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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Tre Hondras swings for the fence during the opening pitch in the new stadium.

Baseball Wins Opening Home Series in New Stadium

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor March 6, 2024

The Marshall University Baseball team secured its inaugural series with a 3-2 win over the Manhattan Jaspers on Sunday, March 3, the grand opening weekend at Jack Cook Field. “It’s great to get...

The Instagram post which depicted “If Marshall was a Pixar movie” through
artificial intelligence garnered criticism.

AI-Inspired Reel Generates Controversy

Sarah Davis, News Editor March 6, 2024

A social media post last week sparked conversation between artists, Marshall University and the community after many comments reflected a distaste for the images used. Marshall posted a video reel on...

Cody Lumpkin and Jill Treftz pose with their assortment of feline companions.
Courtesy of Jill Treftz

Couples on Campus: Jill Treftz and Cody Lumpkin

Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter March 5, 2024

A true love story sprouts in the quiet moments between lectures and book pages for two professors in Marshall’s English department.  “We got married on Dec. 16,” said Jill Treftz, English professor...

Chloe visits students in the freshman residence halls.

Furry Friends Frequent Residence Halls

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor March 3, 2024

A former West Virginia Hot Dog Festival Wiener Dog Race champion now spends her days comforting students on campus. A therapy dog for the new MU Paws in the Halls program, 12-year-old dachshund Chloe...

Jessica Tall giving her talk about connecting identities as items of clothing.

Commonalities Confirmed at TEDxMarshallU

Sarah Davis, News Editor February 28, 2024

Eight threads– ranging from intertwining theater and science to managing stress– were connected Tuesday, Feb. 27, at this year’s TEDxMarshallU event on campus. This year’s theme, “Connecting...

Rachael and Joel Peckham are both professors in the English department at
Marshall.

Couples on Campus: The Peckhams

Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter February 27, 2024

Romantic love finds a home within the literary passions and pursuits of two members of the Marshall English department.  “Have you tried unplugging it and plugging it back in,” Dr. Rachael Peckham,...

Matthew Schaffer

BeyondMU: W.Va. Legislature Continues Slew of Controversial Bills Despite Opposition

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor February 26, 2024

West Virginia’s House of Delegates passed the controversial HB 5243, also known as the “West Virginia Women’s Bill of Rights,” on Wednesday, Feb. 14, despite strong opposition, with more controversial...

Gabriella Bellomy in “Every Brilliant Thing”

Students Produce One-Woman Show

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor February 26, 2024

For the first time in 20 years, the Marshall School of Theatre and Dance presented an entirely student-led production within the walls of the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center. “Every Brilliant...

Dean Stites talks with students.

COS Students Get to Know New Dean

Scott Price, Chief Copy Editor February 25, 2024

Intended to introduce students to Dean Wesley Stites and Associate Dean Anna Mummert while conversing over Dunkin’ donuts and coffee, the Student Government Association collaborated with First2 Network...

The Japan Club tabled at the Memorial Student
Center to get their name out on campus.

Student Organizations Connect With Campus

Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter February 24, 2024

On Valentine’s Day, numerous student organizations ran tables in the Marshall University Memorial Student Center to fundraise and spread cheer. A member of Omega Phi Alpha said table events like Valentine’s...

Victoria Ware

Racial Diversity on Campus is Essential and Should be Celebrated

Victoria Ware, Opinions & Culture Editor February 23, 2024

Racial diversity is a concept that provokes strong contention regarding its importance and value. As a biracial Black woman who frequently inhabits predominately white spaces, the concept of racial...

The Herd has dropped three consecutive games.

Chanticleers Curb the Herd

Ben Cower, Student Reporter February 23, 2024

Marshall Men’s Basketball took its third consecutive loss this weekend after being defeated 74-67 by Coastal Carolina on Saturday, Feb. 17, in Conway, South Carolina. The loss was also the third straight...

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