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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

GALLERY: Marshall vs. Appalachian State

Wade Sullivan, Photo & Graphics Editor October 8, 2024

Marshall Football won their homecoming game with special guest Zach Bryan in attendance. Bryan’s backup vocalist, Elijah Gastelum, sang the national anthem to open to the game.

Men’s Soccer slays the Monarchs

Men’s Soccer slays the Monarchs

Nate Harrah, Student Reporter October 4, 2024

The No. 7 ranked Marshall Men’s Soccer came through with a win 2-1 against the Old Dominion University Monarchs, making their season record 7-1-1 and 2-0-0 in conference play. The game took place on...

The 2024 Homecoming game against Appalachian State will take place in the Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Oct. 5.

Marshall vs App State: The show must go on

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor October 3, 2024

Marshall is deep into its homecoming week, and, with game day quickly approaching, many fans are wondering about the condition of the opposing team, Appalachian State University. App State, located...

Dot Hicks

Dot Hicks looks back on storied past

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor October 3, 2024

Dorothy “Dot” Hicks, commonly referred to as the pioneer of women’s sports at Marshall University due to the decades of work she dedicated to women’s athletics, was named the 2024 Homecoming grand...

Fitzpatrick dives for the end zone.

Herd bucks the Broncos at home

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor October 2, 2024

Marshall Football outlasted the Western Michigan Broncos’ second-half comeback attempt to win 27-20 on Saturday, Sept. 28, to secure its second home win of the season despite rainy conditions. "I'm...

Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Week Alexander Stjernegaard launches the ball during a previous matchup at Hoops Family Field.

Men’s Soccer outlasts the Gamecocks

Nate Harrah, Student Reporter September 26, 2024

The No. 10 nationally ranked Marshall Men’s Soccer came through with a win 2-1 against the University of South Carolina Gamecocks to open Sun Belt Conference play, making their season record 5-1-1 and...

Pennington readies his team for the snap of the ball.

Pennington reflects on 1999 MAC Championship Game

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 25, 2024

Nearly 25 years ago, Marshall Football secured its third straight Mid-American Conference Championship title against the Western Michigan Broncos after overcoming a 23-point deficit to win 34-30 with the...

Quarterback Stone Earle faces off against the Buckeyes

Marshall falls to Buckeyes 49-14

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 23, 2024

Despite a competitive first half, Marshall Football came up short with a 49-14 loss to the explosive No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes in Ohio Stadium with over 100,000 fans watching on Saturday, Sept. 21.  "I...

Herd vs OSU holds meaning for offensive lineman

Tariq Montgomery, Staff Reporter September 20, 2024

Marshall Football will go to Columbus, Ohio, to face the Buckeyes on Saturday, Sept. 21.  One player for the Herd, Jalen Slappy, is a native of Columbus and was recruited to the Herd as a part of the...

Stjernegaard walks across the field following his goal in the 18th minute of the Sept. 14 match against St. Johns University.

Men’s soccer ties with the Red Storm

Nate Harrah, Student Reporter September 19, 2024

The No. 6 nationally ranked Marshall Men’s Soccer drew in a low scoring game 1-1 against the St. John’s University Red Storm at Hoops Family Field on Saturday, Sept. 14, making their 2024 season record...

Marshall's Ahmed Shakoor (6) outruns Ohio State's Dan Bain to score a touchdown after Marshall blocked a field goal attempt during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam)

Herd prepares for battle against Buckeyes

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 18, 2024

Marshall Football will take the field in Columbus, Ohio, at the historic Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 21, to face the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes, who have outscored their opponents 108-6 in their first...

Mastin competes during an event last season.

Women’s Cross-Country places top five in Boone

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 18, 2024

Senior Cross-Country runner Kylee Mastin finished third in the women’s six-kilometer with a personal best time of 20 minutes, 57 seconds on Friday, Sept. 13, at Appalachian State’s Firetower Project...

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