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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Lyle Menendez, left confers with brother Erik during a court appearance, April 2, 1991 in Beverly Hills, California. Lawyers for the brothers won another delay of a preliminary hearing while they seek a state Supreme Court opinion on whether an alleged murder confession is protected by doctor-patient privilege. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

Wildfires delay resentencing hearing for Menendez Brothers

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor February 21, 2025

Lyle and Erik Menendez were sentenced to life in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents José and Kitty. Nearly 30 years later, the infamous pair is now set to enter the courtroom in late March after...

The Parkers enjoy traveling together often.

Couples on Campus: The Parkers

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 20, 2025

Although it may be a cliché, love at first sight was undeniably true in their case, one member of the Marshall University Police Department said.   Lieutenant Dicky Parker said upon arriving home...

Potential Spruce Knob name change sparks controversy

Caden Adkins, Opinions & Culture Editor February 20, 2025

Thirteen West Virginia Delegates introduced House Concurrent Resolution 33 on Feb. 14, a resolution that would lead to the name change of the tallest point in the state, Spruce Knob, to “Trump Mountain”...

McInerney dedicated 40 years of service to the university.

Former students, colleagues remember Professor Margie McInerney

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor February 19, 2025

One of Marshall University’s own died this past week. Margie McInerney, professor of management, died on Friday, Feb. 14. She had been teaching at Marshall since the 1980s. Deahanna Raynes, one...

In a poll conducted by The Parthenon out of 126 participants, 85% said they did not support the  removal of DEI materials from Marshall’s websites.

Students express frustration about DEI revisions

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter February 19, 2025

Since the removal of DEI related webpages from Marshall’s website, students have voiced disapproval of the situation. The Parthenon hosted a poll on social media asking people whether they approved...

Title IX presented students with tips and tricks to deal with heartbreak.

Heartbreak and healing: Title IX provides student support

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter February 18, 2025

Communication strategies, boundaries and signs of unhealthy relationships were covered in a presentation by the Title IX office and Women’s and Gender Center on how to handle heartbreak. Alissa Rookard,...

Marshall athletes place 2nd-6th in Men’s 60 m hurdles, nearly sweeping the whole event.

Track & Field finish strong in last indoor meet before championships

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor February 18, 2025

Several personal, season and school records were broken by Marshall Track & Field to close out their final indoor meet before the Sun Belt Conference Indoor Championships. The Marshall Invitational...

Ethan Murdoch led The Herd with a .462 batting average with six hits in 13 at bats with seven RBI and three homers.

Baseball fails to win in opening series against Hawaii’s Rainbow Warriors

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor February 18, 2025

Marshall Baseball falls to 0-4 against the University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors to open the season. “A tough weekend on the field,” baseball head coach Greg Beals said. “We played a very good Hawaii...

Black History Month Power Hour celebrates Black history through music

Black History Month Power Hour celebrates Black history through music

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter February 17, 2025

The Black History Month Power Hour celebrates Black history through the evolution of music in a weekly collaboration between the Office of Intercultural Affairs and WMUL-FM. Shaunte Polk, the director...

Baylee Cornell, photo courtesy of Baylee Cornell.

Marshall University continues to nurture the growth of creatives

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter February 17, 2025

The lives of students at Marshall University are a hard thing to capture, but that’s why Baylee Cornell keeps her camera at the ready.  Cornell, senior and accounting major, is one of many students...

Zelideth Rivas

After Office Hours: Zelideth Rivas

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter February 16, 2025

Sometimes in life, it’s best to take a moment and sit down with a cup of tea, and Zelideth Rivas just so happens to be a licensed tea instructor. Rivas was born in Puerto Rico, moved to the United...

Storefront of Now Hear This.

Now Hear This forms essential part of music scene near campus

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter February 15, 2025

Vinyl records are making a resurgence with the newer generation, and record stores like Now Hear This are here to help. Now Hear This is a mom-and-pop record store on 4th Avenue that has been open since...

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