Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Herd softball opens season this weekend

Patrick O'Leary, Reporter February 8, 2017

Spring does not officially begin until mid-March, but for the Marshall University softball team, spring begins this weekend. The Herd opens their season Friday, Feb. 10 at the Unconquered Invitational...

Herd volleyball’s Strickland named Assistant Director of Athletic Development for Big Green

Jacob Griffith, Sports Editor February 7, 2017

Former Marshall volleyball assistant coach Taylor Strickland was named the assistant director of athletic development for the Marshall University Big Green Scholarship Foundation, the organization announced...

The Marshall University baseball walks off the field after a game earlier this season.

Herd baseball playing underdog role in 2017

Mike Morgan, Contributor February 7, 2017

The Marshall baseball team enters 2017 coming off one of their best season’s in program history with 34 wins, including 21 wins in Conference USA play. The Herd finished in the top five of 17 different...

The Marshall University womens basketball team lost to Louisiana Tech University 68-67 Saturday. The Thundering Herd erased an eight point deficit to tie the game in the final seconds, but a free throw by LA Techs Kelia Shelton with 0.8 seconds left in the game sealed the Herds fate.

Herd women’s basketball loses heartbreaker to Southern Miss

Patrick O'Leary, Reporter February 2, 2017

The Marshall University women’s basketball team lost a heartbreaker Thursday night at the Cam Henderson Center against Southern Miss. The Golden Eagles erased as much as a 21 point deficit, and scored...

President Gilbert hopes to adopt athletic guidelines from NCAA convention

Adam Stephens, Reporter January 29, 2017

Student athletes who participate in sports at Marshall University have to juggle the responsibilities of practicing and competing in their sport, as well as achieving academic success. President Jerome...

Marshall guard CJ Burks (14) attempts a runner against UTSA Thursday night. Marshall won 92-71 to stay undefeated at the Cam Henderson Center.

Herd never trails, dominates UTSA in win

Patrick O'Leary, Reporter January 27, 2017

The Marshall University men’s basketball team started the game on a 10-0 run and never trailed in a dominating 92-71 victory over UTSA Thursday night at the Cam Henderson Center. With the win, the Herd...

The Marshall football team takes the field ahead of their game with the Pittsburgh Panthers. Marshall ultimately lost the game 41-27, their second loss of the season to an ACC school.

Marshall football announces 2017 schedule

Jacob Griffith, Sports Editor January 26, 2017

The Marshall university football team announced its 2017 schedule via Twitter Thursday afternoon. Marshall opens their campaign Sept. 2 at home against Miami (OH). The Herd last faced off against the...

Herd rebound against Western Kentucky

Kaitlyn Shouse, Reporter January 23, 2017

The Marshall University men’s basketball team rebounded after two straight away losses in an exciting 94-80 win against Western Kentucky University Saturday at the Cam Henderson Center. The win keeps...

Marshall hockey captain Steven Macuch (11) brings the puck up the ice in an away game against the Wheeling Jesuit Redbirds.

Marshall hockey returns home for meeting with Dennison

Jacob Griffith, Sports Editor January 20, 2017

Following a 15-2 road loss at the hands of Wheeling Jesuit last weekend, the Marshall men’s ice hockey team returns to South Charleston Friday night for a meeting with the Big Red of Dennison University. Despite...

Members of Marshall University’s swimming team dives into the pool during a meet last season at Frederick A. Fitch Natatorium.

Herd swimming and diving ready to return to action Friday

Patrick O'Leary, Reporter January 19, 2017

After more than a month off from action, the Marshall University swimming and diving team will return to action on Friday, January 20th at the James Madison University Invitational. The team will travel...

Marshall guard Jon Elmore (33) drives to the basket against North Carolina Central on November 12. Elmore is one of nine players from the state of West Virginia on the team.

Column: Cam Henderson Center is home, sweet home for Marshall

Joseph Ashley, Assistant Sports Editor January 16, 2017

Home court advantage is perhaps the biggest cliché in a sportswriter’s arsenal. The Marshall University Men’s basketball team is living up to that cliché. “You could hear the chant ‘bring...

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

Marshall basketball teams look to rebound Saturday against UAB

Patrick O'Leary, Reporter January 13, 2017

After suffering losses Thursday night to Middle Tennessee, both the Marshall University men’s and women’s basketball teams look to rebound on Saturday vs UAB. With Conference USA scheduling, both the...

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