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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Review: LCD Soundsystem’s ‘American Dream’

Tom Jenkins, Managing Editor September 11, 2017

As James Murphy walked off the stage at Madison Square Garden, he had promised that would be the last time the world would hear from LCD Soundsystem. New York’s coolest, and yet most self-aware band...

NC State redshirt junior quarterback Ryan Finley looks over to the Wolfpack sideline for the play in a goal line situation against Marshall at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. Saturday, Sept. 9. The Thundering Herd led 20-10 with 5:07 remaining in the first half, but allowed the Wolfpack to score 27-unanswered points and lost 37-20.

Marshall football blows 10-point lead, falls at NC State 37-20

Adam Rogers, Sports Editor September 10, 2017

Marshall football let a double-digit first half lead escape its grasps and allowed NC State to leave Carter-Finley Stadium with a 37-20 win Saturday night. The Thundering Herd (1-1) led the Wolfpack...

Herd football hits road for first time in 2017

Herd football hits road for first time in 2017

Kyle Curley, Assistant Sports Editor September 7, 2017

Marshall football travels for the first time this year as it heads to North Carolina State this Saturday. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. and will also be shown live on ESPN 3. The Thundering Herd has never...

Franklin at his sister's wedding 2015.

LET ME BE FRANK: ON F.O.M.O.

Franklin Norton, Social Media Manager September 7, 2017

I am someone who really values alone time. I really need it to recharge and to find peace and calm amidst a busy schedule. But at the same time, I really value experiences. Here recently, as I have had...

Huntington Professional Firefighters serve their team's chili at the 2015 ChiliFest.

33rd ChiliFest set for Saturday

Hunter Ellis, Reporter September 7, 2017

From its humble beginnings in Ritter Park in 1983 to now with over 20,000 people jamming the streets of downtown Huntington, ChiliFest has become a community favorite event both well-known and attended...

Gov. Jim Justice discusses his Road Bond Referendum during a town hall at Marshall’s Arthur Weisberg Family Applied Engineering Complex.

Justice talks jobs, infrastructure during Marshall town hall

Tom Jenkins, Managing Editor September 6, 2017

“The opportunity for jobs, beyond belief, is right at our finger tips,” Gov. Jim Justice told a room of Marshall students and officials Wednesday during a town hall focused on his proposed Road...

Corey Hatton of the band Of the Dell preformed for the second time at the Huntington Music and Arts Festival Saturday.

Local musicians unite Huntington residents during Music and Arts Festival

Sadie Helmick, Life Editor September 5, 2017

Through rain or shine, Huntingtonians stay united during Saturday’s 8th annual Huntington Music and Arts Festival. From 12-10 p.m., bands from all over the tri-state rocked out at the Ritter Park...

The cast of "Traditions: The Rise of Marshall" performs during Week of Welcome.

‘Traditions’ musical to showcase Marshall’s history

Caroline Kimbro, Reporter September 5, 2017

On Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 p.m., the history of Marshall University will come to the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center’s stage in the form of a musical. “Traditions: The Rise of...

Keion Davis gets ready to return one of his two kick off return touchdowns against Miami (Ohio). Following his two kickoff return touchdowns and his 196 kickoff return yards, Davis was named Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Week.

Davis’ kickoff returns propel Herd to season opening victory

Adam Rogers, Sports Editor September 4, 2017

Marshall football’s 2017 season shot off like a cannon Saturday night with a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown from redshirt junior Keion Davis. The Thundering Herd could not have blocked any...

People ring bells for event

Ringing bells honor ‘Rosie the Riveters’

Brooke, Griffin September 4, 2017

Pullman Square was full of people ringing bells on Monday, and it wasn’t because of a holiday season. The second annual “Ring a Bell for Rosie” event honored women in the workforce with multiple...

Marshall women’s soccer earns its first victory

Kyle Curley, Assistant Sports Editor September 3, 2017

Herdzone The Marshall women’s soccer team earned its first win of the 2017 season Sunday, defeating Gardner-Webb 1-0 in overtime at Hoops Family field. Marshall dominated the stat lines in the...

Head Coach Doc Holliday leads the Thundering Herd before their face off with the Miami RedHawks. (Richard Crank | The Parthenon)

Herd launch season with win over RedHawks

Brigham Ward, For The Parthenon September 3, 2017

The Thundering Herd defeated the Miami RedHawks Saturday during their first home matchup at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, with a score of 31-26. The Herd’s offense proved superior throughout the game,...

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