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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Tony Hoffman, former BMX athlete, spoke at the “Training for Change” provider conference.

Minority Health Institute fights for accessible healthcare across WV

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 6, 2025

Getting sick and going to the doctor is something most people don’t think twice about, but for millions of West Virginians, access to affordable healthcare is becoming increasingly difficult. For Marshall’s...

Kung Fu Tea is located at 844 4th Avenue, Huntington, WV.

Huntington welcomes long-awaited boba tea shop

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 5, 2025

It has been more than four years since the Kung Fu Tea sign first appeared in a downtown storefront. Locals often wondered if the shop would ever open. Just minutes from Marshall’s campus, the highly...

Students are now entering their third week of the semester, as classes started on Monday, August. 18.

Fears and firsts: Freshmen begin to navigate campus life

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 4, 2025

Freshman year is supposedly a time of excitement and high expectations, but what exactly are those expectations?  With more than 2,000 new freshman faces appearing across Marshall University, the campus...

Resident advisors in the Twin Towers residence halls were not assigned roommates.

Housing shortage resolved before classes began

Ashton Pack, News Editor September 4, 2025

RAs having roommates and study rooms being converted to dorms were among the temporary housing options prepared by Housing and Residence Life this semester in preparation for a housing shortage that never...

One of the creators of Codenames visited campus Tuesday, Sept. 2, to give away copies of the game.

Marshall partners with Codenames for limited-edition fun

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor September 3, 2025

Game night just got a Marshall makeover thanks to a collaboration with Codenames to create a Herd-themed set, one marketing leader said.   Dave Traube, the chief marketing and communications officer...

Scenes from the football game between the University of Georgia and Marshall University at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Georgia won 45-7. (Ethan Greene, The Red and Black)

The Bulldogs send the Herd to the pound in 45-7 loss.

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor September 2, 2025

The Gibson era of Marshall Football kicked off at 3:40 p.m. in Athens, Georgia, Saturday, Aug. 30, against No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs. Unfortunately for the Herd, the Bulldogs exploded offensively, outscoring...

No. 2 Marshall Men's Soccer took on  No. 12 Virginia Tech at home Friday evening. (Courtesy of Jay Slack)

Herd soccer ties in top-15 showdown against Hokies

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter August 30, 2025

Marshall Men’s Soccer and Virginia Tech battled to a 2–2 draw Friday, Aug. 29, at Hoops Family Field, a matchup that carried early-season weight despite neither side leaving with a win. The game...

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 is the student body president for the 2025-2026 school year. (Courtesy of Connor Waller)

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...

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