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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall marked its 4th year in the ‘Save a Life’ movement with Naloxone training and free doses on campus. (Courtesy of Collegiate Recovery–Marshall University)

Narcan saves lives: Marshall participates in nationwide Save a Life Day

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 28, 2025

Throughout the course of the past decade, West Virginia has been featured in various headlines and documentaries investigating the increased number of...

Visitors look through artwork at Steve and Debbie Sisson's booth.

Beyond the brush: Art in the Park cultivates community for creatives

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 25, 2025

When most people think of art, they imagine paintbrushes, colored pencils and other traditional studio materials. But for several artists at the Tri-State...

St. George Greek Orthodox Church  presents its annual 2025 Greek Fest to the Huntington community Sept. 19 and 20

OPA! 43rd Annual Greek Fest returns to Huntington

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 23, 2025

After months of planning and dedication, the St. George Greek Orthodox Church proudly presented its annual 2025 Greek Fest to the Huntington community...

The seventh annual West Virginia Minority Health Fair brings the Huntington community together on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Annual Minority Health Fair spreads personal healthcare advocacy

Davina Snyder, Staff Reporter September 23, 2025

The Huntington community gathered at Ritter Park for the seventh annual West Virginia Minority Health Fair, hosted by Marshall University’s Minority...

The Tri-State Transit Authority offers transportation for those in the Huntington area.

Student access to TTA at risk

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 23, 2025

Since the introduction of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft, public transportation use has been in steady decline. Marshall University has been...

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...

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