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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Judge Richard Gergel speaking at the Amicus Curiae lecture.

Courage Valued at Amicus Curiae

Sarah Davis, News Editor February 23, 2024

Bravery binded the stories of an African American World War II veteran, United States president and district judge, an author and judge said Thursday, Feb. 22, on Marshall’s campus. “Courage is...

Lunches will be provided through the beginning of April.

Local Churches Provide Students Lunch for a Dollar

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter February 22, 2024

The Campus Christian Center at Marshall University hosted the first “Lunch for a Buck” of the 2024 spring semester on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The center hosts Lunch for a Buck every second and fourth...

The Herd had 34 all-time top-10 performances this season.

Swim & Dive Take Home Gold

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor February 21, 2024

Capping the weekend off with four gold medals, Swim and Dive wrapped up the Sun Belt Conference Championships on Saturday, Feb. 17, in Orlando, Florida. “The staff is incredibly proud of this team,”...

Judge Richard Gergel

Amicus Curiae Returning to Campus

Sarah Davis, News Editor February 21, 2024

The United States’ Civil Rights Movement is the topic of an upcoming lecture on campus this week. The Amicus Curiae Lecture Series on Constitutional Democracy will hold its first event of the semester...

Pantry manager Eva Rhodes and assistant pantry manager Eli Patterson
prepare food.

SGA Expands Campus Food Pantry

Emma Gallus, Video & Audio Producer February 21, 2024

The Marshall University Food Pantry will increase the amount of product it can hold due to an upcoming expansion, the pantry’s student manager said. “With this expansion, we’ll have more space...

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...

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