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The Parthenon

Justin Rohrwasser after he nailed the game winning field goal.

Special Teams lifts the Herd for 5th win of the season

Mike Dotson, Reporter October 26, 2019

Redshirt senior Justin Rohrwasser’s excellence and game winning field goal as time expired helped Marshall defeat Western Kentucky University Saturday evening by a score of 26-23. “I am really proud...

Marshall art education graduates Kaitlin Donnally and Charity Baker dressed as artists Salvador Dali and Vincent Van Gogh for the The Huntington Museum of Art's Night at the BOO-seum Oct. 22.

Huntington Museum of Art celebrates Night at the BOO-seum, 100th Fourth Tuesday event

Brittany Hively, Reporter October 25, 2019

Dinosaurs, princesses and monsters filled the Huntington Museum of Art (HMA) to celebrate Night at the BOO-seum and HMA's 100th Fourth Tuesday event Oct. 22.  “On the fourth Tuesday of every month,...

Brenden Knox during the Marshall vs Middle TN game

Athlete of the week: Brenden Knox

October 22, 2019

ABOUT BRENDEN KNOX: Position: Running back Class: Redshirt sophomore Height: 6’0 Weight: 220 lbs. Hometown: Columbus, Ohio LAST WEEK’S RESULTS: vs. Florida Atlantic University,...

Tavin Richardson and Kereon Merrell in the game against Old Dominion

Marshall University Football set to face Western Kentucky for homecoming

Brigham Warf, Reporter October 22, 2019

The Herd won back-to-back conference games (4-3, 2-1 Conference USA) and prepare to face Western Kentucky University (5-2, 4-0 C-USA) in the Moonshine Throwdown on Saturday, Oct. 6 for the Marshall University...

Marshall University students, staff, faculty and community members celebrate the Mid-Ohio Valley Center’s 25th anniversary Monday afternoon in Point Pleasant.

Mid-Ohio Valley Center celebrates 25th anniversary

Brittany Hively, Reporter October 22, 2019

Students, faculty and community members celebrated the Mid-Ohio Valley Center’s 25th anniversary Monday afternoon, highlighting the impacts the center has had on students and the community. “MOVC...

Unity Walk kicks off homecoming, celebrates family

Unity Walk kicks off homecoming, celebrates family

Phuong Anh Do, Reporter October 22, 2019

Hundreds of students joined the eighth annual Unity Walk to kick off the homecoming week activities Monday afternoon. The event celebrated the diversity of Marshall University’s student body with...

Students at the In Their Shoes event read options in a simulator experience that detail realities of domestic violence.

In Their Shoes honors Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Julianna Everly, The Parthenon October 22, 2019

 Students had the opportunity to participate in an interactive simulation that follows the story of someone struggling with a domestic violence situation in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Marshall’s...

Local rapper Shelem performs during the Localization pop-up show at the West Edge Factory Oct. 18.

Localization pop-up show highlights local art scene

Douglas Harding, News Editor October 20, 2019

The Localization pop-up show Friday at the West Edge Factory showcased the works of dozens of local creators for participants and attendees, inspiring connections between Huntington community members and...

Marshall public health student Fortune Ezemobi interacts with Nils Haynes of the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health during the inaugural Minority Health Fair at the Memorial Student Center Oct. 17.

Inaugural Minority Health Fair builds bridges between communities, services

Douglas Harding, News Editor October 19, 2019

In West Virginia, minority communities are disproportionately impacted by various health-related issues such as stigmas surrounding diseases and treatment and a lack of education regarding prevention and...

During the United Way Workplace Campaign kick-off celebration, attendees mingled and speakers gave an overview of what United Way is doing in the community Oct. 17.

United Way Workplace Campaign kicks off with celebration including Marshall, Huntington community members

Brittany Hively, Reporter October 18, 2019

A full day of work did not stop Marshall faculty and staff from attending the United Way Workplace Campaign kick-off celebration Thursday evening.  “Marshall’s always been a great partner with...

Students make letter boards with the help of Campus Activities Board members during an event in CAB's DIY series Oct. 16.

Students create letter boards, de-stress at DIY series event

Julianna Everly, Reporter October 18, 2019

Marshall students had the opportunity to forget the stress of school and midterms while creating letter boards in a group setting at a DIY event Wednesday in the Don Morris Room of the Memorial Student...

Sarah Covington, history professor at the graduate center at City University of New York and Queens, addresses a crowd of students and faculty members on Tuesday afternoon, about the importance of using folklore in historical study.

New York history professor discusses folklore’s place in historical study

Blake Newhouse, Reporter October 16, 2019

Those looking to understand the past better would benefit from learning about the use of folklore throughout human history, said a history professor Tuesday afternoon on Marshall University’s campus. “To...

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