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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

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...

The Herd had three players score in double-digits against the Ragin’ Cajuns.

Women’s Basketball Takes Win Over Louisiana

Wade Sullivan, Student Reporter February 15, 2024

Marshall Women’s Basketball held Louisiana to its lowest-scoring game of the season and defeated the Ragin’ Cajuns 74-42 on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at home at the Cam Henderson Center. “I’m not usually...

Crossword Answers Feb. 14 (Happy Valentine’s Day!)

The Parthenon February 15, 2024

Across 2. the organ that pumps blood through the cardiovascular system: HEART 4. often portrayed as a baby with angel wings: CHERUB 6. another name for a lover or partner: PARAMOUR 8. a movie...

Nick Slater created a replica of Marshall’s campus in LEGO form.

Marshall Brick by Brick

Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter February 13, 2024

A former Marshall student brought numerous LEGO models based on Marshall University to life in response to a professor’s challenge on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Nick Slater, instructional technologist for...

Matthew Schaffer

BeyondMU: Utah Becomes the Latest State to Ban Diversity

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor February 12, 2024

Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed programs to ban diversity on university campuses and state government into law last week, raising concerns amongst students and educators. The new law will effectively...

Ryan Elkins is a social work major and the peer recovery support specialist
and program coordinator for Marshall’s Collegiate Recovery Center.

Recovery for Students is Possible

Bex Law, Staff Reporter February 12, 2024

Ryan Elkins, the peer recovery support specialist and program coordinator for Marshall’s Collegiate Recovery Center, is an advocate for peer-to-peer support on campus.   “I just want people to...

The cards will be sent on Valentine’s Day.

Students Spread Love and Battle Stigma for Valentine’s Day

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor February 11, 2024

Sharing love this holiday season, residents gathered to prepare a special gift for Huntington’s unsheltered community on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Cards for Humanity, an event hosted by resident advisor...

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