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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Sarah Davis in the style of 1985

Life After Parthenon: Words of Wisdom From a Former Staff Member

Sarah Davis, News Editor April 9, 2024

Student journalist Kennie Bass walked into The Parthenon newsroom after transferring from West Virginia University in 1982.  Being assigned the economics...

Baylee Parsons in the style of 1985

The Sound of 1985 for the Listeners of Today

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor April 9, 2024

“Out of Touch” may have been in Billboard magazine’s top 10 singles of 1985, but the song’s title is not accurate in describing the generation...

Current SGA President to Continue Serving Marshall

Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter April 9, 2024

Walker Tatum has a distinct idea for what he wants to accomplish in his new position with the Marshall University Foundation, said the executive director...

Gov. Jim Justice, who faces both personal and business debts,
announced his bid for the U.S. Senate for 2024.

BeyondMU: Gov. Jim Justice Faces Millions in Debts and Unpaid Taxes

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor April 8, 2024

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is beginning to feel the pressure as his debts mount, a challenge he will have to overcome as he convinces his constituents...

Conference Raises Awareness for Suicide Prevention on Campus

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor April 8, 2024

Self-awareness and education are important factors in helping those with mental health struggles, said the coordinator of Marshall’s West Virginia Collegiate...

Students gathered on the Memorial Student Center Plaza and Buskirk Field to watch the Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8.

Community Gravitates to Campus for Eclipse

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor April 8, 2024

“Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles echoed across a community-filled Buskirk Field as a solar eclipse reached 95% coverage on Monday, April 8—with...

Asha Bora previously ran at the Marshall Invitiational in February 2024.

Pair of Victories Highlight Golden Eagle Invitational

Wade Sullivan, Student Reporter April 7, 2024

Two wins highlighted the day as Marshall University track and field competed at the Golden Eagle Invitation in Charleston, West Virginia, on Friday, April...

Kylee Mastin (left) and Abby Herring (right)

Best Friends in Track Reflect on Their Marshall Careers

Wade Sullivan, Student Reporter April 7, 2024

After training and working together for three years, two Marshall track seniors are preparing to compete in their final Sun Belt Championship together...

The Herd gave up 10 runs in the second inning of the final game.

App State Dismantles the Herd

Ben Cower, Student Reporter April 5, 2024

The final contest of a three-game series for Marshall Baseball ended short on Saturday, March 30, as the App State Mountaineers shelled the Herd 19-2 across...

Kaitlyn Fleming

College Students Grapple with Overwhelming Expectations

Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter April 5, 2024

We’ve all heard the phrase, “Everything, everywhere, all at once,” or have even seen the Oscar-award winning film.  In an analysis of the Daniel...

Herring is a Parkersburg, West Virginia native.

Herring’s Historical Career Continues

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor April 4, 2024

Marshall Track and Field senior Abby Herring is no stranger to making and breaking records, as she did once more on Friday, March 29, in Raleigh, North...

Peter Hanson speaks during his Amicus Curiae lecture on the three values of Congress.

Lecturer Argues Partisanship is Demolishing Congress

Sarah Davis, News Editor April 4, 2024

Compromising in the legislative branch has been stigmatized, said an American politics specialist said.  “Compromise is now a dirty word,” said...

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