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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

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Drinko is the superior study spot, students say

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter January 24, 2025

As part of the preparation for the new semester, some students are using their favorite study spots to handle their work. The Parthenon interviewed...

DEVELOPING STORY: Diversity related pages removed from Marshall’s website

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor January 23, 2025

*Editor's Note: This is a developing story that is being updated as more information becomes available. (5:50pm, Jan. 23) Marshall has taken down their...

Student body vice president Connor Waller and Student body president Brea Belville

Parking technology underway according to Belville-Waller administration

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter January 23, 2025

Marshall University classes are officially in session for the Spring 2025 Semester, and students are welcomed back to campus. As the semester heats...

January is National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Title IX sheds light on common signs of human trafficking

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter January 23, 2025

College students, especially those who are financially unstable, can fall victim to human and labor trafficking. With January being National Human Trafficking...

This photo taken by Pacific Palisades resident Darrin Hurwitz shows the Palisades Fire as it approaches homes in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

L.A. reporter on California fires: ‘It’s okay to care’

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor January 22, 2025

California has been living in a state of uncertainty since multiple widespread wildfires erupted in the southern region starting early January. The...

Marshall looks to finish strong at the Indoor SBC Championship on Feb. 24-25.

Indoor Track and Field continues to break records

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor January 22, 2025

The Sun Belt Conference announced Marshall Track and Field swept the conference Athlete of the Week awards. Kylee Mastin and Peter Oliveira won Sun Belt...

The Russells' support for the Herd extends beyond their offices.

Couples on Campus: The Russells

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor January 22, 2025

Despite the same major, mutual friends and a shared cubicle, one Marshall couple’s love bloomed slowly — and then all at once.  Megan Russell,...

Cover of a banned book

Cicada Books combats censorship in new banned book club

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter January 22, 2025

Cicada Books and Coffee’s Banned Together Book Club hosted its first meeting of the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 14, opening with Vladimir Nabokov’s “Lolita.” Meeting...

CC Mays gets her first double double of the season

Women’s Basketball suffers seventh straight loss

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor January 22, 2025

Women’s Basketball suffered a close 68-64 loss against the Appalachian State Mountaineers. The Herd now falls to 5-13 (0-7 in Sun Belt play) on the season. “We...

The President Joe Biden, center left, and first lady Jill Biden, left, greet President-elect Donald Trump, center right, and Melania Trump, right, upon arriving at the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington.

Trump inaugurated for second time, taking oath as 47th president

Caden Adkins, Opinions & Culture Editor January 21, 2025

“The golden age of America begins right now,” President Donald J. Trump told the country on Monday, Jan. 20, as he officially returned to the oval...

Sun Belt fines Marshall for bowl opt-out following transfer portal losses

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter January 21, 2025

On Friday, Jan. 17, the Sun Belt Conference fined Marshall University $100,000 for opting out of the Independence Bowl. The Thundering Herd was originally...

Student walking on Marshall's campus

Braving the snow: students tackle the first week of spring semester

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter January 21, 2025

As the 2025 Spring Semester begins, students used the first week to prepare themselves for classes. While the new semester appears daunting, some students...

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