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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Brooklyn Ulrich announced 2025 Sun Belt Preseason Player of the Year

Brooklyn Ulrich announced 2025 Sun Belt Preseason Player of the Year

Haven Steele, Student Reporter February 10, 2025

Marshall Women’s Softball second baseman, Brooklyn Ulrich, has been honored as the 2025 Sun Belt Conference Preseason Player of the Year. The recognition came as no surprise to those familiar with Ulrich’s...

President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office.

Trump’s third week: Rollback on Biden policies and potential Gaza takeover

Caden Adkins, Opinions & Culture Editor February 10, 2025

In his third week, President Donald Trump revoked Biden’s federal security clearance, proposed the U.S. take over Gaza, banned trans athletes and more.  Trump has taken, as Steve Bannon, former senior...

President Donald Trump signing The Laken Riley Act. Photo by AP News

Trump signs the Laken Riley Act, the first legislation of his second term

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter February 10, 2025

The Laken Riley Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump, is the first legislation implemented in his second term.  The bill, named after the murdered Georgia nursing student, mandates federal...

The Dancing Thunder performs at football, volleyball and basketball games.

The Dancing Thunder: Where passion meets performance

Haven Steele, Student Reporter February 10, 2025

The Marshall University Dance Team, known as the Dancing Thunder, is a dynamic group of energetic young women who perform at home football, volleyball and basketball games as well as various community...

Hughart has dedicated many years of service to the university.

After Office Hours: Bravin Hughart

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter February 9, 2025

Even in the most rural areas, people continue to create safe and accessible environments for everyone. Director Bravin Hughart strives to accomplish that at the Marshall Mid-Ohio Valley Campus. Before...

Sen. Grady serves as the chair of education.

Education, future workforce take precedent at Legislative Lookahead

Baylee Parsons, Managing Editor February 8, 2025

Building a better future for the next generation of West Virginians will be a focal point in this year’s legislative session, several state representatives who spoke at the Legislative Lookahead said...

81.1% of 53 students polled said they read in their free time.

Marshall students settle in with a good book

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter February 7, 2025

As February begins to settle in, Marshall students start to settle in with a new favorite book. The Parthenon interviewed three students and conducted a poll about current reading habits on campus,...

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses media members after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, in Ottawa, Canada, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Photo by Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP

Trump’s second week characterized by tariff threats, demands and funding freezes

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter February 7, 2025

President Trump’s second week was dominated by threats of tariffs, demands against other countries and a controversial funding freeze order.  On Monday, Jan. 27, Trump issued a memorandum pausing...

The Herd is looking to finish the season strong as February is the final month for Indoor Track & Field

Indoor Track & Field school record broken

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor February 6, 2025

Another Marshall Indoor Track & Field school record was broken at the PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational hosted by the University of Louisville Cardinals Friday, Feb. 1-2. Kylee Mastin continued her hot...

Macy Saunders and Candace Maynard both in the photo. Photo courtesy of Macy Saunders.

Alpha Chi Omega looks to spring recruitment through philanthropic efforts

Tally Mamula, Student Reporter February 5, 2025

Marshall University’s Student Center became a hub of compassion and community on Sunday, Feb. 2, as Alpha Chi Omega hosted its “Sending Our Love” philanthropy event to support the Golden Girl Group...

The Baileys, courtesy of Bonnie Bailey.

Couples on Campus: The Baileys

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 5, 2025

From that first “hola” in high school Spanish class to now nurturing a family of their own, one pair of high school sweethearts has built a lifetime of laughter and shared dreams.  Travis Bailey,...

Lauryn Coffman was one of the competition's winner.

Black History Month festivities begin with annual poster competition

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter February 4, 2025

Marshall University’s Black History Month celebrations kicked off with the Dr. Carter G. Woodson Lyceum’s annual Black History Month Poster Competition Awards on Feb. 2 at the Visual Arts Center. Assistant...

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