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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

West Virginia gubernatorial candidate and former anti-poverty community organizer, Stephen Smith, addresses constituents at a recent town hall event in Marshall's Memorial Student Center.

‘WV Can’t Wait’ movement aims to engage, represent state’s disenfranchised

Douglas Harding, Online, Social Media Manager January 27, 2019

As part of his 55 County Town Hall Tour, an anti-poverty community organizer turned gubernatorial candidate met with local constituents to discuss their priorities and the “WV Can’t Wait” movement...

Students used magazines and other materials to create personal vision boards.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Vision Board Party helps students plan futures

Paige Leonard, Reporter January 26, 2019

In order to help students plan their futures and make their dreams become a reality, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. hosted a vision board party Thursday evening in the Memorial Student Center. “The...

Head coach Tony Kemper instructs his team during a Conference USA game.

Golden Eagles’ pressuring defense hands Herd women’s basketball second conference loss

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter January 26, 2019

Senior guard Shayna Gore and sophomore forward Taylor Pearson combined for 21 points for the Thundering Herd in its second conference loss to the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles, 64-52, Saturday afternoon...

Monks from the Tashi Kyil Monastery in Dehradun, India, pose for a photo with Marshall University faculty.

Monks visit Marshall, discuss Buddhism with students and faculty

Meredith O’Bara, Reporter January 24, 2019

People from all over the world from different cultures walk the sidewalks on Marshall University’s campus, and this week was no different. Seven monks from the Tashi Kyil Monastery in Dehradun, India,...

Marshall guard Shayna Gore (14) celebrates a win in front of Marshall's pep band.

Marshall prepares for C-USA matchup against LA Tech

Millard Stickler, Reporter January 23, 2019

The Marshall Thundering Herd women’s basketball team will face off against Louisiana Tech Thursday evening in a game where Marshall Head Coach Tony Kemper said the key to victory is to find a way to...

Marshall guard Jarrod West (13) looks forward during an NCAA Tournament game against West Virginia on Mar. 18, 2018.

Men’s basketball aims to bounce back after first conference loss

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter January 23, 2019

The Marshall Men’s Basketball team will continue its road conference games this week at Louisiana Tech and Southern Mississippi after losing to Western Kentucky Monday night. Marshall (12-7, 5-1 C-USA)...

Freshman Gavin Boothe and junior Shyanna Hatten mud drywall where ceiling was damage from Hurricane Florence during a mission trip to Wilmington, North Carolina.

UMS aids in recovery for Wilmington, North Carolina

Meredith O’Bara, Reporter January 22, 2019

 For some students, winter break means relaxing, after the long hours of school work and spending time with family. However, several students with the campus ministry United Methodist Students, UMS,...

Marshall guard Jon Elmore (33) looks up the court during a stoppage of play.

Second-half collapse sends WKU past Marshall for first C-USA loss

Kieran Intemann, Sports Editor January 22, 2019

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Marshall looked like it had control Monday night in Diddle Arena. Instead, a collapse over the final six minutes happened, as Western Kentucky closed the game on an 22-6 run to hand...

Facing Hunger Foodbank has set a goal of collecting at least 100,000 cans for those suffering from hunger in the Tri- State area.

Junior League of Huntington Soup-er Hero soup drive accepting donations

Piper White, Reporter January 21, 2019

The Junior League of Huntington’s annual January Soup-er Hero Soup Drive has a goal of raising 100,000 cans this month for the Facing Hunger Foodbank, which will be collected at the Marshall University...

Members of Marshall's student body cabinet discussed textbook affordability for students and the possible addition of a TEDx event for students and faculty in the future.

Textbook affordability focus of first student body cabinet meeting of semester

Jesten Richardson, Copy Editor January 21, 2019

The affordability of educational materials and a possible TEDx event were topics of discussion Sunday, Jan. 20, during the first student body cabinet meeting of the semester. Textbook affordability, which...

Dan D'Antoni has his squad at 5-0 in Conference USA play for the first time since the  2015-16 season. Marshall is the lone remaining unbeaten team in C-USA play.

Burks, Marshall race past FIU for fifth straight win

Millard Stickler, Reporter January 20, 2019

The Marshall Thundering Herd men’s basketball team defeated Florida International University, 105-97, on Saturday in a fast-paced Conference USA matchup at the Cam Henderson Center. Strong performances...

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