Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Column: #CAB needs to end

Jacob Griffith, Reporter November 7, 2016

Coach Art Briles. That’s what the hashtag #CAB stands for. Who is Briles? He was the wildly successful head coach of Baylor football, until this season. Briles was fired in the offseason after the...

Cole named C-USA Freshman of the Week

Alexis Leach, Reporter November 7, 2016

Marshall volleyball setter Madelyn Cole was named this week’s Conference USA volleyball’s Freshman of the Week. This award comes from a standout performance for her against Florida Atlantic University....

Men’s soccer falls short on senior night

Joseph Ashley, Reporter November 7, 2016

The Marshall University men’s soccer team was defeated by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers by the score of 1-0 Friday. This was the final game for the Thundering Herd men’s soccer...

Men’s basketball looks ahead to new season

Men’s basketball looks ahead to new season

Troy Alexander, Reporter November 3, 2016

After finishing third place in C-USA and falling two wins short of a NCAA tournament bid last season, the Thundering Herd men's basketball team will break into the big tournament behind third year head...

After injury, Akers ready to make an impact

After injury, Akers ready to make an impact

Jacob Griffith, Reporter November 3, 2016

Going into last season, the Marshall women’s basketball team looked primed and ready to make a push toward the NCAA Tournament. After all, head coach Matt Daniel’s team was bringing back players...

Herd put season, bowl hopes on line

Herd put season, bowl hopes on line

Jacob Griffith, Reporter November 3, 2016

With just four games remaining, the Marshall Thundering Herd find themselves backed into a corner sitting at 2-6 overall on the year, their streak of three-straight bowl-eligible seasons hanging in the...

Herd lose Selby for season

Staff Reports November 3, 2016

Starting offensive lineman Michael Selby will miss the rest of the 2016 season with an arm injury, head football coach Doc Holliday announced this week. Selby had missed the Herd’s previous two games...

Burks inelligible, per NCAA

Staff Reports November 3, 2016

Marshall men's basketball guard CJ Burks was deemed academically ineligible this week, meaning he will miss the first half of the Thundering Herd’s basketball season before he can apply for reinstatement. Burks...

Column: Basketball season can’t come soon enough

Jacob Griffith, Assistant Sports Editor, Reporter October 31, 2016

When the final whistle blew in Hattiesburg this past Saturday, one thing was clear: Marshall’s football season is over. Okay, it’s not officially over. The Herd still have four more games left...

Men’s soccer struggle continues

Men’s soccer struggle continues

Joseph Ashley, Reporter October 31, 2016

The Marshall University men’s soccer team lost 3-0 to the NCSAA 14 ranked University of Kentucky Wildcats Sunday. This score matches the biggest margin of defeat on the season for the Thundering...

Cleveland State travels to Fitch Natatorium

Staff Reports October 31, 2016

This weekend, the Cleveland State Vikings will travel to Marshall to take on the Marshall women’s swim and dive team at the Fitch Natatorium. The meet will begin at 6 p.m. Friday and continue into...

Women’s soccer overcomes Charlotte 49ers

Joseph Ashley, Reporter October 31, 2016

The Marshall University Thundering Herd overcame the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers 2-1 Friday. This was the last home game for women’s soccer this season. The game was of special...

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