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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Dean Stites talks with students.

COS Students Get to Know New Dean

Scott Price, Chief Copy Editor February 25, 2024

Intended to introduce students to Dean Wesley Stites and Associate Dean Anna Mummert while conversing over Dunkin’ donuts and coffee, the Student Government...

Victoria Ware

Racial Diversity on Campus is Essential and Should be Celebrated

Victoria Ware, Opinions & Culture Editor February 23, 2024

Racial diversity is a concept that provokes strong contention regarding its importance and value. As a biracial Black woman who frequently inhabits...

Judge Richard Gergel speaking at the Amicus Curiae lecture.

Courage Valued at Amicus Curiae

Sarah Davis, News Editor February 23, 2024

Bravery binded the stories of an African American World War II veteran, United States president and district judge, an author and judge said Thursday,...

Lunches will be provided through the beginning of April.

Local Churches Provide Students Lunch for a Dollar

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter February 22, 2024

The Campus Christian Center at Marshall University hosted the first “Lunch for a Buck” of the 2024 spring semester on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The center...

The Herd had 34 all-time top-10 performances this season.

Swim & Dive Take Home Gold

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor February 21, 2024

Capping the weekend off with four gold medals, Swim and Dive wrapped up the Sun Belt Conference Championships on Saturday, Feb. 17, in Orlando, Florida. “The...

Judge Richard Gergel

Amicus Curiae Returning to Campus

Sarah Davis, News Editor February 21, 2024

The United States’ Civil Rights Movement is the topic of an upcoming lecture on campus this week. The Amicus Curiae Lecture Series on Constitutional...

Pantry manager Eva Rhodes and assistant pantry manager Eli Patterson
prepare food.

SGA Expands Campus Food Pantry

Emma Gallus, Video & Audio Producer February 21, 2024

The Marshall University Food Pantry will increase the amount of product it can hold due to an upcoming expansion, the pantry’s student manager said. “With...

Chrol discusses his thoughts on “Pride and
Prejudice.”

Panel Discusses Portrayal of Love in Media

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor February 19, 2024

Although many films are intended to reflect reality, films too often impact societal behaviors and standards, said the assistant director of the Women’s,...

Matthew Schaffer

BeyondMU: Utah Becomes the Latest State to Ban Diversity

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor February 19, 2024

A group of 19 Brown University students ended their hunger strike on Friday, Feb. 9, after failing to make headway on urging the Rhode Island university...

Mayor Williams Delivers Final State of the City Address

Matthew Schaffer, Managing Editor February 19, 2024

“I’m left with very high expectations of where our city is headed in the coming years and decades,” Huntington Mayor Steve Williams said on Monday...

Career Office Gives Employment Opportunities

Baylee Parsons, Copy Editor February 17, 2024

 Life after graduation can feel daunting, but the Office of Career Education’s Handshake program is implemented to relieve students’ stress and increase...

The Herd’s two wins of the weekend came over the Spartans.

Softball Smashes the Spartans

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor February 16, 2024

Softball wrapped up its season-opening games in Boca Rotan, Florida, defeating the power five team Michigan State Spartans 10-1 in five innings on Saturday,...

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