The Parthenon

Board discusses search for new Marshall president

Lexi Browning, Reporter • March 4, 2015

The search for Marshall University’s next president began Tuesday, as representatives from the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges met with university personnel. Jim Lanier...

Presidential candidates debate student questions

Skyler Hunt, Reporter • March 4, 2015

The Marshall University presidential candidates participated in a debate Tuesday answering questions from Marshall students. Candidates, along with their potential vice presidents, were asked a series...

Symphony orchestra features contest winner

Kaitlyn Clay, Reporter • March 3, 2015

The Marshall University Symphony Orchestra Family Concert took place Tuesday at Smith Music Hall. The orchestra is composed of about 50 Marshall music students. The music left the crowd in complete...

Quiz game determines Wizard of Sexuality Studies

Hannah Harman, Reporter • March 3, 2015

Marshall University faculty battled it out Monday in the Wizard of Sexuality Studies game show. Wizard of Sexuality Studies is a game show in which students ask the questions, vote for the best answers...

Herd seniors victorious in final home game

Adam Polsky, Reporter • March 2, 2015

Marshall University’s men’s basketball team matched its win total from last season Saturday with a victory against Florida Atlantic University, 79-63, in the last home game of the 2014-2015 season. Seniors...

New Music Festival

Mikaela Keener, Reporter • March 2, 2015

The Sixth Annual New Music Festival concluded Sunday with a concerti for oboe performed by Richard Kravchak, director of music and theater at Marshall University. Kravchak said he thought this year’s...

Herd rolls FIU, secures C-USA tourney spot

Malcolm Walton, Reporter • February 27, 2015

Marshall University’s men’s basketball team dominated Florida International University Thursday 87-69 on its way to its sixth win in its last nine games, securing the team a spot in the C-USA...

Collaboration session prompts discussion of future black history celebration

Codi Mohr, Executive Editor • February 26, 2015

Prominent community members brainstormed ways to extend commemoration of Carter G. Woodson, father of black history, into the narrative of Huntington’s Black History Month Wednesday in the Memorial Student...

Old Crow member plays V-Club

Kelsie Lively, Reporter • February 25, 2015

Gill Landry graced the stage of the V-Club Tuesday along with Justin Townes Earle. Landry, the band Old Crow Medicine show and Earle, son of legendary folk and country singer Steve Earle, showcased their...

City Council addresses snow removal, approves $6.5 million bond

Lexi Browning, Reporter • February 24, 2015

Huntington City Council approved an ordinance pertaining to sewer revenue bonds Monday and praised the work of city employees’ dedication to clearing snow-ridden roads during its meeting at City Hall. The...

From linebacker to athletic director

Kasey Madden, Reporter • February 24, 2015

In 1980, Mike Hamrick hung up his football helmet and received his diploma in secondary education from Marshall University. Hamrick said his original goal was to become a teacher and coach high school...

‘Anything Goes’ sets sail in Huntington

Mikaela Keener, Reporter • February 24, 2015

Marshall Artists Series presented “Anything Goes” Monday at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center. The musical tells the story of Billy Crocker, who sailed away on the S.S. American to be with...