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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall women’s basketball team sits and watches the dunk contest in the Henderson Center at “Herd Madness.”

Marshall women’s basketball looking to improve from last season

Sydney Shelton, Reporter November 6, 2018

After the Marshall women’s basketball team finished last season with a record of 9-20 overall (3-13 Conference USA), the Herd looks to turn things around with a new season. The Herd women take on Indiana...

Freshman guard, Taevion Kinsey, points in excitement during “Herd Madness” at the Henderson Center prior to Marshall’s two preseason games.

Men’s basketball newcomers ready to start 2018-19 season

Morgan Griffith, Reporter November 6, 2018

Seven new members of the Marshall men’s basketball team will experience their first collegiate season, and the Herd gears up for its 2018-19 regular season. From high school to Division I basketball,...

United Way’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookie trophy presented to Sarka-Kauffmann Jewelers

United Way’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookie trophy presented to Sarka-Kauffmann Jewelers

Derek Gilbert, Reporter November 4, 2018

Sarka-Kauffmann Jewelers was presented with the first-place trophy for winning the third annual Huntington’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition, Friday, Nov. 2. The trophy presentation came after...

President Donald Trump addresses the crowd on Friday, Nov. 2, at the Huntington Tri-State Airport.

President Trump discusses W.Va. elections, economy at Huntington rally

Meg Keller, Reporter November 3, 2018

President Donald Trump made his eighth visit to the Mountain State with a rally at Huntington Tri-State Airport Friday, Nov. 2, to encourage West Virginians to vote in the midterm election. The...

Local activist groups rally against Trump

Local activist groups rally against Trump

Sarah Ingram, News Editor November 3, 2018

Members of the LGBTQ community and the Women’s March Group of Huntington protested against President Donald Trump and his administration as the president arrived in Huntington for a Make America Great...

Trump supporters rallied for the president, Friday, Nov. 2 at Huntington Tri- State Airport’s Hangar 3, where he discussed issues like the economy, immigration and the upcoming mid-term elections.

Trump supporters attend rally, discuss political ideologies

Douglas Harding, Reporter November 3, 2018

Improving the lives and jobs of working, middle and lower class Americans who have felt abandoned by politicians for decades is a top priority for supporters of President Donald Trump in West Virginia. Trump...

Marshall senior guard Rondale Watson elevates through WV Wesleyan defenders for a finger roll layup. Watson scores nine points with five rebounds and two assists in the contest.

Men’s basketball rides defense to defeat West Virginia Wesleyan

Sydney Shelton, Reporter November 2, 2018

The Marshall men’s basketball team defeated West Virginia Wesleyan 83-65 Thursday at the Cam Henderson Center in its final exhibition game of the season. “I thought the energy all around was a lot...

Quarterback Alex Thomson drops back to pass in Marshall's home win over FAU earlier this season. Thomson makes his fourth start of the season Saturday against Southern Miss.

Herd football takes on Southern Miss

Morgan Griffith, Reporter November 1, 2018

The Marshall University football team (5-2, 3-1 Conference USA) fights for a C-USA championship berth and its third consecutive win Saturday at 3 p.m. against Southern Miss (3-4, 2-2 C-USA) in Hattiesburg,...

Local day-cares participated in City Hall's safe Trick or Treat

Local day-cares participated in City Hall’s safe Trick or Treat

Meg Keller, Reporter November 1, 2018

Children from local day care programs trick or treated Wednesday in city hall as Huntington police officers and firefighters handed out candy. Bryan Chambers, communications director for the City of...

Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh hits hearts of Marshall

Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh hits hearts of Marshall

Joelle Gates, Reporter October 31, 2018

A vigil honoring the victims of a Pittsburgh shooting took place Tuesday on the Memorial Student Center Plaza. Organizers of the event invited the Huntington community to come together following a shooting...

Safety Town celebrates a safe Halloween

Safety Town celebrates a safe Halloween

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor October 30, 2018

Even the buildings were fun sized at Safety Town’s second annual Safe Trick or Treat Tuesday, Oct. 30, which anticipated well over 1,500 young trick or treaters. Apart from the candy, music, games and...

During the event on Thursday, Oct. 25, participants walked in silence around the Memorial Student Center plaza with candlelit bags just before placing them in the form of a ribbon to signify domestic violence awareness.

Alpha Chi Omega sponsors candlelight vigil for domestic violence

Rachel Riddle, Reporter October 28, 2018

Alpha Chi Omega sponsored a candlelight vigil Thursday night in the Memorial Student Center plaza. Students, faculty and members of the Huntington community showed their support for the cause. With...

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