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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

'When We Were Young and Unafraid' had showings at Marshall from October  1-5.

REVIEW: ‘When We Were Young and Unafraid’ delivers captivating, crucial performance

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor October 8, 2025

A small but mighty cast from Marshall’s School of Theatre and Dance tackled the challenge of Sarah Treem’s “When We Were Young and Unafraid” last weekend, proving even college students can ace...

The Herd is currently on an eight year win streak against the Monarchs.

Football faces fierce familiar foe

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor October 7, 2025

Marshall Football returns home after a long road trip to face fellow Sun Belt East foe and longtime conference rival, the Old Dominion Monarchs Saturday, Oct. 11. Each team has faced each other annually...

Visitors enjoy food, music and fall fun at the 40th West Virginia Pumpkin Festival   at Milton’s Pumpkin Park.

Pumpkin Festival offers gourd times for all

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter October 7, 2025

Pumpkin pies, handmade crafts and the sound of live music filled Milton’s Pumpkin Park Thursday, Oct. 2, as the 40th annual West Virginia Pumpkin Festival opened its gates. The four-day celebration drew...

Pretty and Poised storefront (The Parthenon/Phoenix Bishop)

Huntington Hotspots: Pretty & Poised

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter October 5, 2025

Pretty, pink and on a mission to make women feel beautiful and loved. It’s what Pretty & Poised clothing boutique in Huntington, West Virginia, and Ashland, Kentucky, aims to achieve with every...

Hazing claims inspire prevention movement

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter October 3, 2025

Hazing Prevention Week events scatter across the country as universities try to put an end to dangerous hazing practices, and Marshall University is one of them.  Hazing Field Day, hosted by Campus...

Heritage Farm's mascot Wilder often welcomes visitors as they venture to the farm. (Courtesy of Heritage Farm)

Apple butter, pumpkins serve up fall fun

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter October 2, 2025

As the seasons change and cooler weather settles in, many people look forward to the crisp breeze and colorful scenery of autumn. For Heritage Farm, the arrival of fall signals the perfect time to bring...

Students should contact Kathryn Smith for inquiries about excused absences. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

Excused absence policy evolves with online learning

Phoenix Bishop, Photographer October 2, 2025

The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent technological developments are among the reasons the university has chosen to revise its six-year-old excused absence policy.  “We hadn’t revisited...

The new historical marker is located on Buffington Street near the Guyandotte boat ramp.

Appalachian Freedom Heritage Tour: New plaque honors the story of an enslaved man

Davina Snyder, Staff Reporter October 1, 2025

In remembrance of a man’s courage to liberate himself and gain freedom, a plaque marker was placed on Buffington Street in Guyandotte, West Virginia.  The dedication ceremony, held by the Appalachian...

Jana Tigchelaar is an associate professor of English and the English department chair at Marshall University. (Courtesy of Jana Tigchelaar)

Guest Column by Jana Tigchelaar

October 1, 2025

I write as a concerned Marshall faculty member to address recent statements about academic freedom that fundamentally mischaracterize both its history and purpose. While I recognize the sensitive nature...

The last time these teams faced was the 2024 SBC football championships where Marshall won 31-3 (Courtesy of HerdZone)

Football fumbles double-overtime loss to Louisiana

Ethan Peltier, Staff Reporter September 30, 2025

Marshall dropped its Sun Belt Conference opener Saturday, Sept. 27, in a 54-51 double-overtime loss to Louisiana at Cajun Field. The Ragin’ Cajuns were led by backup quarterback Lunch Winfield, who sparked...

Volleyball looks to break their losing streak this weekend against the Georgia Southern Eagles (Courtesy of HerdZone).

Volleyball drops opening Sun Belt weekend to Coastal Carolina

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter September 30, 2025

Stumbling in the opening weekend of Sun Belt Conference play, Marshall Volleyball dropped back-to-back matches to Coastal Carolina at the Cam Henderson Center. The Herd (8-7, 0-2 SBC) fell in straight...

Tri-State vendors set up tents Sept. 27 for the 42nd annual West Virginia Chili Fest, featuring food, drinks, activities and live music.

Chili for charity: West Virginia’s annual Chili Fest raises almost $100,000

Davina Snyder, Staff Reporter September 29, 2025

Various vendors from across the Tri-State area set up cooking tents the morning of Saturday, Sept. 27, kicking off a full day of food, drinks, activities and live music for the 42nd annual West Virginia...

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