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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Herd lacrosse poses for a picture after its match against Xavier University last season in Cincinnati, OH.

Lacrosse prepares for a new season

Jill Shemanski, Reporter February 10, 2015

The Marshall University lacrosse team is preparing for a new season despite the challenges the team has faced. Coach Sarah Conners started the team in 2012. The team is self-governed and responsible...

Marshall’s JP Kambola (31) takes control of the ball as the Herd men’s basketball plays Concord University in an exhibition game on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Cam Henderson Center.

Player of the week

Bradley Heltzel, Reporter February 10, 2015

JP Kambola recorded his first career double-double with 14 points on 5-8 field goals and 12 rebounds in Saturday’s victory over University of North Texas. Kambola also reached double-digit scoring in...

Members of the Thundering Herd softball team gather for a team meeting before its game with the University of Kentucky, March 11, 2014, at Dot Hicks Field.

Marshall softball starts season 5-0

James Collier, Contributor February 9, 2015

The Thundering Herd never trailed at any point during the tournament, and it is out to its best start since starting 7-0 in 2010. Marshall jumped on Army out of the gate Friday in its season opener en...

Marshall University men's basketball team takes on the Owls of Rice University Thursday in the Cam Henderson Center.

Men’s basketball picks up eighth win

Adam Polsky, Reporter February 9, 2015

  The Thundering Herd started the contest off with back-to-back-to-back three pointers to build a 9-0 advantage. The Mean Green answered with a 12-0 run of its own, later in the first half and added...

WEEKEND WATCH

Bradley Heltzel, Contributor February 6, 2015

Men’s Basketball: North Texas @ Marshall Saturday at 7 p.m. Jordan Williams, Guard, #23- Williams is an explosive 6-foot-6 senior guard and leads North Texas in scoring at 15.8 points per game which...

Marshall University men's basketball team takes on the Owls of Rice University Thursday in the Cam Henderson Center.

GALLERY: Herd wins 69-55

Adam Polsky, Reporter February 6, 2015

Marshall University men’s basketball extended its win streak to six straight games against Rice University Thursday in the Cam Henderson Center. The Thundering Herd won in convincing fashion, 69-55,...

Back in full force

Back in full force

Jill Shemanski, Reporter February 5, 2015

The Marshall University women’s softball team hopes to take back the C-USA Championship trophy it took two years ago. After coming up short last season, the team is focusing on this goal, and it all...

Doc Holliday speaks to the press during signing day Wednesday in the Memorial Student Center.

2015 signing day welcomes new recruiting class

Malcolm Walton, Reporter February 5, 2015

Marshall University’s football team announced its 25 recruits Wednesday, which includes 11 players from Florida. Head coach Doc Holliday said his coaching staff has always recruited heavily in the Florida...

Chris Cline Athletic Complex

Malcolm Walton, Reporter February 4, 2015

Marshall University’s new indoor athletic facility, the Chris Cline Athletic Complex, has already made an impact on the university’s athletes. Bethany Drury, junior track and field team member, said...

Herd football reveals 2015 schedule

Herd football reveals 2015 schedule

Shannon Stowers, Assistant Sports Editor February 3, 2015

C-USA and Marshall University football announced its 2015 regular season schedule Monday. Coming off a 13-1 season, the defending C-USA champion will look to carry its success from 2014 into a new season....

Former Herd baseball players still use teamwork

Kasey Madden, Reporter February 3, 2015

From throwing strikes, to fielding hits, to the daily operations of Marshall University, three former Herd baseball players still know the meaning of teamwork. John Winters, Director of Printing Services...

Marshall University's men's basketball team broke their nine game losing streak, Saturday at  the Cam Henderson Center, with a 78-71 win over UTEP. The win was Marshall's first C-USA game of the season.

Player of the week

Brad Heltzel, Reporter February 3, 2015

Position: Forward Class: Sophomore Hometown: Indianapolis Taylor put up big numbers the last two weeks and has a current streak of four straight double-doubles. Taylor’s double-double performances...

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