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The Parthenon

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...

Marshall's 55th annual International Festival returned to Huntington Saturday in the Memorial Student Center, encouraging and celebrating cultural diversity and exploration.

Marshall’s 55th annual International Festival celebrates cultural diversity, exploration

Douglas Harding, Reporter October 28, 2018

West Virginia’s largest international festival featuring foods, music and booths from around the world returned to Marshall University Saturday, Oct. 27, in the Memorial Student Center. Marshall’s...

Huntington Chief of Police Hank Dial addresses the attendees of the Ask the Chiefs luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 24.

Ask the Chiefs luncheon aims to strengthen relationships between local law enforcement, students

Hannah Graham, Reporter October 26, 2018

Students, faculty and community members gathered at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 24 in Room BE5 in the Memorial Student Center to join local law enforcement personnel in a lunch to discuss issues that directly...

Tyler Webb (left) and fellow recovery point volunteers pose with trail signs, on a brief break from replacing hazardous steps on the paths.

Recovery Point volunteers revitalize Huntington Museum of Art nature trails

Douglas Harding, Reporter October 26, 2018

Recovery Point West Virginia participants volunteered to revitalize nature trails needing reparations and maintenance Thursday, Oct. 25 at the Huntington Museum of Art. Volunteers worked from 10 a.m....

Miss Marshall 2017, Emily Kinner, crowning Miss Marshall 2018 Jessica Yurkovich.

Mr. and Miss Marshall of 2018 homecoming for herd

Madison Davis, Reporter October 24, 2018

The titles for 2018 Mr. and Miss Marshall were named during halftime of Saturday’s Homecoming game. The titles were awarded to junior James Prentice and senior Jessica Yurkovich. Prentice,...

Cicada Books and Coffee is located at 604 14th Street in West Huntington.

Et Cetera autumn writing contest is underway this week

Douglas Harding, Reporter October 23, 2018

Marshall University’s literary journal organization, Et Cetera, is sponsoring its annual autumn writing contest, with winners to be announced Nov. 1 at Cicada Books and Coffee in Huntington. All Marshall...

The Pumpkin House, located at 748 Beech St., Kenova, West Virginia, opened Monday, Oct. 22.

Pumpkin House relies on volunteers for success

Meg Keller, Reporter October 23, 2018

Pumpkin carving at the famous Pumpkin House in Kenova, West Virginia, is set to continue throughout the week. Volunteers from Marshall University’s Herd Recovery organization began helping to carve...

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