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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Teagan Melton prepares to return the ball over the net against the Dukes.

Volleyball looks to build upon positives after falling to JMU

Tariq Montgomery, Student Reporter October 17, 2024

Marshall Volleyball faced a tough challenge against James Madison University (8-8) Saturday, Oct. 12, ultimately falling to the Dukes and dropping to 9-10...

Players celebrate during a previous match at home.

Men’s Soccer knocks off the Knights

Nate Harrah, Student Reporter October 17, 2024

The No. 6 Marshall Men’s Soccer won the battle against the University of Central Florida Knights 2-0, making their season record 8-1-2 and 3-0-1 in conference...

Mayoral candidates (left to right): Democrat Jennifer Wheeler, Independent Jay Michaels and Republican Patrick Farrell

University hosts mayoral and gubernatorial debates

Evan Green, Executive Editor October 16, 2024

Huntington’s three mayoral candidates and two West Virginia gubernatorial candidates laid out their platforms and visions to Marshall students and the...

Connecticut Army National Guard members, accompanied by civilian volunteers, deliver supplies to residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Burnsville, N.C.

Back-to-back Hurricanes slam the south

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor October 16, 2024

The meaning behind the common phrase “the storms of life” is often used to encourage friends and family through a challenging time or to describe arduous...

The panel consisted of members of Marshall’s Title IX Office and Branches.

Title IX Office raises awareness for Domestic Violence Month

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter October 16, 2024

In collaboration with Branches Domestic Violence Shelter, Marshall’s Title IX Office and the Violence Prevention & Response Program hosted an event...

Verhoff prepares to kick with Alec Clark holding.

Eagles complete comeback against the Herd

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor October 16, 2024

Despite holding a 23-3 lead going into the fourth quarter, Marshall Football lost to the Georgia Southern Eagles 24-23 in Statesboro, Georgia, Saturday,...

Representatives from the Public Safety Office participated in the event.

Coffee bridges gap between law enforcement and students

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter October 15, 2024

Free food and coffee greeted students at the freshman dorms last week, along with a chance to get to know some officers of the Marshall University Police...

World Mental Health Day reminders

World Mental Health Day reminders

Maggie Gibbs, Staff Reporter October 15, 2024

Oct. 10 was World Mental Health Day, and Marshall students have access to myriad resources through the university. Marshall University offers counseling...

Patricia (left) and Martin (right) Saunders

Couples on Campus: The Saunders

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor October 15, 2024

After several unseen threads quietly wove their lives together, this Marshall couple finally found each other, as if an invisible string of fate had been...

Salsa Under the Stars Gallery

Salsa Under the Stars Gallery

Olivia Andrew-Vaughan, Staff Reporter October 15, 2024

Carter Sickels is the author of "The Evening Hour" and "The Prettiest Star."

Award-winning author to bring LGBTQ narratives to Appalachia

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter October 15, 2024

Stories of LGBTQ representation and Appalachia are touched on in the novels “The Evening Hour” and “The Prettiest Star” by award-winning author...

Chef Izzy, program director and head chef of Huntington's Kitchen assembling her pumpkin at a previous competition

Pumpkin carving contest to keep children’s spaces accessible in Huntington

Kaitlyn Fleming, Opinions & Culture Editor October 14, 2024

Halloween transcends trick-or-treating and candy; it provides an opportunity for communities to come together and rally around local children, one member...

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