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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Ginny Painter will be inducted into the West Virginia Public Relations Hall of Fame.

Daughter of Marshall to be inducted into West Virginia Public Relations Hall of Fame

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 12, 2024

Ginny Painter, a lifetime public relations professional and daughter of Marshall University, will be recognized for her contributions to the profession when she is inducted into the West Virginia Public...

Rodrigues dos Santos celebrates after his goal.

Men’s Soccer draws with the Wildcats

Nate Harrah, Student Reporter November 9, 2024

The No. 6 Marshall Men’s Soccer drew in its penultimate regular season game against the University of Kentucky Wildcats, making their season record 9-1-5 and 4-0-4 in conference play. The game took place...

J.D. Vance smiles at a rally

A new Vice President-elect: What you need to know about JD Vance

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter November 8, 2024

Background  Born James Donald Bowman on August 2, 1984, Vance hails from Middletown, Ohio where he was raised by his parents, Bev and Don Bowman in a working class household. In 2016, Vance published...

The Parthenon offers valuable experience.

The Parthenon invites students to join its staff

Rafael Alfonso, Content Editor November 8, 2024

Staff applications for The Parthenon, Marshall’s student newspaper, have opened to any and all students interested in writing, taking pictures or doing both for the publication. The application will...

College Democrats members Owen Smith, Ashton Pack, Reagan Clagg, Abbi Carney, and Quinlin Sollars

College Democrats push for youth involvement ahead of Election Day

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 8, 2024

Women’s reproductive rights, transgender rights and economic stability are at the forefront of this year’s election, said one member of College Democrats at Marshall University.  “As a woman...

Christian Fitzpatrick celebrates following his touchdown to give the Herd the lead.

Late game scores lead the Herd past the War Hawks

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor November 8, 2024

With a tandem of scores in the fourth quarter from the Marshall offense, the Herd narrowly defeated the University of Louisiana-Monroe War Hawks 28-23 at Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 2. The...

2024 election voting pins

What similarities can we see in the 2024 election to the 2020 election?

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 6, 2024

Americans across the nation were anxiously awaiting the final decision for our 2024 President-elect. As of 9:00 a.m. the final decision has not yet been made–a predicament that mirrors that of the 2020...

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gets a hug from students after he signed into law a bill that guarantees free school meals for students in Minnesota’s public schools.

What you need to know about Tim Walz prior to the 2024 election

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 6, 2024

Background  Tim Walz was born on April 6, 1964 in West Point, Nebraska, to a public school administrator and community activist. Inspired by the hard work of his father James F. Walz and mother Darlene...

Volleyball prepares for road trip

Tariq Montgomery, Student Reporter November 6, 2024

After two critical wins on the road at Old Dominion University, Marshall Women’s Volleyball looks to pull off a major upset against a top Sun Belt team in App State on Friday, Nov. 8. Going into the...

Angela Alsobrooks

Angela Alsobrooks becomes Maryland’s first Black Senator

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 6, 2024

Angela Alsobrooks made history by beating former Maryland Governor and Republican Larry Hogan and consequently becoming the state’s first Black senator. Alsobrooks said she plans to hear all of the...

Swing states: What they are and why they matter

Swing states: What they are and why they matter

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 6, 2024

Swing states are crucial to the 2024 election. Candidates focus on winning over these states–particularly Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin for the 2024 election–since...

Kaitlyn Fleming

You know it is serious when Gen Z has not cracked a single joke

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor November 6, 2024

It’s no secret that Gen Z-ers tend to lean toward humor to cope. No matter the gravity of the situation, you can always count on TikTok trends to take the younger generation by storm as a way to manage...

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