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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

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...

Glenn's Sporting Goods (The Parthenon/Ella Hatfield)

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...

As students return to campus for the school year, the risk of distracted street crossings increases.

Heads Up, Herd initiative settles in for a new year of safety

Claire Johnson, Student Reporter September 17, 2025

As students return to campus for the school year, so too, does the heightened risk of distracted street crossings. Between phones, stress and an increase...

Marshall’s Access, Connections and Engagement Center helps students prepare for life after college through engaging activities.

ACE Center introduces “Life Skills” micro-credential courses

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 17, 2025

Students attend college with hopes of learning valuable material from professors and university faculty. After studying for hundreds of tests and completing...

The new esports lab is open 24/7 in Drinko Library.

New esports lab provides upgraded resources and community for students

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter September 14, 2025

Marshall University’s esports program has officially leveled up with the opening of a brand-new esports lab inside Drinko Library moving out of its former...

Hundreds of tailgaters packed the stadium lot on Saturday, Sept. 6, for Marshall Football vs. Missouri State.

Different Saturday, same loyal tailgaters

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 12, 2025

With football season in full swing, tailgating has returned to the Joan C. Edwards Stadium in true Herd fashion. Despite weather that looked “thunderstruck,”...

Members of the South Carolina National Guard patrol with the Lincoln Monument in the background, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

National Guard’s impact felt beyond D.C., students say

Jaidyn Carter, Student Reporter September 10, 2025

For some Marshall students, the sight of the National Guard currently deployed to the Capitol is personal; for them, Washington, D.C., is also home.  “I’ve...

Volleyball begins Sun Belt Conference play on Sept. 26 against Coastal Carolina. (Courtesy of HerdZone)

Herd Volleyball battles at Michigan Invitational, highlights impact of women’s sports

Ella Bumgardner, Student Reporter September 9, 2025

Marshall Volleyball returned from the Michigan Invitational doubleheader on Saturday, Sept. 6, with a split victory and loss, but the bigger story may...

Students often play intramural sports at the Rec Center as a hobby outside of class

Intramural sports offer students connection and community

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter September 7, 2025

Marshall University’s Rec Center is kicking off a new season of intramural sports, giving students opportunities to stay active, make friends and connect...

Tony Hoffman, former BMX athlete, spoke at the “Training for Change” provider conference.

Minority Health Institute fights for accessible healthcare across WV

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 6, 2025

Getting sick and going to the doctor is something most people don’t think twice about, but for millions of West Virginians, access to affordable healthcare...

No. 2 Marshall Men's Soccer took on  No. 12 Virginia Tech at home Friday evening. (Courtesy of Jay Slack)

Herd soccer ties in top-15 showdown against Hokies

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter August 30, 2025

Marshall Men’s Soccer and Virginia Tech battled to a 2–2 draw Friday, Aug. 29, at Hoops Family Field, a matchup that carried early-season weight despite...

Aside from being a professor and Faculty Senate chair at Marshall, Schulenberg is also an author and the co-owner of Nomada Bakery. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

After Office Hours: Shawn Schulenberg

Soleil Woolard, Student Reporter May 9, 2025

Sometimes interviews feel like an awkward first date, but with Marshall, everything just felt great, a Marshall professor said. Shawn Schulenberg is...

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