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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

All intramural sports will take place at the Rec Center.

Intramural sports kick off for fall semester

Greg Jones, Student Reporter September 10, 2024

Marshall University intramural sports have begun at the Marshall Recreation Center. The Rec offers a variety of intramural sports every quarter, and anyone with an active MUID number can participate. This...

A.J. Turner runs the ball during the Virginia Tech game Saturday, Sept. 7.

Virginia Tech takes down the Herd

Nate Harrah, Student Reporter September 10, 2024

After trailing by just three points at halftime, Marshall Football took the loss against the Virginia Tech Hokies with a score of 31-14 on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, falling...

Herd prepares for Virginia Tech

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 6, 2024

Marshall Football will run onto the field Saturday, Sept. 7, with the echoes of Enter Sandman filtering out of Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, as they prepare to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies. The...

The Herd last faced the Hokies in Blacksburg on December 1, 2018.

A look ahead at Virginia Tech

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 6, 2024

Marshall Football will run onto the field Saturday, Sept. 7, with the echoes of Enter Sandman filtering out of Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, as they prepare to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies. The...

Brynn Brown sets the ball against Elon.

Volleyball splits final matches at Davidson tournament

Tariq Montgomery, Student Reporter September 5, 2024

Marshall Volleyball traveled to Davidson, North Carolina, to participate at the Davidson Tournament from Friday, Aug. 30, to Saturday, Aug. 31. There, it won against ETSU on Friday 25-18, 25-20 and 25-22....

Marco Silva celebrates after his goal.

Men’s Soccer routs Loyola at home

Nate Harrah, Student Reporter September 5, 2024

 The No. 2 nationally ranked Marshall Men’s Soccer won its third game of the season 6-1 against the Loyola University MD Greyhounds at Hoops Family Field on Monday, Sept. 2, making their 2024 season...

Simoes celebrates with his team following their win.

Women’s Soccer earns first win

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 4, 2024

Marshall Women’s Soccer picked up its first win over the Belmont Bruins 1-0 on Sunday, Sept. 1, and first win under new head coach Rafa Simoes after a late-game goal from junior transfer Angel Fowler. Fowler...

Marshall players celebrate in the end zone.

Herd dominates the Seawolves

Greg Jones, Student Reporter September 3, 2024

Despite harsh weather conditions, Herd football dominated Stony Brook (45-3) with their first win of the 2024 season in a packed  Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Saturday evening, Aug. 31.   Herdzone...

Mike Duncan, longtime Marshall fan

Fans cheer at season’s first football game despite thunderstorm

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter September 1, 2024

Rain and lightning did not stop the Thundering Herd fans from cheering on the football team for the first home game of the 2024-2025 season. “I came here in 1969 and have been to every football game...

Cole Pennington releases a pass during a game last season.

Quarterback questions

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor August 29, 2024

Marshall Football is set to take the field Saturday, Aug. 31, against the Stony Brook Sea Wolves, but many questions still surround the Herd leading up to kickoff. One of the main questions surrounding...

Madison Townes fights for possesion of the ball.

Women’s Soccer falls to Harvard on the road

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor August 28, 2024

Despite five saves from goalkeeper Alexis Wolgemuth, the Herd dropped its second game of the season 1-0 against Harvard on Monday, Aug. 26. Harvard kept Wolgemuth on her toes all evening. The Crimson...

Vukovic celebrates with teammate Ryan Holmes.

Men’s Soccer topples the Titans in season opener

Nate Harrah, Student Reporter August 27, 2024

The No. 8 nationally ranked Marshall Men’s Soccer won its season opener 3-0 against the Cal State Fullerton Titans at Hoops Family Field on Thursday, Aug. 22, opening the 2024 season 1-0-0. “It...

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