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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Prominent officials and professors from
Marshall stand inside the Capitol Building.

Marshall Thunders to the Capitol

Reagan Clagg, Student Reporter February 9, 2024

As part of a tradition that has lasted for over 20 years, Marshall students, faculty and staff went to the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 31, to showcase the university.  Matt James, the executive director...

Herd organizations present to prospective students.

Green and White Weekend Welcomes More to the Herd

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor February 9, 2024

Prospective students previewed the college experience as a member of the Herd at Marshall’s first Green and White Days of the semester on Feb. 2-3. Green and White Day gives attendees the opportunity...

Anochili-Killen tallied his career high of 30 points on Saturday.

Men’s Basketball Crushes Coastal

Ben Cower, Student Reporter February 7, 2024

Although the Cam Henderson Center is enclosed, the scoring storm fostered by Marshall Men’s Basketball made it rain threes in a 91-76 triumph over the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on Saturday, Feb....

Students to Visit Underground Railroad Museum

Reagan Clagg, Student Reporter February 7, 2024

To start off Black History Month, Marshall’s Housing and Residence Life, in conjunction with the Office of Intercultural Affairs, will be hosting a day trip to the Underground Railroad Museum in Cincinnati,...

Martin is second in the Sun Belt in double-doubles this season, tallying 12.

Martin Records Triple-Double in Loss Against ODU

Wade Sullivan, Student Reporter February 7, 2024

Junior forward Nate Martin recorded the eighth triple-double in Herd Men’s Basketball history as the team lost to Old Dominion 83-76 at the Cam Henderson Center on Wednesday, Feb. 1. A triple double...

Crossword Answers Feb. 7

The Parthenon February 7, 2024

Down 1. Capital of West Virginia: CHARLESTON 2. A fee paid by students for enrollment of a college or university: TUITION 3. A day where students visit the state's capital: MARSHALLDAY 4. The...

Alexander Vance took inspiration from Black artist Kehinde Wiley for his
winning poster.

Black History Month Poster Competition Celebrates African Americans and the Arts

Cyd Collins, Student Reporter February 7, 2024

In celebration of Black History Month, art students were tasked with creating posters centered on the theme of African Americans and the arts in a contest called The Dr. Carter G. Woodson Lyceum’s Black...

Turner spoke on Wednesday, Jan. 31.

Great Voices Speaker Series Starts With Author

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter February 7, 2024

Author and sociologist William H. Turner kicked off the Great Voices Speaker Series on Wednesday, Jan. 31, by speaking on his book “The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal...

Graci Davis with her work titled “Preserve Your History.”

Appalachian Identity Explored in Art Exhibit

Cyd Collins, Student Reporter February 6, 2024

The fifth annual art exhibition at Drinko Library had their opening ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 25, at 5 p.m. The theme centered around the com- plexity of identity in Appalachia. Starting in 2019,...

Delegate Hornbuckle

Delegate Hornbuckle Files for Re-Election

Reagan Clagg, Student Reporter February 5, 2024

Delegate Sean Hornbuckle, the incumbent House Democrat representing District 25, filed to retain his seat in the West Virginia House of Delegates on Saturday, Jan. 27. Hornbuckle, the House Minority...

Matthew Schaffer

Hate Crimes are on the Rise at Academic Institutions According to New FBI Report

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor February 5, 2024

Academic institutions now account for the third-most common location for hate crimes to occur in the United States, according to a report released Monday, Jan. 29, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The...

The cast of ‘She Kills Monsters’ posing
during the production.

Theater Production Receives Award

Sarah Davis, News Editor February 5, 2024

A newly-awarded production strived to defy theater stereotypes, the director of the play said. “‘She Kills Monsters’ was remarkably special,” said Leah Turley, assistant professor of theatre...

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