The Parthenon

Men’s rugby ready for first road test of season

Scott Bolger, reporter • October 1, 2015

In its first road game of the season, the Marshall University men’s rugby team faces Xavier University Saturday. The match will be the Herd’s final attempt to make a bid for the NCAA Division II playoff. “We...

Marshall begins conference action

Ishmael Witten, reporter • October 1, 2015

Following a double-overtime victory against Kent State University, Marshall University’s football team begins conference play Saturday at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Marshall (3-1) will host Old Dominion...

Men’s soccer team prepares for South Carolina

Alec Hildebeidel, reporter • October 1, 2015

Marshall University’s men’s soccer team will attempt to end its four-game losing streak Friday as the team faces the University of South Carolina. The Herd goes into the match with a 4-5 record, including...

Kemper’s road to Marshall

Brittanie Fowler, contributor • October 1, 2015

After Matt Daniel took over as head coach of the University of Central Arkansas’ women’s basketball team, his daily conversations with Tony Kemper, which fluctuated between basketball and philosophical...

Marshall softball team volunteers at Enterprise Child Development Center

Imani Spradley, reporter • October 1, 2015

Marshal University’s softball team wasted little time when asked to help with a playground cleanup project last week at Enterprise Child Development Center in Huntington. Head coach Shonda Stanton...

Marshall downs Kent State, ready for conference play

Malcolm Walton, reporter • September 28, 2015

Marshall University’s football team wrapped up its non-conference portion of the season Saturday as it defeated Kent State University 36-29 in double overtime. While the Herd posted a 3-1 record in...

Women’s soccer extends record streak

Josh Hughes, reporter • September 28, 2015

Marshall University women’s soccer team continued in the right direction this weekend as it extended its streak without a loss to 10 matches. The Herd played the University of North Texas to a scoreless...

Volleyball team beats Charlotte, gets first conference win of season

September 26, 2015

Marshall University’s volleyball team earned its first C-USA win of the season Friday as it defeated the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 3-2. The team’s win, which...

Marshall football team’s performance through first three games of the season

Bradley Heltzel, Assistant Sports Editor • September 24, 2015

The Marshall University football team’s 45-7 win against Norfolk State University Saturday marked the first quarter of the Herd’s 2015 season with the team having played three of its 12 total games. With...

Herd volleyball team falls to Hilltoppers in four sets

Ishmael Witten, reporter • September 24, 2015

Marshall University’s volleyball team dropped its conference opener Wednesday to Western Kentucky University. The Hilltoppers (13-2) defeated the Herd in (9-5) in four sets at the Cam Henderson Center. Despite...

Women’s basketball team assists the community

Brittanie Fowler, contributor • September 23, 2015

Whether volunteering at Fit Fest or the Facing Hunger Foodbank, the Marshall University women’s basketball team is assisting the Huntington community. While half the team participated in the annual...

Litton and the Herd win big

Bradley Heltzel, Assistant Sports Editor • September 22, 2015

The Chase Litton era began Saturday as the Marshall University football team defeated Norfolk State University, 45-7. Litton, a true freshman, made his first collegiate start, completing 24 of 31 passes...