student Reporter September 10, 2025

For some Marshall students, the sight of the National Guard currently deployed to the Capitol is personal; for them, Washington, D.C., is also home.  “I’ve...

Volleyball begins Sun Belt Conference play on Sept. 26 against Coastal Carolina. (Courtesy of HerdZone)

Herd Volleyball battles at Michigan Invitational, highlights impact of women’s sports

Ella Bumgardner, Student Reporter September 9, 2025

Marshall Volleyball returned from the Michigan Invitational doubleheader on Saturday, Sept. 6, with a split victory and loss, but the bigger story may...

Students often play intramural sports at the Rec Center as a hobby outside of class

Intramural sports offer students connection and community

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter September 7, 2025

Marshall University’s Rec Center is kicking off a new season of intramural sports, giving students opportunities to stay active, make friends and connect...

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...

No. 2 Marshall Men's Soccer took on  No. 12 Virginia Tech at home Friday evening. (Courtesy of Jay Slack)

Herd soccer ties in top-15 showdown against Hokies

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter August 30, 2025

Marshall Men’s Soccer and Virginia Tech battled to a 2–2 draw Friday, Aug. 29, at Hoops Family Field, a matchup that carried early-season weight despite...

Aside from being a professor and Faculty Senate chair at Marshall, Schulenberg is also an author and the co-owner of Nomada Bakery. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

After Office Hours: Shawn Schulenberg

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter May 9, 2025

Sometimes interviews feel like an awkward first date, but with Marshall, everything just felt great, a Marshall professor said. Shawn Schulenberg is...

Tri Sigma leaders step up mid-semester to fill key roles

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter May 8, 2025

When two Tri Sigma executive board members stepped down mid-semester, Lily Zukowski and KalLee Ellis didn’t hesitate to take their places — each embracing...

Hannah McCorkle (left) and Tayler Poe (right) at their RA Banquet in April. (Courtesy of Tayler Poe).

Greek Life and RA life: Marshall students learn to juggle it all

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter May 7, 2025

Balancing late-night duty rounds with back-to-back chapter events, some Marshall University students are proving it’s possible to thrive in both residence...

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...

Peckham is an award-winning author and professor of creative nonfiction in Marshall's English Department. (Courtesy of Rachael Peckham)

Marshall professor reflects on teaching career she ‘wouldn’t trade for anything’

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter April 30, 2025

The most true part of being a teacher to me is authenticity, West Virginia professor of the year said. Rachael Peckham was awarded 2024 Professor of...

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