The Parthenon

Herd Women’s Soccer Ties at Indiana State

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor • August 28, 2023

The Marshall women's soccer team (2-0-1) remains undefeated after tying 1-1 with Indiana State on the road despite delays caused by excessive heat on Friday, Aug. 24. The first goal of the match came...

Men’s Soccer Wins 4-0 Against Oakland University

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor • August 25, 2023

The Marshall men’s soccer team shut out Oakland University 4-0 in the season opener at Hoops Family Field on Thursday, Aug. 24. Matthew Bell, 2022 SBC Freshman of the Year, led the Thundering Herd's...

West Virginia Government Grants $45 Million to Marshall Cybersecurity

Alaina Laster, Staff Reporter • August 24, 2023

“The people of West Virginia, for the longest time, didn’t believe in themselves,” West Virginia Senate President Craig Blair said at the signing of House Bill 117 this Tuesday. “They are now starting...

Childhood Memories Explored in Art Capstones

Joseph DiCristofaro, Student Reporter • April 27, 2023

Life-altering experiences, childhood memories and mythical creatures were all themes portrayed by the student artist capstones put on exhibition at the Marshall University Visual Arts Center on Monday,...

‘Create Narratives,’ Says Jessica Huff

Bethany Jarrell, Student Reporter • April 26, 2023

Jessica Huff says she believes every day is an opportunity to serve others. Since coming to Huntington in 2021 when her husband, Charles Huff, became head coach of Marshall’s football team, she has tested...

New Drinko Academy Fellow Named

Matthew Schaffer, News Editor • April 25, 2023

Dr. Luke Eric Lassiter is named the 28th Distinguished John Deaver Drinko Academy Fellow, one of the University’s highest recognitions. Lassister, a professor of humanities and anthropology and director...

REVIEW: ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ Delights the Senses

Rafael Alfonso, Content Editor • April 23, 2023

Director Jack Cirillo and his cast turned “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” from an okay musical to a great one. On its own, the musical is a decent comedy with some standout moments, but...

SGA Proposes Wi-Fi Improvements Across Campus

Emma Johnson, Student Reporter • April 22, 2023

Students could look forward to having more Wi-Fi access when outside under a new proposal by the Student Government Association. “Marshall University [Wi-Fi] does not currently reach all outdoor...

Over 800 Expected to Walk at Spring Commencement

Matthew Schaffer and Conner Woodruff • April 19, 2023

The spring 2023 commencement ceremony, the third for the university’s 38th president Brad Smith, will be held throughout the day on April 29. The ceremony will be divided into two services, one at...

The Parthenon, Thank You

Chayce Matheny, Sports Editor • April 18, 2023

In the spring of 2022, I would make one of the best decisions of my life. I was just a journalism student going to class, doing nothing outside of it. I told myself I needed to change, get the ball rolling...

Herd Tennis Sweeps South Alabama With 4-0 Win

THE PARTHENON • April 17, 2023

The Marshall University tennis team (13-6, 7-2 Sun Belt) swept the South Alabama Jaguars (14-5, 4-4 Sun Belt) on Easter Sunday at the Brian David Fox Tennis Center in final home dual of the season. “South...

‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ Opens Today

Bex Law, Student Reporter • April 12, 2023

A story about children struggling to fit in and find themselves will be the final show for the spring 2023 semester from the School of Theatre and Dance. “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”...