The Parthenon

Hankerson returns with big season for track team

Danielle Wright, Reporter • April 28, 2016

Marshall University women’s track team member Tianya Hankerson made a surprising return to the program this season. The junior runner brought her son Noah Hankerson into the world in August of 2015...

Herd faces Blue Raiders in conference play

April 28, 2016

Marshall University baseball will begin a three-game weekend series 7 p.m. Friday against Conference USA opponent Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Herd (21-17, 10-8)...

Greene reflects on time as member of Herd

Christian Hisman, Reporter • April 28, 2016

Senior outfielder Kaelynn Greene’s time as a member of the Marshall University softball team will soon come to an end. However, the Eastvale, California native said the past four years has been some...

Herd baseball’s Finfer has no regrets passing on MLB in favor of collegiate career, education

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter • April 27, 2016

The MLB Draft can be an exciting, depressing, surprising and emotional experience for baseball players all over the country. Kids start out playing the sport when they learn how to walk in hopes of one...

Marshall track prepped for Penn Relays In Philadelphia

Christian Hisman, Reporter • April 27, 2016

The Marshall University track team will head to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday to compete in the Penn Relays. The meet will last all day Thursday and Friday. The Penn Relays meet started in 1895...

Men’s golf concludes season with one of program’s best performances at Conference USA Championships in Texas

April 27, 2016

The Marshall University men’s golf team carded its best placement in the Conference USA Championships since 2013 Tuesday at the Texarkana Country Club in Houston. Marshall finished in a tie for eighth...

Marshall baseball’s rally comes up just short in final innings versus rival West Virginia

April 27, 2016

The Marshall University baseball team’s late-game rally against in-state rival West Virginia University came up just short Wednesday in Morgantown as the Herd fell 9-8. With the Herd (21-17, 10-8)...

Martin making impact in first year

Danielle Wright, Reporter • April 26, 2016

After an impressive start to the season, Marshall University freshman pitcher Wade Martin may have a bright future as a member of the university’s baseball team. The young pitcher has had the opportunity...

Marshall volleyball signee named finalist for Indiana Player of the Year

April 26, 2016

Marshall University volleyball signee and current Providence High School standout Audrey Shannon (New Albany, Indiana) has been named a finalist for the Indiana Volleyball Player of the Year award. Shannon...

Baseball game rescheduled due to weather

April 26, 2016

The Marshall University baseball team (21-15, 10-7 C-USA) heads to Morgantown, West Virginia to face West Virginia University 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (20-18, 6-8 Big 12) at Monongalia County Ballpark. The...

Marshall takes on in-state rival West Virginia Tuesday in Morgantown

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter • April 25, 2016

The Marshall University baseball team (21-15, 10-7 C-USA) heads to Morgantown, West Virginia to face West Virginia University Tuesday (20-18, 6-8 Big 12) at Monongalia County Ballpark. Marshall heads...

Men’s golf heads into final round at C-USA Championships

April 25, 2016

The Marshall University men’s golf team fell into a tie for eighth place Monday after the second round of the Conference USA Championship with a score of 22-over 598. Top-seeded University of Alabama...