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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall vs VMI football game - August 31st.

Athlete of the week: Jaquan Yulee

Staff Writer, The Parthenon September 3, 2019

ABOUT JAQUAN YULEE Position: Linebacker                 Class: Redshirt Junior Height/Weight: 6’1/242 lbs.    Hometown: Chesapeake, VA. VMI GAME STATISTICS 20 plays, 2 T’s...

Keith Morehouse broadcasts a game for WSAZ.

Marshall football, sports reporter to be inducted into Journalism Hall of Fame

Sydney Shelton, Sports Editor September 3, 2019

Keith Morehouse, a Marshall University alumnus with lifelong ties to the school and community, is being inducted into the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications’ Hall of Fame.  “Marshall...

Parthe-Pet: Beckett

Parthe-Pet: Beckett

September 3, 2019

Beckett is a year-ish old mutt from the shelter. He was recently adopted by his owner, Hanna, after spending nearly his entire life in a cage. He loves chewing on anything fuzzy, tormenting the neighborhood...

GALLERY: Herd Rally 2019

GALLERY: Herd Rally 2019

Hanna Pennington, Executive Editor August 29, 2019

The 2019 Herd Rally in Pullman Square drew in hundreds of Marshall fans, local vendors and University organizations.

Marshall forward Iran Bennett (2) shoots a floater over IUPUI forward Elyjah Goss (32) in the first half of the Thundering Herd's game against the Jaguars on March 19, 2019.

Men’s basketball completes 2019-2020 schedule with release of non-conference games

Taylor Huddleston, Assistant Sports Editor August 29, 2019

Marshall men’s basketball publicized its 15-game non-conference schedule of the 2019-2020 season Monday.   There will be nine home games, five away games and one at a neutral site. The nine home...

Del. John Mandt Jr. (R- Cabell, 16), owner of Stewarts Hot Dogs, represents the West Virginia House district including Marshall University, Huntington and surrounding communities.

Stewarts-Sodexo contract terminated amid public pressure

Douglas Harding, News Editor August 28, 2019

A petition circulated earlier this year by community activists calling for the end of the partnership between Stewarts Hot Dogs and state-selected food vendor for Marshall University Sodexo garnered more...

West Virginia House District 16 candidate Dakota Nelson speaks to crowd during ‘Build the Ballot’ event Monday evening at Bahnhof WVrsthaus & Biergarten in Huntington.

Huntington residents, local activists organize for municipal ballot initiatives

Douglas Harding, News Editor August 28, 2019

Aiming to give voters more direct access and power in the local legislative process, community organizers and activists collected signatures and raised awareness for several measures they believe should...

Jenny Anderson, director of Families Leading Change West Virginia, hosts Summer School for Parents in Marshall University’s Drinko Library on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019.

Summer School for Parents explores local school improvement councils

Douglas Harding, News Editor August 6, 2019

A Summer School for Parents Training and Boot Camp aimed at helping locals learn more about policies, power and initiating change in public schools attracted parents of Cabell County students and other...

Herd football prepares for 2019 season with weekend events

Herd football prepares for 2019 season with weekend events

Sydney Shelton, Contributor August 6, 2019

Marshall football kicked off its 2019 camp last week with Media Day on Saturday and Fan Day on Sunday at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.  “I am excited to get going,” head coach Doc Holliday said....

Marshall graduate to compete for Miss Black USA title

Marshall graduate to compete for Miss Black USA title

Hanna Pennington, Executive Editor August 6, 2019

A Marshall University alumna recently crowned Miss Black West Virginia USA will travel to Washington, D.C. next week to compete for the title of Miss Black USA. Mercedez Speight, 24, originally from...

Crowdsourced “Looking at Appalachia” project on display at Drinko

Crowdsourced “Looking at Appalachia” project on display at Drinko

Douglas Harding, News Editor August 6, 2019

West Virginia and the Appalachian region in general—its passionate people, colorful culture and noble, honorable history— compose one of the most misunderstood areas of all the United States and likely...

Abbey Shae Kimball, 22, began baking during college as a way of relieving stress brought on by her classes.

Macaron truck ‘rolls’ into downtown Huntington

Hanna Pennington, Executive Editor July 23, 2019

A new food truck in Huntington with a sugary, French twist is on the move. Abbey Shae Bakes, named after its founder Abbey Shae Kimball, 22, can be found downtown throughout the week with a plethora of...

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