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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Devin Johnson catches pass at Marshall v. Purdue game.

HERD OPENS SEASON WITH WIN AGAINST POWER FIVE OPPONENT

Bradley Heltzel, Assistant Sports Editor September 7, 2015

With the exception of those who engaged in a Tom Hanks Cast Away-style adventure over Labor Day weekend, the entire Herd nation is aware of the football team’s 41-31 triumph Sunday against Purdue University. The...

Red Dog Monroe participates in the cast iron cook off.

Annual cook-off helps preserve Appalachian heritage

Rob Engle, reporter September 7, 2015

Chefs from around the region kindled their fires and greased their pans to compete in the 5th Annual Cast Iron Cook-Off at Heritage Farm today. Five teams competed to create traditional Appalachian...

Protestors in Ashland, Ky

Kentucky Judge Rules Davis In Contempt

Taylor Poling, reporter September 3, 2015

Federal judge David Bunning ordered Kim Davis, the clerk of Rowan County, jailed on Thursday for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples in Kentucky. Davis was elected county clerk in...

HERD REVAMPS DEFENSIVE LINE AFTER SEVERAL KEY LOSSES

HERD REVAMPS DEFENSIVE LINE AFTER SEVERAL KEY LOSSES

Bradley Heltzel, Assistant Sports Editor September 3, 2015

In his weekly press conference, head coach Doc Holliday praised the program’s player development during his tenure at Marshall University. The graduation of perhaps the program’s most revered recruiting...

Joan C. Edwards football stadium.

Herd counting on rabid fans Sunday

Brittanie Fowler, reporter September 3, 2015

Thirty-eight thousand. That’s how many fans it will take to pack Joan C. Edwards Stadium Sunday against Purdue. As of Tuesday, an estimated 30,000 tickets had already been sold. Marshall ranked at the...

Peyton poses with Love Your Melon pin.

Love Your Melon hopes to increase awareness this year.

Riley Mahoney, reporter September 3, 2015

Marshall University senior Peyton Riddick hopes to increase student awareness of the Love Your Melon campaign. Love Your Melon is a Minnesota based non-profit charity that was started in 2012 by two...

New class called Body Pump kicks off at the Rec Thursday night.

Exercises Learned and Calories Burned

Brianna Paxton, reporter September 3, 2015

The first Rec Fitness Night kicked off Thursday evening at the Marshall Rec Center. This free event welcomed the community to Marshall’s Rec Center to attend a variety of group fitness classes, as...

Joan C. Edwards football stadium.

Herd football team yet to announce starting kicker for season opener

Josh Hughes, reporter September 2, 2015

As the 2015 Thundering Herd football campaign approaches, many players have won and lost their respective position battles. The starting kicker spot, however, is one that still needs to be filled before...

Participants of the exchange were asked to take a number and wait.

Syringe Exchange Program helps prevent diseases

John Cole Glover, reporter September 2, 2015

Yesterday was the beginning of Huntington’s syringe exchange program, which allows drug users to bring in used syringes for new ones in an effort to prevent diseases from spreading. The exchange is...

Old Main Emporium, located on 4th Avenue in downtown Huntington, specializes in selling unique Kelly green apparel and accessories.

Old Main Emporium thriving after one year of business

Rob Engle, reporter September 2, 2015

Sandwiched in a row of shops in downtown Huntington is a small boutique that packs a big punch. Operated by Sara Deel and Sara Sturgen, Old Main Emporium specializes in all things Kelly green, from...

BRATCAMB performing at the Jamboree.

Big Rock and the CandyAss Mountain Boys continues Black Sheep residency

Nathan Thomas, reporter September 2, 2015

Long running Huntington funk string band, Big Rock and the CandyAss Mountain Boys, continue their monthly residency at Black Sheep Burritos and Brews. “That spot has always been special in its...

Michael Birdsong practices in Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

Birdsong’s journey to Marshall

Malcolm Walton, Sports Editor September 2, 2015

After a change in the coaching staff and being told he did not fit the team’s new offensive scheme, Michael Birdsong left James Madison University last year after spending the first two years of his...

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