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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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The parking lot behind Marshall’s Engineering Building is one of the university’s areas for student parking.

Student parking technology in progress

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 19, 2025

Searching for a parking spot on Marshall’s campus may require some strategic planning, but Student Body President Connor Waller says a solution could...

Caden Adkins (The Parthenon/Wade Sullivan)

It really might be ‘that damn phone’

Caden Adkins, Opinions & Cultures Editor September 18, 2025

I got my first phone when I was just 11 years old. Before I got this phone, I had an iPod. Before that, an Xbox.  I had a lot of good memories on these...

The recent uptick in enrollment has impacted several areas across campus, with noticeable increases in wait times at popular dining spots like Chick-fil-A and La Famiglia.

Enrollment up after decade’s decline

Ashton Pack, News Editor September 18, 2025

Overcoming a decade of declining enrollment, Marshall is experiencing a significant increase in the number of students choosing to call it home. Jerry...

According to Pew Research Center, TikTok’s largest demographic is users between the ages of 18 to 34.

‘Scary to witness’: When social media turns sinister

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 17, 2025

A digital marketplace, a digital playground and overall, a digital world.  The digital world also became a digital crime scene as social media platforms...

Goalkeeper Alexis Wolgemuth delivered five saves to keep the Herd at a draw. (Courtesy of HerdZone)

Women’s Soccer opens conference play with a draw against Georgia Southern

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor September 16, 2025

Marshall Women’s Soccer battled to a 1-1 draw to open Sun Belt Conference play against  Georgia Southern Sunday, Sept. 14  Both teams got on the...

Jessa Dingess poses with the ONEbox at The Lantern. (Courtesy of Caitlin Trombley)

Overdose reversal kits to promote safety in local bars

Baylee Parsons, Executive Editor September 16, 2025

In a city once known as the epicenter of the opioid epidemic, two Marshall professors are taking strides to ensure the community is not only protected...

Jimmy John Jacob is an Interim Senator for the Student Government Association at Marshall University. (Courtesy of Jimmy John Jacob).

FSL Resolution moved to full Senate

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 15, 2025

A controversial amendment concerning fraternity and sorority life ultimately passed after a heated debate during a Student Government Association Legislative...

Marshall Football secured its first win of the Tony Gibson era Saturday, Sept. 13, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

Marshall Football secures first win in Tony Gibson era

Ethan Peltier, Staff Reporter September 14, 2025

Marshall Football secured its first win of the Tony Gibson era Saturday, Sept. 13, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium as the Herd set the tone early in a 38-7...

Kaitlyn Fleming (The Parthenon/Wade Sullivan)

College doesn’t pause for grief

Kaitlyn Fleming, Managing Editor September 13, 2025

I’ve always loved college, as in truly and deeply cared about my classes, work and extracurriculars. Being present for every aspect of my day to day...

Participants in the first day of the 9/11 Days of Service participated in a tribute walk to remember Marshall University alumnus Paul Ambrose and the others who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in 2001.

Marshall to hold first major observance of 9/11

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter September 11, 2025

Fallen heroes and their families will be the focus of Marshall University’s first large-scale 9/11 Days of Service memorial.  The event will honor...

Thiago Apolinario scores twice as men’s soccer draws 2-2 with High Point. (Courtesy of HerdZone)

No. 10 Herd soccer ties at No. 12 High Point

Ethan Peltier, Staff Reporter September 11, 2025

No. 10 Marshall Men’s Soccer fought its way to a 2-2 draw against no. 12 High Point University Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Vert Stadium in a contest filled...

GALLERY: Volleyball Vs. Eastern Kentucky

GALLERY: Volleyball Vs. Eastern Kentucky

Trista Honaker, Photographer September 10, 2025

The Marshall University Volleyball team lost a five-set match to Eastern Kentucky University at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Tuesday, Sept....

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