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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

The Herd’s two wins of the weekend came over the Spartans.

Softball Smashes the Spartans

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor February 16, 2024

Softball wrapped up its season-opening games in Boca Rotan, Florida, defeating the power five team Michigan State Spartans 10-1 in five innings on Saturday,...

Glen Midkiff, chief of staff

A Man who Bleeds Green and White

Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter February 15, 2024

A Marshall University chief of staff said he invests his love and dedication to Marshall and its students because of the mentors that invested their time...

Aero Smith (left), Sara Tonin (center) and Paige Noss (right) at the Queens for a Cause event on Tuesday, Feb. 13.

Drag Performers Collaborate to Donate

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor February 15, 2024

Drag performers showcased their talents to collect donations for a local shelter at the Queens for a Cause event on Tuesday, Feb. 13, in the Marco’s...

The Herd had three players score in double-digits against the Ragin’ Cajuns.

Women’s Basketball Takes Win Over Louisiana

Wade Sullivan, Student Reporter February 15, 2024

Marshall Women’s Basketball held Louisiana to its lowest-scoring game of the season and defeated the Ragin’ Cajuns 74-42 on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at home...

Crossword Answers Feb. 14 (Happy Valentine’s Day!)

The Parthenon February 14, 2024

Across 2. the organ that pumps blood through the cardiovascular system: HEART 4. often portrayed as a baby with angel wings: CHERUB 6. another...

Nick Slater created a replica of Marshall’s campus in LEGO form.

Marshall Brick by Brick

Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter February 13, 2024

A former Marshall student brought numerous LEGO models based on Marshall University to life in response to a professor’s challenge on Wednesday, Jan....

Matthew Schaffer

BeyondMU: Utah Becomes the Latest State to Ban Diversity

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor February 12, 2024

Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed programs to ban diversity on university campuses and state government into law last week, raising concerns amongst students...

Ryan Elkins is a social work major and the peer recovery support specialist
and program coordinator for Marshall’s Collegiate Recovery Center.

Recovery for Students is Possible

Bex Law, Staff Reporter February 12, 2024

Ryan Elkins, the peer recovery support specialist and program coordinator for Marshall’s Collegiate Recovery Center, is an advocate for peer-to-peer...

The cards will be sent on Valentine’s Day.

Students Spread Love and Battle Stigma for Valentine’s Day

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor February 11, 2024

Sharing love this holiday season, residents gathered to prepare a special gift for Huntington’s unsheltered community on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Cards...

Where Does Your Tuition Go?

Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter February 10, 2024

Transparency is Marshall University’s main goal when it comes to finances, a MU officer said. In an interview on Thursday, Jan. 29, Matt Tidd, the...

Rec Attendance Still up Going Into February

Cyd Collins, Student Reporter February 10, 2024

Despite the stereotype that many people stop going to the gym a couple weeks into January after starting at the beginning of the year, some areas of Marshall’s...

Sarah Davis

Life Behind Bars is Enough

Sarah Davis, News Editor February 9, 2024

On Jan. 25, 2024, convicted murderer Kenneth Smith was executed by nitrogen gas at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore, Alabama. Smith,...

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