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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Speed trailer on 3rd Ave. capturing data and encouraging drivers to slow down (The Parthenon, Ella Bumgardner).

MUPD partners with HPD and DOH to help improve pedestrian safety across campus

Ella Bumgardner, Digital Media Manager March 4, 2025

The Marshall Police Department is working alongside the Huntington Police Department and the Department of Highways to improve pedestrian safety across...

The 2025 TedxMarshallU speakers. (Courtesy of TedxMarshallU)

TedxMarshallU returns to campus for seventh year featuring “Beyond Borders” theme

Nolan Duncan, Staff Reporter February 27, 2025

Marshall University is hosting the seventh annual TedxMarshallU March 8 at the Joan C. Edwards Theater.  The event will be two hours. Tickets are $20...

Huddleston served as the sports editor of The Parthenon. (Courtesy of Taylor Huddleston)

Student Press Freedom Day: Journalists push for media literacy, freedom

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 26, 2025

Navigating censorship and providing the public with facts are significant considerations brought to light due to Student Press Freedom Day on Thursday,...

Luniushina, Banton, Hart and West celebrate Marshall’s first 400 medley relay title.

Swimming and Diving falls short from first SBC title

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor February 25, 2025

In its last time as Sun Belt Conference participants, Marshall Women’s Swimming and Diving took home second at the SBC Swimming and Diving Championships. “What...

Mckeever, Woodruff, Wyler and Mastin scored 10 points for the Women’s team with their Distance Medley title win.

Track & Field has strong start at SBC Championships

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor February 25, 2025

While breaking school and even conference records, Marshall’s Track & Field time has a strong start to the Indoor Sunbelt Conference Championship...

Tyler Kamerer hit .384 in the series with a double and 2 RBI in the series.

Baseball ties series against Georgia Tech

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor February 25, 2025

After a comeback win against the Yellow Jackets Monday, Feb. 24, the Herd tied the series 2-2, giving Marshall a 2-6 record for the season. “Really...

The program is expanding towards the university's upcoming freshman class.

‘Marshall For All’ program broadens

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter February 24, 2025

Marshall University announced Thursday, Feb. 13, the expansion of its Marshall For All program, offering tuition-free education to qualifying West Virginia...

Cabell County neighborhoods, roads flood due to heavy rainfall

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter February 24, 2025

Heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding across Cabell County last week. Huntington’s Enslow Park neighborhood suffered higher waters than most in the...

Lyle Menendez, left confers with brother Erik during a court appearance, April 2, 1991 in Beverly Hills, California. Lawyers for the brothers won another delay of a preliminary hearing while they seek a state Supreme Court opinion on whether an alleged murder confession is protected by doctor-patient privilege. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

UPDATE: Wildfires delay resentencing hearing, DA office not in support of new trial for Menendez Brothers

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor February 21, 2025

UPDATE 2/25 -----  Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced on Friday, Feb. 21, an informal response to Lyle and Erik’s habeas petition...

The Parkers enjoy traveling together often.

Couples on Campus: The Parkers

Kaitlyn Fleming, News Editor February 20, 2025

Although it may be a cliché, love at first sight was undeniably true in their case, one member of the Marshall University Police Department said.   Lieutenant...

Potential Spruce Knob name change sparks controversy

Caden Adkins, Opinions & Culture Editor February 20, 2025

Thirteen West Virginia Delegates introduced House Concurrent Resolution 33 on Feb. 14, a resolution that would lead to the name change of the tallest point...

McInerney dedicated 40 years of service to the university.

Former students, colleagues remember Professor Margie McInerney

Sarah Davis, Executive Editor February 19, 2025

One of Marshall University’s own died this past week. Margie McInerney, professor of management, died on Friday, Feb. 14. She had been teaching at...

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