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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Students are now entering their third week of the semester, as classes started on Monday, August. 18.

Fears and firsts: Freshmen begin to navigate campus life

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 4, 2025

Freshman year is supposedly a time of excitement and high expectations, but what exactly are those expectations?  With more than 2,000 new freshman faces appearing across Marshall University, the campus...

One of the creators of Codenames visited campus Tuesday, Sept. 2, to give away copies of the game.

Marshall partners with Codenames for limited-edition fun

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor September 3, 2025

Game night just got a Marshall makeover thanks to a collaboration with Codenames to create a Herd-themed set, one marketing leader said.   Dave Traube, the chief marketing and communications officer...

Scenes from the football game between the University of Georgia and Marshall University at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Georgia won 45-7. (Ethan Greene, The Red and Black)

The Bulldogs send the Herd to the pound in 45-7 loss.

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor September 2, 2025

The Gibson era of Marshall Football kicked off at 3:40 p.m. in Athens, Georgia, Saturday, Aug. 30, against No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs. Unfortunately for the Herd, the Bulldogs exploded offensively, outscoring...

No. 2 Marshall Men's Soccer took on  No. 12 Virginia Tech at home Friday evening. (Courtesy of Jay Slack)

Herd soccer ties in top-15 showdown against Hokies

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter August 30, 2025

Marshall Men’s Soccer and Virginia Tech battled to a 2–2 draw Friday, Aug. 29, at Hoops Family Field, a matchup that carried early-season weight despite neither side leaving with a win. The game...

Ukrainian flags are put on display at the Taste of Ukraine event at the St. Cloud Commons Lodge in Huntington on Aug. 22.

Ukrainian independence celebrated at Taste of Ukraine event

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter August 27, 2025

Ukraine may be over 5,000 miles away from West Virginia, but the country and its culture still have a presence in Huntington. The “Taste of Ukraine” event was held Aug. 22 at the St. Cloud Commons...

Baylee Parsons

Dear freshmen, it’s okay not to know

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor August 22, 2025

Dear freshmen, Congratulations! If your guidance counselors handed you a five-year plan at the ripe age of 14, you have officially reached year five. Surely you have your whole life figured out now,...

The Haute Wick Social features candle-making, as well as various knick-knacks. (The Parthenon/Kaitlyn Fleming)

Huntington Hotspots: The Haute Wick Social

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor August 20, 2025

The Haute Wick Social, Huntington’s only candle-making bar, allows guests to create custom candles with seasonal scents such as pumpkin roll, holly jolly Huntington, strawberry cheesecake or coconut...

Connor Waller is the student body president for the 2025-2026 school year. (Courtesy of Connor Waller)

A message from Student Body President Connor Waller

Connor Waller, Student Body President August 18, 2025

Welcome to Marshall University! No matter where you are in your Marshall journey, the start of a new academic year is, without doubt, a time of unknowns, but, most importantly, it is also a time of excitement...

Marshall Football secured a record of 10-3 last season.

Herd football prepares for battle against Bulldogs

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor August 16, 2025

Marshall Football will travel to Athens, Georgia, to take on the University of Georgia Bulldogs for both teams’ season opener. This will be the second ever meeting between the two teams. The first...

Heritage Farm, located on Harvey Road off I-64, offers a number of activities and museums for all ages.

Postcards from The Parthenon: Heritage Farm

Ashton Pack, News Editor August 14, 2025

If you are a fan of history like me, then you probably like museums and places where you can learn as much as you can about our history and how we’ve progressed up to this point. Luckily for you and...

A figure sculpture made of recycled paper and an upcycled frame by Kal Anna

Take what you need, leave what you don’t: The connection between art and recycling

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Cultures Editor August 13, 2025

An artist may not always have the best materials available, but that doesn’t mean they can’t still create work of art, one Marshall artist said. Marshall art student Kal Anna said recycling and...

Alaina Jewell said the oceans off the Osa Peninsula offered scenic views and whale sightings for those out boating. (Courtesy of Alaina Jewell)

Huntington to howling monkeys: Marshall student’s transformative summer abroad

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor August 12, 2025

Four a.m. wake-up calls and singing monkeys were part of the typical classroom routine for one Marshall senior this summer.  Alaina Jewell, who majors in natural resources and recreational management...

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