The Parthenon

Universities Become Hub for Israel-Palestine Protests Across U.S.

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor • October 18, 2023

Following the attacks on Israeli soil by Hamas on Oct. 7, college students across the United States have put on demonstrations in support of both Israel and Palestine. This is one of the most recent...

Brad Smith Highlights ‘Marshall for All’ and Increased Enrollment at the Latest Board of Governors Meeting

Jada Mills, Student Reporter • October 18, 2023

“We will grow students, not fees,” President Brad D. Smith said as he discussed the five student priorities that anchor the “Marshall for All, Marshall Forever” road map during the Board of Governors...

Men’s Soccer Continues Win Streak at No. 1 Spot

Kadann Bonecutter, Student Reporter • October 18, 2023

A win against Coastal Carolina led the No. 1 Marshall Men’s Soccer Team to a season high six goals at Hoops Family Field last Friday, Oct. 13. The conference matchup between the Herd (12-0, 5-0 Sun...

Forensic Science Employees Receive Citizen Award

Jada Mills, Student Reporter • October 17, 2023

A Citizen Award has been presented to two Marshall Forensic Science Center employees for their efforts in keeping the 2023 National Boy Scout Jamboree safe. Taylor Koepfler, a DNA technician, and...

Mountain Health Network Becomes Marshall Health Network

Bex Law, Staff Reporter • October 16, 2023

Marking the creation of an integrated academic health system, Mountain Health Network has been renamed Marshall Health Network. Officially called Marshall Health Network, Inc., the system—in cooperation...

Women’s Soccer Falters Against App State

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor • October 16, 2023

The Herd Women’s Soccer Team suffered its fifth Sun Belt Conference loss 5-1 against the Appalachian State Mountaineers on Sunday, Oct. 8. Freshman Katie Porter scored the first goal of her career...

Marshall Celebrates World College Radio Day

Zach Highlander, Staff Reporter • October 15, 2023

World College Radio Day, which Marshall’s WMUL observed with a 24-hour marathon on Friday, Oct. 6, is now in its 13th year and has gained an international following. “I thought it would happen...

MUPD Hosts Rape Aggression Defense Class

Wade Sullivan, Student Reporter • October 14, 2023

Being aware of one’s surroundings is essential to self defense, said an MUPD sergeant at a Rape Aggression Defense class at the Memorial Student Center on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The class, taught by...

Thundering Herd Falls to NC State on the Road

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor • October 13, 2023

The Marshall Thundering Herd suffered its first loss of the season after falling 48-41 to the North Carolina State Wolfpack in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, Oct. 8. "They battled and they...

REVIEW: ‘The Book of Will’ Celebrates the Legacy of William Shakespeare

Victoria Ware, Opinion & Culture Editor • October 13, 2023

The cast of “The Book of Will,” led by director Leah Turley, took a simple story and transformed it into a magnetic triumph of Shakespearean proportions. The famed playwright’s impact was brilliantly...

Wellness Center Hosts Here Comes the Sun Event

Samuel McElwain, Student Reporter • October 12, 2023

The Marshall University Wellness Center will provide young artists with the opportunity to promote their work and well-being. The event, titled Here Comes the Sun, will be held on Friday, Oct. 13,...

Free Health Checks Offered at Health and Wellness Fair

Wade Sullivan, Student Reporter • October 12, 2023

Many of the health resources offered to students provided information about their services on Tuesday, Oct. 3, to those in attendance at the Health and Wellness Fair sponsored by Marshall Health. This...