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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Tyler Kamerer hit .384 in the series with a double and 2 RBI in the series.

Baseball ties series against Georgia Tech

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor February 25, 2025

After a comeback win against the Yellow Jackets Monday, Feb. 24, the Herd tied the series 2-2, giving Marshall a 2-6 record for the season. “Really happy for our guys to end this tough road stand with...

JCPenney partnered with Career Education to provide Marshall students with a discount on professional clothing.

JCPenney prepares students with professional attire

Luke Campbell, Student Reporter February 25, 2025

Marshall University students, alumni, faculty and staff were able to save up to 60% on all career wear key categories on Sunday, Feb. 23, with the Suit Up with JCPenney’s & Career Education event. The...

The program is expanding towards the university's upcoming freshman class.

‘Marshall For All’ program broadens

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter February 24, 2025

Marshall University announced Thursday, Feb. 13, the expansion of its Marshall For All program, offering tuition-free education to qualifying West Virginia freshmen, starting fall 2025. The new Marshall...

Cabell County neighborhoods, roads flood due to heavy rainfall

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter February 24, 2025

Heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding across Cabell County last week. Huntington’s Enslow Park neighborhood suffered higher waters than most in the region.  WSAZ reports waters rose several inches...

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Documentary showcases devastation from war in Ukraine

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter February 23, 2025

“As the Sunflower Whispers,” a documentary film about the devastation incurred during the war in Ukraine, and the MUkraine faculty podcast covering the war premiered Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Joan...

Lyle Menendez, left confers with brother Erik during a court appearance, April 2, 1991 in Beverly Hills, California. Lawyers for the brothers won another delay of a preliminary hearing while they seek a state Supreme Court opinion on whether an alleged murder confession is protected by doctor-patient privilege. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

UPDATE: Wildfires delay resentencing hearing, DA office not in support of new trial for Menendez Brothers

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor February 21, 2025

UPDATE 2/25 -----  Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced on Friday, Feb. 21, an informal response to Lyle and Erik’s habeas petition in 2023. The petition submitted by the brothers’...

The Parkers enjoy traveling together often.

Couples on Campus: The Parkers

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 20, 2025

Although it may be a cliché, love at first sight was undeniably true in their case, one member of the Marshall University Police Department said.   Lieutenant Dicky Parker said upon arriving home...

Potential Spruce Knob name change sparks controversy

Caden Adkins, Opinions & Culture Editor February 20, 2025

Thirteen West Virginia Delegates introduced House Concurrent Resolution 33 on Feb. 14, a resolution that would lead to the name change of the tallest point in the state, Spruce Knob, to “Trump Mountain”...

McInerney dedicated 40 years of service to the university.

Former students, colleagues remember Professor Margie McInerney

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor February 19, 2025

One of Marshall University’s own died this past week. Margie McInerney, professor of management, died on Friday, Feb. 14. She had been teaching at Marshall since the 1980s. Deahanna Raynes, one...

In a poll conducted by The Parthenon out of 126 participants, 85% said they did not support the  removal of DEI materials from Marshall’s websites.

Students express frustration about DEI revisions

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter February 19, 2025

Since the removal of DEI related webpages from Marshall’s website, students have voiced disapproval of the situation. The Parthenon hosted a poll on social media asking people whether they approved...

Title IX presented students with tips and tricks to deal with heartbreak.

Heartbreak and healing: Title IX provides student support

Ashton Pack, Student Reporter February 18, 2025

Communication strategies, boundaries and signs of unhealthy relationships were covered in a presentation by the Title IX office and Women’s and Gender Center on how to handle heartbreak. Alissa Rookard,...

Marshall athletes place 2nd-6th in Men’s 60 m hurdles, nearly sweeping the whole event.

Track & Field finish strong in last indoor meet before championships

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor February 18, 2025

Several personal, season and school records were broken by Marshall Track & Field to close out their final indoor meet before the Sun Belt Conference Indoor Championships. The Marshall Invitational...

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