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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Carlos Del Rio-Wilson has had consistent good perfomances starting with the win against the 
EKU Colonels with him throwing 108 yards and scoring two touchdowns.

Football travels to Louisiana to fight the Ragin’ Cajuns to open Sun Belt Conference play

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor September 24, 2025

Marshall Football continues its road trip and faces a familiar foe. The Herd will face the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Saturday, Sept. 27, at Cajun Field in Lafayette, Louisiana.  The last time the two...

Marshall is now on a two week win streak outscoring its last two opponents, Eastern Kentucky and Middle Tennessee State, 80-35.

Marshall storms past MTSU 42-28 after long weather delay

Ethan Peltier, Staff Reporter September 23, 2025

Marshall earned its first road win of the season Saturday, Sept. 20, with a 42-28 victory over Middle Tennessee at Floyd Stadium in a game that featured a weather delay of more than two hours. “Just...

Men’s soccer continues its top 25 streak it started in 2019, the longest current streak for any team in the NCAA. (Courtesy of HerdZone)

Men’s Soccer continues undefeated streak with win over Coastal Carolina

Ethan Peltier, Staff Reporter September 23, 2025

No. 6 Marshall Men’s Soccer opened Sun Belt Conference play with a 2-1 victory over Coastal Carolina Friday, Sept. 19, at Hoops Family Field. “It’s always a tough game against Coastal,” head...

St. George Greek Orthodox Church  presents its annual 2025 Greek Fest to the Huntington community Sept. 19 and 20

OPA! 43rd Annual Greek Fest returns to Huntington

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 23, 2025

After months of planning and dedication, the St. George Greek Orthodox Church proudly presented its annual 2025 Greek Fest to the Huntington community Sept. 19 and 20, offering locals a vibrant opportunity...

The seventh annual West Virginia Minority Health Fair brings the Huntington community together on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Annual Minority Health Fair spreads personal healthcare advocacy

Davina Snyder, Staff Reporter September 23, 2025

The Huntington community gathered at Ritter Park for the seventh annual West Virginia Minority Health Fair, hosted by Marshall University’s Minority Health Institute Saturday, Sept. 20..  The Marshall...

The Tri-State Transit Authority offers transportation for those in the Huntington area.

Student access to TTA at risk

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 23, 2025

Since the introduction of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft, public transportation use has been in steady decline. Marshall University has been looking into alternatives for students in the event...

Brooklyn Johnson, right, is pictured with her children's book “Dragon’s Learning Adventures: In the Prevention Solar System." (Courtesy of Brooklyn Johnson)

‘Addiction is a disease,’ says nation’s youngest certified prevention expert

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor September 22, 2025

Before she earned the title of the nation’s youngest certified prevention specialist, one idea transformed this Marshall student’s path: addiction is a disease.  Brooklyn Johnson, 21-year-old medical...

WV Republican primaries to close to Independent voters

Claire Johnson, Staff Reporter September 21, 2025

New changes to the West Virginia primary elections are set to shake up voting in 2026. Members of the West Virginia Republican Executive Committee sat down early in 2025 to discuss membership voting, leading...

Win or loss, rain or shine, Marshall’s student section continues to play a big roll during Marshall Football games.

Lively student section fuels football Saturdays

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter September 20, 2025

Football Saturdays in Huntington are more than just a game; they are a full-day event that begin long before kickoff. From early-morning tailgates to the roar of the student section inside Joan C. Edwards...

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Glenn’s Sporting Goods: Bleeding green for more than 50 years

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter September 20, 2025

On game days in Huntington, a sea of green spreads through the city streets. From lawn chairs in Joan C. Edwards Stadium’s parking lot to the hoodies worn in downtown restaurants, Marshall pride is everywhere....

Jim Thornton has served as the announcer for "Wheel of Fortune" since 2011. (Courtesy of Marshall University News)

The local voice heard round the world: A Q&A with Jim Thornton

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor September 19, 2025

Despite four decades of navigating Hollywood’s bright lights and busy streets, Huntington native Jim Thornton has never lost sight of one thing: home. This is exactly why the “Wheel of Fortune” announcer...

The parking lot behind Marshall’s Engineering Building is one of the university’s areas for student parking.

Student parking technology in progress

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 19, 2025

Searching for a parking spot on Marshall’s campus may require some strategic planning, but Student Body President Connor Waller says a solution could be on the horizon. The previous Brea Belville/Waller...

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