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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Barker outside of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.

Where Marshall can take you: Study Abroad in Florence

Heather Barker, Contributer June 13, 2018

I had always wanted to study abroad but did not know when or where I would do it. I finally made the leap into the unknown during fall semester of my junior year. I saw an email from my dean recruiting...

The Market of downtown Huntington is continuing to grow and expand, now with eight local businesses to call the indoor shopping center home.

The Market of downtown Huntington opens new businesses

Amanda Larch, News Editor June 12, 2018

The Market of downtown Huntington welcomes new ideas and businesses as much as customers. The indoor shopping center hasn’t stopped expanding or remodeling since it opened last year. So far, The Market...

Huntington Police Chief Hank Dial speaking at the 2018 Drug Summit at Marshall University.

Huntington continues to see progress with opioid epidemic

Amanda Larch, News Editor June 12, 2018

Huntington may have been voted America’s Best Community, but just like any city, it still faces many issues, most notably the opioid drug epidemic. For years, Huntington has been fighting the epidemic,...

Huntington community leaders participate in a Groundbreaking Ceremony to begin Phase One of the all-inclusive playground at St. Cloud Commons.

Phase One of all-inclusive playground is underway

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor June 1, 2018

Almost two years ago, the Greater Huntington Parks and Recreation District began the preliminary plans for an all-inclusive, all-access playground at St. Cloud Commons. The playground comes with the cost...

Hunter Barclay being sworn in as Marshall’s new Student Government President, Sunday.

A new era in MU Student Government

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter April 23, 2018

Hunter Barclay & Hannah Petracca are sworn in a SGA President and Vice President Hunter Barclay and Hannah Petracca are officially Marshall University’s new student body president and vice president....

Caleb Bowen in Bib, 323 running in the 2018 Boston Marathon Monday. Bowen is an assistant coach for the Marshall Thundering Herd track and field team.

Bowen brings Herd to Boston

Luke Creasy, Reporter April 19, 2018

Nearly 30,000 runners lined up to race in the 122nd annual Boston Marathon Monday morning. One runner in the crowd has a special connection to Marshall University. Caleb Bowen, a local product who graduated...

Marshall celebrates World Fusion Day

Marshall celebrates World Fusion Day

Hanna Pennington, Reporter April 12, 2018

Marshall University’s third annual World Fusion Day on the Memorial Student Center plaza gave students and faculty a taste of exciting and different cultures, values and ways of life Wednesday afternoon. The...

Greek Week in full swing

Greek Week in full swing

Sarah Ingram, Reporter April 12, 2018

Chariot races, competition and feasting are all the makings for Greek games. That is what Marshall University’s Greek Week has consisted of thus far, beginning with a volleyball tournament on Sunday. “My...

Grindstone Coffeeology Central is located at 816 8th Street in Huntington.

Grindstone Coffeeology opens central location

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter April 9, 2018

Popular among students and community alike, the famous Grindstone Coffeeology truck has now expanded to include a fixed location. The new location located at 816 8th Street in Huntington includes a walk-in...

Marshall senior takes the weight of owning CrossFit

Marshall senior takes the weight of owning CrossFit

Franklin Norton, Managing Editor April 9, 2018

For Jordan Houchin, a senior mathematics major at Marshall University, and her husband, Marshall alum Cody Houchin, wellness is second to almost none, and they have found their fitness home at CrossFit...

Marshall begins its search for the new Marco

Marshall begins its search for the new Marco

Sarah Ingram, Reporter April 9, 2018

The university is looking for a son or daughter of Marshall to take over as the new Marco to keep the community spirits up throughout the year. Tryouts happen occur next week to give new students an opportunity...

President Gilbert confident in Marshall’s future

President Gilbert confident in Marshall’s future

Kyra Biscarner, Reporter April 5, 2018

Enrollment, tuition increases and additions to MUPD for 2018 As the 2017-18 school year comes to a close, the Marshall University administration is already preparing for the next year. President Jerry...

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