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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall guard C.J. Burks (14) sets his feet for a shot attempt. Burks is second on the team in scoring behind Jon Elmore.

Marshall overcomes tough battle with Florida Atlantic, wins fourth straight

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter January 17, 2019

The Marshall Thundering Herd men’s basketball team defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls in a home conference game Thursday evening, 96-84, at the Cam Henderson Center. “I thought it was a great game,”...

Safety Malik Gant celebrates an interception against Florida Atlantic on Oct. 20, 2018. Gant declared for the 2019 NFL Draft on Thursday.

Malik Gant declares for NFL Draft

Kieran Intemann, Sports Editor January 10, 2019

Marshall football’s leader of the secondary is leaving the school to pursue a childhood dream.   Redshirt junior safety Malik Gant announced on Thursday that he will forgo his senior season...

Head coach Doc Holliday (center) holds up the 2018 Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl trophy following Marshall's 38-20 win over South Florida

Herd conquers Bulls in Gasparilla Bowl, extends bowl win streak

Kieran Intemann, Sports Editor December 21, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. – Marshall football’s bowl game win streak reached seven games Thursday night, as the Thundering Herd (9-4, 6-2 C-USA) defeated South Florida (7-6, 3-5 American), 38-20, in the Bad...

World council says goodbye with dinner celebration

World council says goodbye with dinner celebration

Joelle Gates, Reporter December 7, 2018

Marshall University’s World Council members celebrated their achievements during a farewell dinner Thursday at Backyard Pizza and Raw Bar. The organization, which is led by Maurice Cooley, associate...

Marshall graduate's passion brings unique boutique to Huntington

Marshall graduate’s passion brings unique boutique to Huntington

Chelsey Stanley, Reporter December 6, 2018

The Hip Eagle boutique, located in The Market of downtown Huntington, is owned and ran by Magdalene Gue and her seven-person female staff. Gue, 36, graduated from Marshall University with a degree...

As many Americans deck the halls, others find their place within a season counter to their culture

As many Americans deck the halls, others find their place within a season counter to their culture

Amanda Larch, Copy Editor December 5, 2018

Iram Kingson doesn’t celebrate Christmas. She and her family don’t exchange gifts or decorate a tree. She may gather with family friends on Thanksgiving and reflect on what she is thankful for, but...

Count down to Christmas begins for community

Count down to Christmas begins for community

Lillie Bodie, Reporter December 3, 2018

Huntington community members shopped until they dropped while getting into the Christmas spirit and giving back to the community.  Shopping, live entertainment and pictures with Santa were provided at...

Jenkins Hall renaming looks to public for help

Jenkins Hall renaming looks to public for help

Douglas Harding, Reporter November 30, 2018

A public information session regarding Jenkins Hall and the recently established Presidential Committee to Examine Building Names at Marshall University encouraged social, political and historical dialogue...

'One-night stand' book club focuses on Appalachian culture

‘One-night stand’ book club focuses on Appalachian culture

Hannah Graham, Reporter November 29, 2018

Cicada Books & Coffee had its first book club event Tuesday, November 27. Members of the community were welcome to attend in order to discuss two works of nonfiction: Elizabeth Catte’s novel “What...

Students meet with SGA for its first House of Representatives meeting on Nov. 27.

Campus organizations represented through new SGA branch

Hannah Graham, Reporter November 27, 2018

Marshall University’s Student Government Association had its first House of Representatives meeting Nov. 27. The House of Representatives organization came together for the first time after a long semester...

The Huntington community listens to the Cabell Midland High School Collegium Musicum during the annual tree lighting in front of the Big Sandy Superstore Arena on Nov. 27.

Downtown Huntington lights up for the holidays

Meg Keller, Reporter November 27, 2018

The city of Huntington celebrated the lighting of the 26 foot tall Christmas tree at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena Plaza Tuesday night. Members of the Cabell Midland High School Collegium Musicum sang...

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