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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Swim and Dive notches second straight WV Games Championship

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor October 10, 2024

Marshall Swimming and Diving bested the competition with 1,483 points and outlasted host West Virginia University by a margin of 73 points on Saturday,...

Braylon Braxton earned SBC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against Appalachian State.

Herd decimates Mountaineers in Homecoming Game

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor October 9, 2024

In his first career start for Marshall Football, quarterback Braylon Braxton dismantled the Appalachian State Mountaineers defense through the air and...

Pictured left-to-right: 2023 Homecoming attendant Semoni Weaver, vice president of
Intercultural and Student Affairs Marcie Simms, 2024 homecoming attendant Kylie Fisher, first
woman Alys Smith, University President Brad D. Smith and 2024 attendant Dylan Ellison.

Hurricane support takes the crown at Homecoming game

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor October 8, 2024

As per tradition, Marshall’s homecoming court walked the football field awaiting the crowning of two winning attendants this past Saturday, Oct. 5. This...

Abigail Cutlip post bashing the car at Car Bash

I channeled Carrie Underwood for Homecoming Week

Abigail Cutlip, Social Media Manager October 5, 2024

If I’m being completely honest, I don’t quite get Homecoming Week on college campuses. Specifically, I don’t understand why it becomes such a huge...

The dogs and cats have their own dedicated spaces at the shelter.

Local animal shelter introduces renovations

Maggie Gibbs, Staff Reporter October 5, 2024

Walking into the new building at the Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter, visitors would never know it was once a school and a stable for Huntington’s...

The 2024 Homecoming game against Appalachian State will take place in the Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Oct. 5.

Marshall vs App State: The show must go on

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor October 3, 2024

Marshall is deep into its homecoming week, and, with game day quickly approaching, many fans are wondering about the condition of the opposing team, Appalachian...

Dot Hicks

Dot Hicks looks back on storied past

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor October 3, 2024

Dorothy “Dot” Hicks, commonly referred to as the pioneer of women’s sports at Marshall University due to the decades of work she dedicated to women’s...

Sam Berkrot stands in front of the StoryCorps Airstream Bus.

StoryCorps mobile tour collects stories on campus

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter October 2, 2024

 In partnership with West Virginia Public Broadcasting, StoryCorps is visiting Huntington to share stories from members of the community.  The StoryCorps...

The Career Fair took place at the Rec Center.

Career Fair offers real-world job opportunities

Olivia Andrew-Vaughan, Staff Reporters October 2, 2024

Alumnus Zack Ihnat said at the most recent Marshall Career Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 25, that he secured a full-time job directly from the Career Fair....

Fitzpatrick dives for the end zone.

Herd bucks the Broncos at home

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor October 2, 2024

Marshall Football outlasted the Western Michigan Broncos’ second-half comeback attempt to win 27-20 on Saturday, Sept. 28, to secure its second home...

Caffeinated beverages can be found in several vending machines on campus.

Campus buzzes with caffeine consumption

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor September 28, 2024

It’s rare to take a walk around campus without seeing a caffeinated beverage in a student’s hand. All across Marshall’s campus, students have...

NASA offers student opportunities for West Virginians

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter September 26, 2024

New opportunities have been presented for students across West Virginia thanks to the NASA WV Space Grant Consortium.  Earlier this month, the organization...

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