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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Flotsam River Circus, from Aug. 29 to 30 2024

Flotsam River Circus

Wade Sullivan, Photo & Graphics Editor September 6, 2024

Flotsam River Circus, a traveling troupe that puts on what it calls “post-apocalyptic performances,” floated into Huntington’s Harris Riverfront...

Herd prepares for Virginia Tech

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 6, 2024

Marshall Football will run onto the field Saturday, Sept. 7, with the echoes of Enter Sandman filtering out of Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, as...

The Herd last faced the Hokies in Blacksburg on December 1, 2018.

A look ahead at Virginia Tech

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 6, 2024

Marshall Football will run onto the field Saturday, Sept. 7, with the echoes of Enter Sandman filtering out of Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, as...

Brynn Brown sets the ball against Elon.

Volleyball splits final matches at Davidson tournament

Tariq Montgomery, Student Reporter September 5, 2024

Marshall Volleyball traveled to Davidson, North Carolina, to participate at the Davidson Tournament from Friday, Aug. 30, to Saturday, Aug. 31. There,...

Marco Silva celebrates after his goal.

Men’s Soccer routs Loyola at home

Nate Harrah, Student Reporter September 5, 2024

 The No. 2 nationally ranked Marshall Men’s Soccer won its third game of the season 6-1 against the Loyola University MD Greyhounds at Hoops Family...

Gov. Jim Justice announced the extension
of the state of emergency on Aug. 26.

West Virginia experiences worst drought since 2008

Caden Adkins, Student Reporter September 4, 2024

Gov. Jim Justice extended the state of emergency in West Virginia starting in Aug. 26 due to drought conditions plaguing the state since late July.  The...

University suggests reading to promote inclusivity

Baylee Parsons, News Editor September 4, 2024

In trying to develop a stronger Marshall community, the university recently recommended a history of Queer Appalachian literature and the memoir of a Salvadoran...

Simoes celebrates with his team following their win.

Women’s Soccer earns first win

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 4, 2024

Marshall Women’s Soccer picked up its first win over the Belmont Bruins 1-0 on Sunday, Sept. 1, and first win under new head coach Rafa Simoes after...

Marshall players celebrate in the end zone.

Herd dominates the Seawolves

Greg Jones, Student Reporter September 3, 2024

Despite harsh weather conditions, Herd football dominated Stony Brook (45-3) with their first win of the 2024 season in a packed  Joan C. Edwards Stadium...

Made by Abigail Cutlip

Abi before commencement

Abigail Cutlip, Social Media Manager September 2, 2024

I have begun what I find to be the most terrifying time of college: my last semester. As I approach my impending graduation, I wonder, “Did I do enough...

Frank Archer and Robert Archer on the first Labor Day

Labor Day: beyond the cookout

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinion & Cultures Editor September 2, 2024

Labor Day is not just one more chance for soaking up the dwindling days of summertime fun, one history professor at Chatham University said. Dr. Lou...

Mike Duncan, longtime Marshall fan

Fans cheer at season’s first football game despite thunderstorm

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter September 1, 2024

Rain and lightning did not stop the Thundering Herd fans from cheering on the football team for the first home game of the 2024-2025 season. “I came...

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