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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall quarterback Grant Wells throws a pass over MTSU’s defensive back Jorden Starling (49) on Nov. 14

Herd football racks up awards, game postponed by Charlotte

Taylor Huddleston, Sports Editor November 17, 2020

Coming off a 42-14 victory over the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders, the undefeated and nationally ranked Marshall University Thundering Herd football team will not be preparing to take...

The memorial fountain, created by Harry Bertoia, honors the 75 lives that were lost.

Abstract Memorial Continues to Memorialize Plane Crash

Xena Bunton, Reporter November 10, 2020

In response to 50 years since the Marshall University plane crash on Nov. 14, 1970, Huntington Museum of Art (HMA) is displaying the art of Harry Bertoia. Bertoia created the memorial fountain that crafted...

The statue is now located outside of the Rec Center on the 20th street side.

Marshall football memorial statue rededicated

Carson Mckinney, Reporter November 10, 2020

A Marshall University football memorial statue was installed in a new location on campus after restoration.   Robin Howell of the Marshall Football Memorial said over the past 50 years, the original...

Chi Alpha group during a recent hiking event.

Chi Alpha marks November as feedONE Month

November 3, 2020

Marshall University student ministry group, Chi Alpha, has dedicated the month of November to raise money and awareness for the nonprofit organization feedONE.  Caleb Murray, the campus pastor for...

Mr. Marshall, Mel Thomas, and Ms. Marshall, Kristen Shomo pictured on the Rec Center outdoor field after homecoming crowning.

Mr. Marshall and Ms. Marshall features

Abby Hanlon, Reporter November 3, 2020

This year, the announcement and crowning for Mr. and Ms. Marshall were held on the Rec Center outdoor field the morning of the game, rather than during half-time at the game itself. The event was streamed...

EDITORIAL: Supreme Court hypocrisy

EDITORIAL: Supreme Court hypocrisy

October 27, 2020

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito voted Monday to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s controversial nomination to the Supreme Court. Barrett’s nomination was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in a 52-48 vote, with...

Senior visual art and design major, Madelyn Hill’s contribution to the installment.

‘Silver Lining’ Works Promote Stress-Free Campus

Xena Bunton, Reporter October 27, 2020

Using space as an element of the class requirement, 13 art students presented their ‘Silver Lining’ work on Buskirk Field last week in hopes of promoting a stress-free environment on campus.   Marshall...

Coley Pitt visits Marshall journalism school

Coley Pitt visits Marshall journalism school

Meg Keller, Features Editor October 27, 2020

The son of the founder of Marshall University’s journalism school, W. Page Pitt, visited campus last week as a part of his trip to reconnect with his hometown.  During the visit, William “Coley”...

The Marshall University football team's offense attempts to make an offensive play agains the FAU Owls during its Homecoming Game on Saturday, Oct. 24.

No. 19 Herd, Panthers matchup postponed

Taylor Huddleston, Sports Editor October 27, 2020

The No. 19 Marshall Thundering Herd football team will not be making a trip to visit the Sunshine State this week. The Herd was supposed to take on Florida International University Panthers, but due to...

FEATURE: Miss Marshall 2019, Emma Ellis

FEATURE: Miss Marshall 2019, Emma Ellis

Abby Hanlon, Reporter October 20, 2020

Emma Ellis was crowned Miss Marshall 2019 on her platform for environmental conservation and has since contributed to the progression of a greener campus and has been a positive influence on the herd community.  Because...

Artist Jamie Sloan and partner, Jimmy Hobbs with “The Kiss” displayed outside of The Huntington Museum of Art.

Local artist honors Walter Gropius and the work of collaboration with “The Kiss”

Brittany Hively, Managing Editor October 20, 2020

Huntington artist Jamie Sloane’s latest piece is the newest addition to The Huntington Museum of Art (HMOA). “The Kiss” honors the late architect Walter Gropius but also is a showcase of collaboration.  “I...

No. 22 Herd, Owls to square off for Homecoming game

No. 22 Herd, Owls to square off for Homecoming game

Taylor Huddleston, Sports Editor October 20, 2020

The Marshall University Thundering Herd football team is returning home this week after competing in two consecutive road games against Western Kentucky University and Louisiana Tech University. The...

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