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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

NFL profiting regardless of numerous abuse cases

Malcolm Walton, Sports Editor July 22, 2015

Despite numerous cases of abuse involving some of its most well known players last season, the NFL is not really feeling any type of backlash. In fact, business and popularity has never been better. This...

Two herd players nominated for prestigious award

The Parthenon July 15, 2015

Marshall University linebacker D.J. Hunter and offensive tackle Clint Van Horn were named to the watch list for the 2015 Rotary Lombardi Award. The award is named after Vince Lombardi, the Pro Football...

Disaster in N.Y.

Malcolm Walton, Sports Editor July 15, 2015

Once Phil Jackson agreed to become the New York Knicks’ president in March 2014, the basketball world instantly considered the Knicks a force in the eastern conference for years to come. And why wouldn’t...

Devon Johnson on prestigious list for national player of the year

The Parthenon July 8, 2015

Marshall University running back Devon Johnson was named to the Maxwell Award Watch List Tuesday for the 2015 season. The Maxwell Football Club has presented the award annually to the national college...

Big talent, small markets

Malcolm Walton, Sports Editor July 8, 2015

In just a matter of days, the big-name free agents of this NBA offseason have been snatched off the market. While LeBron James opted out of his contract to become a free agent and has not yet re-signed...

Stanton receives award at coaches academy

The Parthenon July 1, 2015

Marshall University softball coach Shonda Stanton attended the NCAA Women Coaches Academy last week and came home with an award. The event, now in its 13th year, is a five-day training conference designed...

#Straighttalk: Pay Day

Malcolm Walton, Sports Editor July 1, 2015

Most 22-year-olds are nearing the end of their college education and probably knee-deep in debt during that point of their life. And then there is Anthony Davis. To the surprise...

The 2015 Marshall University football team starts drills during its first spring practice Tuesday at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

Herd announces series with Appalachian State

The Parthenon June 24, 2015

Marshall University will once again play the Mountaineers, but not the musket-wielding Mountaineers from Morgantown. Marshall Athletic Director Mike Hamrick announced Wednesday the Thundering Herd will...

Marshall faculty member to train athletes for world championships

Malcolm Walton, Sports Editor June 24, 2015

Dr. Suzanne Konz of Marshall University’s College of Health Professions will travel to Chiba, Japan, in August to train hammer throw athletes for the 2015 International Association of Athletics Federation...

The Herd takes on Rice University on Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

TICKET OFFICE OFFERS PROGRAM FOR SEASON TICKET PURCHASERS

Malcolm Walton, Sports Editor June 17, 2015

Marshall University's athletic ticket office will host its annual "Choose Your Seat" program Friday, June 26 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Ticket office representatives will be...

HERD ALUMNA RECEIVES POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Malcolm Walton, Sports Editor June 17, 2015

Marshall University volleyball alumna Sammie Bane received a Conference USA postgraduate scholarship last week. Bane, who graduated in May with a 3.96 GPA as a double major in exercise science and psychology,...

New year, same complaint

Malcolm Walton, Sports Editor June 11, 2015

Throughout Marshall’s impressive 2014 season—which included the school’s first C-USA Championship, a No. 23 AP ranking at the season’s end and a win in the Boca Raton Bowl— one common complaint...

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