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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Left to right: Senior Associate for AECOM, Brian Pounds, Chairman James  Bailes, current Head Baseball Coach Jeff Waggoner, Marshall University President Jerry Gilbert, Jack Cook, Athletic Director Mike Hamrick,  Jeff Montgomery, Mayor Steve Williams and Rick Reed all participated in the groundbreaking ceremony.

Marshall baseball’s groundbreaking ceremony for new stadium

Grant Goodrich, Reporter October 29, 2019

A home stadium for the Marshall University baseball team will become a reality in a short 17 months, Athletic Director Mike Hamrick announced Saturday morning at a groundbreaking ceremony inside the Chris...

Empowering decor is located inside the new Women’s and Gender Center to make students feel more welcome.

New ideas, new space, Old Main— Women’s and Gender Center moves location

Amanda Larch, Managing Editor October 29, 2019

Just across the hall from the Financial Aid Office, in Old Main 115, is the new location for Marshall University’s Women’s and Gender Center. The space is for all students, said Claire Snyder, program...

Haunted Huntington:  William L. Grimes, D.D.S.

Haunted Huntington: William L. Grimes, D.D.S.

Hanna Pennington, Executive Editor October 29, 2019

“I knew I had a ghost,” Dr. William L. Grimes, a dentist located in Huntington, said. “I knew there was something going on, but I didn’t ever expect to see anything.”  Grimes has been practicing...

Kristina Anderson, founder of the Koshka Foundation for Safe Schools, and MUPD Chief Jim Terry discuss the ways in which Marshall University could improve campus safety at the 2019 Yeager Symposium Oct. 22.

Virginia Tech Tragedy survivor discusses personal safety in the age of mass shootings

Blake Newhouse, Reporter October 27, 2019

Kristina Anderson was sitting in her French classroom when a lone gunman charged into her classroom, killing 11 of her classmates and her professor. On April 16, 2007, 32 students and faculty members...

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...

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