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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris participate during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Harris and Trump discuss abortion, immigration and more in debate

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter September 17, 2024

Heated blows were exchanged between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump in a moderated debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. The debate ran for...

Sandfest benefits the Huntington Children's Museum, which is located on Washington Avenue.

Sand Sculpting to Benefit Local Museum

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter September 14, 2024

The event lead for Sandfest, a fundraiser for the Huntington Children’s Museum happening on Sept. 15 from 2 to 6 p.m., expects more people than previous years to attend.  Stacy Hacker, Huntington...

New myMU homepage

The new myMU in review: a work in progress

Baylee Parsons, News Editor September 13, 2024

“My Team. My Academics. My Training. My Involvement. My Support.” My goodness, this is not the old myMU.  The new myMU is out and in full effect. After a week of struggling to navigate Marshall’s...

Denver Brunsman

Amicus Curiae returns on Constitution Day

The Parthenon September 12, 2024

In celebration of Constitution Day Tuesday, Sept. 17, Marshall’s long-running political lecture series will foster conversations about our nation’s first leader, George Washington. Denver Brunsman,...

Marshall’s Shawn Schulenberg was featured on this episode of podcast.

Live podcast ponders young voter habits

Olivia Andrew-Vaughan, Staff Reporter September 11, 2024

Issues that factor into a Marshall students’ vote span a wide range of topics, said a Marshall political science professor at the live taping of the “Us and Them” podcast on Wednesday, Sept. 4.  Marybeth...

Defective offense derail Herd in Blacksburg

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 11, 2024

Despite a good defensive showing in Blacksburg, Virginia, multiple offensive miscues caused Marshall Football to come up short against Virginia Tech on Saturday, Sept. 7. North Texas transfer Stone...

A medical helicopter is seen in front of Apalachee High School after a shooting at the school Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in Winder, Ga.

Coming to school shouldn’t be scary, local teacher says on recent Georgia school shooting

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter September 10, 2024

“No students should fear coming to school,” a teacher at Cabell Midland High School said in response to the shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia Wednesday, Sept. 4.  “It (school)...

Herd prepares for Virginia Tech

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 6, 2024

Marshall Football will run onto the field Saturday, Sept. 7, with the echoes of Enter Sandman filtering out of Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, as they prepare to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies. The...

The Herd last faced the Hokies in Blacksburg on December 1, 2018.

A look ahead at Virginia Tech

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 6, 2024

Marshall Football will run onto the field Saturday, Sept. 7, with the echoes of Enter Sandman filtering out of Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, as they prepare to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies. The...

Gov. Jim Justice announced the extension
of the state of emergency on Aug. 26.

West Virginia experiences worst drought since 2008

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter September 4, 2024

Gov. Jim Justice extended the state of emergency in West Virginia starting in Aug. 26 due to drought conditions plaguing the state since late July.  The state of emergency, declared on July 26, has...

Marshall players celebrate in the end zone.

Herd dominates the Seawolves

Greg Jones, Student Reporter September 3, 2024

Despite harsh weather conditions, Herd football dominated Stony Brook (45-3) with their first win of the 2024 season in a packed  Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Saturday evening, Aug. 31.   Herdzone...

Frank Archer and Robert Archer on the first Labor Day

Labor Day: beyond the cookout

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinion & Cultures Editor September 2, 2024

Labor Day is not just one more chance for soaking up the dwindling days of summertime fun, one history professor at Chatham University said. Dr. Lou Martin, associate professor of history, said there...

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