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The Parthenon

Jessa Dingess poses with the ONEbox at The Lantern. (Courtesy of Caitlin Trombley)

Overdose reversal kits to promote safety in local bars

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor September 16, 2025

In a city once known as the epicenter of the opioid epidemic, two Marshall professors are taking strides to ensure the community is not only protected but also prepared.  After helping to distribute...

Jimmy John Jacob is an Interim Senator for the Student Government Association at Marshall University. (Courtesy of Jimmy John Jacob).

FSL Resolution moved to full Senate

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 15, 2025

A controversial amendment concerning fraternity and sorority life ultimately passed after a heated debate during a Student Government Association Legislative meeting. Resolution 83.04, authored by Senator...

Marshall Football secured its first win of the Tony Gibson era Saturday, Sept. 13, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

Marshall Football secures first win in Tony Gibson era

Ethan Peltier, Staff Reporter September 14, 2025

Marshall Football secured its first win of the Tony Gibson era Saturday, Sept. 13, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium as the Herd set the tone early in a 38-7 victory over Eastern Kentucky. “It’s been a...

The new esports lab is open 24/7 in Drinko Library.

New esports lab provides upgraded resources and community for students

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter September 14, 2025

Marshall University’s esports program has officially leveled up with the opening of a brand-new esports lab inside Drinko Library moving out of its former home in the student center.  The new space,...

Kaitlyn Fleming (The Parthenon/Wade Sullivan)

College doesn’t pause for grief

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor September 13, 2025

I’ve always loved college, as in truly and deeply cared about my classes, work and extracurriculars. Being present for every aspect of my day to day responsibilities — especially at the beginning...

Hundreds of tailgaters packed the stadium lot on Saturday, Sept. 6, for Marshall Football vs. Missouri State.

Different Saturday, same loyal tailgaters

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 12, 2025

With football season in full swing, tailgating has returned to the Joan C. Edwards Stadium in true Herd fashion. Despite weather that looked “thunderstruck,” Marshall fans showed up in force for the...

Participants in the first day of the 9/11 Days of Service participated in a tribute walk to remember Marshall University alumnus Paul Ambrose and the others who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in 2001.

Marshall to hold first major observance of 9/11

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 11, 2025

Fallen heroes and their families will be the focus of Marshall University’s first large-scale 9/11 Days of Service memorial.  The event will honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001 at the World Trade...

Thiago Apolinario scores twice as men’s soccer draws 2-2 with High Point. (Courtesy of HerdZone)

No. 10 Herd soccer ties at No. 12 High Point

Ethan Peltier, Staff Reporter September 11, 2025

No. 10 Marshall Men’s Soccer fought its way to a 2-2 draw against no. 12 High Point University Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Vert Stadium in a contest filled with late-game dramatics. The physical contest...

GALLERY: Volleyball Vs. Eastern Kentucky

GALLERY: Volleyball Vs. Eastern Kentucky

Trista Honaker, Photographer September 10, 2025

The Marshall University Volleyball team lost a five-set match to Eastern Kentucky University at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Tuesday, Sept. 10. In the loss, senior Beatrice Ciccarelli delivered...

Members of the South Carolina National Guard patrol with the Lincoln Monument in the background, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

National Guard’s impact felt beyond D.C., students say

Jaidyn Carter, Student Reporter September 10, 2025

For some Marshall students, the sight of the National Guard currently deployed to the Capitol is personal; for them, Washington, D.C., is also home.  “I’ve seen a lot of them before I left my city....

WMUL-FM staff and volunteers alongside faculty advisor Charles Bailey at the Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters award ceremony at the Greenbrier on April 5, 2025 (Courtesy of WMUL-FM)

WMUL wins prestigious Murrow Award

Ashton Pack, News Editor September 9, 2025

Marshall’s student radio station created a Halloween newscast last year; this Halloween, they will accept one of the country’s top broadcasting awards.  The Murrow Award is one of the most significant...

Kicker Lorcan Quinn kicked a 50-yard field goal for his first ever career field goal.

The Bears claw back 21-20 to win in Herd home opener

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor September 9, 2025

After being up 17-7 at halftime, the Marshall Thundering Herd falls to 0-2 on the season to the Missouri State Bears 21-20 in the home opener for Marshall on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Joan C. Edwards stadium....

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