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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Scouting Report: Morgan State

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor September 8, 2016

As Marshall football gears up for their week one meeting with Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) program Morgan State, it’s time to hit the film room and breakdown the tape on the Herd’s first...

Column: Football season is the best season

Savanah Matney, Contributor September 8, 2016

For many of us, our favorite time of year has arrived: football season. Most college programs kicked off their football season last week and there were many amazing highlights. Oklahoma with a surprising...

Thundering Herd not overlooking Morgan State

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor September 8, 2016

With their bye week in the books, the Marshall Thundering Herd football team now turns its focus to opening week as they prepare to face NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) school Morgan State. Morgan...

Sophomore Jayne Lawman defends the ball during the match versus East Tennessee State at the Hoops Family Field, September 4, 2016.

Women’s soccer improves on home field

Joseph Ashley, Reporter September 5, 2016

The Marshall University Thundering Herd women’s soccer team was victorious against the East Tennessee State University Buccaneers. This win improved the Thundering Herd women to 2 – 2 – 1 overall....

Herd football preparing for difficult Conference-USA schedule

Jacob Griffith, Reporter September 5, 2016

The first week of college football season is always action-packed, but the opening week of the 2016 season has provided more surprises than fans and players had expected, especially with the outcomes of...

Who’s who in Marshall Athletics: Thomas Olivier

Joseph Ashley, Reporter September 5, 2016

The Marshall University Men’s soccer team stood gathered at the end of practice receiving final instruction and motivation from head coach Bob Gray. Assistant coach Thomas Olivier attributes his...

Herd women’s soccer tie in home opener

Herd women’s soccer tie in home opener

Joseph Ashley, Reporter September 3, 2016

The Marshall University women’s soccer team tied against the Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars Friday. Although the Thundering Herd controlled large portions of the game,...

Thundering Herd men’s soccer hits road for two games over weekend

September 1, 2016

Marshall University’s men’s soccer team will take the field away from the friendly confines for the first time all season starting Friday, as the Thundering Herd travel to Bowling Green, Ohio to face...

Marshall volleyball heads to Charleston for Capital Classic

September 1, 2016

Coming off a thrilling victory over Ohio on Tuesday, Marshall University’s volleyball team now turns their attention to Charleston and the 2016 Capital Classic set to open on Friday at the Charleston...

Bye week, but no off-week for Herd football

Bye week, but no off-week for Herd football

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor September 1, 2016

Before Marshall head coach Doc Holiday opened his first press conference of the 2016 season, a member of the media attempted to have some fun with the Hurricane native, summing up the mentality of...

Junior setter Kayla Simmons reaches the ball during the match versus Ohio in the Cam Henderson center, August 30, 2016.

Herd volleyball takes down Ohio University

Alexis Leach, Reporter August 31, 2016

Marshall University Women’s Volleyball Team defeated Ohio University in first home game of the season at the Cam Henderson Center Tuesday night. The win was a 3-2 split score (25-21, 24-26, 24-26,...

President Jerry Gilbert commends an audience of retiring and current faculty members Tuesday during the Spring General Faculty Meeting for their service to Marshall University.

From football to the future, Gilbert enjoys it all

Brooke Estep, Reporter August 30, 2016

President Jerry Gilbert’s interests this fall vary from football, to family and future plans for Marshall University. “I’m a freshman president,” Gilbert said, laughing. “It’s exciting...

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