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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

According to Pew Research Center, TikTok’s largest demographic is users between the ages of 18 to 34.

‘Scary to witness’: When social media turns sinister

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 17, 2025

A digital marketplace, a digital playground and overall, a digital world.  The digital world also became a digital crime scene as social media platforms...

Goalkeeper Alexis Wolgemuth delivered five saves to keep the Herd at a draw. (Courtesy of HerdZone)

Women’s Soccer opens conference play with a draw against Georgia Southern

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor September 16, 2025

Marshall Women’s Soccer battled to a 1-1 draw to open Sun Belt Conference play against  Georgia Southern Sunday, Sept. 14  Both teams got on the...

Jessa Dingess poses with the ONEbox at The Lantern. (Courtesy of Caitlin Trombley)

Overdose reversal kits to promote safety in local bars

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor September 16, 2025

In a city once known as the epicenter of the opioid epidemic, two Marshall professors are taking strides to ensure the community is not only protected...

Jimmy John Jacob is an Interim Senator for the Student Government Association at Marshall University. (Courtesy of Jimmy John Jacob).

FSL Resolution moved to full Senate

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 15, 2025

A controversial amendment concerning fraternity and sorority life ultimately passed after a heated debate during a Student Government Association Legislative...

Marshall Football secured its first win of the Tony Gibson era Saturday, Sept. 13, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

Marshall Football secures first win in Tony Gibson era

Ethan Peltier, Staff Reporter September 14, 2025

Marshall Football secured its first win of the Tony Gibson era Saturday, Sept. 13, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium as the Herd set the tone early in a 38-7...

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College doesn’t pause for grief

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor September 13, 2025

I’ve always loved college, as in truly and deeply cared about my classes, work and extracurriculars. Being present for every aspect of my day to day...

Participants in the first day of the 9/11 Days of Service participated in a tribute walk to remember Marshall University alumnus Paul Ambrose and the others who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in 2001.

Marshall to hold first major observance of 9/11

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 11, 2025

Fallen heroes and their families will be the focus of Marshall University’s first large-scale 9/11 Days of Service memorial.  The event will honor...

Thiago Apolinario scores twice as men’s soccer draws 2-2 with High Point. (Courtesy of HerdZone)

No. 10 Herd soccer ties at No. 12 High Point

Ethan Peltier, Staff Reporter September 11, 2025

No. 10 Marshall Men’s Soccer fought its way to a 2-2 draw against no. 12 High Point University Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Vert Stadium in a contest filled...

GALLERY: Volleyball Vs. Eastern Kentucky

GALLERY: Volleyball Vs. Eastern Kentucky

Trista Honaker, Photographer September 10, 2025

The Marshall University Volleyball team lost a five-set match to Eastern Kentucky University at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Tuesday, Sept....

WMUL-FM staff and volunteers alongside faculty advisor Charles Bailey at the Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters award ceremony at the Greenbrier on April 5, 2025 (Courtesy of WMUL-FM)

WMUL wins prestigious Murrow Award

Ashton Pack, News Editor September 9, 2025

Marshall’s student radio station created a Halloween newscast last year; this Halloween, they will accept one of the country’s top broadcasting awards.  The...

Kicker Lorcan Quinn kicked a 50-yard field goal for his first ever career field goal.

The Bears claw back 21-20 to win in Herd home opener

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor September 9, 2025

After being up 17-7 at halftime, the Marshall Thundering Herd falls to 0-2 on the season to the Missouri State Bears 21-20 in the home opener for Marshall...

Connor Waller is the student body president for the 2025-2026 school year. (Courtesy of Connor Waller)

Student body to have final say on judicial branch cut

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 9, 2025

Following a closely contested 18-14 vote, a proposal to eliminate the judicial branch of Student Government Association now requires the student body’s...

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