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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Men’s and Women’s Basketball face high-major opponents Virginia Cavaliers and the Kentucky Wildcats.

Hoops in Huntington back for preseason hype

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor October 9, 2025

Get up, get out and get wild for the fourth annual Hoops in Huntington preseason basketball event Thursday, Oct. 16, starting at 6:30 p.m. in Pullman Square. “Hoops...

Sen. Luke Brumfield authored Resolution 83.09. (Courtesy of Brumfield)

SGA condemns political violence

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter October 9, 2025

Free speech on Marshall’s campus has become a topic of conversation as students and administrators discuss where the line of open expression should be...

Marshall will release for its October break October 9 and 10, giving students time to recharge after midterms.

Burnt out? Self-care is the cure, counselor says

Davina Snyder, Staff Reporter October 8, 2025

Many college students are currently experiencing a lack of motivation, prolonged fatigue and reduced productivity and creativity: all signs of burnout. Burnout...

'When We Were Young and Unafraid' had showings at Marshall from October  1-5.

REVIEW: ‘When We Were Young and Unafraid’ delivers captivating, crucial performance

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor October 8, 2025

A small but mighty cast from Marshall’s School of Theatre and Dance tackled the challenge of Sarah Treem’s “When We Were Young and Unafraid” last...

The Herd is currently on an eight year win streak against the Monarchs.

Football faces fierce familiar foe

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor October 7, 2025

Marshall Football returns home after a long road trip to face fellow Sun Belt East foe and longtime conference rival, the Old Dominion Monarchs Saturday,...

Pretty and Poised storefront (The Parthenon/Phoenix Bishop)

Huntington Hotspots: Pretty & Poised

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter October 5, 2025

Pretty, pink and on a mission to make women feel beautiful and loved. It’s what Pretty & Poised clothing boutique in Huntington, West Virginia,...

Hazing claims inspire prevention movement

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter October 3, 2025

Hazing Prevention Week events scatter across the country as universities try to put an end to dangerous hazing practices, and Marshall University is one...

Students should contact Kathryn Smith for inquiries about excused absences. (Courtesy of Marshall University)

Excused absence policy evolves with online learning

Phoenix Bishop, Photographer October 2, 2025

The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent technological developments are among the reasons the university has chosen to revise its six-year-old...

The new historical marker is located on Buffington Street near the Guyandotte boat ramp.

Appalachian Freedom Heritage Tour: New plaque honors the story of an enslaved man

Davina Snyder, Staff Reporter October 1, 2025

In remembrance of a man’s courage to liberate himself and gain freedom, a plaque marker was placed on Buffington Street in Guyandotte, West Virginia.  The...

The last time these teams faced was the 2024 SBC football championships where Marshall won 31-3 (Courtesy of HerdZone)

Football fumbles double-overtime loss to Louisiana

Ethan Peltier, Staff Reporter September 30, 2025

Marshall dropped its Sun Belt Conference opener Saturday, Sept. 27, in a 54-51 double-overtime loss to Louisiana at Cajun Field. The Ragin’ Cajuns were...

Tri-State vendors set up tents Sept. 27 for the 42nd annual West Virginia Chili Fest, featuring food, drinks, activities and live music.

Chili for charity: West Virginia’s annual Chili Fest raises almost $100,000

Davina Snyder, Staff Reporter September 29, 2025

Various vendors from across the Tri-State area set up cooking tents the morning of Saturday, Sept. 27, kicking off a full day of food, drinks, activities...

While some university payments have transitioned to online services, students can conduct most of their financial business in Old Main.

Beyond tuition: Where do student fees go?

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 29, 2025

Pay, pay and pay. It’s what college students might feel like they’re always doing, and for some, the reality is they are. Higher education is...

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