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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall Football secured a record of 10-3 last season.

Herd football prepares for battle against Bulldogs

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor August 16, 2025

Marshall Football will travel to Athens, Georgia, to take on the University of Georgia Bulldogs for both teams’ season opener. This will be the second...

Heritage Farm, located on Harvey Road off I-64, offers a number of activities and museums for all ages.

Postcards from The Parthenon: Heritage Farm

Ashton Pack, News Editor August 14, 2025

If you are a fan of history like me, then you probably like museums and places where you can learn as much as you can about our history and how we’ve...

A figure sculpture made of recycled paper and an upcycled frame by Kal Anna

Take what you need, leave what you don’t: The connection between art and recycling

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Cultures Editor August 13, 2025

An artist may not always have the best materials available, but that doesn’t mean they can’t still create work of art, one Marshall artist said. Marshall...

Alaina Jewell said the oceans off the Osa Peninsula offered scenic views and whale sightings for those out boating. (Courtesy of Alaina Jewell)

Huntington to howling monkeys: Marshall student’s transformative summer abroad

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor August 12, 2025

Four a.m. wake-up calls and singing monkeys were part of the typical classroom routine for one Marshall senior this summer.  Alaina Jewell, who majors...

Marshall University held an introductory press conference for Harrison on July 30. (Courtesy of HerdZone)

Gerald J. Harrison hired as athletic director

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor August 9, 2025

Marshall Athletics recently announced Gerald J. Harrison as the university’s new director of athletics, making him the 23rd athletic director in Marshall...

Many students face difficulties readjusting to campus life after summer break.

Lost your routine? Here’s how the Counseling Center says to find it

Soleil Woolard, Opinions & Culture Editor August 8, 2025

After summer break, adjusting back to university life can be tough on students, but they don’t have to do it alone at Marshall. Counselor Michele...

The School of Health and Movement Sciences is located in Gullickson Hall.

School of Health and Movement Sciences to expand student opportunities

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor August 7, 2025

Although athletic training, exercise science and biomechanics students typically study changes within the body, this semester, it is their school that...

Study rooms in Twin Towers are now fully furnished as temporary dorm rooms.

RA roommates, study room renovations among temporary housing plans

Ashton Pack, News Editor August 6, 2025

Marshall University’s Office of Housing and Residence Life is preparing for the possibility of having to use temporary housing arrangements in the fall...

Caleb Ferguson is pictured attending Marshall Day at the Capitol in Charleston on March 4, 2025. (Courtesy of Caleb Ferguson)

Internship spotlight: Senator Capito’s office

Ashton Pack, News Editor August 4, 2025

After interning for a United States senator this summer, one Marshall student said the experience has helped him become a more informed citizen and greatly...

The Diamond Back offers hills and thrills for park-goers.

Postcards from The Parthenon: Kings Island

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor August 1, 2025

Most of the time when you see me write for The Parthenon, I talk about the latest basketball game or how the Herd performed in last week’s football game....

Kaitlyn Fleming is a senior at Marshall and The Parthenon’s managing editor

Gen Z needs books now more than ever

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor July 31, 2025

While a love of reading might now be dubbed as a byproduct of belonging to what social psychologists like Johnathon Haidt call “the anxious generation,”...

(L to R): Waylon Smith, Beyonce Carter and Caroline Powell can be found leading groups
through orientation this summer. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

A day in the life of an orientation leader

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor July 30, 2025

As hundreds of incoming freshmen prepare to arrive on Marshall’s campus for orientation, a much smaller group of students is already there, preparing...

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