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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Baylee Parsons

Dear freshmen, it’s okay not to know

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor August 22, 2025

Dear freshmen, Congratulations! If your guidance counselors handed you a five-year plan at the ripe age of 14, you have officially reached year five. Surely you have your whole life figured out now,...

The Haute Wick Social features candle-making, as well as various knick-knacks. (The Parthenon/Kaitlyn Fleming)

Huntington Hotspots: The Haute Wick Social

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor August 20, 2025

The Haute Wick Social, Huntington’s only candle-making bar, allows guests to create custom candles with seasonal scents such as pumpkin roll, holly jolly Huntington, strawberry cheesecake or coconut...

Connor Waller (Courtesy of Marshall University)

A message from Student Body President Connor Waller

Connor Waller, Student Body President August 18, 2025

Welcome to Marshall University! No matter where you are in your Marshall journey, the start of a new academic year is, without doubt, a time of unknowns, but, most importantly, it is also a time of excitement...

Marshall Football secured a record of 10-3 last season.

Herd football prepares for battle against Bulldogs

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor August 16, 2025

Marshall Football will travel to Athens, Georgia, to take on the University of Georgia Bulldogs for both teams’ season opener. This will be the second ever meeting between the two teams. The first...

Heritage Farm, located on Harvey Road off I-64, offers a number of activities and museums for all ages.

Postcards from The Parthenon: Heritage Farm

Ashton Pack, News Editor August 14, 2025

If you are a fan of history like me, then you probably like museums and places where you can learn as much as you can about our history and how we’ve progressed up to this point. Luckily for you and...

A figure sculpture made of recycled paper and an upcycled frame by Kal Anna

Take what you need, leave what you don’t: The connection between art and recycling

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Cultures Editor August 13, 2025

An artist may not always have the best materials available, but that doesn’t mean they can’t still create work of art, one Marshall artist said. Marshall art student Kal Anna said recycling and...

Alaina Jewell said the oceans off the Osa Peninsula offered scenic views and whale sightings for those out boating. (Courtesy of Alaina Jewell)

Huntington to howling monkeys: Marshall student’s transformative summer abroad

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor August 12, 2025

Four a.m. wake-up calls and singing monkeys were part of the typical classroom routine for one Marshall senior this summer.  Alaina Jewell, who majors in natural resources and recreational management...

Brad Smith (Courtesy of Marshall University)

Welcome back from President Brad Smith

Brad D. Smith, University President August 11, 2025

Whether you’re returning to campus or just starting your journey at Marshall, I’m honored to welcome you home — to a place that’s meant a great deal to me and so many others who’ve come before...

Addison Painter and Keith Roberts on senior day during the indoor Track & Field season.

Marshall Track & Field alum starts coaching career after breaking records himself

Ben Anderson, Contributor August 10, 2025

A recent graduate of Marshall’s Track & Field said being a recent athlete has brought him the confidence he needs as he goes into his first coaching role. Addison Painter, the men’s indoor and...

Marshall University held an introductory press conference for Harrison on July 30. (Courtesy of HerdZone)

Gerald J. Harrison hired as athletic director

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor August 9, 2025

Marshall Athletics recently announced Gerald J. Harrison as the university’s new director of athletics, making him the 23rd athletic director in Marshall Athletics history. "I could not be more excited...

Many students face difficulties readjusting to campus life after summer break.

Lost your routine? Here’s how the Counseling Center says to find it

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Culture Editor August 8, 2025

After summer break, adjusting back to university life can be tough on students, but they don’t have to do it alone at Marshall. Counselor Michele Sigler said the fall semester is an equally interesting...

The School of Health and Movement Sciences is located in Gullickson Hall.

School of Health and Movement Sciences to expand student opportunities

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor August 7, 2025

Although athletic training, exercise science and biomechanics students typically study changes within the body, this semester, it is their school that will be undergoing change.  The College of Health...

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