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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

The 2025 TedxMarshallU speakers. (Courtesy of TedxMarshallU)

TedxMarshallU returns to campus for seventh year featuring “Beyond Borders” theme

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter February 27, 2025

Marshall University is hosting the seventh annual TedxMarshallU March 8 at the Joan C. Edwards Theater.  The event will be two hours. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $5 for Marshall students. Evan...

Todd Godby has 20 years of ministry experience and industrial experience. (Courtesy of Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center)

After Office Hours: Todd Godby

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter February 27, 2025

Not many people have their career figured out at 18, but little did Todd Godby know theology would find him again 10 years later.  Godby was raised in Milton, West Virginia. He graduated from Milton...

Students enjoyed a break from the cold weather with temperatures in the 60s on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Don’t let the cold bring you down

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter February 27, 2025

With winter storms hitting Marshall University, the Counseling Center has advice for students feeling the winter gloom. The American Psychiatric Association explains this seasonal change in mood is...

Huddleston served as the sports editor of The Parthenon. (Courtesy of Taylor Huddleston)

Student Press Freedom Day: Journalists push for media literacy, freedom

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 26, 2025

Navigating censorship and providing the public with facts are significant considerations brought to light due to Student Press Freedom Day on Thursday, Feb. 27, said one former sports editor for The Parthenon.  Thursday...

Luniushina, Banton, Hart and West celebrate Marshall’s first 400 medley relay title.

Swimming and Diving falls short from first SBC title

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor February 25, 2025

In its last time as Sun Belt Conference participants, Marshall Women’s Swimming and Diving took home second at the SBC Swimming and Diving Championships. “What a great three and a half days for this...

Mckeever, Woodruff, Wyler and Mastin scored 10 points for the Women’s team with their Distance Medley title win.

Track & Field has strong start at SBC Championships

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor February 25, 2025

While breaking school and even conference records, Marshall’s Track & Field time has a strong start to the Indoor Sunbelt Conference Championship meet. The Women’s Distance Medley Relay team of...

Tyler Kamerer hit .384 in the series with a double and 2 RBI in the series.

Baseball ties series against Georgia Tech

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor February 25, 2025

After a comeback win against the Yellow Jackets Monday, Feb. 24, the Herd tied the series 2-2, giving Marshall a 2-6 record for the season. “Really happy for our guys to end this tough road stand with...

JCPenney partnered with Career Education to provide Marshall students with a discount on professional clothing.

JCPenney prepares students with professional attire

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter February 25, 2025

Marshall University students, alumni, faculty and staff were able to save up to 60% on all career wear key categories on Sunday, Feb. 23, with the Suit Up with JCPenney’s & Career Education event. The...

The program is expanding towards the university's upcoming freshman class.

‘Marshall For All’ program broadens

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter February 24, 2025

Marshall University announced Thursday, Feb. 13, the expansion of its Marshall For All program, offering tuition-free education to qualifying West Virginia freshmen, starting fall 2025. The new Marshall...

Cabell County neighborhoods, roads flood due to heavy rainfall

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter February 24, 2025

Heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding across Cabell County last week. Huntington’s Enslow Park neighborhood suffered higher waters than most in the region.  WSAZ reports waters rose several inches...

Courtesy of Felinton Inc. Entertainment

Documentary showcases devastation from war in Ukraine

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter February 23, 2025

“As the Sunflower Whispers,” a documentary film about the devastation incurred during the war in Ukraine, and the MUkraine faculty podcast covering the war premiered Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Joan...

Lyle Menendez, left confers with brother Erik during a court appearance, April 2, 1991 in Beverly Hills, California. Lawyers for the brothers won another delay of a preliminary hearing while they seek a state Supreme Court opinion on whether an alleged murder confession is protected by doctor-patient privilege. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

UPDATE: Wildfires delay resentencing hearing, DA office not in support of new trial for Menendez Brothers

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor February 21, 2025

UPDATE 2/25 -----  Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced on Friday, Feb. 21, an informal response to Lyle and Erik’s habeas petition in 2023. The petition submitted by the brothers’...

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