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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

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Title IX Office Hosts Open House for Students

Ella Bumgardner and Anna Holstein March 7, 2024

In honor of their new space, the Title IX Office hosted an open house to welcome the community to their updated environment on campus on Thursday, Feb. 29. Darian Marcum, the Title IX case manager, explained...

Voyles scored 20 points in the first half of the contest.

Eagles Soar Past the Herd

Ben Cower, Student Reporter March 7, 2024

Another second-half shooting slide impacted Marshall Men’s Basketball on Wednesday night, as the Georgia Southern Eagles bested the Herd 87-73 in Statesboro, Georgia. The loss extended Marshall’s...

Crossword Answers March 3

The Parthenon March 6, 2024

Across 4. Manhattan College's mascot who we beat in our opening baseball game: JASPERS 6.  A speech series that had a theme of "Connecting Threads:" TEDX 7. The last name of our Student Body...

Tre Hondras swings for the fence during the opening pitch in the new stadium.

Baseball Wins Opening Home Series in New Stadium

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor March 6, 2024

The Marshall University Baseball team secured its inaugural series with a 3-2 win over the Manhattan Jaspers on Sunday, March 3, the grand opening weekend at Jack Cook Field. “It’s great to get...

The Instagram post which depicted “If Marshall was a Pixar movie” through
artificial intelligence garnered criticism.

AI-Inspired Reel Generates Controversy

Sarah Davis, News Editor March 6, 2024

A social media post last week sparked conversation between artists, Marshall University and the community after many comments reflected a distaste for the images used. Marshall posted a video reel on...

Cody Lumpkin and Jill Treftz pose with their assortment of feline companions.
Courtesy of Jill Treftz

Couples on Campus: Jill Treftz and Cody Lumpkin

Kaitlyn Fleming, Student Reporter March 5, 2024

A true love story sprouts in the quiet moments between lectures and book pages for two professors in Marshall’s English department.  “We got married on Dec. 16,” said Jill Treftz, English professor...

BeyondMU: Overqualified Graduates Working Low-Wage Jobs

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor March 4, 2024

A new study shows most college graduates are working jobs that don't require degrees, raising the question of the costs versus the benefits of pursuing a degree. The study, conducted by The Burning...

"The Wolves" explores girlhood through the inner-workings of a soccer team.
Courtesy of Sholten Singer

‘The Wolves’ Portrays Struggles of Girlhood

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor March 4, 2024

Marshall’s School of Theatre and Dance’s production of “The Wolves” closed its curtain on Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center after two weeks of performances. Running...

Chloe visits students in the freshman residence halls.

Furry Friends Frequent Residence Halls

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor March 3, 2024

A former West Virginia Hot Dog Festival Wiener Dog Race champion now spends her days comforting students on campus. A therapy dog for the new MU Paws in the Halls program, 12-year-old dachshund Chloe...

The club uses an array of equipment to operate.

Ham Radio Club Revives Alternative Communication

Nolan Duncan, Student Reporter March 2, 2024

The president of Marshall University’s ham radio club said he believes radio communication is a great way to bring people together. Jacob Wriston, the president of the Thundering Herd Amateur Radio...

Students have limited options when it comes to parking on Marshall's campus.
Courtesy of Mackenzie Jones

Perceptions on Parking: Is Marshall’s Plan Concrete?

Sarah Davis, News Editor March 1, 2024

Parking continues to be an issue on college campuses across the country, including Marshall University.  Marshall Police Chief Jim Terry said that a large percentage of the student population commutes...

Jessica Tall giving her talk about connecting identities as items of clothing.

Commonalities Confirmed at TEDxMarshallU

Sarah Davis, News Editor February 28, 2024

Eight threads– ranging from intertwining theater and science to managing stress– were connected Tuesday, Feb. 27, at this year’s TEDxMarshallU event on campus. This year’s theme, “Connecting...

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