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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Evan White won the 1500-meter run on day two.

Herd Senior Tramples Competition

Wade Sullivan, Student Reporter March 30, 2024

In the second outdoor competition of the season, Marshall senior Evan White won the men’s 1500-meter run on day two of the FSU Relays with a time of 3 minutes and 55.62 seconds  in Tallahassee, Florida,...

A still from the documentary "Roleplay"

Documentary ‘Roleplay’ Debuts on Campus

Cyd Collins, Student Reporter March 29, 2024

Exploring themes of sex and consent for college students, the “Roleplay” documentary’s first public screening took place in the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center’s Francis-Booth Experimental...

Rachael Peckham presenting for the Artists, Scholars and Innovators Lecture Series

Rachael Peckham Unpacks Confessional Writing

Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter March 29, 2024

Gender dynamics play a large role in the response to intimate nonfiction written by women writers both past and present, said one member of Marshall’s English department.  “With literary confession,...

Victoria Ware (left), opinion and cultures editor, and Sarah Davis (right) at the Women's Leadership Summit.

It’s Okay to ‘Press Pause’

Sarah Davis, News Editor March 29, 2024

Last week, I had the privilege of attending the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Leadership Summit on behalf of The Parthenon and Marshall University. The annual conference, which takes...

Sarah Davis (left), news editor, and Victoria Ware (right) in front of the Greenbrier resort at
the Women’s Leadership Summit.

Give Yourself Credit

Victoria Ware, Opinion and Cultures Editor March 29, 2024

The 2024 Women’s Leadership Summit was a rejuvenating experience that provided me with new fervor and insight into my perception of my goals and my strengths. I was honored to be able to attend the...

A dog was caught up in the Holi celebration on March 25.

Holi Celebrated on Campus

Abigail Cutlip, Graphics Editor March 29, 2024

Holi, a Hindu festival, was celebrated on March 25 at an event hosted by the Office of Intercultural Students. Dogs weren’t spared from the celebration, as seen with the furry friend above.

Nickole Brown read her poetry in Drinko Library for the A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series.

Kentucky Poet Connects with Appalachian Students

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor March 28, 2024

It’s okay for a person to appreciate where they come from, even when they know it’s not perfect, a Kentucky poet said after her reading at Marshall on Wednesday, March 27. “I think it’s more...

Williams gave her final lecture in the Shawkey Dining Room on Monday, March 25.

Kat Williams Wishes Women’s History Farewell

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor March 28, 2024

Putting in effort to make a change as a woman can inspire the women of future generations, a 23-year Marshall history professor said in her last lecture for the university on Monday, March 25. “It...

(Eiffel Tower) The Marshall University Chamber Choir took a 10 day trip to France to participate in four performances.

Chamber Choir Travels to France

Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter March 28, 2024

Beeman was the only player with over 10 points for the Herd.

Hokies Hurdle the Herd

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor March 28, 2024

Marshall Women’s Basketball’s historic season came to an abrupt end on Friday, March 22, losing 92-49 to the Virginia Tech Hokies in Blacksburg, Virginia. “I appreciate every Marshall fan that...

Brooks (left) and Alford (right) pose with a HerdCon 2024 prop wearing their shirts from the university’s first HerdCon.

HerdCon Cultivates Community, Organizers Say

Sarah Davis, News Editor March 27, 2024

HerdCon is all about bringing alike interests and their people together, the event’s co-chairman said. “My biggest thing is how many students I’ve talked to who are really big on saying, ‘I...

University Administrators Reflect on President Smith’s First Two Years

Evan Green, Executive Editor March 27, 2024

A Brief Overview of Smith’s Presidency Over the last two years, Marshall University has undergone major changes to its messaging, enrollment, culture and infrastructure. While countless factors...

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