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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Crossword Answers Feb. 21

The Parthenon February 21, 2024

Across 1. Performers dress in this to raise funds through Queens for a Cause: DRAG 5. Mascot of Coastal Carolina who defeated Marshall's Mens Basketball last week: CHANTICLEERS 7. Swim and Dive...

Charlie and Pamela Bowen have been married 54 years.

Couples on Campus: Charlie and Pamela Bowen

Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter February 20, 2024

Within the hustle and bustle of college campuses, there lies the multi-faceted world of love. Love presents itself in many forms, and it appears to thrive particularly within the confines of Marshall.  “She’ll...

Chrol discusses his thoughts on “Pride and
Prejudice.”

Panel Discusses Portrayal of Love in Media

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor February 19, 2024

Although many films are intended to reflect reality, films too often impact societal behaviors and standards, said the assistant director of the Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies program at Title...

Matthew Schaffer

BeyondMU: Utah Becomes the Latest State to Ban Diversity

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor February 19, 2024

A group of 19 Brown University students ended their hunger strike on Friday, Feb. 9, after failing to make headway on urging the Rhode Island university to disassociate from arms manufacturers amid the...

Voyles has 39 steals on the season.

Men’s Basketball Prepares for the Mountaineers

Ben Cower, Student Reporter February 18, 2024

The snow-covered Blue Ridge Mountains of Boone, North Carolina, will adorn some kelly green Thursday, Feb. 15, as Marshall Men’s Basketball prepares to duel the Appalachian State Mountaineers. With...

Eta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha is hosting a 90’s themed Valentine’s
Day shoot.

Historically Black Sororities Leave a Legacy

Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter February 18, 2024

Highlighting the legacy of historically Black sororities on campus as well as spreading love remains the paramount concern for Black Greek letter organizations, one sisterhood leader said. Makai Laguines,...

Abby Herring (1) and Asha Bora (2) running the 5k

Herring Breaks School Record

Wade Sullivan, Student Reporter February 17, 2024

Fifth-year senior Abby Herring shattered the previous school record in the indoor 5k run by over a minute on the first day of the Marshall Invitational on Friday, Feb 9. Herring, who has been running...

Toney Stroud

Marshall to Sell Property and Renovate Existing Buildings

Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter February 17, 2024

The Board of Governors recently discussed plans to sell and renovate various properties on and off campus during a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Toney Stroud, Marshall University’s chief legal officer,...

Kaitlyn Fleming

More Kindness for the Less Fortunate

Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter February 16, 2024

We are too quick to judge. We have all witnessed or had an experience with the unsheltered community in some capacity throughout our lives. It is a scenario we are all familiar with: a lone individual...

The Herd’s two wins of the weekend came over the Spartans.

Softball Smashes the Spartans

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor February 16, 2024

Softball wrapped up its season-opening games in Boca Rotan, Florida, defeating the power five team Michigan State Spartans 10-1 in five innings on Saturday, Feb. 10. Head coach Morgan Zerkle finished...

Glen Midkiff, chief of staff

A Man who Bleeds Green and White

Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter February 15, 2024

A Marshall University chief of staff said he invests his love and dedication to Marshall and its students because of the mentors that invested their time in him. Glen Midkiff is the chief of staff for...

Aero Smith (left), Sara Tonin (center) and Paige Noss (right) at the Queens for a Cause event on Tuesday, Feb. 13.

Drag Performers Collaborate to Donate

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor February 15, 2024

Drag performers showcased their talents to collect donations for a local shelter at the Queens for a Cause event on Tuesday, Feb. 13, in the Marco’s room of the Memorial Student Center. Attendees...

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