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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Griffin Wagoner and Semoni Weaver recieved their crowns at the Homecoming game.

Homecoming Royalty Announced at Football Game

Abigail Cutlip, Graphics Editor October 2, 2023

Griffin Wagoner and Semoni Weaver were crowned Mr. and Miss Marshall on Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Homecoming game.  With platforms based on foster...

The poster for the play

‘Book of Will’ Delves Into the Works of William Shakespeare

Jada Mills, Student Reporter October 1, 2023

Shakespeare, literary history and the contemporary British dialect will feature in the first production of the fall semester for the School of Theater...

The front of the showcard for the exhibition "Piercing Lights, Silent Shadows"

School of Art and Design Presents ‘Piercing Lights, Silent Shadows’

Victoria Ware, Opinions & Culture Editor October 1, 2023

A new exhibit at the Visual Arts Center is relatable to the community “but not necessarily in a way that is expected when you think ‘Appalachia Identity,’”...

Students received hygiene products and non-perishable food items at the event.

We Are… Here for You Day Promotes 24/7 Counseling Services

Jada Mills, Student Reporter October 1, 2023

A hot lunch, hygiene products, a bag filled with non-perishable food items and several counseling resources were available for Marshall students at no...

Students, faculty and community members lined 5th Avenue for the annual Homecoming Parade on Friday, Sept. 29.

Video Games and Royalty Featured at Homecoming Parade

Brooke Rood, Student Reporter September 30, 2023

Floats inspired by classic video games marched down Fifth Avenue as a part of the Homecoming parade on Friday, Sept 29, following the parade’s theme...

Marco dressed as Mario for Party on the Plaza

Party on the Plaza Kicks Off Homecoming Weekend

Jada Mills, Student Reporter September 30, 2023

Party on the Plaza marked the beginning of Homecoming weekend on Friday, Sept. 29, through the combined efforts of various departments and organizations...

Students, faculty and community members attended the annual pep rally and bonfire on Friday, Sept. 29.

Marshall Unites at Homecoming Bonfire and Pep Rally

Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter September 30, 2023

Students and staff alike described this year’s pep rally and bonfire on Friday, Sept. 29, as a tradition that brings the Marshall community together.  Dr....

Black Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees and Behalfs (from left to right) : Cheryl White (on behalf of Roy Goines), Wendy Thomas (on behalf of Ed Starling), Marie Redd, Dr. Kimberly Austin, Joseph Williams, Victoria Smith, William Smith and Delegate Sean Hornbuckle.

Black Alumni Organization Inducts Inaugural Hall of Fame Class

Sarah Davis, News Editor September 30, 2023

The first 10 African-American alumni inducted into the Black Alumni Hall of Fame are a testament to the mission of the organization, said the president...

Dr. Ross Salary

Research Grant Will Benefit Scientific Advances

Bex Law, Staff Reporter September 30, 2023

A scientific research grant will fund a project related to the printing of electronics and device fabrication. The project is one of 10 to receive the...

Marshall faculty participating in a Design Thinking training hosted by the iCenter.

iCenter Develops Innovation Catalyst Training

Emma Gallus, Staff Reporter September 29, 2023

A first-of-its-kind program to train Marshall faculty, students and staff in design thinking has launched from the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship,...

Marshall athletics sponsored Hoops in Huntington, which featured the athletes interacting with fans and competing with one another.

Hoops in Huntington Takes Over Downtown

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor September 29, 2023

Dark skies didn’t stop the Herd from storming Pullman Square Thursday evening, Sept. 28, for the second annual Hoops in Huntington event. Sponsored...

Students paid $1 to bash a car colored to represent ODU in preparation for Homecoming 2023.

WMUL-FM Car Bash Prepares for Homecoming

Sarah Davis, News Editor September 29, 2023

Destroying a car can be quite the stress reliever, said a director for Marshall’s student radio station at its 21st annual car bash. “It’s just...

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